Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

Loupiness · Loupiness

I've been thinking about how a toddler can firmly and simply say "no" all by himself, over and over again, and mean it, but most attempts by me turn into a dissertation. The biggest cause of and problem with this, is that my al-anon heart and my mama heart do not play well together. The progra...

Generic Writer · Generic Writer

http://www.genericwriter.com/2011/09/25/i-lied-to-my-son-today/

debbiems · debbiems

I just picked my 22 yr old son from his "friends" house drunk. He called me asking for me to pick him up that he "screwed up" All the way home he was crying and kept telling me how sorry he was. How afraid he was. We live out in the country so it was a long ride home. I really didn't know...

kydee · kydee

Hi everyone I'm not new to this site have been here before a few years ago should have stayed but anyways I'm here now struggling again with a grandson this time man this gets harder and harder. I'm not ready just yet to go into details but I will say this much we had a bad experence about a week ago and I blew e...

Debilyn · Debilyn

I bet the tenant dad is A. He just got fired.They said they thought it was time for him to move on.... sigh. he has made up lies and is refusing to pay the rent. so I sent a no cause eviction today. Its nothing they can fight. I will have to live on a very very meager income. Which is fine. I like being frugal and...

Lindaoakford · Lindaoakford

Hi Its sunday morning here and I am sitting in bed watching cartoons, have my coffee and one of my cats and my two miniature chihuahuas here with me. Hubby is out fishing. I woudl like to talk about yesterday and how I started my day again at lunch time. I have learnt from here that I can start again at any...

jessicat · jessicat

When you first realized or accepted the full extent of your addict's addiction (particularly for those of you whose addict is your spouse or child), did you experience intense emotional pain? I've always known my husband had a "problem," but it rarely interfered with our lives and thing...

orchidlover · orchidlover

Last night I had to walk home a mile in the pitch dark with high winds blowing braches, debris all over. I was all scratched up. Normally I would long to have someone around to help me through it. These days I am willing to wait until I can find the right person rather than grab onto the next available per...

Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

Patience has been on my mind lately. I have had to be patient for 4 weeks+ every since my step-mom died. I guess it has been a rough road. I am up too darn early & have to wait sometimes hours to talk to someone--including my husband--this leads to frustration that sometimes leads to resentment. I onl...

Very Very Tired · Very Very Tired

Tonight when I got home I noticed AH had only drank 9 beers and 1/2 a bottle of wine. My first thought: "Wow, its a light drinking night." Yeah, I know. But, most nights it is 12-24 beers plus whatever he is hiding or whatever he drank before he got home. I had to laugh at the fact that I live in a wor...

youfoundme · youfoundme

I just wanted to say hi and post an update...I have been here reading but not responding. I wanted to just listen for awhile. :) Life has been amazing though and I can't complain, not anymore :) I have found that putting negative thoughts out of my mind, by saying to the thoughts "you are not wel...

Generic Writer · Generic Writer

Many parents ask what they can do to stop their child from AWOL'ing while on a home visit from a residential treatment center (RTC). It's a great question, considering it's the biggest fear and reality facing every parent in that situation. Heres the answer: Nothing. That's it. Nothing. Short o...

rosielee · rosielee

what should i be like? ive been single since i had my son- he is getting on for 17 now, the reality of it is- i think im in danger of losing my c hance and staying like this forever. ive covered up the damage by thinking this is normal- to live withut a relationship forever because im strong and independent- d...

rosielee · rosielee

re- the thread below "whats normal" where i got pestered by this guy at work. ive been thinking about it- i wont think abut it more beyond tday and im already moved on- but i have thought- he had a full on personality disorder- i think- i guess. the funny thing is- after living with one- why did...

KimK · KimK

Topic of our meeting today was anger, and I have spent a lot of time today thinking about it. I know anger is a normal emotion...but just the whole dynamic of how it works in my family. I feel like I have let go of the majority of my anger and sadness....I know my husband and I will not be together forever. ...

TLD · TLD

This is my first online share. I do attend a weekly f2f meeting. Wow, so I thought we were on a good track until late last night when he storms out, waking up our six year old with his cursing. He gets back home at 6:00 this morning in a rage. Tears the closet door off, throws things. Meanwhile I practice...

Pushka · Pushka

Jozie's post about changes got me thinking, .. changes what kind of changes have I gone though .. and all I can is WOW!! This trip really has brought forth some big things for me. Now granted .. lol .. it's only been 3 days I can say that this is one of the best visits with my mom ever. I am not looking for her t...

