Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

Mobirdie · Mobirdie

I have enough of the program in me that I should be able to figure this out for myself but for some reason I just can't seem to. I came to Al-Anon to learn how to deal with my A/DA son and have done quite well or thought I had at learning when to let go, when to help, when to run for my life. My son is doing ok as...

IceLady · IceLady

In two hours I am going to my first real f2f al-anon meeting. I dread it so much, my stomach is in a twist and heart pounding. I am trying to stay leveled and calm. Because if let myself get into a spin I will end up feeling so overwhelmed that I will not go. But I really want to go. Specially because I have been...

kissers · kissers

I love alcoholics and ACOAs. Subconsciously I would pick someone who was emotionally unavailable and who had a fear of intimacy & abandonment, so when the relationship ended I could blame it on them. I was also afraid of the same thing. The alcoholic looked like the bad guy, but I was just as bad. He...

renah · renah

Dear all, Are there people out there that can really spend the evening with an AH who is not violent but just wants to talk to you all night. I do not feel at peace anymore. It used to not bother me and now either because I am working less program or because I am pregnant (3 months), I just can't be...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

Update... I have been on a mission to get laid as of late and finally accomplished that mission last weekend. I had it so worked up in my head how wonderful it was going to be and now I find myself missing my husband. I thought I knew what I wanted, no relationship, just have fun, etc. But now I realize tha...

kicky · kicky

Just a little observation for those out there praying for their active A's to get help toward sobriety: I lived with an active A for 7 years....I went through hell and back. Recently, I started dating an old friend who, after our first date,I found out happens to be in AA and has about 2 years sobriet...

lilms · lilms

Today was the funeral for my friend. It has been a difficult day. I came home this evening to find the A here. Staying here. I was not a part of that decision. Apparantly it is for 3 or 4 days. I am too tired this evening to worry about going elsewhere. Will worry about that in the morning. Wanted to th...

barisax · barisax

When I look back at my own teen years, I have to admit it could have been worse... I didn't get into drugs and alcohol like so many of my peers did. That came later for me - but if I had discovered it as a teen, things could have been very bad. I was a loner then. I wasn't popular, but I didn't fit...

david62 · david62

Hello ((((Family)))) I got home late last nite from a little trip out to New Mexico to go skiing. This was my first time to try to ski and I left with no small amount of nervousness about the whole idea, but also very excited to try yet something else new. Something I have let fear keep me from trying in the pa...

RainyJamie · RainyJamie

OK this may sound dumb but it has been bugging me. We have this cute little dog. It is my first dog. I read alot about the dogs and started teaching her tricks; sit, down, roll over, beg, shake, pray (she puts her little nose between he paws), dance (she hops on her hind legs in a circle), fetch, speak, how t...

IceLady · IceLady

Hi ppl. What does esh and other short words u guys use here mean anyways? Sorry I am from Iceland and english is not my native language.

Anne123 · Anne123

I'm 46 my AH is 51. We've been married 25years.Looking back on it now I realize he was an A when we met. He was one of those "friendly" drunks, you know, never got angry or abusive when he was drinking. 10 years ago he became dissabled due to an accident at work,--- so enter the drugs. P...

debilyn · debilyn

I was reading here that someones A is in recovery with no program. He turned his life around himself. That in itself IS the program. A personal program of recovery does not have to have AA in it. Most A's find they need AA. But some can decide enough is enough and work every day to choose not to use that...

jaja · jaja

....I think I'd been doing pretty well lately dealing (or not dealing may be more like it) with my A and his stuff and dealing with my own. Acutally, it'd been going fairly well. He has been spending just about all the time here at the house instead of the place he'd been staying at (wh...

marmare · marmare

hes safe everything is fine

marmare · marmare

My A went snowmobiling today with his friend, they got seperated and my A is lost in mountains. Search & Rescue were notified just hours ago....please pray for us... Hugs Mary

sandie123 · sandie123

Sponsorship, I know it is a very personal thing. I know that it can be a very deep relationship. How would you describe your sponsorship relationship? How has it helped you? Do you use your sponsor as a dumping ground... and is it ok to do that? Is there anything you can suggest to keep a stong relationshi...

lilms · lilms

Today I am incredibly sad. I cannot imagine this community without this wonderful gentleman. My partner did not know him so is not comprehending my sadness. For those who are interested here is the link to a description of human good. A tribute to Mark. http://www.wellandtribune.ca/webapp/si...

