Shaking the Family Tree
Viewing comments for Chapter 7 "Pt 1 Stepping into the unknown."Excerpts from addition to recovery.
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Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written chapter. At first changes seem more scary than the known miserable situation we are facing. When we start accepting the change we usually see it was for the better.
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A very well-written chapter. At first changes seem more scary than the known miserable situation we are facing. When we start accepting the change we usually see it was for the better.
Comment Written 10-May-2018
reply by the author on 10-May-2018
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Thanks for reviewing. Change is twice as hard for introverts.
Comment from Thomas Bowling
You're still right on point. As I was reading, the thought occurred to me that the story could be improved by dialog. No sooner had I thought this than I came to your dialog. It makes the story more personal.
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You're still right on point. As I was reading, the thought occurred to me that the story could be improved by dialog. No sooner had I thought this than I came to your dialog. It makes the story more personal.
Comment Written 10-May-2018
reply by the author on 10-May-2018
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Yes, there is some dialog. Thanks for reviewing and for following.
Comment from Swampfox1
This one is somewhat a forced read. I don't know why. The only thing that really held my interest was the pock-marked door with Christ on the other side. I do agree with that 100%. The rest of it , and it could be me, I really don't know the answer. I will try and read again at a later date, but the rest of it seems like an assigned reading from school used to be like when I had a choice of going out and having fun with friends. No offense. Thanks for sharing.
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This one is somewhat a forced read. I don't know why. The only thing that really held my interest was the pock-marked door with Christ on the other side. I do agree with that 100%. The rest of it , and it could be me, I really don't know the answer. I will try and read again at a later date, but the rest of it seems like an assigned reading from school used to be like when I had a choice of going out and having fun with friends. No offense. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 10-May-2018
reply by the author on 10-May-2018
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No offense taken. I knew when I got into the steps that would happen
But they are an integral part of my recovery. I tried to flip back and forth with the personal memories. For those who know nothing about the the steps, i'm hoping it will be informative. Thanks for following.
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You're welcome
Comment from meeshu
you do so well in describing the emotions and recovery, Dallas. I am recently recovered myself, so I am kind of an expert (not the annoying kind, I won't preach). A.A. didn't work for me but C.B.T. and D.B.T. really stuck for me.......meeshu
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you do so well in describing the emotions and recovery, Dallas. I am recently recovered myself, so I am kind of an expert (not the annoying kind, I won't preach). A.A. didn't work for me but C.B.T. and D.B.T. really stuck for me.......meeshu
Comment Written 10-May-2018
reply by the author on 10-May-2018
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So glad you found what worked for you. All kinds of miracles in recovery. Thanks for reviewing and following.
Comment from nancy_e_davis
This is a heartwarming story about your struggles with alcoholism, Dallas. Those last lines brought a saying to mind. From the mouths of babes. No he isn't a baby anymore but he is still your child in your mind. You couldn't let go of sins of the past. He set you straight with just a few words. Now you can move on. Thank God for our children. Nancy
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This is a heartwarming story about your struggles with alcoholism, Dallas. Those last lines brought a saying to mind. From the mouths of babes. No he isn't a baby anymore but he is still your child in your mind. You couldn't let go of sins of the past. He set you straight with just a few words. Now you can move on. Thank God for our children. Nancy
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Comment Written 10-May-2018
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Thanks for the great review, Nancy. Have a great weekend.
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You To.
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi there;
Thank you for sharing your personal struggles with the third and fourth steps. In Overeaters' Anonymous, we use the steps, and when I got to the Fourth Step, I almost had a nervous breakdown. I couldn't believe how selfish and awful I had been in my addiction to food. The list of people I hurt was staggering.
Your journey is well told and I look forward to reading more,
~patty~
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Hi there;
Thank you for sharing your personal struggles with the third and fourth steps. In Overeaters' Anonymous, we use the steps, and when I got to the Fourth Step, I almost had a nervous breakdown. I couldn't believe how selfish and awful I had been in my addiction to food. The list of people I hurt was staggering.
Your journey is well told and I look forward to reading more,
~patty~
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Comment Written 10-May-2018
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Thanks, patty.
