tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616243496806883218.post8913774207248029153..comments2023-10-14T00:43:30.752-07:00Comments on Hearts Aren't Made of Glass: A Journey Towards Recovery: Issues with Al-AnonTristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308388473864912872noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616243496806883218.post-24051358732776431352009-12-23T20:09:08.750-08:002009-12-23T20:09:08.750-08:00Sula, I have found that Al-Anon helps me to deal w...Sula, I have found that Al-Anon helps me to deal with myself and my reactions around the alcoholic as well as situations in life. It isn't about finding a cure for alcoholism. Al-Anon has taught me about choices--and to understand that I don't have to stay in a relationship with an alcoholic. If I choose to stay, then I need to look at why. <br /><br />I can only say that I stayed in my marriage for so long because I loved my life and wanted her to change. It was when I reached my own bottom of pain and insanity and told her I was leaving, that she started going to AA. Our relationship has improved since we both began our respective recovery programs. We are both much more understanding of each other. <br /><br />I have also learned that I don't judge what others do. If they choose to stay with an alcoholic, that's their decision.Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.com