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Post by Misty on Mar 24, 2005 19:41:59 GMT -5
I am jealous of anyone who has a long time sponsor and or significant other. It seems like
it is gonna be a long time in replacing them. I lost them both on St Patricks Day. I have been in
a state of shock since then but I'm
forcing myself to go to meetings and do what I can to stay sober.
Are you jealous or content? Please
let me know! Thanks----Mistyeve
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Post by Lin on Mar 25, 2005 5:45:37 GMT -5
I can remember many years ago being JEALOUS of couples in stores who could shop and not have a spouse staggering, slugged speech, knocking over displays of paint cans, harrassing other shoppers and clerks with "humor". I can remember being jealous of ladies with babies and children....even if the children were misbehaving. Al I was having was misscarriages and tubal pregnancies, and surgeries to end any chance. I can remember being jealous of families who went to church together as a family.
Then in recovery I learned i had choices. I could be content with what I have or be jealous and miserable. I learned I had choices. I dont HAVE TO go shopping or anywhere else with a person who is drunk. I can go to church by myself if I want to go and he does not. I can love my students, neighbors and neices and nephews and then take them home to their parents at the end of the visit.
I am content today, but it took my RECOVERY changes to get here.
LIN
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Post by Misty on Mar 25, 2005 8:00:08 GMT -5
Dear Lin----Wow! You really put things into perspective for me!!!
It's kinda like that saying by W.
clement stone WHEN LIFE HANDS YA LEMONS MAKE LEMONADE!!! To be content and work with what ya have
NOT what ya don't have is real good
progress in the program. I can't thank you enough for your wonderful
post today. It really hit the spot
for me today and I thank you for stopping by to share!!! Love & Hugs & Thanks-----Mistyeve
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Post by lildee on Mar 25, 2005 11:09:54 GMT -5
Good morning Mistyeve,
Just had a light bulb idea. Don't know if it would work... maybe you could contact your local AA branch and explain your situation to them. Maybe they could hook you up with another sponsor. Just an idea.
Jealous/ Content
Not jealous. I have everything that I could possibly want material wise.
Not content . Some of the emotional needs need to be taken care of. It is sometimes hard to remember that I am responsible for my own feelings and not be dependent on others for my joy happiness or contentment. A hard habit to break. Especially when you think of marriage as a union of two people.
Love & God bless
Arlene
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Post by Tiger on Mar 25, 2005 13:25:56 GMT -5
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Post by Misty on Mar 25, 2005 19:26:45 GMT -5
Dear Arlene----Thanks for the idea of calling the main office. I may
do that to get the times and places
of some women's groups. I would want to talk to her and see if we
even could work together. I have a
temp. sponsor as of today. She is a great person and works a strong
hard program. Thanks so much for your concern honey! Yeah I always thought marriage was a union of 2?!
Please let me know if ya find out
differently!!! Thanks for stopping by today----Mistyeve
Dear Tiger----You are absolutely right! Self Pity has been kicking in and out. I have been fighting
it off but it comes back. I will
check out the link you mentioned.
Thanks for stopping by!---Mistyeve
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. I will be back looking for Lin and others.