Christy · Christy

((((Family)))) On the 22nd my Grandson went missing from a behavioral health center. He was there to deal with some anger and behavioral issues. He wasn't there but 12 hrs. before he fled. He was in a strange town and had no friends there. He just turned 13 in Dec. and is very small for his age, only 89...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

It's called... My life is so much easier with this restraining order against you! and it goes... Although putting you in jail would make me sad and blue... To myself and the kids I must be true.... It's so much easier when I don't hear your voice I wish that you had given me another choice Qu...

slpmom · slpmom

Hello, I have not been here before I have been to the chat a number of times in the last 3 months. I am not really sure what the format is here on the message board, but a little about me... I am a mom to 3 chidlren, andmy husband is an alcohalic. That was the hardest thing for me to accept, because my mom is a r...

hippietrippiechick · hippietrippiechick

My A has been staying in a raunchy little motel just a walk away from me. See, your secrets catch up with you. He was not supposed to be living with me, and did for a Long time, until a little over a week and a half ago. Someone actually turned me and him in. I believe this was divine intervention. I was doing so...

Rora · Rora

So my non-drinking Ah has been gone a week. I took our 2 year old son away to visit my family this weekend. Ah came back to the house to take care of our dog, after I had sent an email asking if he would. My son and I had to come back early tonight due to a forecasted storm that could leave us stranded. I called Ah a...

Tiger2006 · Tiger2006

I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody. --Bill Cosby "Oh, how I wish my dad would get sober." "Oh, how I want my friend to get help with her eating problem." "Oh, how I wish I could make my mom understand." When we become...

Friendofyours · Friendofyours

My Ah is only a week clean and he knows that I am filing for a divorce and have already talked to the attorney but he wanted to come and see me and the kids so I let him. He knows my rules so he was not drinking. Even though it was only a weekend........it was the BEST weekend we have ever had. We took the kids to a b...

puzzle · puzzle

.....but somedays?..................to the moon A (that's not Alice), to the moon!!!! I am quiet tonight, it drives him crazy but I know if I tell him what is wrong it will start the attitude and arguing. I JUST want to stay quiet so leave me alone Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease. But if I say that .....

bobump · bobump

This evening, is the first court date of my charge of truancy. If you could all say a small prayer for me for tomorrow night. Not that everything works out they way I want it to, but maybe something similiar to my prayer. I will ask my HP to guide my words and actions tomorrow evening, so that I can be a vehic...

JulieLynn · JulieLynn

(((Hello Everyone))) I have been having a problem letting go of something that I found out over the weekend. My husband and I have been back together for a few months after months of seperation. While we were seperated I went out a few times with my girlfriends. It wasn't like I was going out to tr...

jrtjosey · jrtjosey

Please say a quick prayer for my friends family, sorry cannot give ya the details. Josey

GrandmaNellie · GrandmaNellie

I am new to Al-Anon and couldn't get to a meeting tonight. I am feeling pretty crazy right now. I filed for temporary custody of my granddaughter yesterday. She is 10 months old and I never even considered raising another child. I am filled with worry for my daughter and fear of the future. I d...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

It's called .. my life is easier when you're in jail! LOL He goes to court today. I'm going out of town. Why does this feel all too familiar????

maire rua · maire rua

Yes, I have reached bottom and am hoping to get to a face to face meeting this week. Yes the ex-A has reached havoc in my life yet again. On saturday last while in charge of our thirteen year old son, he threw him out of his jeep in the middle of a 6500 acre estate, with woods, lakes etc and Patrick was missing f...

drucilla06 · drucilla06

Hello ((((friends)))) Had a revelation about myself this morning I thought I would share.Might help someone else. It's this whole 'codependency' thing.I know that word is thrown around alot and some people think it does not even exist.Here's the Miriam Webster definition.......

mama_nz · mama_nz

Email: 'if you feel like it please call me at work' Phone: 'Can you talk?' 'No.' Text message: 'I just want to see where we are at, is it over?' ?!@!#$%??? Hello? What planet is he on?? 'It feels like it's over but I still love you, is it over?' I reply &...

albertarose · albertarose

Sometimes I want to crawl into a shell and never get out. My A and I are working on our relationship/marriage and at times I feel very torn, like I am caught in the middle and I have to choose, but feel I shouldn't have to choose. A few weeks ago my A and I were in our counseling session and I found out ther...

mrshunter · mrshunter

Hi! I am glad that I found this site. I read some of the posts, and finally don't feel alone. Someone else knows what I am going through. I am 8 1/2 months pregnant, and contemplating leaving my husband. I dont know how much more foolishness I can take. I never want to go home if I know he's there, be...

