dbh

I've attended this one meeting three times in the past couple of weeks.

I like the people and their shares have been powerful and thought provoking. Many seem to be working a strong program (i.e., they have sponsors and are working the steps).

I'm feeling more positive these days.

• I lived with an alcoholic for the first 15 years of my life.
• Lived in a dysfunctional home for the next 10 years.
• Spent the following 10 years active in my own dysfunction.
• The last 15 years I've been working on me through therapy and recovery.

I'm really ready to put this behind me. While I know my past will always be a part of me, I no longer want it control/define who I am today.

When I look at my family history, I see a line of people who just never figured out how to lead a better life. I can see generations of ancestors making the same mistakes over and over again. I think there has been enough suffering.

Feeling the warmth of my HP and seeing a light at the end of the tunnel! Gotta keep heading toward the light.

Thank you for letting me share.

db

siblingofaddict

If you don't mind me asking, what organization is it? (ACA, Al-Anon, etc).

Great to hear that you found a meeting that you like! Congrats!

Willybluedog

So glad for you, hope it continues to be great!

dbh

It's an Al-Anon meeting with an Adult Child focus.

I've been to two other ACA meetings in my area, but they were small (usually < 5 people). The group that I went to last night seems to have about 10 members each week.

Still not sure yet where to find a sponsor. I have heard that general Al-Anon meetings have more people and that you can find members there with lots of experience. Going to take it one step at a time.

Most of my recovery work has been on-line. I like participating in forums because I can share whenever things come up (in the middle of the night, when I'm out of town, etc.). I also like being able to take my time putting my thoughts together. Sometimes I feel like I ramble (more) in my "live" shares.

However, there is something special about seeing other adult children face to face. It makes me feel like I'm part of something greater than myself.

db