Quote From: courage2change
I am grateful to Dr. Phil and Robin for sharing their stories. I recognized over the years that Dr. Phil had been affected by his father's alcoholism. I felt and heard the spirituality in his programs.
I have learned that Alcoholism is a Family Disease. It affects every family member or friend. I am the daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece , friend, co worker, aunt of people who have drinking problems. A couple are self admitted alcoholics. I was in denial for many, many years that I had been affected by the insane drinking of others. It wasn't until I went to Al Anon that I heard my feelings and behaviours over and over. in the stories of others.
I was angry, lonely, depressed, unhappy and had an inner rage that would not stop. I had numerous secrets. I had thoughts of suidcide and deep pain. I wanted it to stop and thought death was the only way. I am grateful to say it wasn't.
I felt safe in an anonymous fellowship to let out my secrets. I shared my secret feelings of shame, guilt, and fear. I was hurting. I cried and cried and let my pain flow. I still have challenging days but now I have tools and support to help me through. I have serenity in my life. I no longer want to die.
Please call Al Anon 1-888-425-2666 to find a meeting near you. Go for 6 meetings and see if it is for you. Visit the Al Anon website http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/english.html to find out more.
Jill , Your colt is called Al anon. This if my post never made it . I have been to al anon too for years and what this other person said i to have felt this way . I have more true friends than have ever had before. I like myself today and my family loves to have me around.My Daughter has gotten a long in school a hole lot better than then .It is work , but your worth it. I had to laugh about you said colt. Thats , what my husband said at fist. When i went for my first meeting. Take Care
