Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

Skorpi · Skorpi

Hello MIP! In today's C2C, the author shares about the meaning of "compassion." When the author first arrived at Al-Anon, they thought compassion meant making excuses or covering for the alcoholic. Through Al-Anon, the author learned that making excuses and covering for others is "enabling" -...

MaryFL · MaryFL

Hello, new to Alanon and this forum. Boundaries are something I am still learning and working on. I have a question though, if I set a boundary, say "I will stay at my parent's house if I feel unsafe" or "I will ask you to leave the relationship and house if you are not in active recovery, working steps an...

Enigmatic · Enigmatic

Today's writer recalls feelings of loneliness and desperation at time of Alanon discovery, of wanting the serenity that members there seemed to enjoy.The opportunity was not lost as the newcomer absorbed what had worked for others: Attending/sharing at meetings, work the Steps (in order, one at...

Lyne · Lyne

The writer of Mondays reading explores how to make positive changes: -ask, am I moving in a positive direction? -am I going to meetings and practicing the principles?-am I breaking out of unhealthy and unsatisfying patterns of the past? -can I set goals and take small risks on a daily basis? -can I ta...

DM2021 · DM2021

Sending my best wishes to the MIP Family for a very prosperous and enlightening 2022!!

Lyne · Lyne

Whats funny, but perhaps its more ironic, is that I can go for months in a mental state of letting go, live and let live, think, how important is it, etc. etc. etc. Since Christmas Eve, when my As drinking was apparent and in my face, I have not been able to let it go. So the question Im asking myself, after...

yanksfan51 · yanksfan51

Good morning everyone: And Happy New Year! Todays reading is about the power of the serenity prayer. The writer describes this as the first tool used in recovery. Not being able to alter the past, having the power to change our attitudes and resentments and having hope about the potential for our ow...

Youknowme · Youknowme

Funny how things come together. I posted a little while back about how I am writing a book about living through domestic violence and how I wasn't sure if I could or couldn't mention that al-anon was a HUGE part of my way out. That prompted some discussions and thinking about privacy and anonymity that I...

Freetime · Freetime

The December 31 reading in Hope for Today reflects on the consistently repeated phrases heard in the Suggested Welcome and Closing at Al-Anon meetings.No situation is really hopeless, and we can find contentment and even happiness whether the alcoholic is still drinking or notWe can put our prob...

Skorpi · Skorpi

Hello MIP! In today's reading, the author shares that there are times when everything the alcoholic in their life does irritates them. It seems that the alcoholic even pours the breakfast cereal wrong! The author uses this as an opportunity to reflect on what is going on internally. Is there a revie...

Lyne · Lyne

The writer ponders the issue of facing different opinions, and what to do at that point: take a stance that one is right and one is wrong, defend oneself, take the disagreement personally, or be grateful that there are numerous ways of looking at life. The writer goes on to say if we can practice grati...

Enigmatic · Enigmatic

Today's reading encourages exploration of our intentions, particularly the gaps between intended and actual outcomes.For a variety of reasons, it is possible that our intention in anything from offering kind encouragement, increasing productivity, offering kind assistance, to creating an...

JamesCT · JamesCT

I got a report this morning that the person who took over the old chatroom is still bothering people. If this person is in the new chatroom, please send a message to me. In the new chat room I have the power to ban this person if we're in the chat at the same time. If you're still going to the old chatroom, stop...

Iamhere · Iamhere

https://alanon.activeboard.com/t68108906/service-positions-moderation-for-chatm...

nursedebbi · nursedebbi

Im wondering if this earth rocker is the DAViD you had problems with and banned in here on the board. Just prior to earthrocker showing up in the chatroom. David was in the chatroom. Someone asked him about being banned on here and he wouldnt say why. He banned Tahoe a 20 year alanon member on MIP...

Lyne · Lyne

Last week I posted about not asking the question I knew the answer to. Well last night at our Xmas dinner with family, my A made about 5 trips to the car. We all knew she was drinking. And I knew she was drinking last week but didnt ask. Well I didnt ask this morning, but said I wanted to tell her something...

Tahoe1 · Tahoe1

After decades of using MIP's #alanon chatroom I'm sad to say that it has had a 'hostile takeover' by a narcissistic jerk and is no longer controlled by MIP. The jerk using the nickname 'earthrocker' banned me from the chatroom, and I have no access to it. He is exactly what an alanon chatroom doesn't n...

