Happy New Year! 5769
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Rhode Island
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Happy New Year! 5769
Yes, it's Rosh HaShanna!
The Jewish New Year!
It's not quite like the regular new year. It's a period that begins with a month of introspection and a desire to become a better person.
Unfortunately, because of my mother's death, I was not able to prepare properly for Rosh HaShanna. But, I'm struck by something nonetheless.
My mom and dad are both gone now. I'm an orphan.
My son is back in prison. I want no more of the nonsense of his addiction. And I was thinking just the other day, I really don't know him any more. He's not the boy I raised. When he speaks, it's foreign. When he tells me of things he's done, it's repugnant. When he continues to do the same things, I turn away, no longer willing to deal with it or his addiction.
So, what it really comes down to is that I really am alone.
And it's ok. It's a new year.
And it's up to me to do with it what I will.
It is my desire to make the best of it, and to be
the best person I can be...
whatever that is...G*D willing. :day4
May the New Year be sweet for all of you... :ghug2
L'Chaim!
(To Life!)
The Jewish New Year!
It's not quite like the regular new year. It's a period that begins with a month of introspection and a desire to become a better person.
Unfortunately, because of my mother's death, I was not able to prepare properly for Rosh HaShanna. But, I'm struck by something nonetheless.
My mom and dad are both gone now. I'm an orphan.
My son is back in prison. I want no more of the nonsense of his addiction. And I was thinking just the other day, I really don't know him any more. He's not the boy I raised. When he speaks, it's foreign. When he tells me of things he's done, it's repugnant. When he continues to do the same things, I turn away, no longer willing to deal with it or his addiction.
So, what it really comes down to is that I really am alone.
And it's ok. It's a new year.
And it's up to me to do with it what I will.
It is my desire to make the best of it, and to be
the best person I can be...
whatever that is...G*D willing. :day4
May the New Year be sweet for all of you... :ghug2
L'Chaim!
(To Life!)
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: New York, USA
Posts: 230
Happy Rosh HsShanna!
Glad to hear you're okay. Sometimes we can be alone even when we're in a crowd when there's no one around to know what our world is like and I'm glad we're all learning to be the best we can in spite of it.
You sound like it will be a good year ahead of you just by understanding where and who you are. There might be a few hills and dips in the road but it sounds like you won't need any detours to get you where you're going.
I hope we all have a good year ahead of us.
Glad to hear you're okay. Sometimes we can be alone even when we're in a crowd when there's no one around to know what our world is like and I'm glad we're all learning to be the best we can in spite of it.
You sound like it will be a good year ahead of you just by understanding where and who you are. There might be a few hills and dips in the road but it sounds like you won't need any detours to get you where you're going.
I hope we all have a good year ahead of us.
krhea75
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: macomb, il
Posts: 644
History teach,
You are not alone. We all have each other in this crazy mix of life, addiction, love and friendship. I feel sad about my son tonight too. I don't know where he is. But I have friends in life and on this forum. Happy New Year, my friend. May this year be one of peace.
krhea
You are not alone. We all have each other in this crazy mix of life, addiction, love and friendship. I feel sad about my son tonight too. I don't know where he is. But I have friends in life and on this forum. Happy New Year, my friend. May this year be one of peace.
krhea
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: southern cal
Posts: 84
L'shanah tovah to all. (Happy Rosh Hashannah)
HistoryTeach-
"Perhaps they are not the stars in the sky, but the light of our loved ones shining down upon us to let us know they are happy".
May fond, warm memories of your parents, who have passed on, embrace you when you need it most.
Prayers for your son to see his way through the darkness, and in his time, reach daylight.
My XABF went to rehab, got out of rehab, stayed clean for 45 days, got fired from his job, moved out and disappeared. The sheriff came to his ex-employer looking for him. What has he done now? who knows. Detachment is the hardest thing any of us have had to do. G-d Bless you and your journey.
rivka
HistoryTeach-
"Perhaps they are not the stars in the sky, but the light of our loved ones shining down upon us to let us know they are happy".
May fond, warm memories of your parents, who have passed on, embrace you when you need it most.
Prayers for your son to see his way through the darkness, and in his time, reach daylight.
My XABF went to rehab, got out of rehab, stayed clean for 45 days, got fired from his job, moved out and disappeared. The sheriff came to his ex-employer looking for him. What has he done now? who knows. Detachment is the hardest thing any of us have had to do. G-d Bless you and your journey.
rivka
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