Tiger2006 · Tiger2006

Do not choose bad friends. Do not choose persons of low habits. Select good friends. Be discriminating. Choose the best. -Dhammapada 78 I hadn't any clue about friendships when I came here. But automatically, I realized y'all were friends. You cared. And I hadn't any idea why. If you kn...

java · java

I haven't posted on the message board in a long time, but it is a great tool to use. I'm currently unable to get into the chatroom which has become one of my main tools next to utilizing my home group and sponsor. I've been in al-anon for some time now and I never grow weary of hearing another sh...

Maria123 · Maria123

Just when you thought I wasn't listening (ha ha ha) but I remembered. Today is Tiger's birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope y'all join me in wishing her a very happy one. Love ya Sarah, Maria

Demilas · Demilas

HELLO OLD FRIEND! HELLO OLD FRIEND: I'VE COME TO VISIT ONCE AGAIN. I LOVE TO SEE YOU SUFFER MENTALLY, SPIRITUALLY, AND SOCIALLY. I WANT TO MAKE YOU RESTLESS SO YOU CAN NEVER RELAX. I WANT YOU TO BE JUMPY, NERVOUS, AND ANXIOUS. I WANT YOU TO BE CONFUSED AND DEPRESSED SO THAT YOU CAN'T THINK C...

TryingToCope · TryingToCope

Hi everyone! I'll start with a little info on myself. I'm 24, self employed (cleaning service) mom to 3 wonderful children. They are 7, 5, and 3. older 2 from previous relationship, 3yr old from current. We live in Sunny Central Florida. Going way back.....I had to grow up pretty fast,...

Leetle · Leetle

Any feedback on this is appreciated. My hope is to either read this to him or mail it to him. He is currently in jail. Dear T, I have been doing a lot of thinking. I know this is a bad time, but this is something I need to tell you. We have been threw quite a bit (I realize now from the very beginning of our r...

QOD · QOD

My AH left my house at 4:00 on Monday afternoon. Leaving for good. He was supposed to go to his sister's in Arkansas, a 14 hour drive from here. He loaded up his clothes, his car onto his trailer, hooked it to his truck & off he went. I suspected that he hadn't left town yet. I thought that i...

RainyJamie · RainyJamie

I was having lunch with a group from class and we talked about going out for a drink when the class was over. I said that I rarely drank because my husband was an alcoholic. Everyone was kinda quiet, then one asked me if he was the kind of alcoholic that was sober or the kind that was still drinking. I said he w...

maresie2 · maresie2

I am now in a place where I see the A lied from day one of our relationship. When I met him he had a suspended license for a DUI. He never disclosed that to me. He lied about his exgirlfriend (he sung that she was the drug abuser). He lied about why he left his last apartment. I am sure they got fed up with his a...

jewely · jewely

i knew just by the way the keys were laid that he would not be coming back tonight. they were sitting on the desk atop a piece of white paper, as if to say....., i won't be back and he wasn't. he did call though, and, knew by the tone of his voice that this would be a two day or a three day or a week binge. h...

evey · evey

Hello All, AH is gone to detox and then to rehab for a month. The process to get into detox and rehab is enough for anyone to drink/drug, LOL. I am looking forward to a good nights sleep and some peaceful days. I am really working on the one day at a time, no projecting, no expectations. He is safe tonight, di...

annmarie · annmarie

Hi everyone, As I'm recovering I notice more and more people are dropping out of my life, and this is scary. My sister tried to make me talk about a family issue that I don't want to discuss. She was so insistant. I ended up walking out rather than argue with her. I felt I did the right thing. But no...

Leetle · Leetle

Well my A b/f got one month taken off of his sentence today, which means he still has at least one more month left. He meanwhile was sure he was getting out today and wanted me to go to his court date. What makes matters extremely complicated for me is that I work where he goes to court. That is a whole othe...

mama_nz · mama_nz

This song (although it's Britney Spears) has been stuck in my head lately: Baby, can’t you see I’m calling A guy like you Should wear a warning It’s dangerous I’m fallin’ There’s no escape I can’t hide I need a hit Baby, give me it You’re dangerous I’m lovin’ it Too high Can’t come down Losing my head S...

Wilted · Wilted

I just can't do this anymore. I'm packing my bags and going back to my hometown on Friday. I just can't keep living this way....which is not living at all to me. My AH is a good man when not drinking, but he drinks every day and I cannot depend on him to follow through on anything he says to me, s...

kdk31760 · kdk31760

I need to find a way to kick an alcohol problem that has been a part of my life for over twenty years. The reason I do not fit the stereotype is I am not abusive when I drink, I have had no DUI's, I have not lost a job due to drinking and am in a marraige full of love and respect. The problem is I drink every day a...