Bettertomorrow · Bettertomorrow

In Al-Anon we learn to Think before reacting to angry outbursts and drunken accusations. We also learn the value of silence. But silence can be more cutting that cruel words when it is used to punish. Deliberately ignoring someones attempts to communicate can be no better than a battle of words. Ra...

nursedebbi · nursedebbi

Earthrocker has taken control of the MIP chatroom for alanon group. He even bestowed upon himself moderator control unless someone from MIP gave it to him?? He banned a very long time member of MIP Tahoe. Tahoe used to be moderator in there for along time. A while back his moderator status was r...

yanksfan51 · yanksfan51

Good morning everyone- Todays reading is a focus on finding love we are seeking- within ourselves. The writer describes going from an alcoholic home hoping to feel love and then transferring that expectation of love to an alcoholic boyfriend. The writer lived for his love and kept wanting and exp...

lookingup · lookingup

hello Alanon Family, hope all is well, im been gone from here a long time,needing get back. im glad to be posting now, all has been ok in my world ,non perfect but ok. still single and loving it compared to where i was 8 yrs ago before my alanon recovery. hope to chat to others here,.......hugs looking up

lookingup · lookingup

this person named earthrocker has taken over mip meeting room ,keeps running ppl off, he is very strange and scary. he comes in room n stayes never leaves and talks scary, he also has OP ,dunno how he managed getting that. he has told me that he is graduating alanoners out,and that god is his qualifier,,...

JerryF · JerryF

Yeppers I again say it in my native language ...Hawaiian. Merry Christmas to my loving, caring, recovering family. I am not home in the islands at the moment but under the cold rain in Clovis California. It is what it is whether I am fond of it or not. This is my wife territory and I am riding along. ...

Lyne · Lyne

I heard that phrase on the message board maybe 8 yrs agoit sticks in my head. Im quite sure my A came home drunk last night although she insists she no longer drinks. She was tearful on and off, perseverating, talking non-stop, and after 45 min. I said I had to get ready for bed. Did I want to confront her...

WendyP · WendyP

Hi, it's WendyP, I decided to share some Love and Laughter with all of you. As I share my feelings, pain and fears, I thought why not share my Love and Laughter as well. Yesterday, one of my Great Grand Son's came over to spend the day with me, he is 6 going on 7. I have a number of Grand's and Great's, and all o...

Freetime · Freetime

The author of today's page in Hope for Today used Step Two when visiting with family on a holiday. When the family's behavior made them uncomfortable, our author chose to go to another room and pray/meditate for serenity and guidance to keep focused on themselves and the present moment. This allow...

Skorpi · Skorpi

Hello MIP! In today's reading, the author shares that at first, we might focus on applying Al-Anon principles to only one family situation, but there are many ways we can keep the program with us wherever we go. Some members chose to carry literature in a lunch box, pocket, or purse so we can touch bas...

flower19 · flower19

In an Alanon Group is this acceptable? Calling you out in front of everyone in a public restaurant and other group members. Than making you apologize just because you left abruptly because you didnt want to argue or fight because you were above all humilated. They say she isnt talking to us like tha...

Enigmatic · Enigmatic

Today's page considers the work of steps 8 & 9 as we list those we have harmed...and reminds not to forget to include ourselves. We cannot, nor should not focus our efforts on saving or changing others. In Alanon we learn to turn our focus and efforts toward restoring the damage within ourselves. T...

Iamhere · Iamhere

MIP family - I am 'home' - my house, my couch, my food and soon - my bed with my pillow and blanket. I am a very tired gal who's body clock is a bit screwed up because of different time zones, yet am playing catch up 'here'. I left my home 2 weeks ago today and drove for 18 hours (stopped, for the first time @ a h...

Fedora · Fedora

Hello! I came by to wish everyone a peaceful holiday season. This is my first holiday season as a Former spouse of an alcoholic and I am feeling the great pleasure and luxury of a life that is not driven by the need to fix/control/accommodate the Q in my life. As I type this, I'm getting ready for bed after...

NewGirl1717 · NewGirl1717

Hi I'm new to all this. I found this forum through Google. I have not been to a meeting yet. I'm hoping to go in the next couple of weeks. I am living with my alcoholic boyfriend of 5 years. The first year was good but it has been downward spiraling since. He drinks from the moment he wakes up to the moment he go...

Lyne · Lyne

This reading discusses the purpose of alanon, (to help families and friends of alcoholics), but how is this actually done? We are reminded to practice the 12 Steps, to learn to love ourselves, attend to our own spiritual needs, and then it is possible for others to see something special in us. Next is...

PosiesandPuppies · PosiesandPuppies

My Ex and I have limited contact. Text only. The first year of separation and then as the divorce went through, I tried to be the best "Ex spouse" I could be. Many times doing things that ended up hurting me - b/c I didn't want my kid's dad to relapse and I wanted my kid to learn that these things could be amica...

yanksfan51 · yanksfan51

Good morning everyone: Todays reading is about how al-anon is a focus on ourselves, not the alcoholic(s) in our lives or anyone else. For many of us, it takes a while to understand that we have the ability to redirect the focus and energy on other people on ourselves instead. Like the writer, I rememb...

