Posted by Dog on December 15, 2003, at 14:04:41
In reply to Re: Xmas/Holiday Depression! Any advice? » Dog, posted by Susan J on December 15, 2003, at 13:40:24
Susan, i really want to stop the cycle of addiction... both i and my wife come from alcoholic families...its not been easy...and, i am ever vigilant of my daughter that she is as little affected by our sometimes dysfxn as possible...ACOA and CODA meetings, though i haven't gone in awhile, have helped... and most of all God has helped! He is so good!
thanks again,dog
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> > Susan, thanks, your reply really made my eyes start to tear up...you are so right, its not about me and my feelings....
> <<Well, I don't want you to forget yourself either. You deserve to have a good holiday season. :-) But I know what you mean. :-)
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> >>i so want to be a better father to my daughter and a better husband to my wife... thanks for the good word!
> <<I'm sure you are a wonderful husband and father. And just *wanting* to be better, makes you better. How many people do you know who never acknowledge that there's some room for improvement? And everyone can use at least a little improvement....
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> I do feel for you. Both of my parents come from alcoholic families, and I can still see the effects of it. But my parents never acknowledged, and still to this day deny that anything was ever wrong, or that their behaviors are a little off. *You* can break out of it, though. I have faith. :-) Your eyes are open so everything is possible.....
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