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Accepting Help
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Some of us have felt so alienated that we've forgotten we're not alone. We've come to believe that we have to do it ourselves. Some of us have been abandoned. Some have gone without love. Some of us have gotten used to people never being there for us. Some of us have struggled, had hard lessons to learn.

God's there, always ready to help. There is an ample supply of people to care about us too. We will, if we want it, receive love and support, comfort and nurturing. If we take the risk to ask for it, help is there. We can draw on the strength of our recovery group and allow ourselves to be helped and supported by our Higher Power. Friends will come, good friends.

We aren't alone. And we don't have to do it ourselves. We're not doing it ourselves. There is no shortage of love. Not anymore.

Today, God, help me let go of my need to do it alone and my belief that I am alone. Help me tap into Your Divine Power and Presence, and your resources for love, support, and friendship. Open my eyes and heart so I can see the love, help, and support that's there for me. Help me know I am loved.

From The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie ©1990, Hazelden Foundation.

For Quetzal & for you x

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Thanks Danielle!
Lani

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great post! can i copy it onto the Alateen, Alanon and ACoA boards?

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You're welcome to, Lanchas! ;) I hope you're well. How's school & your folk? This excerpt is from The Language of Letting Go by Melodie Beatty & written for co-dependents which a lot of us are besides simply being human beings so I'm sure they would find it useful & helpful too. Wishing you the best for your day, Danielle xxx



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