Freetime · Freetime

Today's reading in Courage to Change discusses the suggestion that we pray for those we have resented. The author found this difficult at first, but eventually learned to stop praying that other people would change, and instead pray that the other person be given the serenity, love, and joy that w...

Skorpi · Skorpi

Hello MIP! In today's reading, the author reflects on Step 3 - turning my life over to the care of a Higher Power. At first, the author was confused - how could they do this? The author's need for control made the thought of turning their life over to the care of a Higher Power very scary. The author wasn'...

Newlifegirl67 · Newlifegirl67

Hi. it feels good to be back. it.s been many years since I was here. I feel very vulnerable spilling my guts here because i feel new. But i desperately need support and encouragement if possible. I left my alcoholic husband in 2015. We have been divorced since 2016. I am very angry at myself for being ign...

Enigmatic · Enigmatic

Today's page considers types of loss, including the contributor's paralyzing loss of someone close. Lessons learned: Our powerlessness does not make exceptions for us, nor does the power of restoration promised us through a power greater than ourselves...we can overcome anything.Reminder: N...

Lyne · Lyne

The reading for Monday 12/13, describes riding a bicycle as helping one feel alive and in balance. The ride on a bike can bring vitality into each day, the same way applying live and let live can. The author tries to embrace whatever life brings, sorrow and joy. If you live your own life to the fullest...

Freetime · Freetime

Today's reading in Courage to Change describes how doing a Fourth Step inventory helped someone discover who they truly are, and to decide what behaviors they want to keep or to change. Previously, they did not know their own wants and needs, and could not distinguish between acceptable and unac...

yanksfan51 · yanksfan51

Good morning everyone: Todays reading is about how living with alcoholism can make it difficult or even impossible to see the person rather than the disease. Not only can we become so focused on the alcoholism that we no longer see the person, we can easily lose sight of who we are (as our mission become...

Bettertomorrow · Bettertomorrow

Today's reading concerns wishing for happiness. In our modern, consumer society we associate money with happiness. We know this is not true, money cannot remove the effects alcoholism has on individuals and families. Serenity is free of charge at Al Anon meetings, but cannot be bought with mone...

Skorpi · Skorpi

Hello MIP! In today's C2C, the author reflects on how alcohol-related troubles can be like an avalanche. A mound of snow cannot grow indefinitely taller without falling down. Similarly, an alcoholic's mountain of troubles will eventually come crashing down. Through Al-Anon, the author learne...

Enigmatic · Enigmatic

'Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they, too, have their story.'Whether this passage is fro...

Lyne · Lyne

The reading for Monday, 12/6, talks about discovering that they have anger towards the alcoholic. At first the writer felt more whole and powerful, but it was not expressed in a healthy way. Alanon helped the author focus on themself, look for their part, and accept being powerless. The writer le...

yanksfan51 · yanksfan51

Good morning everyone- Todays reading is a look at how our perception of things can be distorted and make it difficult for us to see and appreciate our spiritual gifts. The writer describes a situation as a young parent when she took the time to pick out what she believed were the exact type of carrots he...

Wolfie55 · Wolfie55

Hi. Bernie here. Just poking my head in the door. Wanted to say hello to all. Hope you are all safe and well. We're all good here. Nancy and I are both retired now. It's time. I'm experiencing some physical pain because of a problem with my leg but it's being treated so I try to take that a day at a time. As man...

Youknowme · Youknowme

Hey folks, Mel (Melly) Here. I little while back I posted something I was writing that contained mentions of my al-anon experiences. At the time it was just a draft and I had included the first name of a member. The immediate feedback was "Hello, Mel, al-ANON" and I felt ashamed of the careless way I had...

Freetime · Freetime

Today's reading in Courage to Change shares several members' descriptions of how they meditate. One quietly repeats the Serenity Prayer, others concentrate on their breathing or watch their thoughts passing by, and another visualizes placing all their worries, problems, joy, gratitude, and...

Skorpi · Skorpi

Hello MIP! In today's reading, the author shares that Al-Anon was the first place they were invited back to after sharing their woes. The author had been desperate and close to committing suicide due to the alcoholism in their home, so when they were asked to make coffee at an Al-Anon meeting they fou...

Enigmatic · Enigmatic

A learning opportunity presents itself when we interact with others.As we observe behavior we like and dislike in others, it may help us consider and refine our own.We may consider the emotion and reaction these elicit within us that may reveal an opportunity for healing and growth...perhaps we ma...