Tiger2006 · Tiger2006

"Critism is often the sincerest form of flattery. We are all subject to it at times if we do anything at all. When criticism does arise, and before you build up a first rate resentment, think first--who is it that criticizes? What is the motive behind it? Is it constructive or just plain antagonis...

meagain · meagain

I would really appreciate a online sponsor. Just the every day "stressors" get me down! Not really having problem with "A" son-I am a "people-pleaser" with my Adult children-and I get tired of it. I have 3 sons-32/33/34. Now I know "a son's a son-till he...

AliveandRecovering · AliveandRecovering

Hey All, I'm so glad that I found this board

Right now I'm stuck in a valley

I got married over a month ago and moved quite a distance from my family. I knew that this time would be hard, but the forknowledge of that hasn't eased my feelings. I've been in /AlateenAl Anon...

twinmom2 · twinmom2

(((MIP Family))) In living with an A and trying to have a full harmonious life it can sure cause the boundary lines to get fuzzy. My boundary lines have gotten criss-crossed. So I'm going back to the drawing board and re-teaching myself what a boundary is. What is my property line and what is my A...

Rora · Rora

My AH is gone. That's sad. For me. For him. For our son. But the shift I am already noticing in myself is something I couldn't have predicted. How ironic. The AH's wife (me), who has been queen of manipulation trying to predict the outcomes, found a gift in the outcome when she stopped...

barisax · barisax

This may be premature, but... I think I may be in the beginning stages of a relationship. As I've shared here before, it has been a long time, and I've only had one "real" relationship in my life which resulted in a decade long marriage and ultimately, divorce. At my last f2f meeti...

nmike · nmike

Hi friends, I haven't posted in awhile. My AHsober keeps his distance. When he does call it of course is all about him - what he has done, what he wants to buy, how busy he is helping everyone else. We are taking a trip tomorrow to see our son in the military. Long trip in the car but I think that our son nee...

Tiger2006 · Tiger2006

It takes about ten years to get used to how old you are. --Unknown If it is hard to adjust to our age. How much harder it must be to realize we can't even run our own life with any degree of competence. Until we get used to that idea we will keep having living troubles. Accepting our incompetence doesn&...

