Gratitude makes sense of the past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.
— Melody Beattie (American author of self-help books on codependent relationships. Melody began drinking at age 12, was a full-blown alcoholic by age 13, and a drug addict by 18. Beattie went on to author 18 books, including Codependent No More. Beattie, along with Janet G. Woititz and Robin Norwood contributed to the emergence of the idea that addiction to a person, who was addicted to a substance or a behavioural process, was a possibility. Beattie’s works continue to be central texts in some Co-Dependents Anonymous meetings).
I’m still making sense of the past. Logically speaking, I’m clear, but the emotional impact requires further tending. Melody Beattie says “Say thank you, until you mean it. If you say it long enough, you will believe it.” Overcoming particularly traumatic experiences clearly takes time. Having said that, the very best things that have ever happened to me were a result of these painful experiences. Just sayin’ ;) Hugs and good luck. XO
Blessings,
Chatgirl
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