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Codependency is defined as someone who exhibits too much, and often inappropriate, caring for another person's struggles. A codependent person may try to change, or feel shame about their most private thoughts and feelings if they conflict with the other person's struggles. If you are on a journey towards self-love, this support group is for you. Join us and find others...
before i started al anon and recovery from codependency, whenever i read something like i have posted below, i thought it was a load of horse manure. it didn't make any sense to me. it was "weakness" or "letting someone get one up on me".
i now realize that humility is not weakness. i now realize that when i can be honest and let my walls down and speak from my heart with compassion and respect, it comes back to me.
every single relationship in my life has gotten better. family, friends, bf. all of them.
the only thing that has changed is ME. and my attitude.
we are the center of OUR universe in that whatever weather we create, we get. if we forecast sun, we get it back.
today i am so grateful for al anon. so grateful for my life and the love i have.
my glass is more than half-full. for that i am grateful too.
this is the first time i can remember actually being excited and in the spirit for christmas.
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Respect
When I learn to respect myself, other people will respect me. How can I develop respect for myself? By keeping my mind positive and encouraging myself to grow and change for the better. Demanding respect because of my position or background is simply arrogance. On the other hand, listening with humility and valuing other people's advise naturally earns me respect. I get back exactly what I give out.
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never ever give up on getting better. hold onto faith in yourself and the process. your thoughts are not crazy. nor are you. it's just the world that is out of whack.
blessings.
i now realize that humility is not weakness. i now realize that when i can be honest and let my walls down and speak from my heart with compassion and respect, it comes back to me.
every single relationship in my life has gotten better. family, friends, bf. all of them.
the only thing that has changed is ME. and my attitude.
we are the center of OUR universe in that whatever weather we create, we get. if we forecast sun, we get it back.
today i am so grateful for al anon. so grateful for my life and the love i have.
my glass is more than half-full. for that i am grateful too.
this is the first time i can remember actually being excited and in the spirit for christmas.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Respect
When I learn to respect myself, other people will respect me. How can I develop respect for myself? By keeping my mind positive and encouraging myself to grow and change for the better. Demanding respect because of my position or background is simply arrogance. On the other hand, listening with humility and valuing other people's advise naturally earns me respect. I get back exactly what I give out.
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never ever give up on getting better. hold onto faith in yourself and the process. your thoughts are not crazy. nor are you. it's just the world that is out of whack.
blessings.
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I like hearing about humility. True humility really takes courage and faith, in God and ourselves. I caught myself the other day - thinking out of arrogance. It's funny that you post this today, because I'm including this in some of my recovery work today. I guess we really are Given what we need when it's supposed to come.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