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	ESH needed (Preview) I have enough of the program in me that I should be able to figure this out for myself but for some reason I just can't seem to. I came to Al-Anon to learn how to deal with my A/DA son and have done quite well or thought I had at learning when to let go, when to help, when to run for my life. My son is doing ok as...	Mobirdie	4	381	Feb 28, 2007 by Karilynn
	Going to my first f2f al anon meeting (Preview) In two hours I am going to my first real f2f al-anon meeting. I dread it so much, my stomach is in a twist and heart pounding. I am trying to stay leveled and calm. Because if let myself get into a spin I will end up feeling so overwhelmed that I will not go. But I really want to go. Specially because I have been...	IceLady	7	915	Feb 28, 2007 by carol
	Major Breakthrough (Preview) I love alcoholics and ACOAs. Subconsciously I would pick someone who was emotionally unavailable and who had a fear of intimacy & abandonment, so when the relationship ended I could blame it on them. I was also afraid of the same thing. The alcoholic looked like the bad guy, but I was just as bad. He...	kissers	3	285	Feb 28, 2007 by nmike
	hit a new low (Preview) Dear all, Are there people out there that can really spend the evening with an AH who is not violent but just wants to talk to you all night. I do not feel at peace anymore. It used to not bother me and now either because I am working less program or because I am pregnant (3 months), I just can't be...	renah	6	445	Feb 27, 2007 by Friendofyours
	got what i wanted now wondering what i really want??? (Preview) Update... I have been on a mission to get laid as of late and finally accomplished that mission last weekend. I had it so worked up in my head how wonderful it was going to be and now I find myself missing my husband. I thought I knew what I wanted, no relationship, just have fun, etc. But now I realize tha...	carolinagirl	7	398	Feb 27, 2007 by kicky
	Active A's vs. Sober A's...progress not perfection. (Preview) Just a little observation for those out there praying for their active A's to get help toward sobriety: I lived with an active A for 7 years....I went through hell and back. Recently, I started dating an old friend who, after our first date,I found out happens to be in AA and has about 2 years sobriet...	kicky	5	476	Feb 27, 2007 by kicky
	Difficult Day (Preview) Today was the funeral for my friend. It has been a difficult day. I came home this evening to find the A here. Staying here. I was not a part of that decision. Apparantly it is for 3 or 4 days. I am too tired this evening to worry about going elsewhere. Will worry about that in the morning. Wanted to th...	lilms	4	276	Feb 27, 2007 by Friendofyours
	God Bless The Teenager (Preview) When I look back at my own teen years, I have to admit it could have been worse... I didn't get into drugs and alcohol like so many of my peers did. That came later for me - but if I had discovered it as a teen, things could have been very bad. I was a loner then. I wasn't popular, but I didn't fit...	barisax	14	646	Feb 27, 2007 by barisax
	Look Where You Want to Go! (Preview) Hello ((((Family)))) I got home late last nite from a little trip out to New Mexico to go skiing. This was my first time to try to ski and I left with no small amount of nervousness about the whole idea, but also very excited to try yet something else new. Something I have let fear keep me from trying in the pa...	david62	11	624	Feb 27, 2007 by Moon
	I trained the dog (Preview) OK this may sound dumb but it has been bugging me. We have this cute little dog. It is my first dog. I read alot about the dogs and started teaching her tricks; sit, down, roll over, beg, shake, pray (she puts her little nose between he paws), dance (she hops on her hind legs in a circle), fetch, speak, how t...	RainyJamie	8	412	Feb 27, 2007 by lin0606
	Things I dont get (Preview) Hi ppl. What does esh and other short words u guys use here mean anyways? Sorry I am from Iceland and english is not my native language.	IceLady	4	386	Feb 27, 2007 by QOD
	Hi, I'm new so bear with me please...here's my story.. (Preview) I'm 46 my AH is 51. We've been married 25years.Looking back on it now I realize he was an A when we met. He was one of those "friendly" drunks, you know, never got angry or abusive when he was drinking. 10 years ago he became dissabled due to an accident at work,--- so enter the drugs. P...	Anne123	6	467	Feb 27, 2007 by kismetstrand
	program of recovery (Preview) I was reading here that someones A is in recovery with no program. He turned his life around himself. That in itself IS the program. A personal program of recovery does not have to have AA in it. Most A's find they need AA. But some can decide enough is enough and work every day to choose not to use that...	debilyn	3	363	Feb 27, 2007 by Kim65
	Feeling like a kept woman! (Preview) ....I think I'd been doing pretty well lately dealing (or not dealing may be more like it) with my A and his stuff and dealing with my own. Acutally, it'd been going fairly well. He has been spending just about all the time here at the house instead of the place he'd been staying at (wh...	jaja	4	515	Feb 27, 2007 by QOD
	he's found, he's home, and he's safe (Preview) hes safe everything is fine	marmare	13	513	Feb 27, 2007 by TLC2
	PRAYERS PLEASE NOW (Preview) My A went snowmobiling today with his friend, they got seperated and my A is lost in mountains. Search & Rescue were notified just hours ago....please pray for us... Hugs Mary	marmare	30	625	Feb 27, 2007 by annmarie
