tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969377097750640088.post8849066571801488336..comments2023-08-05T09:48:26.267-07:00Comments on Through An Al-Anon Filter: ClarificationUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969377097750640088.post-53788303194510212542012-01-15T09:46:28.278-08:002012-01-15T09:46:28.278-08:00I agreed with your post yesterday but these are ve...I agreed with your post yesterday but these are very good points, too. It's not a "just say yes" program. yes to my own personal freedom and joy, but not to people pleasing and trying to "save" everyone. Thanks for the thoughtful clarification.stephanieleahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427676919832135865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969377097750640088.post-26683266872227754842012-01-13T17:01:21.066-08:002012-01-13T17:01:21.066-08:00I am still learning to pay attention to my gut fee...I am still learning to pay attention to my gut feelings and reservations...and I should say so, we most definitely do have the right to choose our relationships.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09072868519236902423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969377097750640088.post-11028261084650420032012-01-13T14:55:24.774-08:002012-01-13T14:55:24.774-08:00I agree with that. I know that my sponsor told me...I agree with that. I know that my sponsor told me to not say No to someone asking for help in Al-Anon. But I realize that I have to have those personal boundaries. For some reason, many alcoholics are attracted to what I have to offer and ask me to sponsor them in Al-Anon. I have found that I don't think like alcoholics and it is a particular challenge when I sponsor one. Right now, I have two sponsees and that seems to be enough at the moment.Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.com