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galeon


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im a 50 year old mom of a very angry 14 year old, i feel like im living with an addict....his behaviours and mood swings trigger a lot of old memories. i hate being at home....ive been in recovery for decades and come from abuse ect. so making my home a safe place was one of my proudest achievments in recovery and i was so grateful for it. these days i feel more screwed up than when i first came in...i have never been this afraid and stressed..i dont know what im supposed to do and im overwhelmed sometimes by 8:30 am. im so freaking tired, and i hate my life for the first time in many years. i use my "tools" but my faith is weak right now. i guess i would just like some prayers my way please...love you guys...

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AnthonyG


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 Hi Cindy. As a parent I thank God for the recovery tools I have in place that enable me to deal better with the world. Many times that world is solely focused on my children and all the bs I can allow to cloud how I deal with them. My relationships with my spouse , my children ,my father,my friends or the kid slinging burgers at mickey Ds can all improve when I apply the spiritual principles Im learning here.
 The problem for me was all those people and my inability to deal with them MADE ME USE. I cant belive how deluded I let this disease make me.
  Today the solution lies in me.  How I act. How I re-act . I try to stay in the solution. Allowing fear,anxiety or anger into my life is MY problem. I find sharing in meetings . Calling my sponsor. And helping through service is a big help. 
  The solution lies in ME.
  Good luck. 

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JanaM40503


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Hi Cindy.... {{{hugs}}}. As the mother of two very rambunctious boys, 5 and 8, you just set my fears off! LOL Sometimes I'm so angry with them I can't believe it's me! I wish I had some experience, strength and hope to share with you but I'm not there yet. I only know that my problems are spiritual as is the solution.

You have my prayers!

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Tahir


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Greetings Galeon, thank you for sharing your concerns with us. Good to hear from you again. My prayers and best wishes for you and your loved one.

I thought reading this piece of literature might help you cope with your situation and might direct you to a few solutions... check it out...

http://www.nawol.org/2008_ch20%20PARENTING.htm

Blessings & Peace, Tahir.

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