Comments on: Nourishing Sobriety http://watersong.nourishedmagazine.com.au/2008/07/08/nourishing-sobriety/ my experiences with a nourishing lifestyle and sharing of my amazing water adventures along my journey Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:07:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Lacey http://watersong.nourishedmagazine.com.au/2008/07/08/nourishing-sobriety/#comment-22 Lacey Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:45:27 +0000 http://watersong.nourishedmagazine.com.au/?p=9#comment-22 As hope to you Toni, I was that child that packed my boxes and left angry and bitter towards my parents. I can't imagine the pain they went through as they saw me move in with a violent and abusive boyfriend carrying his child. I was surrounded by a life of drugs and alcohol, manipulation and confusion. I got sick of it one day. I remembered the comfort my family gave me. I recalled my father shouting to me as I left that he didn't want me to leave and I could come home anytime. My father was crying, he never cries. I remember how they loved me unconditionally, while my boyfriends affection was very influenced by how 'well' I had behaved that day. I got sick of the twisted world I was in and went home. Be a warm and welcoming light, your son will come home some day and your pain and tears wouldn't be in vain. Peace be with you. As hope to you Toni, I was that child that packed my boxes and left angry and bitter towards my parents. I can’t imagine the pain they went through as they saw me move in with a violent and abusive boyfriend carrying his child. I was surrounded by a life of drugs and alcohol, manipulation and confusion. I got sick of it one day. I remembered the comfort my family gave me. I recalled my father shouting to me as I left that he didn’t want me to leave and I could come home anytime. My father was crying, he never cries. I remember how they loved me unconditionally, while my boyfriends affection was very influenced by how ‘well’ I had behaved that day. I got sick of the twisted world I was in and went home. Be a warm and welcoming light, your son will come home some day and your pain and tears wouldn’t be in vain. Peace be with you.

]]> By: Wendy Johnson http://watersong.nourishedmagazine.com.au/2008/07/08/nourishing-sobriety/#comment-21 Wendy Johnson Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:21:31 +0000 http://watersong.nourishedmagazine.com.au/?p=9#comment-21 Toni, What a heartbreaking time for you and your son sounds overwhelmed and almost unable to function. I find by speaking someones name it strengthens their spirit, also looking beyond all of the trauma and acknowledging the spirit you know and love. It can be difficult when faced with a demon like drugs or alcohol but the best thing to do is look beyond it and focus on the person you know is in there. With addiction its almost like the spirit goes to sleep till its over, so whatever is going on give the spirit strength and don't go into battle with the demon. It can be challenging when you dont get to see the one you love very often but it is important to be hopeful and keep a positive outlook for his future despite the present trauma. Have you looked at doing a course on how to cope with addiction so your not taking it personally. I will find out who is doing HK near you and let you know. All the best Toni,
What a heartbreaking time for you and your son sounds overwhelmed and almost unable to function. I find by speaking someones name it strengthens their spirit, also looking beyond all of the trauma and acknowledging the spirit you know and love. It can be difficult when faced with a demon like drugs or alcohol but the best thing to do is look beyond it and focus on the person you know is in there. With addiction its almost like the spirit goes to sleep till its over, so whatever is going on give the spirit strength and don’t go into battle with the demon. It can be challenging when you dont get to see the one you love very often but it is important to be hopeful and keep a positive outlook for his future despite the present trauma. Have you looked at doing a course on how to cope with addiction so your not taking it personally.
I will find out who is doing HK near you and let you know.
All the best

]]> By: Karen http://watersong.nourishedmagazine.com.au/2008/07/08/nourishing-sobriety/#comment-20 Karen Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:38:07 +0000 http://watersong.nourishedmagazine.com.au/?p=9#comment-20 That's a beautiful story Wendy, with a wonderful happy ending. Healing is a wonderful gift to give, and you have it in spades. :-) That’s a beautiful story Wendy, with a wonderful happy ending. Healing is a wonderful gift to give, and you have it in spades. :-)

