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lani


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Change

In the process of change
I can recognize two immensely significant steps for me.
The first step I took when I admitted to myself for the first time
that all my previous thinking might be wrong.
The second step came when I first consciously wished to believe.
As a result of this experience I am convinced that to seek is to find,
to ask is to be given.
The day never passes that I do not silently cry out in thankfulness,
not merely for my release from alcohol, but even more for a change
that has given life new meaning, dignity, and beauty.

Reprinted from Experience, Strength and Hope, Page 107, with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.

Thought to Ponder....

When I change what I believe, I change what I do.

Recovery Related Acronym

Coffee Pot

A B C = Acceptance, Belief, Change.



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For me, this post kind of relates to Jens topic of husband problems:
Not only am I changing but so is my husband. Some good some bad.

I have to accept and believe that the change is good for all of us.
I let my husband "take over" much of my thoughts, actions and beliefs because I was to sick to think for myself. The guilt mostly of giving in to things just to make things run smoothly were part of my daily life.

Today I have the strength and dignity to make my own choices, to speak my own mind and to make decisions for myself. He doesnt like it alot of times because he was so used to being in control! It can cause alot of arguments at times but I think it is making us both stronger and I am earning back some respect from him!





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i love change... when it is the SEASONS!!!!  LOLbiggrin

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I collect my change in a jar smile.gif

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To me, to change is to be alive. When there is no change then you are very cold and six foot under. Somethimes we change for the good and sometimes for the bad, but there will always be change.

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Alright already!!!! I bite!!!!!

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