Lyne · Lyne

The author says what they thought being an adult was: being in control, being cool, and looking good on the outside and cut off from the inside. It also meant doing for others until they dropped. Alanon has taught this writer a new way of living: giving up control, admitting they were powerless, re...

Lyne · Lyne

My grown son is one of the most precious blessings in my life. Over time we have had many conflicts which we always get past. Another one occurred Friday night, details unimportant. My A looks for opportunities to put him down, as they have been estranged for nearly 5 yrs. What I did, instead of gett...

yanksfan51 · yanksfan51

Good morning everyone: Todays reading is about resentments that may be a result of growing up/living in an alcoholic home and how we might address them in order to live a more positive and serene life. The writer describes anger toward his/her parents that was difficult to express; instead it was ta...

Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

So today I am going to pick up my heavy coat over 60 miles away. Talk about anxiety! The story goes: I went to see a movie up north. We don't have a theater close by. Anyhow it gets better. I left my coat in the theater. Bear w me. I got a brainstorm! I called the nearest grocery store to see if someone could by &a...

Freetime · Freetime

Hello, MIP friends, and happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate -- and to everyone, I hope you find something to be grateful for today. I am posting the Friday share early. I usually post on Thursday night, but tonight I expect to be busy doing the dishes and cleaning up after a wonderful feast cooke...

texas yankee · texas yankee

Since this stuff started with my now adult Son about 18 years ago (initially meth addiction, joined by alcohol problems soon after, and recently mental health issues), it takes very little and sometimes nothing at all for my mind to spin up a scary story about all the terrible things that are probably...

Skorpi · Skorpi

Hello mip! It is after midnight here and I'm at the emergency vet with a dog in need of stitches, so i thought it was a good time to post today's share. I'm using today's hope from nov. 23. The author shares how impactful it is for them to keep a daily inventory in writing. They reflect on 10 things they a...

Enigmatic · Enigmatic

This contributor tried this 'just for today: do not be afraid of anything', actively addressed lingering dread to expose their imaginative basis, and let previous days' troubles expire...Why? God is driving the bus, let him...accept the guidance and protection...What was left over? A shiny new...

