Change, pt 2 and friends 3/7/09

gosh the lyrics from the song i blogged about still ring loudly in my head. i can't wait for the book which was inspired by the song "What I Cannot Change". I definitely think a powerful tool for all of us.

More snow on the way. Irritating, see above "what i cannot change" powerful sobriety story tonight at the meeting of 2 guys who literally saved each other's lives. so proud of them. and jo, celebrated 27 years of sobriety and one of the women she sponsors told a story of how she literally saved her life. truly amazing. truly amazing. so proud and happy to be a part of such a community of amazing people.

curious if my family member will take steps tomorrow to help them cope/understand/deal with the current alcoholic situation in the family, my brother. probably not. never did with me. denial isn't only the abuser's weapon is it?

i've done all i can do. give the little advice i know. separate from myself. remember, i cannot change that situation.

spoke to the wife of a man i met in treatment the 1st week of feb. he immersed himself into full treatment. after 2 weeks at le phillips he went to a treatment facility in tenn. for 30 days. good for him. his wife was real and raw. she is proud of him, but not sure if the damage that has been done to their marriage can be repaired. she said thanks for listening and i told her to call anytime she needed. i hope they do what is best for them.

talked to another friend of mine i met at le phillips. he has an extra challenge. his wife still drinks, drinks to get drunk. we talked tonight and confided in me that he had a relapse. felt good that he could confide in me. he got back up and is starting over. learn from this. add it as a tool.

nj