A thanks to my SR supports
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A thanks to my SR supports
I just wanted to express how deeply grateful I am to everyone on this forum. Something happened today with my RAS and his father that is so horrible and beyond my comprehension that I can not write about it. At least not yet. But all the while, during what someone who posted on here called "the terrible wait," I thought about all the people here on SR and I was filled with strength and calm. I prayed for everyone and I felt prayers being lifted up for me. It was incredible and it made the difference between calm and chaos in my soul.
I do not have it in me to describe what has gone on, but my son is safe, he is with my sister and her husband, he is at his program and meeting with his clinician this evening. There are several SLEs in the area where my sister lives and where he attends his IOP, so there are some good options for where he can live. He is out of his father's house, thank God.
Again, just wanted to say thank-you to each and every one who posts on this forum. You may not realize it, but it really can change someone's life.
Blessings to you all.
I do not have it in me to describe what has gone on, but my son is safe, he is with my sister and her husband, he is at his program and meeting with his clinician this evening. There are several SLEs in the area where my sister lives and where he attends his IOP, so there are some good options for where he can live. He is out of his father's house, thank God.
Again, just wanted to say thank-you to each and every one who posts on this forum. You may not realize it, but it really can change someone's life.
Blessings to you all.
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((PrayingMama)) - I can't tell you how many times things were going horribly and all I could think was "just get me to SR, I'll be okay". Now, like you, I just picture all my SR buddies in my mind and you just can't beat that kind of support group.
We're here for you.
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
We're here for you.
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
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There is a saying in the rooms, PrayingMama, that says "We can do together what we cannot do alone."
If I had not had my meetings, SR and my recovery friends to walk with me on my journey, if I had tried to do it on my own, I would not have survived. Of that I am certain.
I am so sorry you are going through such a difficult time and my prayers go out for you and your family.
Another saying that helps me on dark days is "God can do for us what we cannot do for ourselves." I give my son to God in prayer every morning, and I give myself as well. Then I just allow myself to be led in peace.
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If I had not had my meetings, SR and my recovery friends to walk with me on my journey, if I had tried to do it on my own, I would not have survived. Of that I am certain.
I am so sorry you are going through such a difficult time and my prayers go out for you and your family.
Another saying that helps me on dark days is "God can do for us what we cannot do for ourselves." I give my son to God in prayer every morning, and I give myself as well. Then I just allow myself to be led in peace.
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Originally Posted by PrayingMama 
I just wanted to express how deeply grateful I am to everyone on this forum. Again, just wanted to say thank-you to each and every one who posts on this forum. You may not realize it, but it really can change someone's life.
Blessings to you all.
Blessings to you all.
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>>>>>You may not realize it, but it really can change someone's life.<<<<<
Oh I realize it,alright. It changed mine.And thank you for YOUR posts,
Praying Mama---as well as too many more posters to name individually.
It helps a lot to know we are not alone.I don't think I'd have gone
no contact in DEC 2011 without SR.
Where would I be? Sadly,I think I would still be actively enabling,
'hiding' money to give her,inventing reasons in my mind why she wasn't
getting any better---and that awful feeling in the back of your mind that
none of this makes any sense,and feels very unhealthy.
Breaking away is not easy.It feels like you are walking away from a
drowning child saying....."life is tough,kid....sink or swim,I don't care".
I've never helped anyone before in my life--so I was not aware of the
unhealthy addiction of codependency.
I am now.
As far as praying goes,Praying Mama.....I even learned how to do
that,too........which is a hell of an admission for me.Anyone who knows me
would laugh at the thought! That'll be a little secret only for the ears of my
SR pals.
"Please,God,spread the 'stupid' a little more evenly amongst all of your
children......'cuz you've been WAYYY too generous in that regard to me!"
I'm glad your son is safe,PM!
Oh I realize it,alright. It changed mine.And thank you for YOUR posts,
Praying Mama---as well as too many more posters to name individually.
It helps a lot to know we are not alone.I don't think I'd have gone
no contact in DEC 2011 without SR.
Where would I be? Sadly,I think I would still be actively enabling,
'hiding' money to give her,inventing reasons in my mind why she wasn't
getting any better---and that awful feeling in the back of your mind that
none of this makes any sense,and feels very unhealthy.
Breaking away is not easy.It feels like you are walking away from a
drowning child saying....."life is tough,kid....sink or swim,I don't care".
I've never helped anyone before in my life--so I was not aware of the
unhealthy addiction of codependency.
I am now.
As far as praying goes,Praying Mama.....I even learned how to do
that,too........which is a hell of an admission for me.Anyone who knows me
would laugh at the thought! That'll be a little secret only for the ears of my
SR pals.
"Please,God,spread the 'stupid' a little more evenly amongst all of your
children......'cuz you've been WAYYY too generous in that regard to me!"
I'm glad your son is safe,PM!
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Keep on praying, "mama". One day at a time. I'm so glad your son is safe. Having witnessed horrible situations between my son and his father, I know the horror it brings to your heart. Will be remembered as some of the very worst of days.
A new day! A day to be thankful and at peace! May God bring you lots of that today!
A new day! A day to be thankful and at peace! May God bring you lots of that today!
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