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Lily7


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There is FINALLY (and that took many years) no doubt in my mind that I cannot cure, control and I did not cause my beloved husband to be an alcoholic. That does not make it easy as I grief over the losses for him and us. He is still a good at heart person but he is not a happy man any more. His personality seems to be shrinking, his memory is shrinking too. Hard t know what is ageing and what is alcohol but both are sad. I continually struggle with trying to work out if our relationship is good enough to stay or bad enouth to go.
I guess I will struggle for a long time and I need to remember that those big struggles are much easier if taken one day at a time
I am ok today


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SHARE - I am Powerless and Sad

Here I am today 51 years old and married to a wonderful man,I am an alcoholic!
GOd directed me to A.A. to have some of my Recovery their. I am not Powerless and sad today because I have tools and a choice. I do however have really sad days, just not today and they aren't caused by Alcoholism.

Don't worry about anything instead pray about everything.Tell God about what you need, and thank him for all he has done. If you do this, you will experience GOd's peace, which is far more wonderful than any human mind can understand. His peace will Guard your Hearts and Minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6

I made a choice to drink when I was at an age that I began to sneak. the age of manipulation, 13 years old. How it worked by buying gifts and giving out money, the screaming is always aweful coming from an alcoholic of my type.

I had Power over the ALcoholic, and Vise-Verse when they were drinkng and I wasn't, or so I thought. I saw it done. You can take money, stay out late, forget about the kids, and many other responsiblilities and we blame each other for the wrong that is being done.



All the same I have a "CHOICE" for HOW I AM going to react today.

I AM a "Child of GOD" I continue to strive towards being HAPPY, JOYOUS and FREE!

Thanks for Reading my opinions with you,



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Thank you so much Lily for sharing that. I could relate with something you shared above from where I stand today in my life... So really inspiring to know that inspite of what I might be going thru today in my life, that I'M OK TODAY like you shared...

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Hi,

I was Powerless and Sad yesterday because I couldn't walk, stand, or lay down without severe pain. In my silliness I painted my folks garage door, I know better with my health condition. I always get sick afterward but they are getting old and in order to help them I did it anyway. "MY CHOICE."

I Thank God today I am Sober, don't smoke, or use with my CHronic Health Conditions. If I could work harder at eating right that would be a Blessing.

I am Powerless over my addiction to "SWEETS." I am Grateful for my husband who allowed me to sleep all day long, understanding what was going on with my body. I woke last night to post online. Then again right now.

I am Powerless over Fibromyalgia coupled with Myofacial pain and Connective Tissue Disease, and Hepatitis.

I am going to be Happy today because I am up, showered, made it up and down the stairs several times, fed all the animals, 2 G.S. Pointers, 1 Persian cat that is pregnant we adopted, and a Rabbit. Laundry and housework have begun as well as ironing later. If I complete my chores then I will be able to Oil Paint. I have about 7 paintings I am working on.

It is beautiful today, I pray for all of you to have a "Glorious Day" filled with everything wonderful. The sound of the birds singing this morning is such a sweet, sweet, sound.

Take care,
Love Blessed

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