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	Courage to Change January 5 (Preview) Hello MIP! In today's C2C, the author shares about the meaning of "compassion." When the author first arrived at Al-Anon, they thought compassion meant making excuses or covering for the alcoholic. Through Al-Anon, the author learned that making excuses and covering for others is "enabling" -...	Skorpi	4	613	Jan 6, 2022 by DM2021
	Boundaries- manipulation? (Preview) Hello, new to Alanon and this forum. Boundaries are something I am still learning and working on. I have a question though, if I set a boundary, say "I will stay at my parent's house if I feel unsafe" or "I will ask you to leave the relationship and house if you are not in active recovery, working steps an...	MaryFL	6	3181	Jan 5, 2022 by Daffodils
	C2C 1/4/22 The Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with One Step... (Preview) Today's writer recalls feelings of loneliness and desperation at time of Alanon discovery, of wanting the serenity that members there seemed to enjoy.The opportunity was not lost as the newcomer absorbed what had worked for others: Attending/sharing at meetings, work the Steps (in order, one at...	Enigmatic	4	2679	Jan 4, 2022 by Daffodils
	C2C, Monday, 1/3: I can change the past if I stop repeating it in the present. (Preview) The writer of Mondays reading explores how to make positive changes: -ask, am I moving in a positive direction? -am I going to meetings and practicing the principles?-am I breaking out of unhealthy and unsatisfying patterns of the past? -can I set goals and take small risks on a daily basis? -can I ta...	Lyne	3	616	Jan 3, 2022 by Iamhere
	Happy New Year MIP Family!! (Preview) Sending my best wishes to the MIP Family for a very prosperous and enlightening 2022!!	DM2021	3	3643	Jan 2, 2022 by DM2021
	Funny, but not really (Preview) Whats funny, but perhaps its more ironic, is that I can go for months in a mental state of letting go, live and let live, think, how important is it, etc. etc. etc. Since Christmas Eve, when my As drinking was apparent and in my face, I have not been able to let it go. So the question Im asking myself, after...	Lyne	2	2891	Jan 2, 2022 by DM2021
	Hope for Today Jan 2 (Preview) Good morning everyone: And Happy New Year! Todays reading is about the power of the serenity prayer. The writer describes this as the first tool used in recovery. Not being able to alter the past, having the power to change our attitudes and resentments and having hope about the potential for our ow...	yanksfan51	2	3003	Jan 2, 2022 by DM2021
	Back to the drawing board for me. (Preview) Funny how things come together. I posted a little while back about how I am writing a book about living through domestic violence and how I wasn't sure if I could or couldn't mention that al-anon was a HUGE part of my way out. That prompted some discussions and thinking about privacy and anonymity that I...	Youknowme	12	2773	Jan 1, 2022 by Iamhere
	December 31 - Hope for Today - Consistency (Preview) The December 31 reading in Hope for Today reflects on the consistently repeated phrases heard in the Suggested Welcome and Closing at Al-Anon meetings.No situation is really hopeless, and we can find contentment and even happiness whether the alcoholic is still drinking or notWe can put our prob...	Freetime	6	2540	Jan 1, 2022 by Iamhere
	Courage to Change December 29 (Preview) Hello MIP! In today's reading, the author shares that there are times when everything the alcoholic in their life does irritates them. It seems that the alcoholic even pours the breakfast cereal wrong! The author uses this as an opportunity to reflect on what is going on internally. Is there a revie...	Skorpi	7	1213	Dec 31, 2021 by DM2021
	C2C, Monday 12/27: Differing opinions? Carry your QTIP! (Preview) The writer ponders the issue of facing different opinions, and what to do at that point: take a stance that one is right and one is wrong, defend oneself, take the disagreement personally, or be grateful that there are numerous ways of looking at life. The writer goes on to say if we can practice grati...	Lyne	4	1451	Dec 28, 2021 by Iamhere
	12/28/21 ODAT What Road is Paved With Good Intentions, for 400 (Preview) Today's reading encourages exploration of our intentions, particularly the gaps between intended and actual outcomes.For a variety of reasons, it is possible that our intention in anything from offering kind encouragement, increasing productivity, offering kind assistance, to creating an...	Enigmatic	4	799	Dec 28, 2021 by Iamhere
	The chatroom (Preview) I got a report this morning that the person who took over the old chatroom is still bothering people. If this person is in the new chatroom, please send a message to me. In the new chat room I have the power to ban this person if we're in the chat at the same time. If you're still going to the old chatroom, stop...	JamesCT	1	1246	Dec 28, 2021 by DM2021
	Service Positions - Moderation for Chat/Meeting Room - Al-Anon (Preview) https://alanon.activeboard.com/t68108906/service-positions-moderation-for-chatm...	Iamhere	0	1326	Dec 27, 2021 by Iamhere
	EARTHROCK (Preview) Im wondering if this earth rocker is the DAViD you had problems with and banned in here on the board. Just prior to earthrocker showing up in the chatroom. David was in the chatroom. Someone asked him about being banned on here and he wouldnt say why. He banned Tahoe a 20 year alanon member on MIP...	nursedebbi	4	2356	Dec 27, 2021 by DM2021