]]> By: Toni Fisher http://watersong.nourishedmagazine.com.au/2008/07/08/nourishing-sobriety/#comment-19 Toni Fisher Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:17:33 +0000 http://watersong.nourishedmagazine.com.au/?p=9#comment-19 Dear Wendy, I just read your comments on men finding their purpose and I am currently feeling so sad about my son who is lost and hardly speaks to me. I am so sad about how our relationship has declined into an impossible space. We have despaired at some of his behaviours - he binges on alcohol, has played around with various drugs like prescribed Ritalin, grass and others and has until today, resisted finding his own place. He is nearly 21 and should be in the wide world but seeing his boxes half packed today causes me so much pain and tears - because he is leaving so unfinished, so tortured that I battle feeling that I have let him down. He won't accept anything from me, including suggestions but I was wondering if anyone in W.A. has the skills you have - I do know some kinesiologists but I am drawn to the shamanistic aspect that you interweave into those skills. Regards, Toni Dear Wendy,
I just read your comments on men finding their purpose and I am currently feeling so sad about my son who is lost and hardly speaks to me. I am so sad about how our relationship has declined into an impossible space. We have despaired at some of his behaviours - he binges on alcohol, has played around with various drugs like prescribed Ritalin, grass and others and has until today, resisted finding his own place. He is nearly 21 and should be in the wide world but seeing his boxes half packed today causes me so much pain and tears - because he is leaving so unfinished, so tortured that I battle feeling that I have let him down.
He won’t accept anything from me, including suggestions but I was wondering if anyone in W.A. has the skills you have - I do know some kinesiologists but I am drawn to the shamanistic aspect that you interweave into those skills.
Regards, Toni

]]> By: Wes Davis http://watersong.nourishedmagazine.com.au/2008/07/08/nourishing-sobriety/#comment-17 Wes Davis Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:03:51 +0000 http://watersong.nourishedmagazine.com.au/?p=9#comment-17 You are indeed a wise woman Wendy. The point you just made about the feminine accepting & nourishing the masculine is something I have been trying to get across to one particular female friend of ours for a while now, everytime she tells me how 'crap' all of the men are. Reading your words this morning, has warmed my heart, and inspired me. Thanks & Lamb shanks! (with herb & lemon potatoes). You are indeed a wise woman Wendy. The point you just made about the feminine accepting & nourishing the masculine is something I have been trying to get across to one particular female friend of ours for a while now, everytime she tells me how ‘crap’ all of the men are.

Reading your words this morning, has warmed my heart, and inspired me.

Thanks & Lamb shanks! (with herb & lemon potatoes).

]]> By: Wendy Johnson http://watersong.nourishedmagazine.com.au/2008/07/08/nourishing-sobriety/#comment-16 Wendy Johnson Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:07:03 +0000 http://watersong.nourishedmagazine.com.au/?p=9#comment-16 I was visualizing men being in their strength and integrity when he came into my life, so good to see him step into it. He changed from feeling worthless to living his purpose, with a bit of feminine accepting the masculine and some nourishing food. I am hopeful for a lot more of it. I was visualizing men being in their strength and integrity when he came into my life, so good to see him step into it. He changed from feeling worthless to living his purpose, with a bit of feminine accepting the masculine and some nourishing food. I am hopeful for a lot more of it.

]]> By: Wes Davis http://watersong.nourishedmagazine.com.au/2008/07/08/nourishing-sobriety/#comment-15 Wes Davis Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:36:26 +0000 http://watersong.nourishedmagazine.com.au/?p=9#comment-15 That is so cool. A man living his purpose. There should be more of it ;-) That is so cool. A man living his purpose. There should be more of it ;-)

]]> By: Wendy Johnson http://watersong.nourishedmagazine.com.au/2008/07/08/nourishing-sobriety/#comment-14 Wendy Johnson Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:36:25 +0000 http://watersong.nourishedmagazine.com.au/?p=9#comment-14 He is doing well, still sober and part of a street art project that aims to unite our community. He said he doesn't have time to drink now he is living his purpose. He is doing well, still sober and part of a street art project that aims to unite our community. He said he doesn’t have time to drink now he is living his purpose.

]]> By: Sue http://watersong.nourishedmagazine.com.au/2008/07/08/nourishing-sobriety/#comment-13 Sue Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:00:58 +0000 http://watersong.nourishedmagazine.com.au/?p=9#comment-13 I hope he is still doing well. I hope he is still doing well.

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