FELLOW TRAVELER

WHILE I'M HAVING COFFEE.....

I'm feeling so much better today. A friend of mine said to just be there for my friend, & listen listen listen. I find it's hard to be around alcoholics/addicts who are in their disease, & denial. Something doesn't register with them. It's kinda crazy making for me. I want so much to help, I want to hug them, & shake them, at the same time.

I am feeling much better tho. I spent the morning stalking my blogger friends. I love getting up early in the morning & doing that, while I'm having my coffee. I also talked to my sister & confidante last nite about this whole situation, she was a big help, she's so wise. I talked to a couple of friends too. So I feel more grounded now. I have to watch myself, & not get judgemental when I'm dealing with my friend, I have to remember she's in her disease. It sure has changed her, & I don't like the change. But I know the real her, when she is sober & working the steps. She has a big heart, & has been a good friend. I can't deny her, now that she needs people who care.

I spent last nite visiting with a dear friend, & brother in recovery. I'm so grateful for him. We studied tradition one. I love that tradition, it's about unity. We're going to do this at least once a week, till we get thru the traditions, then go back to the steps. I get so much more out of studies when it's just another person, or a small group, then you can discuss, & really study them, pick them apart. I love it!

I think I need to let some of my blogger friends who use to visit sharonsjourney quite often, & don't anymore, that I've changed my blog title to fellow traveler, but that my pen name is still sharonsjourney. It's either that, or my posts have become boring. I hope it's not the latter. For those of you who are visiting, would you get the word out to them? I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.

You all have a great thurs. I will too. Keep On Keepin' On!

posted by sharonsjourney @ 11:08 AM