You are going to be so proud

Old 08-13-2007, 07:18 AM
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You are going to be so proud

Hey guys. Guess what? Friday night me and my husband went to a Celebrate Recovery meeting. It was wonderful. We went for a hour of worship\testimony. We saw chips be passed out and then we went to a newcomers class to find out more and then my husband spoke out loud about himself and his addiction to the rest of the newcomers class. I did not expect that at all. I was so proud of him, and I wanted to be supportive so I spoke also. Told my name and admitted that I am a codie. It was great. I met the leader of the loved ones group and my husband met one of the leaders of the mens chemically dedpendant group. He actually sat down at a table and talked with him for about 15 min. Got his phone number and everything. It truly made a difference in the rest of our weekend. I will definitley be going back and hubby said he wants to go back too. So I saw some initiative frrom him this weekend that I have not seen in a long time. I told him how I was proud of him. We also got up and went to church again for the second Sunday in a row. I think that makes a big difference too.

So, it may not be al-anon, but it was a recovery meeting still, and it was trtuly helpful to be around other people with my same problems and we were made to feel so comfortable.

Arent you proud of me? I am proud of myself.

Thanks guys.
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Old 08-13-2007, 07:25 AM
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I'm proud of both of you. Wow girl. It's great to hear stories like this, it just helps keep the hope alive.

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Old 08-13-2007, 07:26 AM
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I'm so proud of YOU! Those meetings help alot. I am also happy that he decided to go. Maybe he's tired of that drug using life! I pray that he is ready to turn it around and I am so happy that you had a good weekend!

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I'll keep praying for you guys.
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Old 08-13-2007, 07:34 AM
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I'm proud of you too. Regardless of the meeting name, those meetings have something in the air that just motivates and supports each one of us.

I'm so happy for you that things are beginning to head in a good direction.

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Old 08-13-2007, 07:53 AM
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that is great! yes, proud of you! k
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Old 08-13-2007, 07:59 AM
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Thats great new Wendy!
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Old 08-13-2007, 08:05 AM
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Thank you all so much for your support.

Now where is FrankieB? She has been at me for almost 2 years. She would be proud too.
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Im proud of you too
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Old 08-13-2007, 08:51 AM
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I'm proud of both of you. Wow girl. It's great to hear stories like this, it just helps keep the hope alive.
I can't put t any better that Frankly did. Congrats and let us know how you are both doing.
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Yes, yes, yes! I needed a recovery story today. It keeps the hope alive!
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If it's the 12 steps, it will work.
I am glad to hear of something good here.
I hope it continues.
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Old 08-13-2007, 09:19 AM
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I'm so proud of you honey........you and your AH. And look at you!! Speaking at your first meeting!! How awesome is that?? Shucks...........I still have a hard time with that. You made me smile today and I really needed that.
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That's great news, Wendy!!!
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Old 08-13-2007, 09:57 AM
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that is great Wendy...... Fabulous story... thanks for sharing!
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Old 08-13-2007, 09:59 AM
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Kris, I was waiting to see you. It was such an awesome experience. The newcomers class was only me, my husband, and three other men and the leader. I totally did not expect my husband to speak. I even told him before that he did not have to say anything, but he did and I was so proud and wanted to be supportive, so I shared too. Of course I was sobbing and all the other men were shoving tissues in my face. It was just great and I cant wait until Friday.
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Old 08-13-2007, 10:01 AM
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Wendy,
I am so proud of both of you. Attending meetings no matter the name is a great step. At least you will have more support closer to you. Praying that your AH found what he need at the meeting and will really work his recovery. Yours is shining through.
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Old 08-13-2007, 10:10 AM
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LOL.........Wendy.........if it makes you feel any better. I started bawling my eyes out just reading from the pamphlets they gave us at the first meeting. I wasn't even speaking about myself or my ex........just reading. They were prepared for all that. There was a box of tissues for every chair in the place!!
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yes, i am proud of you & your husband to. it does not matter what kind of meetin g it was, it is recovery. there is alway a change when you work at a change. keep it up. prayers for you both,
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Your recovery is shining brightly, gf. Have missed ya around here.
So glad you and your hubby are getting some good quality time in recovery together. lol
Love ya,
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Old 08-15-2007, 08:05 PM
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Wendy, this is so great. I'm really happy for you and your husband. I think regardless of the program, any and all face to face support from people who understand what you are going through is sooooo healing. I'm so glad you have both taken that first step. (BTW, at my home group, we keep 6 boxes of tissues out every meeting...believe me, tears are expected in the beginning...opening up opens the flood gates!) Lots of hugs.
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