Things are going okay for us....I have gone to a few group meetings for Al-Anon and one with our medical group....H is seeing a Phyciatrist who is helping with his alcoholism but not so much with his childhood abuse issues....I think I will talk with our doctor to see about getting him someone to talk to about that.... He is working at Starbuck's and so far so good....considering he used to make $40 hour and now makes $8.50.....but he says he would like to be a regional or district manager....and for now this is a job that he can handle the stress level of.... I will write more when I get a chance....I do thank you for checking in on me.... So how are things with you???
Hi ImLIN, I am glad that you are doing fine. You are right about your H not talking about his issues to the psychiatrist. Maybe your doctor can help. I will probably also help your H's self-esteem when he is working. Anything is better than doing nothing. It is said that too much free time gets you thinking about your life and sitch too much and with work we have to concentrate on something else. That is of course true and can be applied to anybody, also to us.
I am not doing too badly but not too good either at the moment. My patience is running out and I get quite depressed from time to time. At the moment I don't see any progress in my sitch. However, there is no backsliding either, and that is good. I would just like to speed up H's journey, and I know that's not possible. At least I have my holiday to look forward to and that helps. Take care and all the best for your sitch. HUGS
Hi ImLIN, I hope you are having a good time. I just wanted to mention that I am off soon and will not be posting on the BB for a while. I would like to thank you for your support and advice and wish you a lovely holiday season. HUGS
Linda, Just wanted to pop in and say hi and offer some encouragement. You've been so helpful to me since i've been in the community. Now that I've read some of your sitch, I can see where your wisdom comes from.
You veterans must sometimes want to take some of us newcomers and slap us upside the head when we get all whiny on you about how sad we are. Anyway, sounds like you've been through the tough battles and are slowly coming out the other side. I congratulate you on that and wish you continued perserverance and wisdom as the days and weeks go by.
Thanks so much again for caring about me and others during your tough times. You're an angel.
"Don't tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon."
You've been an angel to me on here, encouraging, instructing, advising, and most of all caring. Your tender heart has meant alot to me so many times over the past month on this forum.
Linda, I rejoice with you that you've reached the point you've reached with your husband. I pray God's blessings on all of you this coming year. I know you still have work in front of you, but I also know you're more than up to it.
Thank you from the depth of my heart for being such a loving friend to me.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
{{{{{inLin}}}}}
Bill
selah...
"Don't tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon."
Thank you all for your kind words....really I took and took from this BB for so long.....it really helped me to hang on in the darkest of moments....sometimes I didn't post about them but read what others were going or had been through....I needed the encouragement from those who "had walked that mile in my shoes".....so now that I am not so "needy" I feel an obligation to help others that are now where I was....I think that is what I found here...others willing to help me by posting.....so I am thankful and greatful to be of encouragement to any and all who read what I have posted...
I do hope for you all to continue on your journey...I hope for a good outcome for you all....but no matter what happenes with your spouses or ex-spouses you will all be better persons....stronger in your faith and resolve to be the best you can be....and really in the end, no matter who or if you are with your spouse or another you will be so much more prepared....this is almost what we all needed BEFORE we ever got married.....
So thank you for thanking me....but I really feel honored that I can be of any help....and I am thankful to all those before me....and hopeful to all those after me.....
