The wolf of Despair

This forum is for family and friends of alcoholics

Moderators: November_rain, John

Forum rules
Please consider replying to an existing message. It only takes a minute and you may help someone else in need. A simple word of encouragement goes a long way.

The wolf of Despair

Unread postby November_rain » Sat Nov 05, 2005 11:53 am

An Indian guru was telling his students about the two wolves that inhabit each and everyone of us. "Inside you and inside me, there is a permanent fight between the wolf of Hope and the wolf of Despair", he said.
One student asked: "Which one will win, Master?".
"The one you feed" was his answer.

While living with an alcoholic, I fed the wolf of Despair. And now, even though my husband quit drinking, it's not easier to feed the wolf of Hope. Trusting him is one of my biggest issues.
User avatar
November_rain
Registered User
 
Posts: 53
Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2005 11:27 am
Location: USA

Unread postby Serenity » Mon Nov 07, 2005 11:07 pm

November-rain, That is a nice parable. It's true that life is all about how you perceive it.

Have you tried going to al-anon? There are many people there that have been where you are now.

Good Luck!
User avatar
Serenity
Registered User
 
Posts: 18
Joined: Tue Dec 06, 2005 1:00 am
Location: PA

Unread postby November_rain » Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:32 am

Hi Serenity,
Yes, I have tried Al-Anon (different locations), and even though it is a great place to start the healing process, I didn't find what I was looking for. I now see a therapist, and I'm working on my issues. This whole experience (painful as it is) is a great way of growing and learning.
User avatar
November_rain
Registered User
 
Posts: 53
Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2005 11:27 am
Location: USA

Unread postby mimi » Sun Feb 19, 2006 7:59 pm

November_rain. I have a question-when does it get easier? It sounds as though your husband has found sobriety. Mine has'nt, and I dont know that he ever will. When does it stop hurting, when will I finally let go. Mimi
mimi
 

Unread postby November_rain » Tue Feb 21, 2006 12:27 pm

I'm not sure, Mimi, when it gets easier. Maybe things changed for the better when I realized I couldn't do anything for my husband and that I could only work on myself. I also had to decide whether I wanted to stay or leave. Things got easier when I made up my mind. I decided to stay and work with what I had (my emotions, my feelings, my anger, my life).

Please keep in touch if you can.
User avatar
November_rain
Registered User
 
Posts: 53
Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2005 11:27 am
Location: USA


Return to Family and Friends - Alcoholism

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 116 guests

cron