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I have a powerful impulse that has moved me to share something that cfm shared in a previous post----I caused me to laugh my ring off!!
He said that in some circles alanoners are referred to as "The Ladies of Perpetual Revenge"
I also heard that there is a joke in AA circles:
"What do they call a relapse for an alanoner? They have 5minutes of compassion!"
LOVE it!!!
dandylion
He said that in some circles alanoners are referred to as "The Ladies of Perpetual Revenge"
I also heard that there is a joke in AA circles:
"What do they call a relapse for an alanoner? They have 5minutes of compassion!"
LOVE it!!!
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I heard this one:
How many Al-Anoners does it take to change a lightbulb?
None, because they didn't cause it, they can't control it, and they can't cure (fix) it.
AT the time I was offended, but now...well...it kind of makes me proud that folks are so threatened by the program they need to make jokes about it. Must mean we're doing something right, eh?
How many Al-Anoners does it take to change a lightbulb?
None, because they didn't cause it, they can't control it, and they can't cure (fix) it.
AT the time I was offended, but now...well...it kind of makes me proud that folks are so threatened by the program they need to make jokes about it. Must mean we're doing something right, eh?
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Dear Tuffgirl, yeah, I know. I think, at a certain point, we re-gain the ability to poke fun at ourselves---or, be able to comprehend how "others" might see us (and understand, rather than feel threatened). I think that is a sign of health.
You just gotta be able to laugh once in a while. I don't think I would even be alive if I didn't have a sense of humor---really. I'm serious about that.
I've notices on the AA boards, the ones that have a longer recovery are the ones that are able to joke around with each other. I figure that means something.
Please, someone, tell another joke!
dandylion
You just gotta be able to laugh once in a while. I don't think I would even be alive if I didn't have a sense of humor---really. I'm serious about that.
I've notices on the AA boards, the ones that have a longer recovery are the ones that are able to joke around with each other. I figure that means something.
Please, someone, tell another joke!
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Dear Earthworm, yeah, I know---I've heard some of their comments. Usually from those who are "dry", but not yet sober. Most are very unaware of what alanon is, anyway. Many people coming to alanon for the first time are surprised at the true purpose...LOL.
I think that when an A first starts to see the changes that alanon brings about in their own close circle---it strikes pure fear to their hearts! And, not without good reason.
On the other hand, I have observed how many times that the co-dependent fears that if the A "gets better"---they might lose the A!!
All of this brings good food for thought, doesn't it?
dandylion
Tuffgirl---Sorry, I gotts go----I have to change some lightbulbs before it gets dark!!!
dandylion
I think that when an A first starts to see the changes that alanon brings about in their own close circle---it strikes pure fear to their hearts! And, not without good reason.
On the other hand, I have observed how many times that the co-dependent fears that if the A "gets better"---they might lose the A!!
All of this brings good food for thought, doesn't it?
dandylion
Tuffgirl---Sorry, I gotts go----I have to change some lightbulbs before it gets dark!!!
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And one straight from the Al-Anon message board for sponsors:
A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He saw a person on the ground and yelled down to him, Can you help me? I dont know where I am. The man replied, Sure, Ill help you. You are in a hot air balloon hovering 30 feet above the ground...between 40 and 41 degrees North latitude and between 59 & 60 degrees West longitude.
Wow, you must be an Alanon sponsor, said the man in the balloon. I am, said the man, but what gave me away?
Well, answered the balloonist, everything you told me is technically right but I am still lost. Frankly youre not much help at all and you might even have delayed my trip.
You must be an Alanon sponsee, replied the man. The man in the balloon was amazed and said, I am, but how did you know?
The man on the ground said, Well, you dont know where you are or where youre going. You have risen to where you are due to a lot of hot air. You are expecting other people to solve your problems and the fact is that you are in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but, somehow now ITS MY FAULT !
A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He saw a person on the ground and yelled down to him, Can you help me? I dont know where I am. The man replied, Sure, Ill help you. You are in a hot air balloon hovering 30 feet above the ground...between 40 and 41 degrees North latitude and between 59 & 60 degrees West longitude.
Wow, you must be an Alanon sponsor, said the man in the balloon. I am, said the man, but what gave me away?
Well, answered the balloonist, everything you told me is technically right but I am still lost. Frankly youre not much help at all and you might even have delayed my trip.
You must be an Alanon sponsee, replied the man. The man in the balloon was amazed and said, I am, but how did you know?
The man on the ground said, Well, you dont know where you are or where youre going. You have risen to where you are due to a lot of hot air. You are expecting other people to solve your problems and the fact is that you are in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but, somehow now ITS MY FAULT !
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How do you know how you're faring when making love to an Al-Anoner?
If you move too fast, she'll say "First Things First."
If you go too slow, she'll say "Let It Begin With Me."
If you are too prude, he'll say "Keep An Open Mind."
If you're too uninhibited, he'll say "Easy Does It."
If you are short on fantasies, she'll say "Listen and Learn."
If you go overboard on them, she'll say "Keep It Simple."
If you nail it just right, the Al-Anoner will say "Keep Coming Back!"
If you move too fast, she'll say "First Things First."
If you go too slow, she'll say "Let It Begin With Me."
If you are too prude, he'll say "Keep An Open Mind."
If you're too uninhibited, he'll say "Easy Does It."
If you are short on fantasies, she'll say "Listen and Learn."
If you go overboard on them, she'll say "Keep It Simple."
If you nail it just right, the Al-Anoner will say "Keep Coming Back!"
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Yup you are certainly right about that. Change is hard on both sides of the coin.
QUOTE=dandylion;3623166]Dear Earthworm, yeah, I know---I've heard some of their comments. Usually from those who are "dry", but not yet sober. Most are very unaware of what alanon is, anyway. Many people coming to alanon for the first time are surprised at the true purpose...LOL.
I think that when an A first starts to see the changes that alanon brings about in their own close circle---it strikes pure fear to their hearts! And, not without good reason.
On the other hand, I have observed how many times that the co-dependent fears that if the A "gets better"---they might lose the A!!
All of this brings good food for thought, doesn't it?
dandylion
Tuffgirl---Sorry, I gotts go----I have to change some lightbulbs before it gets dark!!!
dandylion[/QUOTE]
Yup you are certainly right about that. Change is hard on both sides of the coin.
QUOTE=dandylion;3623166]Dear Earthworm, yeah, I know---I've heard some of their comments. Usually from those who are "dry", but not yet sober. Most are very unaware of what alanon is, anyway. Many people coming to alanon for the first time are surprised at the true purpose...LOL.
I think that when an A first starts to see the changes that alanon brings about in their own close circle---it strikes pure fear to their hearts! And, not without good reason.
On the other hand, I have observed how many times that the co-dependent fears that if the A "gets better"---they might lose the A!!
All of this brings good food for thought, doesn't it?
dandylion
Tuffgirl---Sorry, I gotts go----I have to change some lightbulbs before it gets dark!!!
dandylion[/QUOTE]
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I read this description of an Al-Anon meeting.
A place where a group of total strangers get together to reminisce.
Do you know the difference between a pit-bull and a codie?
The pit-bull knows when to let go.
Your friend,
A place where a group of total strangers get together to reminisce.
Do you know the difference between a pit-bull and a codie?
The pit-bull knows when to let go.
Your friend,
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