	Not silent anymore (Preview) Last week I posted about not asking the question I knew the answer to. Well last night at our Xmas dinner with family, my A made about 5 trips to the car. We all knew she was drinking. And I knew she was drinking last week but didnt ask. Well I didnt ask this morning, but said I wanted to tell her something...	Lyne	7	1211	Dec 26, 2021 by Lyne
	Not so merry... (Preview) After decades of using MIP's #alanon chatroom I'm sad to say that it has had a 'hostile takeover' by a narcissistic jerk and is no longer controlled by MIP. The jerk using the nickname 'earthrocker' banned me from the chatroom, and I have no access to it. He is exactly what an alanon chatroom doesn't n...	Tahoe1	6	1913	Dec 26, 2021 by Iamhere
	Silence C2C 25 December (Preview) In Al-Anon we learn to Think before reacting to angry outbursts and drunken accusations. We also learn the value of silence. But silence can be more cutting that cruel words when it is used to punish. Deliberately ignoring someones attempts to communicate can be no better than a battle of words. Ra...	Bettertomorrow	4	999	Dec 26, 2021 by Daffodils
	EARTHROCKER (Preview) Earthrocker has taken control of the MIP chatroom for alanon group. He even bestowed upon himself moderator control unless someone from MIP gave it to him?? He banned a very long time member of MIP Tahoe. Tahoe used to be moderator in there for along time. A while back his moderator status was r...	nursedebbi	2	1357	Dec 26, 2021 by DM2021
	Hope for Today Dec 26 (Preview) Good morning everyone- Todays reading is a focus on finding love we are seeking- within ourselves. The writer describes going from an alcoholic home hoping to feel love and then transferring that expectation of love to an alcoholic boyfriend. The writer lived for his love and kept wanting and exp...	yanksfan51	1	1140	Dec 26, 2021 by DM2021
	Merry Christmas! (Preview) hello Alanon Family, hope all is well, im been gone from here a long time,needing get back. im glad to be posting now, all has been ok in my world ,non perfect but ok. still single and loving it compared to where i was 8 yrs ago before my alanon recovery. hope to chat to others here,.......hugs looking up	lookingup	4	1423	Dec 25, 2021 by lookingup
	Who is EarthRocker (Preview) this person named earthrocker has taken over mip meeting room ,keeps running ppl off, he is very strange and scary. he comes in room n stayes never leaves and talks scary, he also has OP ,dunno how he managed getting that. he has told me that he is graduating alanoners out,and that god is his qualifier,,...	lookingup	7	1163	Dec 25, 2021 by lookingup
	Mele Kalikimaka (Preview) Yeppers I again say it in my native language ...Hawaiian. Merry Christmas to my loving, caring, recovering family. I am not home in the islands at the moment but under the cold rain in Clovis California. It is what it is whether I am fond of it or not. This is my wife territory and I am riding along. ...	JerryF	7	2240	Dec 25, 2021 by Daffodils
	If you know the answer to a question, don’t ask (Preview) I heard that phrase on the message board maybe 8 yrs agoit sticks in my head. Im quite sure my A came home drunk last night although she insists she no longer drinks. She was tearful on and off, perseverating, talking non-stop, and after 45 min. I said I had to get ready for bed. Did I want to confront her...	Lyne	5	1447	Dec 25, 2021 by Iamhere
	Love and Laughter (Preview) Hi, it's WendyP, I decided to share some Love and Laughter with all of you. As I share my feelings, pain and fears, I thought why not share my Love and Laughter as well. Yesterday, one of my Great Grand Son's came over to spend the day with me, he is 6 going on 7. I have a number of Grand's and Great's, and all o...	WendyP	4	1061	Dec 25, 2021 by Iamhere
	December 24 - Hope for Today (Preview) The author of today's page in Hope for Today used Step Two when visiting with family on a holiday. When the family's behavior made them uncomfortable, our author chose to go to another room and pray/meditate for serenity and guidance to keep focused on themselves and the present moment. This allow...	Freetime	3	1417	Dec 24, 2021 by DM2021
	Courage to Change December 22 (Preview) Hello MIP! In today's reading, the author shares that at first, we might focus on applying Al-Anon principles to only one family situation, but there are many ways we can keep the program with us wherever we go. Some members chose to carry literature in a lunch box, pocket, or purse so we can touch bas...	Skorpi	3	508	Dec 23, 2021 by Lyne
	I had to leave (Preview) In an Alanon Group is this acceptable? Calling you out in front of everyone in a public restaurant and other group members. Than making you apologize just because you left abruptly because you didnt want to argue or fight because you were above all humilated. They say she isnt talking to us like tha...	flower19	3	651	Dec 22, 2021 by JerryF
	12/21/21 C2C People We Have Harmed… (Preview) Today's page considers the work of steps 8 & 9 as we list those we have harmed...and reminds not to forget to include ourselves. We cannot, nor should not focus our efforts on saving or changing others. In Alanon we learn to turn our focus and efforts toward restoring the damage within ourselves. T...	Enigmatic	2	513	Dec 21, 2021 by DM2021
	I'm Home (Preview) MIP family - I am 'home' - my house, my couch, my food and soon - my bed with my pillow and blanket. I am a very tired gal who's body clock is a bit screwed up because of different time zones, yet am playing catch up 'here'. I left my home 2 weeks ago today and drove for 18 hours (stopped, for the first time @ a h...	Iamhere	27	2803	Dec 21, 2021 by Enigmatic