MDK · MDK

Hey guys. I had my first meeting without RLC Tuesday night. Our topic was feelings. We keep his chair empty with his books there for any newcomers. It was one of the hardest things I think I ever faced. I did not have to face it alone. I had the support of our group there and all the kind words that came from MI...

surfgirl123 · surfgirl123

How ironic that I hate roller coasters and yet my life has become one. Up one day, down the next. Ugh. My AH continues into some kind of mental unhinging. From 3 nights ago, total meltdown rage, to last night total manic high. I am starting to think he has mental illness on top of his addictions or his addic...

usedtobeanyer · usedtobeanyer

My wife called me in the last hour to ask if I could pick up our daughter from preschool. She said she knows she is extremely vulnerable for a relapse today (she's been sober just over a month) and is asking for help. She also called her sponsor and her therapist. She is reaching out and working her program...

amills4294 · amills4294

Of course the Christmas holidays are coming up and I have an 11 yr old daughter and I'm at a crossroads with my spouse. I want her to have an enjoyable holiday with some stability. I've not put any decorations up yet but I would like to for her. It will be a sad thing because of the change in the family dyna...

Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

etc! I am so thrilled to have a life full of joy! But this morning I puked 5 times & am bleeding from an unusual place! Get me to the doctor quick! No, seriously, I am OK. I need a complete overhaul--time is kinda wearing me down but I get to this library every chance I get to visit w/ all of you out there! I...

Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

Just a quick comment: I am not on my own but my comments are my OWN original & sassy! Kathleen

FL_Sunshine · FL_Sunshine

I am new to this site and get so much comfort from reading everyone's posts. I was dating someone for about a year. When we met he was a recent widower and seemed like a great guy. We lived about 30 miles from each other and only saw each other on weekends. After 4 months I decided to move closer to him and...

danni · danni

It is amazing to me how in a matter of a day or two I went from being, in my AH's eyes, so beautiful and sensational, to now he can barely stand being around me. He hasn't said that, but he has holed himself up, put on the headphones, and won't look me in the eye. When I was the center of his universe a few days a...

kris10 · kris10

So yesterday I sat down and had a long talk with my Abf about him blowing all his bill money on drugs... I had a boundry set that if he didn't pay his part of the bills that he would have to move out... We were both strangly calm and I told him that he didn't live up to his end of the bargin so he would have to move ou...

mia883 · mia883

I am looking for self assessment pamphlet in PDF format,to send the link to my friend so she can assess herself if she has been affected by the disease or people around her with the disease. I can not find it in any URL. If some one can give me a helping hand finding this pdf URL.. I looked in http://www.afg...

Generic Writer · Generic Writer

I lied to my son today. It was a firstsave the early tooth fairy and more recent I was perfect when I was your age stories. My fifteen-year-old knows that he can trust me. My word is everything...until today. The two of us are packing to fly to Chicago to attend my best friends sons Bar Mitzvah. Dad, wha...

Loupiness · Loupiness

I have learned to hold off on updates, because most often I have to update the update, thus I find it easier to wait, or not do it at all. It gives me time not only to have all the facts, but to spend some time just figuring out what I am feeling. I posted that my son got in an accident. He totaled his friend's mo...

stephaniej · stephaniej

I know in the 1+ year I've been around this site, there have been several topics under which people have posted some of their favorite inspirational/al anon sayings. I have really been struggling with the program lately, and in an effort to do a better job working the program, I'm creating a journal....

downdenise · downdenise

Hello all - I have posted a few times and have found some encouragement and comfort in those relating to what i have gone through. Quick recap - been technically married for nearly 3 years. It is technical but seems like it never took off. I soon learned that I had been lied to over and over again by an ad...

HoofnIt · HoofnIt

My BF has been going through a very bad time for about the past 3 weeks he has drank everyday to the point that everyone can tell. he has been verbally abusive to me. I have never once raised my voice to him or accused him of anything. i just listened. He called his sister rambling on and she called me and told...

Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

I am so thrilled to say that the party was a huge success! I just love the lady that I did the party for! I faked her out when she first saw the sign! When she walked in she was sooooooooo surprised. I put a party necklace around her neck because I didn't have a crown or a party hat! The necklace was fancy mardi g...

serenity84 · serenity84

Hello, I am new to this forum and read a lot of wonderful things on here. I am currently attending Al-Anon meetings for about two months now, I have a sponser and I am working on Step One. My ex-boyfriend of 2 and a half years recently broke up with me when he relapsed about two months ago. When we met, I knew h...

oldergal · oldergal

PLEASE SHARE YOUR MEANINGS.....THANKS OLDERGAL

Breakingfree · Breakingfree

I have felt stalled in my program. I have been going full bore for a long time and I kind of just stalled out. Now this big thing with 1 of my jobs is happening and I am seeing that I wasn't relying on my HP enough and there is a big lesson learned here. I have gotten off track and I need to face that and get myself b...

Guitar1 · Guitar1

So my husbands alcoholic he is a "binge drinker". We have a beautiful daughter who is 10 months old and I like an idiot thought when we had her 10 months ago my husband would stop with the drinking. He had some periods a few months where he was sober and I really got my hopes up that he was finished...

Jozie · Jozie

Last Night at our Meeting, the Lady that Lead Had been a Member for 27 yrs, and the Topic of Choice was "Change" She went on to say & see her Changes Since she Got to Al-Anon, and How Far it has Changed her LIfe..Great Meeting... I had shared that When I first Got to Al-Anon, I was VERY Angry, I...

LostInLove · LostInLove

Sorry I am new here I just had to reach out to someone. Where to start. The man I love is an alcoholic. We met 10 years ago and built a bond like no other I have had before or after. We have a deep and loving friendship and a deeper loving and caring for each other. When we first met he didnt drink. Once he tried it...

KLotus · KLotus

Feeling more calm today. Perhaps even good :) I made it to BOTH meeting this week, and may even get to a third! Today, and yesterday, I actually felt excited at work, I felt priviliged to have the opportunity that I do. Of course, I still questioned myself, had moments of feeling absolutely unworth...

Lindaoakford · Lindaoakford

Well, I have been on the ACoA and Al Anon board now for about 4 months. I come here every day. I find myself now reading other posts and not thinking.. 'Yeahhh I have that question too" although I still do at times, I find myself sometimes now saying "oooo I remember asking that and this is what...

Diva · Diva

He bought and consumed a bottle of vodka today. Gave me an excuse. I told him I had put on three pounds over Thanksgiving. I now weigh 118, so it is not a case of being overweight. This yoyo decided my weight gain was a good excuse to indulge himself in his favorite hobby. What a fool he is! I am tired of...

Grace11 · Grace11

Hi, I logged on here about two years ago as my husband of a few months was in rehab. I didn't interact too long with this site as I was feeling emotionally drained and reading and posting comments just seemed too hard. Anyway since then he has been back in rehab once and is now after having another few weeks...

stephaniej · stephaniej

One of the biggest struggles I'm having lately involves all the hypocrisy in my home. First and foremost, my AH's hypocrisy drives me crazy because he says all the time how much he hates hypocrites. He is hypocritical about his hypocrisy! LOL Anyway, I am getting better about just accepting that h...

Jozie · Jozie

I had read somewhere Resently that when you lose someone you never ramain the same once they are Gone from your world... I have thought on this long & hard for the last couple weeks, and I now can see it as So... I have spent Many Restless Hours Trying to stay Out of Denial & into Prayer... Its not be...

Deb20011 · Deb20011

My husband binge drinks. he just got out of hospital after being Formed 1 from the emerge doc. that means he has to stay in the hospital for 72 hours to be mentally assest, he gets out and immediately buys a big bottle of boose, he has alot of mental and physical issues. i am end the end of my rope trying to hel...

sookie · sookie

Ugh. Today I found out my AH (who moved out my request earlier this year) relapsed (again--he's been attempting sobriety for almost a year). This time he *did* reach out but implied to me that he had thought about doing something 'bad' to himself and doesn't trust himself being alone. He was supposed t...

Jes · Jes

Sorry I did a search as I am sure the answer is here somewhere but I could not find it. Also do they know you are here? TIA Jes

Michelle814 · Michelle814

This song by Bright Eyes just absolutely sings to me... about having faith in what God has in store for you.. and letting go. Some plans were made and rice was thrown A house was built, a baby born How time can move both fast and slow Amazes me And so I raise my glass to symmetry To the second hand and its accu...

rara avis · rara avis

Hey everyone, Early tomorrow morning I go in to court for either a stay away hearing, or, more paperwork signing, or a further delay [ and more costs ] It all depends how my ex RA responds to the latest stay away stipulations which he either read yesterday or will read today. The odds of my seeing him t...

