Few people are untouched by this disease, but here is hope and recovery for anyone who loves someone struggling with drugs or alcohol. Addiction is a family illness: cunning and baffling for both those who suffer and everyone who loves them. So, what can loved ones do? Just as there is AA for the alcoholic, there is Al‑Anon for those who care about them. Addiction runs deep in my family, and I’ve been a member for over 30 years. Al‑Anon helps you find peace whether the alcoholic is drinking or not and serenity even when you don’t know where they are. It teaches you to say “no” without debilitating guilt or shame and, most importantly, to love them as they are without losing yourself. Don't kid yourself--even if the person is out of your life- you have still been affected. Andrew, please consider an Al‑Anon meeting. There are over 24,000 worldwide, many electronic. And this isn’t just for Andrew—so many are struggling. Us letting go of them can be as hard as them letting go of their drug of choice. We didn’t cause addiction. We can’t cure it. We can’t control it, but we can contribute. Give yourself—and your loved one—a powerful, life-changing gift. Al-Anon Meeting Search - Al-Anon Family Groups
Though reading " Humble" for years I've limited my sharing to the almighty "thumb". My financial knowledge is honed on what I've learned from ya'll (yes, Tennessee thank you) and I never had anything new to share. But this article moved me to learn how to log in and comment.
Have you ever read a novel that was so good you thought about the characters at odd times during your day? Wondered what they were doing? Of course I know Jonathan was a real person. but not someone I ever knew or even a talking head I saw on the tube. BUT I thought of him often during his cancer battle. How was the bathroom remodel coming along? I hope today was a "good" day.
Andrew, please take comfort in knowing that your brother mattered and that many were praying and sending positive energy. He defied odds and survived longer.
The Humble Dollar will continue because we want it to. Together we are powerful. Jonathan taught us that too.
Just making sure you know that you've" boosted our value" over the years as well and have "increased our net worth". And I'd $support that financial literacy project. Its greatly needed. Make sure its promoted here cause you'll always be my Saturday morning read.
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Few people are untouched by this disease, but here is hope and recovery for anyone who loves someone struggling with drugs or alcohol. Addiction is a family illness: cunning and baffling for both those who suffer and everyone who loves them. So, what can loved ones do? Just as there is AA for the alcoholic, there is Al‑Anon for those who care about them. Addiction runs deep in my family, and I’ve been a member for over 30 years. Al‑Anon helps you find peace whether the alcoholic is drinking or not and serenity even when you don’t know where they are. It teaches you to say “no” without debilitating guilt or shame and, most importantly, to love them as they are without losing yourself. Don't kid yourself--even if the person is out of your life- you have still been affected. Andrew, please consider an Al‑Anon meeting. There are over 24,000 worldwide, many electronic. And this isn’t just for Andrew—so many are struggling. Us letting go of them can be as hard as them letting go of their drug of choice. We didn’t cause addiction. We can’t cure it. We can’t control it, but we can contribute. Give yourself—and your loved one—a powerful, life-changing gift. Al-Anon Meeting Search - Al-Anon Family Groups
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Though reading " Humble" for years I've limited my sharing to the almighty "thumb". My financial knowledge is honed on what I've learned from ya'll (yes, Tennessee thank you) and I never had anything new to share. But this article moved me to learn how to log in and comment. Have you ever read a novel that was so good you thought about the characters at odd times during your day? Wondered what they were doing? Of course I know Jonathan was a real person. but not someone I ever knew or even a talking head I saw on the tube. BUT I thought of him often during his cancer battle. How was the bathroom remodel coming along? I hope today was a "good" day. Andrew, please take comfort in knowing that your brother mattered and that many were praying and sending positive energy. He defied odds and survived longer. The Humble Dollar will continue because we want it to. Together we are powerful. Jonathan taught us that too.
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Just making sure you know that you've" boosted our value" over the years as well and have "increased our net worth". And I'd $support that financial literacy project. Its greatly needed. Make sure its promoted here cause you'll always be my Saturday morning read.
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