	A wish for peace for everyone! (Preview) Hello! I came by to wish everyone a peaceful holiday season. This is my first holiday season as a Former spouse of an alcoholic and I am feeling the great pleasure and luxury of a life that is not driven by the need to fix/control/accommodate the Q in my life. As I type this, I'm getting ready for bed after...	Fedora	5	808	Dec 21, 2021 by Enigmatic
	New (Preview) Hi I'm new to all this. I found this forum through Google. I have not been to a meeting yet. I'm hoping to go in the next couple of weeks. I am living with my alcoholic boyfriend of 5 years. The first year was good but it has been downward spiraling since. He drinks from the moment he wakes up to the moment he go...	NewGirl1717	4	1290	Dec 21, 2021 by Enigmatic
	C2C, 12/20, How do we really help? (Preview) This reading discusses the purpose of alanon, (to help families and friends of alcoholics), but how is this actually done? We are reminded to practice the 12 Steps, to learn to love ourselves, attend to our own spiritual needs, and then it is possible for others to see something special in us. Next is...	Lyne	3	639	Dec 20, 2021 by PosiesandPuppies
	Need a little "real time" help (Preview) My Ex and I have limited contact. Text only. The first year of separation and then as the divorce went through, I tried to be the best "Ex spouse" I could be. Many times doing things that ended up hurting me - b/c I didn't want my kid's dad to relapse and I wanted my kid to learn that these things could be amica...	PosiesandPuppies	5	746	Dec 20, 2021 by PosiesandPuppies
	Hope for Today Dec 19 (Preview) Good morning everyone: Todays reading is about how al-anon is a focus on ourselves, not the alcoholic(s) in our lives or anyone else. For many of us, it takes a while to understand that we have the ability to redirect the focus and energy on other people on ourselves instead. Like the writer, I rememb...	yanksfan51	2	503	Dec 19, 2021 by PosiesandPuppies
	December 17 - C2C - Bless Them, Change Me (Preview) Today's reading in Courage to Change discusses the suggestion that we pray for those we have resented. The author found this difficult at first, but eventually learned to stop praying that other people would change, and instead pray that the other person be given the serenity, love, and joy that w...	Freetime	3	1429	Dec 18, 2021 by Lyne
	Courage to Change December 15 (Preview) Hello MIP! In today's reading, the author reflects on Step 3 - turning my life over to the care of a Higher Power. At first, the author was confused - how could they do this? The author's need for control made the thought of turning their life over to the care of a Higher Power very scary. The author wasn'...	Skorpi	3	2320	Dec 16, 2021 by DM2021
	I desperately need help from people here who understand... (Preview) Hi. it feels good to be back. it.s been many years since I was here. I feel very vulnerable spilling my guts here because i feel new. But i desperately need support and encouragement if possible. I left my alcoholic husband in 2015. We have been divorced since 2016. I am very angry at myself for being ign...	Newlifegirl67	8	3202	Dec 14, 2021 by Jill
	12/14/21 ODAT – Powerlessness, Restoration: No Limits… (Preview) Today's page considers types of loss, including the contributor's paralyzing loss of someone close. Lessons learned: Our powerlessness does not make exceptions for us, nor does the power of restoration promised us through a power greater than ourselves...we can overcome anything.Reminder: N...	Enigmatic	2	2154	Dec 14, 2021 by Lyne
	C2C, 12/13, Live and let live (Preview) The reading for Monday 12/13, describes riding a bicycle as helping one feel alive and in balance. The ride on a bike can bring vitality into each day, the same way applying live and let live can. The author tries to embrace whatever life brings, sorrow and joy. If you live your own life to the fullest...	Lyne	3	1558	Dec 14, 2021 by DM2021
	December 10 - C2C - Knowing Myself (Preview) Today's reading in Courage to Change describes how doing a Fourth Step inventory helped someone discover who they truly are, and to decide what behaviors they want to keep or to change. Previously, they did not know their own wants and needs, and could not distinguish between acceptable and unac...	Freetime	7	2514	Dec 13, 2021 by DM2021
	Hope for Today Dec 12 (Preview) Good morning everyone: Todays reading is about how living with alcoholism can make it difficult or even impossible to see the person rather than the disease. Not only can we become so focused on the alcoholism that we no longer see the person, we can easily lose sight of who we are (as our mission become...	yanksfan51	3	1387	Dec 12, 2021 by PosiesandPuppies
	C2C December 11th (Preview) Today's reading concerns wishing for happiness. In our modern, consumer society we associate money with happiness. We know this is not true, money cannot remove the effects alcoholism has on individuals and families. Serenity is free of charge at Al Anon meetings, but cannot be bought with mone...	Bettertomorrow	2	1535	Dec 11, 2021 by DM2021
	Courage to Change December 8 (Preview) Hello MIP! In today's C2C, the author reflects on how alcohol-related troubles can be like an avalanche. A mound of snow cannot grow indefinitely taller without falling down. Similarly, an alcoholic's mountain of troubles will eventually come crashing down. Through Al-Anon, the author learne...	Skorpi	4	2928	Dec 9, 2021 by Lyne
	12/7/21 ODAT - A Good Place to Start... (Preview) 'Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they, too, have their story.'Whether this passage is fro...	Enigmatic	5	2301	Dec 7, 2021 by JerryF
	C2C, 12/6, anger (Preview) The reading for Monday, 12/6, talks about discovering that they have anger towards the alcoholic. At first the writer felt more whole and powerful, but it was not expressed in a healthy way. Alanon helped the author focus on themself, look for their part, and accept being powerless. The writer le...	Lyne	3	2072	Dec 6, 2021 by DM2021