CAM0914 · CAM0914

I've been in recovery for a while - I am an alcoholic and have been sober for 5 years. My A, however, is not sober. I know the rules and have set boundaries but he seems to be more selfish than before. I try to understand, let it go, attend my meetings, do my 12 steps, etc. but i'm only human. Got didn't mak...

orchidlover · orchidlover

Last year I was so morose about my life. I was trapped in a dead end job with a supervisior who I can only describe as vicious. I felt like I would never leave the house I lived in and the alcoholics and addcits were acting out day and night. Of course since I neither drank or acted out they picked on me religou...

Debilyn · Debilyn

These guys give me chores, make such nice sounds and make me laugh. Mom is Sahari. Then the two babies. The boy is Bright eyes, girl no name yet. The white g pig with the black face is Hobart a neutered male. He has decided he is the daddy of these kids and is protecting them! He is so funny as he struts around l...

oldgraduate · oldgraduate

My Sanity is Fading! I am trying so hard to take the higher ground, but my AH says my thinking is deranged. I am beginning to question why I cant just be happy with things and if I am crazy But every time I express a need for things to change, no drinking (mostly because of the recent physical abuse), he...

amills4294 · amills4294

Every year my family of origin and my dad's extended family particpates in a Christmas gift exchange. Names are drawn and a $50 gift is exchanged. This year I have told the family due to my family circumstances and all that is going on in my life I would like to bow out and not participate. You would thin...

Michelle814 · Michelle814

My decision today is to make no decision today until my roomate kicks me out this may be my answer every day to whether you not I should live with my AH when he gets out of rehab.. also my answer to whether we get a divorce if the mayhem continues I think I will know what to do when I know what to do. Also a dear fri...

stephaniej · stephaniej

So many months ago, during a heated "discussion" about my AH's drinking, I informed him in what I felt was a calm, non-judgmental way that I was not willing to buy beer for him. To his credit, he has respected this boundary, and has never asked me to pick up a 12-pack with the groceries, etc. N...

surfgirl123 · surfgirl123

Things have been rockly lately. AH has been having wild mood swings, things have not been stable. When I got home from work last night I walked into an complete melt down from him. He said he was upset because he hadn't finished dinner for me, the grill ran out of gas, and he couldn't get a cardboard box ta...

Jackie11 · Jackie11

Last week was a tough week. Monday night and Wednesday night I was catching the spiral of ugliness. Thursday morning I was getting ready for my race and my AH came in to the room. I looked at him and told him that just because he doesn't love himself doesn't mean that I don't love him and he can accept that or...

Debilyn · Debilyn

Help! It says I have six messages, I don't. The writing is so small it is hard to read. What was wrong with how it was before? ????

