Hi Julie:

since i haven't officially welcomed you, so here is my welcome, I am glad you decided to be part of this unique groyp where we all have become good friends in sharing our ups and downs, its pretty therupetic, it helps in its own way in stroke recovery, so start blogging as part of your therapy.

hope to learn more about you through your blogs

Asha

Julie,

Strokenet can be like coming to a AA meeting. Truly, it can. We form friends here on the message board and in the blogs by posting or blog problems we're dealing with and also learn to give support back when you're able. We also come here to celebrate the little changes that others don't always understand the importance of in our day-to-day world.

Anyway, welcome to the blogs! We are like a little family back here.

Jean

Julie,

Even though you don't feel comfortable at a "live" meeting, there are some great resources on the web for recovery opportunities. I've found this site to be a great source of strength and comfort. Since you've been an AA member for so many years, I hope you have a sponsor you can keep in touch with too. I have opportunities galore to work the steps as my husband's caregiver. He still enjoys going to meetings and I take him several times a week - not necessarily for the meeting, but for the fellowship. We've found a reasonably small meeting where he doesn't feel uncomfortable. I'm their "token" al-anon and they've welcomed me with open arms, reminding me I need to take care of Ann. So, I'll remind you - you need to take care of Julie!!!

Warmly,