	Hope for Today Dec 5 (Preview) Good morning everyone- Todays reading is a look at how our perception of things can be distorted and make it difficult for us to see and appreciate our spiritual gifts. The writer describes a situation as a young parent when she took the time to pick out what she believed were the exact type of carrots he...	yanksfan51	3	2826	Dec 5, 2021 by Daffodils
	Poking My head in the door (Preview) Hi. Bernie here. Just poking my head in the door. Wanted to say hello to all. Hope you are all safe and well. We're all good here. Nancy and I are both retired now. It's time. I'm experiencing some physical pain because of a problem with my leg but it's being treated so I try to take that a day at a time. As man...	Wolfie55	6	3500	Dec 5, 2021 by Lyne
	Writing about my experiences. (Preview) Hey folks, Mel (Melly) Here. I little while back I posted something I was writing that contained mentions of my al-anon experiences. At the time it was just a draft and I had included the first name of a member. The immediate feedback was "Hello, Mel, al-ANON" and I felt ashamed of the careless way I had...	Youknowme	5	4346	Dec 4, 2021 by Lyne
	December 3 - C2C - Meditation (Preview) Today's reading in Courage to Change shares several members' descriptions of how they meditate. One quietly repeats the Serenity Prayer, others concentrate on their breathing or watch their thoughts passing by, and another visualizes placing all their worries, problems, joy, gratitude, and...	Freetime	4	3487	Dec 4, 2021 by Daffodils
	Courage to Change December 1 (Preview) Hello MIP! In today's reading, the author shares that Al-Anon was the first place they were invited back to after sharing their woes. The author had been desperate and close to committing suicide due to the alcoholism in their home, so when they were asked to make coffee at an Al-Anon meeting they fou...	Skorpi	4	3618	Dec 2, 2021 by Lyne
	11/30/21 Courage to Change …the Teacher Appears (Preview) A learning opportunity presents itself when we interact with others.As we observe behavior we like and dislike in others, it may help us consider and refine our own.We may consider the emotion and reaction these elicit within us that may reveal an opportunity for healing and growth...perhaps we ma...	Enigmatic	4	5401	Nov 30, 2021 by DM2021
	C2C, 11/29, being an adult (Preview) The author says what they thought being an adult was: being in control, being cool, and looking good on the outside and cut off from the inside. It also meant doing for others until they dropped. Alanon has taught this writer a new way of living: giving up control, admitting they were powerless, re...	Lyne	4	3659	Nov 29, 2021 by Iamhere
	Pain always comes with closeness? (Preview) My grown son is one of the most precious blessings in my life. Over time we have had many conflicts which we always get past. Another one occurred Friday night, details unimportant. My A looks for opportunities to put him down, as they have been estranged for nearly 5 yrs. What I did, instead of gett...	Lyne	2	3700	Nov 29, 2021 by Iamhere
	Hope for Today Nov 28 (Preview) Good morning everyone: Todays reading is about resentments that may be a result of growing up/living in an alcoholic home and how we might address them in order to live a more positive and serene life. The writer describes anger toward his/her parents that was difficult to express; instead it was ta...	yanksfan51	1	3738	Nov 28, 2021 by DM2021
	Please read important(most people are good) (Preview) So today I am going to pick up my heavy coat over 60 miles away. Talk about anxiety! The story goes: I went to see a movie up north. We don't have a theater close by. Anyhow it gets better. I left my coat in the theater. Bear w me. I got a brainstorm! I called the nearest grocery store to see if someone could by &a...	Hoot Nanny	4	1841	Nov 27, 2021 by DM2021
	Courage to Change - November 25 - Gratitude (Preview) Hello, MIP friends, and happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate -- and to everyone, I hope you find something to be grateful for today. I am posting the Friday share early. I usually post on Thursday night, but tonight I expect to be busy doing the dishes and cleaning up after a wonderful feast cooke...	Freetime	3	3479	Nov 26, 2021 by Lyne
	Managing expectations and a generally pessimistic attitude (Preview) Since this stuff started with my now adult Son about 18 years ago (initially meth addiction, joined by alcohol problems soon after, and recently mental health issues), it takes very little and sometimes nothing at all for my mind to spin up a scary story about all the terrible things that are probably...	texas yankee	12	2371	Nov 25, 2021 by texas yankee
	Today's Hope Nov. 24 (Preview) Hello mip! It is after midnight here and I'm at the emergency vet with a dog in need of stitches, so i thought it was a good time to post today's share. I'm using today's hope from nov. 23. The author shares how impactful it is for them to keep a daily inventory in writing. They reflect on 10 things they a...	Skorpi	4	1055	Nov 24, 2021 by Iamhere
	11/23/21 ODAT – One Day at a Time (Preview) This contributor tried this 'just for today: do not be afraid of anything', actively addressed lingering dread to expose their imaginative basis, and let previous days' troubles expire...Why? God is driving the bus, let him...accept the guidance and protection...What was left over? A shiny new...	Enigmatic	3	2426	Nov 23, 2021 by Iamhere
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