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Old 07-23-2013, 06:28 PM
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Hammer
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Originally Posted by lizatola View Post
Having been in Al Anon for 18 months now, I'm finally seeing how I put the program into use even when it doesn't apply to my AH.
Yeah, funny how it just leaks out all over the place, huh?

Step 12- Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of this step, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

The program has allowed me to accept him for who he is, tics (or warts) and all. I've learned that I don't need to pigeonhole my kid and that the bigger picture is, that he is a wonderful boy who has a lot to give to society. I don't worry about his tics anymore. I help him when he asks, make the chiro appointments, massage him when needed, draw the bath if he wants it, etc but I don't sit around and fret over it. It is what it is, and that is how Al Anon has helped me work on acceptance of a situation that I truly have no control over.

Thanks for letting me share!
Thank YOU.

Like you say -- It is what it is.
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