	Sponsorship... what does it mean to you??? (Preview) Sponsorship, I know it is a very personal thing. I know that it can be a very deep relationship. How would you describe your sponsorship relationship? How has it helped you? Do you use your sponsor as a dumping ground... and is it ok to do that? Is there anything you can suggest to keep a stong relationshi...	sandie123	2	257	Feb 26, 2007 by sandie123
	Remembering Mark (Preview) Today I am incredibly sad. I cannot imagine this community without this wonderful gentleman. My partner did not know him so is not comprehending my sadness. For those who are interested here is the link to a description of human good. A tribute to Mark. http://www.wellandtribune.ca/webapp/si...	lilms	7	368	Feb 26, 2007 by AndiLynn
	51 hours of hell (Preview) ((((Family)))) On the 22nd my Grandson went missing from a behavioral health center. He was there to deal with some anger and behavioral issues. He wasn't there but 12 hrs. before he fled. He was in a strange town and had no friends there. He just turned 13 in Dec. and is very small for his age, only 89...	Christy	15	622	Feb 26, 2007 by AndiLynn
	Writing a new song... (Preview) It's called... My life is so much easier with this restraining order against you! and it goes... Although putting you in jail would make me sad and blue... To myself and the kids I must be true.... It's so much easier when I don't hear your voice I wish that you had given me another choice Qu...	carolinagirl	4	256	Feb 26, 2007 by Maria123
	First time post (Preview) Hello, I have not been here before I have been to the chat a number of times in the last 3 months. I am not really sure what the format is here on the message board, but a little about me... I am a mom to 3 chidlren, andmy husband is an alcohalic. That was the hardest thing for me to accept, because my mom is a r...	slpmom	8	371	Feb 26, 2007 by hippietrippiechick
	He came to see me. Feels different now.....help (Preview) My A has been staying in a raunchy little motel just a walk away from me. See, your secrets catch up with you. He was not supposed to be living with me, and did for a Long time, until a little over a week and a half ago. Someone actually turned me and him in. I believe this was divine intervention. I was doing so...	hippietrippiechick	4	358	Feb 26, 2007 by AndiLynn
	just an update...looking for support... (Preview) So my non-drinking Ah has been gone a week. I took our 2 year old son away to visit my family this weekend. Ah came back to the house to take care of our dog, after I had sent an email asking if he would. My son and I had to come back early tonight due to a forecasted storm that could leave us stranded. I called Ah a...	Rora	6	421	Feb 26, 2007 by Moon
	Thoughts about detachment (Preview) I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody. --Bill Cosby "Oh, how I wish my dad would get sober." "Oh, how I want my friend to get help with her eating problem." "Oh, how I wish I could make my mom understand." When we become...	Tiger2006	2	463	Feb 26, 2007 by slpmom
	I lived "in" this weekend. (Preview) My Ah is only a week clean and he knows that I am filing for a divorce and have already talked to the attorney but he wanted to come and see me and the kids so I let him. He knows my rules so he was not drinking. Even though it was only a weekend........it was the BEST weekend we have ever had. We took the kids to a b...	Friendofyours	2	769	Feb 26, 2007 by TryingToCope
	Trying so hard to learn to live with it.... (Preview) .....but somedays?..................to the moon A (that's not Alice), to the moon!!!! I am quiet tonight, it drives him crazy but I know if I tell him what is wrong it will start the attitude and arguing. I JUST want to stay quiet so leave me alone Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease. But if I say that .....	puzzle	3	377	Feb 26, 2007 by JulieLynn
	a small prayer request if I may..... (Preview) This evening, is the first court date of my charge of truancy. If you could all say a small prayer for me for tomorrow night. Not that everything works out they way I want it to, but maybe something similiar to my prayer. I will ask my HP to guide my words and actions tomorrow evening, so that I can be a vehic...	bobump	19	674	Feb 26, 2007 by mel123
	Caught AH husband in a lie (Preview) (((Hello Everyone))) I have been having a problem letting go of something that I found out over the weekend. My husband and I have been back together for a few months after months of seperation. While we were seperated I went out a few times with my girlfriends. It wasn't like I was going out to tr...	JulieLynn	7	660	Feb 26, 2007 by Diva
	prayer needed for a friend (Preview) Please say a quick prayer for my friends family, sorry cannot give ya the details. Josey	jrtjosey	16	1074	Feb 26, 2007 by hersh
	Granchild (Preview) I am new to Al-Anon and couldn't get to a meeting tonight. I am feeling pretty crazy right now. I filed for temporary custody of my granddaughter yesterday. She is 10 months old and I never even considered raising another child. I am filled with worry for my daughter and fear of the future. I d...	GrandmaNellie	6	406	Feb 26, 2007 by Rita G
	I'm writing a song... (Preview) It's called .. my life is easier when you're in jail! LOL He goes to court today. I'm going out of town. Why does this feel all too familiar????	carolinagirl	4	344	Feb 26, 2007 by Sallen
