Today's thought from Hazelden is: Gifts of the Spirit Through the program, we come to desire spiritual gifts as well as material necessities. Experience shows...
Terri, thanks for posting this information. We have several difficult people where I work and it ain't fun to deal with. On the positive side, this past...
I usually hesitate when I think about replying because each of our journeys is so different and what works for me won't necessarily work for someone else. But...
Hi; I have been part of this group for a couple of months, just reading what others write. This discussion on being stuck and "The Awakening" has really ...
Today's thought from Hazelden is: "We admitted we were powerless..." Accepting that we cannot control other people's behavior is a huge step. We want what is...
Thanks A lot Terri that's sweet. _____ From: CoDependents@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CoDependents@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of azterri@... Sent: Monday, July...
Today's thought from Hazelden is: Self-esteem comes from doing esteemable acts. I once had a beautiful plant. It sat on my dining room table for three weeks as...
The meaning of liberty As July 4 approaches, people think of fireworks and flags and freedom. For people in recovery, the word "liberty" means release from the...
*I lost the link to this article, but thought some of you might find it interesting. Ever wonder where an abusive person comes up with his/her "bizarre" ...
Today's thought from Hazelden is: Spirituality is the sacred center out of which all life comes, including Mondays and Tuesdays, rainy Saturday afternoons in...
Howdy, everybody. I thought that my main problem was my addiction; then I came to realize that the bigger issue for me is the fact that I'm a control addict....
... does not want to be needed but to be wanted and MAYBE loved. But I don't want to be needed. I mean it provokes a sense of meanness on my part if I was to...
Hi. My name is Gigi. In my forties. never married, no kids.I work full time.Many times when I am stressed I l look foward in seeing male friends to say hello....
I read the quote below and it is really what I needed to read right now. I have been separated from my husband for a year and a half. During that time he has...
Hi all. First off, let me say once again how blessed I am to have you all here. It seems like someone is always going through roughly the same thing as me,...
Hi I am 39 years old and job searching. I don't know how to start this. My mother is controlling to a certain extent. And lately she has been slacking on...
... From what you are saying here it sounds like the maintenance man is guilty of insubordination at the least and perhaps even sexual harrassment. He is the...
That guy who tossed around the sexual inuendos was guilty of sexual harrassment towards you. You should tell such a guy up front that you don't find those...
With my mother, I told her that she has#had the democratic right to think what she wants tio think and say what she wants to say. However, I continued, I have...
Today's thought from Hazelden is: You don't get harmony when everybody sings the same note. --Doug Floyd How do you experience harmony at work? We typically...
I'll start documenting better. I really appreciate it, and it's been difficult to grow a backbone on this one, but I need to. Thank you guys so much. I'll...
Ok im not quite sure what is allowed and what isn't here but I do see that it has to be approved by the group leader first so guess I'm alright with that. I'm...
Question for all...I am not certain whether or not this man I am engaged to is a verbal abuser or not. Therefore I would like to share with the group something...
I may be in a unique position to understand where you're coming from; I'm a Chicago area native who has lived in MN for 25 years. The last 6 in Minneapolis...
Today's thought from Hazelden is: Blessed is he who has learned to admire but not envy, to follow but not imitate, to praise but not flatter, and to lead but...
hello Nicole- hey, thx so much for your feedback. i appreciate the fact that you can somewhat relate to the geographical move. my fiance and i are both from...
Hello, Where in MN.. Do you live? I grew up in Red Wing, MN an hour south of Minneapolis. I know live in Centerville MN. After 10 years of living in Texas,...