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	How can "no" have so many words... (Preview) I've been thinking about how a toddler can firmly and simply say "no" all by himself, over and over again, and mean it, but most attempts by me turn into a dissertation. The biggest cause of and problem with this, is that my al-anon heart and my mama heart do not play well together. The progra...	Loupiness	4	733	Dec 4, 2011 by Jerry F
	I Lied To My Son Today... Al-Anon Addict Son (Preview) http://www.genericwriter.com/2011/09/25/i-lied-to-my-son-today/	Generic Writer	5	645	Dec 4, 2011 by likemyheart
	Rough Evening (Preview) I just picked my 22 yr old son from his "friends" house drunk. He called me asking for me to pick him up that he "screwed up" All the way home he was crying and kept telling me how sorry he was. How afraid he was. We live out in the country so it was a long ride home. I really didn't know...	debbiems	6	441	Dec 4, 2011 by debbiems
	Back again (Preview) Hi everyone I'm not new to this site have been here before a few years ago should have stayed but anyways I'm here now struggling again with a grandson this time man this gets harder and harder. I'm not ready just yet to go into details but I will say this much we had a bad experence about a week ago and I blew e...	kydee	5	405	Dec 4, 2011 by tommyecat
	Stop the world I want to throw bad tenants OFF. (Preview) I bet the tenant dad is A. He just got fired.They said they thought it was time for him to move on.... sigh. he has made up lies and is refusing to pay the rent. so I sent a no cause eviction today. Its nothing they can fight. I will have to live on a very very meager income. Which is fine. I like being frugal and...	Debilyn	4	524	Dec 4, 2011 by Jen
	I changed what could have been a bad day (Preview) Hi Its sunday morning here and I am sitting in bed watching cartoons, have my coffee and one of my cats and my two miniature chihuahuas here with me. Hubby is out fishing. I woudl like to talk about yesterday and how I started my day again at lunch time. I have learnt from here that I can start again at any...	Lindaoakford	2	437	Dec 3, 2011 by Debilyn
	Does time still heal if you stay? (Preview) When you first realized or accepted the full extent of your addict's addiction (particularly for those of you whose addict is your spouse or child), did you experience intense emotional pain? I've always known my husband had a "problem," but it rarely interfered with our lives and thing...	jessicat	13	607	Dec 3, 2011 by jessicat
	Milestones (Preview) Last night I had to walk home a mile in the pitch dark with high winds blowing braches, debris all over. I was all scratched up. Normally I would long to have someone around to help me through it. These days I am willing to wait until I can find the right person rather than grab onto the next available per...	orchidlover	5	349	Dec 3, 2011 by orchidlover
	this is my topic: patience! (Preview) Patience has been on my mind lately. I have had to be patient for 4 weeks+ every since my step-mom died. I guess it has been a rough road. I am up too darn early & have to wait sometimes hours to talk to someone--including my husband--this leads to frustration that sometimes leads to resentment. I onl...	Hoot Nanny	3	888	Dec 3, 2011 by tommyecat
	Sometimes I have to laugh at myself (Preview) Tonight when I got home I noticed AH had only drank 9 beers and 1/2 a bottle of wine. My first thought: "Wow, its a light drinking night." Yeah, I know. But, most nights it is 12-24 beers plus whatever he is hiding or whatever he drank before he got home. I had to laugh at the fact that I live in a wor...	Very Very Tired	5	429	Dec 3, 2011 by Lindaoakford
	Hi all! (Preview) I just wanted to say hi and post an update...I have been here reading but not responding. I wanted to just listen for awhile. :) Life has been amazing though and I can't complain, not anymore :) I have found that putting negative thoughts out of my mind, by saying to the thoughts "you are not wel...	youfoundme	8	394	Dec 3, 2011 by tommyecat
	Parent's Handbook To Stop Home Visit AWOLs: Part I residential_treatment_center AWOL Al-Anon Generic_Writer (Preview) Many parents ask what they can do to stop their child from AWOL'ing while on a home visit from a residential treatment center (RTC). It's a great question, considering it's the biggest fear and reality facing every parent in that situation. Heres the answer: Nothing. That's it. Nothing. Short o...	Generic Writer	3	645	Dec 3, 2011 by Debilyn
	what is normal? (Preview) what should i be like? ive been single since i had my son- he is getting on for 17 now, the reality of it is- i think im in danger of losing my c hance and staying like this forever. ive covered up the damage by thinking this is normal- to live withut a relationship forever because im strong and independent- d...	rosielee	17	826	Dec 3, 2011 by Lindaoakford
	i have decided that guy had a personality disorder (Preview) re- the thread below "whats normal" where i got pestered by this guy at work. ive been thinking about it- i wont think abut it more beyond tday and im already moved on- but i have thought- he had a full on personality disorder- i think- i guess. the funny thing is- after living with one- why did...	rosielee	6	493	Dec 3, 2011 by Lindaoakford