	hoping to get to f2f meeting this week (Preview) Yes, I have reached bottom and am hoping to get to a face to face meeting this week. Yes the ex-A has reached havoc in my life yet again. On saturday last while in charge of our thirteen year old son, he threw him out of his jeep in the middle of a 6500 acre estate, with woods, lakes etc and Patrick was missing f...	maire rua	1	305	Feb 26, 2007 by babysteps
	Fear...humility....faith (Preview) Hello ((((friends)))) Had a revelation about myself this morning I thought I would share.Might help someone else. It's this whole 'codependency' thing.I know that word is thrown around alot and some people think it does not even exist.Here's the Miriam Webster definition.......	drucilla06	5	497	Feb 26, 2007 by razoredge
	Another transmission from planet alcoholic (Preview) Email: 'if you feel like it please call me at work' Phone: 'Can you talk?' 'No.' Text message: 'I just want to see where we are at, is it over?' ?!@!#$%??? Hello? What planet is he on?? 'It feels like it's over but I still love you, is it over?' I reply &...	mama_nz	4	409	Feb 26, 2007 by bobump
	I feel torn between my A and family/friends (Preview) Sometimes I want to crawl into a shell and never get out. My A and I are working on our relationship/marriage and at times I feel very torn, like I am caught in the middle and I have to choose, but feel I shouldn't have to choose. A few weeks ago my A and I were in our counseling session and I found out ther...	albertarose	5	444	Feb 25, 2007 by Friendofyours
	New- need some advice/suggestions (Preview) Hi! I am glad that I found this site. I read some of the posts, and finally don't feel alone. Someone else knows what I am going through. I am 8 1/2 months pregnant, and contemplating leaving my husband. I dont know how much more foolishness I can take. I never want to go home if I know he's there, be...	mrshunter	8	564	Feb 25, 2007 by puzzle
	The next time someone says something about your "friends"... (Preview) Do not choose bad friends. Do not choose persons of low habits. Select good friends. Be discriminating. Choose the best. -Dhammapada 78 I hadn't any clue about friendships when I came here. But automatically, I realized y'all were friends. You cared. And I hadn't any idea why. If you kn...	Tiger2006	5	893	Feb 25, 2007 by JulieLynn
	letting Go and letting God (Preview) I haven't posted on the message board in a long time, but it is a great tool to use. I'm currently unable to get into the chatroom which has become one of my main tools next to utilizing my home group and sponsor. I've been in al-anon for some time now and I never grow weary of hearing another sh...	java	3	638	Feb 25, 2007 by carosie
	Who's the Birthday Girl?????????? (Preview) Just when you thought I wasn't listening (ha ha ha) but I remembered. Today is Tiger's birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope y'all join me in wishing her a very happy one. Love ya Sarah, Maria	Maria123	12	487	Feb 25, 2007 by MrBlue42
	Oldie but Goodie (Preview) HELLO OLD FRIEND! HELLO OLD FRIEND: I'VE COME TO VISIT ONCE AGAIN. I LOVE TO SEE YOU SUFFER MENTALLY, SPIRITUALLY, AND SOCIALLY. I WANT TO MAKE YOU RESTLESS SO YOU CAN NEVER RELAX. I WANT YOU TO BE JUMPY, NERVOUS, AND ANXIOUS. I WANT YOU TO BE CONFUSED AND DEPRESSED SO THAT YOU CAN'T THINK C...	Demilas	2	389	Feb 25, 2007 by Leetle
	New Here...My Story (Preview) Hi everyone! I'll start with a little info on myself. I'm 24, self employed (cleaning service) mom to 3 wonderful children. They are 7, 5, and 3. older 2 from previous relationship, 3yr old from current. We live in Sunny Central Florida. Going way back.....I had to grow up pretty fast,...	TryingToCope	3	363	Feb 25, 2007 by TryingToCope
	Letter to my A (Preview) Any feedback on this is appreciated. My hope is to either read this to him or mail it to him. He is currently in jail. Dear T, I have been doing a lot of thinking. I know this is a bad time, but this is something I need to tell you. We have been threw quite a bit (I realize now from the very beginning of our r...	Leetle	8	470	Feb 24, 2007 by Leetle
	Just as I suspected...... hmmm. (Preview) My AH left my house at 4:00 on Monday afternoon. Leaving for good. He was supposed to go to his sister's in Arkansas, a 14 hour drive from here. He loaded up his clothes, his car onto his trailer, hooked it to his truck & off he went. I suspected that he hadn't left town yet. I thought that i...	QOD	8	1054	Feb 24, 2007 by Kim65
	It just slipped out (Preview) I was having lunch with a group from class and we talked about going out for a drink when the class was over. I said that I rarely drank because my husband was an alcoholic. Everyone was kinda quiet, then one asked me if he was the kind of alcoholic that was sober or the kind that was still drinking. I said he w...	RainyJamie	15	661	Feb 24, 2007 by TryingToCope
	Reality hurts (Preview) I am now in a place where I see the A lied from day one of our relationship. When I met him he had a suspended license for a DUI. He never disclosed that to me. He lied about his exgirlfriend (he sung that she was the drug abuser). He lied about why he left his last apartment. I am sure they got fed up with his a...	maresie2	8	499	Feb 24, 2007 by Kim65
	i knew just by the way the keys were laid (Preview) i knew just by the way the keys were laid that he would not be coming back tonight. they were sitting on the desk atop a piece of white paper, as if to say....., i won't be back and he wasn't. he did call though, and, knew by the tone of his voice that this would be a two day or a three day or a week binge. h...	jewely	6	465	Feb 24, 2007 by jewely
