tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16123213918899950.post2295320140227957275..comments2017-06-18T14:37:47.454-04:00Comments on A Year of Forgiveness: Life's LessonsProgress, Not Perfectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14140777966012801943noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16123213918899950.post-11054300255772600702008-12-06T06:09:00.000-05:002008-12-06T06:09:00.000-05:00This reads like my own story in so many ways, it r...This reads like my own story in so many ways, it reminds me of why it is such a good thing I have finally made a step forward and opened up to people, joining an acoa and an al-anon group ... it's been people like you and many others here that gave me the courage to go beyond my fears and finally not only seek but also accept help. Reading these blogs, and hearing others share their stories, both in the blogs and in meetings, it's a source of hope and strength that I never expected to find. Thank you for that!simply...lilli!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03714217283878194962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16123213918899950.post-24901603880369204602008-12-03T13:40:00.000-05:002008-12-03T13:40:00.000-05:00Hey, even GOOGLE is in the AA program, "one of us"...Hey, even GOOGLE is in the AA program, "one of us"! E.g., when I clicked on "FOLLOW THIS BLOG" I received the message:<BR/><BR/>"You are following Progress.....not Perfection"!! Now, hoe did GOOGLE know that? I ask ya? -grin<BR/><BR/>Note to: Whoever "Progress Not Perfection" is...you are doing JUST what your title states. Sounds like 'growth' to me.<BR/><BR/>I was gonna ask, "Where you BEEN all my blogging life? (All of five months!!!) but finding out you're only 28 or so and have been on these lists since October 7, 2008. <BR/>(I went back to your first post**)<BR/><BR/>Well, I'm age 75, and I still don't really know what I want to be when I grow up, and there is not a -grin- to go with that. I DO know I enjoy AA meetings, and helping people, and enjoy living and loving life, wife, bike, AA, violin, and AA<BR/><BR/>...so THERE! AA was listed 2X on purpose. ** I see you're Alanon, are you also AA? Also, how do you find crazy people like me on here?<BR/><BR/>Keep growing, one day at a time, Girl--guess you're a girl.....steveronihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17498524940140288735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16123213918899950.post-33912141564282724302008-12-03T09:08:00.000-05:002008-12-03T09:08:00.000-05:00Powerful meaningful well written stuff. Thank you ...Powerful meaningful well written stuff. Thank you for sharing this. KIeep writing!<BR/>LindaLinda S. Sochahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03281672541959206302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16123213918899950.post-3668670598730139142008-12-02T21:08:00.000-05:002008-12-02T21:08:00.000-05:00for a minute there I thought you were talking abou...for a minute there I thought you were talking about me. none of my circumstances were the same at all, but all the feelings were right on.Pammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00513814300181006348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16123213918899950.post-46416473327790368122008-12-02T20:36:00.000-05:002008-12-02T20:36:00.000-05:00This is a powerful share. :0) You're doing just ...This is a powerful share. :0) You're doing just fine. Thank you so much for sharing this with me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16123213918899950.post-49200504243336805582008-12-02T18:37:00.000-05:002008-12-02T18:37:00.000-05:00Awareness is always the first thing that needs to ...Awareness is always the first thing that needs to happen in order to identify what we want to change.<BR/><BR/>You have expressed so clearly what you "see". It's beautiful. To the outside world it may seem very negative, but I see it as "what you see, you can work on, and can change".<BR/><BR/>The only caveat is that one allows plenty of time for the change. You are on a journey of change and I celebrate the progress you've made.One Prayer Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455437909918314217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16123213918899950.post-90409806116987723742008-12-02T18:07:00.000-05:002008-12-02T18:07:00.000-05:00Thank you for sharing in such a personal way. I ca...Thank you for sharing in such a personal way. I can identify with the anger thing. It's a comfortable emotion for me too. You sound good though. You sound like you're working on stuff. That is a way big deal.jeNNbig Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539934994452947108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16123213918899950.post-10502738495202759902008-12-02T18:06:00.000-05:002008-12-02T18:06:00.000-05:00It is hard but it sounds as if you have a desire a...It is hard but it sounds as if you have a desire and willingness. And being able to see the the view of other's is important. I may not agree with their opinion but they have a right to express their views. Thanks for this post. It is a great one.Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16123213918899950.post-71324497806019096812008-12-02T17:43:00.000-05:002008-12-02T17:43:00.000-05:00This is a really powerful post, I find so much in ...This is a really powerful post, I find so much in your words and appreciate you honesty! Thank you for sharing this today! <BR/><BR/>I hope that your evening is great!<BR/>Hugs G~*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15127343815869529555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16123213918899950.post-29240039160032846762008-12-02T17:10:00.000-05:002008-12-02T17:10:00.000-05:00I see so much of myself in this post and this part...I see so much of myself in this post and this particularly blew me away: "I fit nicely into the role of outcast. It allowed me to hurt without really being noticed."<BR/><BR/>We could be soul sisters Kristen. This was so beautifully written. <BR/><BR/>CatWait. What?https://www.blogger.com/profile/16914656489970904052noreply@blogger.com