	Experience With Anger (Preview) Topic of our meeting today was anger, and I have spent a lot of time today thinking about it. I know anger is a normal emotion...but just the whole dynamic of how it works in my family. I feel like I have let go of the majority of my anger and sadness....I know my husband and I will not be together forever. ...	KimK	9	567	Dec 3, 2011 by rosielee
	AH and breakdowns ESH (Preview) This is my first online share. I do attend a weekly f2f meeting. Wow, so I thought we were on a good track until late last night when he storms out, waking up our six year old with his cursing. He gets back home at 6:00 this morning in a rage. Tears the closet door off, throws things. Meanwhile I practice...	TLD	12	600	Dec 3, 2011 by TLD
	Changes .. lol (Preview) Jozie's post about changes got me thinking, .. changes what kind of changes have I gone though .. and all I can is WOW!! This trip really has brought forth some big things for me. Now granted .. lol .. it's only been 3 days I can say that this is one of the best visits with my mom ever. I am not looking for her t...	Pushka	3	514	Dec 3, 2011 by Breakingfree
	My first meeting without RLC (Preview) Hey guys. I had my first meeting without RLC Tuesday night. Our topic was feelings. We keep his chair empty with his books there for any newcomers. It was one of the hardest things I think I ever faced. I did not have to face it alone. I had the support of our group there and all the kind words that came from MI...	MDK	10	395	Dec 2, 2011 by John
	I Hate Roller Coasters (Preview) How ironic that I hate roller coasters and yet my life has become one. Up one day, down the next. Ugh. My AH continues into some kind of mental unhinging. From 3 nights ago, total meltdown rage, to last night total manic high. I am starting to think he has mental illness on top of his addictions or his addic...	surfgirl123	6	455	Dec 2, 2011 by Jerry F
	A good thing, but so so scary... (Preview) My wife called me in the last hour to ask if I could pick up our daughter from preschool. She said she knows she is extremely vulnerable for a relapse today (she's been sober just over a month) and is asking for help. She also called her sponsor and her therapist. She is reaching out and working her program...	usedtobeanyer	4	409	Dec 2, 2011 by Jerry F
	Growth and awareness can be sooo painful (Preview) Of course the Christmas holidays are coming up and I have an 11 yr old daughter and I'm at a crossroads with my spouse. I want her to have an enjoyable holiday with some stability. I've not put any decorations up yet but I would like to for her. It will be a sad thing because of the change in the family dyna...	amills4294	5	542	Dec 2, 2011 by rosielee
	Here I go again on my own! (Preview) etc! I am so thrilled to have a life full of joy! But this morning I puked 5 times & am bleeding from an unusual place! Get me to the doctor quick! No, seriously, I am OK. I need a complete overhaul--time is kinda wearing me down but I get to this library every chance I get to visit w/ all of you out there! I...	Hoot Nanny	1	372	Dec 2, 2011 by rosielee
	trying not to be misleading! (Preview) Just a quick comment: I am not on my own but my comments are my OWN original & sassy! Kathleen	Hoot Nanny	1	654	Dec 2, 2011 by rosielee
	When will he hit rock bottom? (Preview) I am new to this site and get so much comfort from reading everyone's posts. I was dating someone for about a year. When we met he was a recent widower and seemed like a great guy. We lived about 30 miles from each other and only saw each other on weekends. After 4 months I decided to move closer to him and...	FL_Sunshine	7	754	Dec 2, 2011 by FL_Sunshine
	Hero to zero (Preview) It is amazing to me how in a matter of a day or two I went from being, in my AH's eyes, so beautiful and sensational, to now he can barely stand being around me. He hasn't said that, but he has holed himself up, put on the headphones, and won't look me in the eye. When I was the center of his universe a few days a...	danni	7	545	Dec 2, 2011 by danni
	change made for the better!! (Preview) So yesterday I sat down and had a long talk with my Abf about him blowing all his bill money on drugs... I had a boundry set that if he didn't pay his part of the bills that he would have to move out... We were both strangly calm and I told him that he didn't live up to his end of the bargin so he would have to move ou...	kris10	8	396	Dec 2, 2011 by pinkchip
	Looking for self assessment pamphlet in PDF format (Preview) I am looking for self assessment pamphlet in PDF format,to send the link to my friend so she can assess herself if she has been affected by the disease or people around her with the disease. I can not find it in any URL. If some one can give me a helping hand finding this pdf URL.. I looked in http://www.afg...	mia883	11	3161	Dec 2, 2011 by Lindaoakford