	room to breathe (Preview) Hello All, AH is gone to detox and then to rehab for a month. The process to get into detox and rehab is enough for anyone to drink/drug, LOL. I am looking forward to a good nights sleep and some peaceful days. I am really working on the one day at a time, no projecting, no expectations. He is safe tonight, di...	evey	3	351	Feb 24, 2007 by aunitedway
	changing every day (Preview) Hi everyone, As I'm recovering I notice more and more people are dropping out of my life, and this is scary. My sister tried to make me talk about a family issue that I don't want to discuss. She was so insistant. I ended up walking out rather than argue with her. I felt I did the right thing. But no...	annmarie	3	308	Feb 24, 2007 by sissy
	What a morning... (Preview) Well my A b/f got one month taken off of his sentence today, which means he still has at least one more month left. He meanwhile was sure he was getting out today and wanted me to go to his court date. What makes matters extremely complicated for me is that I work where he goes to court. That is a whole othe...	Leetle	7	460	Feb 24, 2007 by Leetle
	Toxic (Preview) This song (although it's Britney Spears) has been stuck in my head lately: Baby, can’t you see I’m calling A guy like you Should wear a warning It’s dangerous I’m fallin’ There’s no escape I can’t hide I need a hit Baby, give me it You’re dangerous I’m lovin’ it Too high Can’t come down Losing my head S...	mama_nz	1	251	Feb 24, 2007 by Leetle
	Don't know if I'm doing the right thing or not but... (Preview) I just can't do this anymore. I'm packing my bags and going back to my hometown on Friday. I just can't keep living this way....which is not living at all to me. My AH is a good man when not drinking, but he drinks every day and I cannot depend on him to follow through on anything he says to me, s...	Wilted	11	552	Feb 24, 2007 by Moon
	Don't fit the stereotype (Preview) I need to find a way to kick an alcohol problem that has been a part of my life for over twenty years. The reason I do not fit the stereotype is I am not abusive when I drink, I have had no DUI's, I have not lost a job due to drinking and am in a marraige full of love and respect. The problem is I drink every day a...	kdk31760	9	575	Feb 23, 2007 by ZiggyDoodles
	New prospectives on flattery--surprise! (Preview) "Critism is often the sincerest form of flattery. We are all subject to it at times if we do anything at all. When criticism does arise, and before you build up a first rate resentment, think first--who is it that criticizes? What is the motive behind it? Is it constructive or just plain antagonis...	Tiger2006	6	558	Feb 23, 2007 by CJ
	online sponsor (Preview) I would really appreciate a online sponsor. Just the every day "stressors" get me down! Not really having problem with "A" son-I am a "people-pleaser" with my Adult children-and I get tired of it. I have 3 sons-32/33/34. Now I know "a son's a son-till he...	meagain	1	279	Feb 23, 2007 by Diva
	A Newbie's venting (Preview) Hey All, I'm so glad that I found this board Right now I'm stuck in a valley I got married over a month ago and moved quite a distance from my family. I knew that this time would be hard, but the forknowledge of that hasn't eased my feelings. I've been in /AlateenAl Anon...	AliveandRecovering	7	465	Feb 23, 2007 by aunitedway
	The Boundaries are becoming clearer (Preview) (((MIP Family))) In living with an A and trying to have a full harmonious life it can sure cause the boundary lines to get fuzzy. My boundary lines have gotten criss-crossed. So I'm going back to the drawing board and re-teaching myself what a boundary is. What is my property line and what is my A...	twinmom2	4	554	Feb 23, 2007 by Rita G
	My AH is gone, already there's been a shift... (Preview) My AH is gone. That's sad. For me. For him. For our son. But the shift I am already noticing in myself is something I couldn't have predicted. How ironic. The AH's wife (me), who has been queen of manipulation trying to predict the outcomes, found a gift in the outcome when she stopped...	Rora	4	434	Feb 23, 2007 by mama_nz
	Unknown Territory (Preview) This may be premature, but... I think I may be in the beginning stages of a relationship. As I've shared here before, it has been a long time, and I've only had one "real" relationship in my life which resulted in a decade long marriage and ultimately, divorce. At my last f2f meeti...	barisax	10	349	Feb 23, 2007 by Rita G
	I hope I can stay out of the disease...mine and his (Preview) Hi friends, I haven't posted in awhile. My AHsober keeps his distance. When he does call it of course is all about him - what he has done, what he wants to buy, how busy he is helping everyone else. We are taking a trip tomorrow to see our son in the military. Long trip in the car but I think that our son nee...	nmike	1	370	Feb 23, 2007 by Leetle
	Anyone else here still apply for God's job? Anyone? Anyone? (Preview) It takes about ten years to get used to how old you are. --Unknown If it is hard to adjust to our age. How much harder it must be to realize we can't even run our own life with any degree of competence. Until we get used to that idea we will keep having living troubles. Accepting our incompetence doesn&...	Tiger2006	8	491	Feb 23, 2007 by Christy
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