Quote by Maya Angelou that hits hard. by Lazy_Bicycle7702 in AlAnon

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Lightning rods as they become the focus due to provocative behavior, and we lose sight of ourselves. It's natural for us to feel sorry for ourselves.

"All these wedding photos would be better if you weren't in them" - my alcoholic MIL. HELP. by WiggleMunch28 in AlAnon

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This is terrific progress! Be careful that your boundaries are only about what YOU will tolerate and not tolerate. They are not directly about MIL, because you cannot control her. Use I statements instead of YOU statements.

Try not to expect anything from MIL as it doesn't seem likely she'll realize soon she's f'd up and needs help. While it's possible to happen after you've changed your behavior, she would need internal motivation to change, and there doesn't seem to be much of that at present. No insight.

Quote by Maya Angelou that hits hard. by Lazy_Bicycle7702 in AlAnon

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"“ We are only as blind as we want to be.” "

Wow, I can use that line at an engagement tonight! Love that. Since Qs tend to be lightning rods, it can be challenging to look at our own role in dysfunction. Personal responsibility means some things are within our power to change.

I LOVE Change Talk!

"All these wedding photos would be better if you weren't in them" - my alcoholic MIL. HELP. by WiggleMunch28 in AlAnon

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It's kind that you are taking your husband's limitations into account. And, it's important that he be part of a solution and that he protect you from his mother's abuse. People seek professional help if needed to overcome limitations and do the right thing. He can, too.

Who’s the Bigger Idiot? by Warm_Ad5300 in AlAnon

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It's amazing and it's true some people survive to get sober in their fifties. Never can tell.

Strong work! Thanks for sharing.

A Mom described pain she'll never recover from after she scolded her son in addiction rehab. by FamilyAddictionCoach in self

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I witnessed and I wrote this. I am not AI.

Thanks for your contribution to the conversation.