	The Longest Flight of My Life... (Preview) I lied to my son today. It was a firstsave the early tooth fairy and more recent I was perfect when I was your age stories. My fifteen-year-old knows that he can trust me. My word is everything...until today. The two of us are packing to fly to Chicago to attend my best friends sons Bar Mitzvah. Dad, wha...	Generic Writer	3	377	Dec 2, 2011 by orchidlover
	update on the car crash and how to respond (Preview) I have learned to hold off on updates, because most often I have to update the update, thus I find it easier to wait, or not do it at all. It gives me time not only to have all the facts, but to spend some time just figuring out what I am feeling. I posted that my son got in an accident. He totaled his friend's mo...	Loupiness	3	612	Dec 2, 2011 by orchidlover
	Inspirational Sayings (Preview) I know in the 1+ year I've been around this site, there have been several topics under which people have posted some of their favorite inspirational/al anon sayings. I have really been struggling with the program lately, and in an effort to do a better job working the program, I'm creating a journal....	stephaniej	16	5705	Dec 2, 2011 by Hoot Nanny
	Why must life feel so miserable...... cheating liar depression (Preview) Hello all - I have posted a few times and have found some encouragement and comfort in those relating to what i have gone through. Quick recap - been technically married for nearly 3 years. It is technical but seems like it never took off. I soon learned that I had been lied to over and over again by an ad...	downdenise	11	10401	Dec 2, 2011 by Michelle814
	just looking to vent (Preview) My BF has been going through a very bad time for about the past 3 weeks he has drank everyday to the point that everyone can tell. he has been verbally abusive to me. I have never once raised my voice to him or accused him of anything. i just listened. He called his sister rambling on and she called me and told...	HoofnIt	5	491	Dec 2, 2011 by HoofnIt
	IT WENT WELLER THAN I THOUGHT IT WOULD! (Preview) I am so thrilled to say that the party was a huge success! I just love the lady that I did the party for! I faked her out when she first saw the sign! When she walked in she was sooooooooo surprised. I put a party necklace around her neck because I didn't have a crown or a party hat! The necklace was fancy mardi g...	Hoot Nanny	6	377	Dec 2, 2011 by tommyecat
	HELP! My alcoholic ex-boyfriend finally surrenders to AA! What can I do? (Preview) Hello, I am new to this forum and read a lot of wonderful things on here. I am currently attending Al-Anon meetings for about two months now, I have a sponser and I am working on Step One. My ex-boyfriend of 2 and a half years recently broke up with me when he relapsed about two months ago. When we met, I knew h...	serenity84	5	4972	Dec 2, 2011 by tommyecat
	WHAT DO YOU MEAN WHEN YOU SAY "LOVING SOMEONE UNCONDITIONALLY? (Preview) PLEASE SHARE YOUR MEANINGS.....THANKS OLDERGAL	oldergal	13	5108	Dec 1, 2011 by Not Alone
	going through something big here (Preview) I have felt stalled in my program. I have been going full bore for a long time and I kind of just stalled out. Now this big thing with 1 of my jobs is happening and I am seeing that I wasn't relying on my HP enough and there is a big lesson learned here. I have gotten off track and I need to face that and get myself b...	Breakingfree	2	515	Dec 1, 2011 by mdkm0726
	Dilemma (Preview) So my husbands alcoholic he is a "binge drinker". We have a beautiful daughter who is 10 months old and I like an idiot thought when we had her 10 months ago my husband would stop with the drinking. He had some periods a few months where he was sober and I really got my hopes up that he was finished...	Guitar1	7	632	Dec 1, 2011 by Guitar1
	Have You Changed? (Preview) Last Night at our Meeting, the Lady that Lead Had been a Member for 27 yrs, and the Topic of Choice was "Change" She went on to say & see her Changes Since she Got to Al-Anon, and How Far it has Changed her LIfe..Great Meeting... I had shared that When I first Got to Al-Anon, I was VERY Angry, I...	Jozie	10	399	Dec 1, 2011 by Jill
	Im not sure what to do Please help (Preview) Sorry I am new here I just had to reach out to someone. Where to start. The man I love is an alcoholic. We met 10 years ago and built a bond like no other I have had before or after. We have a deep and loving friendship and a deeper loving and caring for each other. When we first met he didnt drink. Once he tried it...	LostInLove	8	732	Dec 1, 2011 by LostInLove
	Progress (Preview) Feeling more calm today. Perhaps even good :) I made it to BOTH meeting this week, and may even get to a third! Today, and yesterday, I actually felt excited at work, I felt priviliged to have the opportunity that I do. Of course, I still questioned myself, had moments of feeling absolutely unworth...	KLotus	2	316	Dec 1, 2011 by Breakingfree
	things that have helped - 4 months (Preview) Well, I have been on the ACoA and Al Anon board now for about 4 months. I come here every day. I find myself now reading other posts and not thinking.. 'Yeahhh I have that question too" although I still do at times, I find myself sometimes now saying "oooo I remember asking that and this is what...	Lindaoakford	11	596	Dec 1, 2011 by Debilyn
