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Spiritual Health FROM THE ADULT CHILDREN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION COMPUTER BULLETIN BOARD - (703) 821-2925 SPIRITUAL HEALTH ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Even though... - my parents weren't available to me, I can be. - my parents couldn't admit that I had needs, I can. - my parents were in denial, I don't have to be. - my parents couldn't meet my needs, I am learning to. - my parents couldn't say "I love you" when they were sober, I can admit my love without being drunk. - my parents used alcohol to hide their feelings, I can admit that I have feelings, and I can let them in. - my parents used alcohol to avoid listening to that still, small voice, I can sit still and listen, even when I'm afraid of what I will hear. - my parents didn't treat me as a real person, I am learning to recognize and admit my own worth. - my parents used alcohol to avoid change, I can be open to possibilities without panic. - I was raised in a home of denial, I don't live there any more. I have needs, desires, and worth. I will shut off that phony smile or that phony anger that has been used for so long to keep others away. I will open my eyes and my ears to hear the world say "Hello!" I am learning that I can sit quietly and listen and be afraid without losing my sobriety. I am learning to say "I love you." From Al-Anon ACA |
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Originally Posted by Gabe - my parents couldn't say "I love you" when they were sober, I can admit my love without being drunk. |
Re: Spiritual Health My dad could only say I love you when he was drunk too, and even then it was rare. When mom died a few years ago, he cried and cried about how he didn't tell her or us that he loved us often enough and now he didn't have the chance to tell her anymore. Now every time we talk or see each other (which is nearly every morning) he will not hang up or leave without saying I love you. It is very strange and hard to hear from him. It makes you feel like you might never see him again. |
Re: Spiritual Health WOW! So sad that so much of it is so true........ |
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