I am grateful for...
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I am grateful for...
Although I still feel some sadness and disappointment over a relationship I had to let go of almost two years ago, I do have so much to be grateful for....
1) With way less chaos in my life, my head is "clear" enough to tackle some more challenging piano pieces
2) I have lots of free time to sew....
3) I'm making new friends who I feel comfortable being around....This past weekend I went to my friend's graduation party and I had such a great time! It was a refreshing change to attend a barbeque where there was plenty to eat. It was also great that no one seemed to be concerned that a majority of the guests did not drink and if they did, it wasn't the focus of the entire evening, nor was anyone in a drunken stupor....
I'm mentioning this because of this one time I went to a "Bar" 'b' que (chuckles) with my boyfriend at the time and I actually HAD to stay inside the house in order to avoid the second hand smoke....I also felt the need to ask whether or not the Brownies were "safe" to eat...(And, no... this is something I did NOT have to ask at the party I attended this weekend. Isn't that reassuring?!)
Oh, and at this "other" "Bar" 'b' que there was hardly anything to eat! By the time I got home, I was starving!
4) I am also grateful that although I do miss the person I needed to let go of, I am doing much better with accepting what is.....Through recovery, I have learned that although I may not agree with another person's choices, they still have the right to live their life as they see fit, and guess what? So, do I!
It just dawned on me that whether it's the alcoholic or the codependent, both parties think they are RIGHT!
5) I am grateful for my ability to forgive and not take what has happened personally....
6) I am also grateful that I am getting much better at minding my own business and allowing people to experience the full consequences of their choices. It makes my life a lot more peaceful....
1) With way less chaos in my life, my head is "clear" enough to tackle some more challenging piano pieces
2) I have lots of free time to sew....
3) I'm making new friends who I feel comfortable being around....This past weekend I went to my friend's graduation party and I had such a great time! It was a refreshing change to attend a barbeque where there was plenty to eat. It was also great that no one seemed to be concerned that a majority of the guests did not drink and if they did, it wasn't the focus of the entire evening, nor was anyone in a drunken stupor....
I'm mentioning this because of this one time I went to a "Bar" 'b' que (chuckles) with my boyfriend at the time and I actually HAD to stay inside the house in order to avoid the second hand smoke....I also felt the need to ask whether or not the Brownies were "safe" to eat...(And, no... this is something I did NOT have to ask at the party I attended this weekend. Isn't that reassuring?!)
Oh, and at this "other" "Bar" 'b' que there was hardly anything to eat! By the time I got home, I was starving!
4) I am also grateful that although I do miss the person I needed to let go of, I am doing much better with accepting what is.....Through recovery, I have learned that although I may not agree with another person's choices, they still have the right to live their life as they see fit, and guess what? So, do I!
It just dawned on me that whether it's the alcoholic or the codependent, both parties think they are RIGHT!
5) I am grateful for my ability to forgive and not take what has happened personally....
6) I am also grateful that I am getting much better at minding my own business and allowing people to experience the full consequences of their choices. It makes my life a lot more peaceful....
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Originally Posted by blinky17 
Amazing and heartfelt! Way to stay strong, lady!
"No feeling is final." - Rilke
"No feeling is final." - Rilke
I'm glad the inspiration has spread your way!
All the best,
Linda
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Originally Posted by neferkamichael
Diva, all is good here. July 10th 3 years no booze, September 11th 2 years no ocaine, and a little over a year no cigarettes, good to see ya. 
Now THAT'S some GREAT news!!!!!!
I bet you must feel so much better......
Happy "Birthday" and many, many more
Yay!!!!
-Linda
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