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hi everyone
Just a quick update...
I'm on winter break now and have been posting more so on the Friends and Family of Substance Abusers forum. My sister is very active in her relapse and I can only pray for her and my parents who watch my niece.
We had a nice Christmas, though. My dad picked up my sister at her request to be home with her daughter, but then she left early afternoon. My dad let her take the car again. He said he tried to give her a chance and come home later that night for dinner. She hasn't returned.
I'm learning to duct tape my mouth, detach with love, and let my dad go down his own path, too. Everyone will reach their own point and I can't rush it for my parents. I'm so thankful for these forums, meetings, and my meditations.
I really am surprising myself in not going crazy. Although, I have had a few too many comfort cookies in the past few days.
Just wanted to wish everyone happy holidays despite the circumstances that led us here. They are what we make them and my spirit is still very much alive.
Now I'm ready for some rest and then I'll find something fun to do while on vacation.
I'm on winter break now and have been posting more so on the Friends and Family of Substance Abusers forum. My sister is very active in her relapse and I can only pray for her and my parents who watch my niece.
We had a nice Christmas, though. My dad picked up my sister at her request to be home with her daughter, but then she left early afternoon. My dad let her take the car again. He said he tried to give her a chance and come home later that night for dinner. She hasn't returned.
I'm learning to duct tape my mouth, detach with love, and let my dad go down his own path, too. Everyone will reach their own point and I can't rush it for my parents. I'm so thankful for these forums, meetings, and my meditations.
I really am surprising myself in not going crazy. Although, I have had a few too many comfort cookies in the past few days.
Just wanted to wish everyone happy holidays despite the circumstances that led us here. They are what we make them and my spirit is still very much alive.
Now I'm ready for some rest and then I'll find something fun to do while on vacation.
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 3,672
I ate too many comfort cookies, too, and comfort cake and candy and cheescake. I lost 4 pounds last week in anticipation of the upcoming holiday. I found them this week 
But boy 'dat was some good eat'n.
Glad you enjoyed your holiday. I enjoyed mine, too.
But boy 'dat was some good eat'n.Glad you enjoyed your holiday. I enjoyed mine, too.
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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"I really am surprising myself in not going crazy. "
Isn't it great?
Detachment...good stuff.
I am surprized,everyday, that I wake up and haven't gone crazy! I think I was sure I would, when I was younger. I also have experienced the peace of not reacting to the "crazy-making" behavior around me.
You are working your program and thats what matters.
Great post.
Take care,
Growing
Isn't it great?
Detachment...good stuff.
I am surprized,everyday, that I wake up and haven't gone crazy! I think I was sure I would, when I was younger. I also have experienced the peace of not reacting to the "crazy-making" behavior around me.
You are working your program and thats what matters.
Great post.
Take care,
Growing
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