Service

Marc suggested that I start going to Al-Anon eons ago, even before this round of insanity began.  But since I’ve decided that I’ve been sober long enough now, and that it is what I believe my creator would have me do, I plan on being involved in my mom’s life, I think it’s also time that I actually add Al-Anon to the regemin.

I got up the other morning to the news that mom had been arrested the night before for DUI and leaving the scene of an accident.  After talking to other members of my family I learned much more.  My brother and I went to her house with the intent of talking her into going to treatment.  That was wildly unsuccessful.  My step-dad is talking about getting her committed; something I’ve been thinking about for at least the last 3 years.

She said the cops wrecked her car.  She said she doesn’t take pills.  She said she almost never drinks.  She said if we had any idea what she’s been through we’d understand.

The thing is, I do understand.  I understand all too well.  I know that she has no more idea about why she does what she does than I did.  She just isn’t ‘there’ yet.  I finally am there with regard to Al-Anon.

I’m getting over a horrible cold and it’s almost impossible to write when you’re sick.

Tomorrow night at 8:30 EST I’ll be hosting the weekly salon chat over at The Second Road.  Now don’t be intimidated by the fact that you need to create a user name in order to join the chat. Just plan a little bit ahead to get that done before.

So that you can be there on time.

You know how I am about people who share when they’re late. (I’ve learned that these things can’t actually make my head pop.)

Anyway – If you read this blog I hope you’ll drop by for some real-time conversation, fellowship, and support.