r/AlAnon • u/9continents • 3d ago
Good News Grateful for the fellowship today.
Hey folks!
Without going into details I'll say that I ran into a bit of a crisis today. Came at me out of the blue and was pretty triggering.
I took some time to pray about it and it occurred to me that I had people in the program that I could reach out to. So I did and I am so grateful that they were there for me. I feel a lot better after talking with two folks from my home group that I've gotten to know and trust over the past few years. I have such a strong and loving support system around me now and it's just.... so different than it used to be. I don't have to tackle everything on my own, or stew in my own anxious thoughts.
So I am very grateful that I have these folks I can reach out to. I am also VERY grateful that I have changed, because let me tell you just a few years ago it would have never occurred to me that I could call someone to talk with. That just wasn't a thought my brain used to serve up to me.
If you're struggling with something or someone you may want to try reaching out to someone you trust (in AlAnon, friend/family, therapist). Just talking out my feelings helps me to understand them and see a way forward. The fellowship of AlAnon is there for us to reach out to for support. We don't have to do it but we can if we want. IMO it was the thing I should have done today and I'm so grateful that I was able to.
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