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Post by Caressa2 on Jan 6, 2004 23:26:21 GMT -5
Thank you for all your prayers and support. It is so difficult to draw the line between being "mother" and a woman in recovery, be it Al-Anon or my recovery from addiction.
Prayers to get answered. I had my son home for Christmas and we has a great day. He made up with his girlfriend and they were back together again for New Years.
He has always insisted on keeping the key for my apartment, it has always been his link with "mother" and this time, "Mother" took ownership. This I think was because he approves of the new man in my life and gave up the key for his use because he treats me well. I got what I call "An acceptance of commitment in the moment" ring, and you are probably thinking that sounds like justification and rationalization; and you are probably right!
It is nice to have my space back; because I can send the boyfriend home when I want to.
The whole holiday and the last month has been full of spirit and love and overflowing, so much in fact, that I haven't had the time to post. It isn't normal for me to be on the receiving end. It has been a new experience and an awesome one. New Year's Eve we went to my bridge club and celebrated with fourty people, most of them have been friends of mine for five years.
Thanks to recovery, life is good today; and I am extending a big "thank you" to you all for being a part of it.
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Post by SunnyGirl on Jan 7, 2004 13:04:05 GMT -5
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Glad to hear all is well in your life today, I really believe it's the hard times that help us to grow and appreciate life when it is good. Life truly is a miracle..... Luv, SG
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Post by Lin on Jan 17, 2004 6:38:17 GMT -5
Thanks caressa for the update. We love to hear the happy ending stories! I'm happy for you that you are setting boundaries and makeing healthy choices. Way to GO!
I also call things by different names at times because it makes them seem easier to swallow. Example...4th step character defects for me? Those were my GROWTH AREAS. Same thing...jsut less harsh on myself. I'd felt defective all my life. I did not want to label myself as having a DEFECT. And the slogan...KISS--keep it simple stupid? I say it as Keep it Simple SWEETHEART. The way we look at life makes alot of difference in our happiness. Happiness is an inside job. LOL
Thanks! Great hearing from you! LIN
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Post by SaraLee on Jan 19, 2004 15:26:44 GMT -5
This is wonderful. Hey, you accepted the ring and it is this moment, so it sounds like a good and proper name for your ring, LOL. I'm happy for you Caressa, you sound jublient and that comes through in your post. Happy life to you! SaraLee
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