WeakGirl

No, the three bite rule isn't part of Nar Anon's traditions. lol

When I was little, my grandmother required you take three bites of any food before deciding you didn't like it. Perhaps the first time you tried it, it simply wasn't prepared correctly or you weren't in the right mood to enjoy it. The idea works well with a lot of things. Last week, I really didn't think the local Nar Anon meeting was for me, but I'm glad I went back.

I left last night with a great sense of peace. Perhaps I was just in too much personal turmoil last week to have an open mind.

hope778

I was curious to know how this week's meeting(s) would go after last week. I was hoping for you that it would be better! A sense of peace is just how I would describe it too.

zoso77

In my experience, the best part of going to Al Anon or Nar Anon was simply listening. Most nights, I would hear something from a member that was deeply wise and resonant. Most of the time, it was from the mother of an addict/alcoholic, and it was profound.

Going into a meeting for the first time was a scary thing. I'm more of an introvert than an extrovert. But the people in those meetings are just like you and I. Some of them are far along on their respective curves, and some are like you at the beginning of their journeys. There's nothing to fear in those meetings. Nothing to fear whatsoever...

JimC60

WeakGirl,

Nice! I'm glad you went back.

Keep coming back,

Jim

schnappi99

Realizing that I was just another bozo on the bus was a big help. I always thought I was the square peg in a world of triangular holes, and carefully nursed that secret wound. lol... now I'm with you all out there in the world instead. Cool...

WeakGirl

Indeed! I have often thought, "no one else would do the stupid things I've done/tolerate this behavior/find themselves in these situations/etc" but yes! there are others! While I hate that other people have been through these situations, it is kind of comforting to know I'm not alone.

Ann

I'm so glad you went back. It's always best to give any meeting a fair chance and to even try several different ones, until you find one that fits.

I love your grandmother's 3 bite rule.

Bekindalways

WG, I love this- "Three bite rule." It probably applies better to meetings than food.

Schnappi, your "Bozo on the bus" comment made my morning.

Well to all my fellow Bozos, I hope the view out your particular bus window is interesting and the ride smooth. Just hang on for the bumps and turns!!!

hopeful4

My experience with Celebrate Recovery is that my first few times going I was so extremely upset that it was really hard. I still got a lot out of it, but I did not do much except sit there and cry.

After a few times, I calmed down and actually started to absorb the program, and it is a wonderful program.

I am glad you went back and gave it a chance friend!