	Here is a good laugh (Preview) He bought and consumed a bottle of vodka today. Gave me an excuse. I told him I had put on three pounds over Thanksgiving. I now weigh 118, so it is not a case of being overweight. This yoyo decided my weight gain was a good excuse to indulge himself in his favorite hobby. What a fool he is! I am tired of...	Diva	12	766	Dec 1, 2011 by Grace11
	Returning (Preview) Hi, I logged on here about two years ago as my husband of a few months was in rehab. I didn't interact too long with this site as I was feeling emotionally drained and reading and posting comments just seemed too hard. Anyway since then he has been back in rehab once and is now after having another few weeks...	Grace11	8	580	Dec 1, 2011 by Grace11
	More ESH needed... (Preview) One of the biggest struggles I'm having lately involves all the hypocrisy in my home. First and foremost, my AH's hypocrisy drives me crazy because he says all the time how much he hates hypocrites. He is hypocritical about his hypocrisy! LOL Anyway, I am getting better about just accepting that h...	stephaniej	4	398	Dec 1, 2011 by pinkchip
	HP is Everywhere... (Preview) I had read somewhere Resently that when you lose someone you never ramain the same once they are Gone from your world... I have thought on this long & hard for the last couple weeks, and I now can see it as So... I have spent Many Restless Hours Trying to stay Out of Denial & into Prayer... Its not be...	Jozie	4	600	Dec 1, 2011 by orchidlover
	How can you help someone who does not want to help themselves? you cant (Preview) My husband binge drinks. he just got out of hospital after being Formed 1 from the emerge doc. that means he has to stay in the hospital for 72 hours to be mentally assest, he gets out and immediately buys a big bottle of boose, he has alot of mental and physical issues. i am end the end of my rope trying to hel...	Deb20011	7	1345	Dec 1, 2011 by orchidlover
	His relapse and my guilt (Preview) Ugh. Today I found out my AH (who moved out my request earlier this year) relapsed (again--he's been attempting sobriety for almost a year). This time he did reach out but implied to me that he had thought about doing something 'bad' to himself and doesn't trust himself being alone. He was supposed t...	sookie	6	604	Dec 1, 2011 by orchidlover
	Does your Partner or other half participate in MIP forums also? (Preview) Sorry I did a search as I am sure the answer is here somewhere but I could not find it. Also do they know you are here? TIA Jes	Jes	16	596	Dec 1, 2011 by Breakingfree
	I BELIEVE IN SYMMETRY (Preview) This song by Bright Eyes just absolutely sings to me... about having faith in what God has in store for you.. and letting go. Some plans were made and rice was thrown A house was built, a baby born How time can move both fast and slow Amazes me And so I raise my glass to symmetry To the second hand and its accu...	Michelle814	7	356	Dec 1, 2011 by Michelle814
	any kind words will do (Preview) Hey everyone, Early tomorrow morning I go in to court for either a stay away hearing, or, more paperwork signing, or a further delay [ and more costs ] It all depends how my ex RA responds to the latest stay away stipulations which he either read yesterday or will read today. The odds of my seeing him t...	rara avis	13	466	Dec 1, 2011 by tired of trying
	My A is driving me crazy (Preview) I've been in recovery for a while - I am an alcoholic and have been sober for 5 years. My A, however, is not sober. I know the rules and have set boundaries but he seems to be more selfish than before. I try to understand, let it go, attend my meetings, do my 12 steps, etc. but i'm only human. Got didn't mak...	CAM0914	7	537	Dec 1, 2011 by kris10
	One year on (Preview) Last year I was so morose about my life. I was trapped in a dead end job with a supervisior who I can only describe as vicious. I felt like I would never leave the house I lived in and the alcoholics and addcits were acting out day and night. Of course since I neither drank or acted out they picked on me religou...	orchidlover	7	376	Nov 30, 2011 by hotrod
	A few pics of my little herd.... (Preview) These guys give me chores, make such nice sounds and make me laugh. Mom is Sahari. Then the two babies. The boy is Bright eyes, girl no name yet. The white g pig with the black face is Hobart a neutered male. He has decided he is the daddy of these kids and is protecting them! He is so funny as he struts around l...	Debilyn	8	395	Nov 30, 2011 by Breakingfree
	How to keep sane (Preview) My Sanity is Fading! I am trying so hard to take the higher ground, but my AH says my thinking is deranged. I am beginning to question why I cant just be happy with things and if I am crazy But every time I express a need for things to change, no drinking (mostly because of the recent physical abuse), he...	oldgraduate	5	686	Nov 30, 2011 by Debilyn
	Family Guilt trips (Preview) Every year my family of origin and my dad's extended family particpates in a Christmas gift exchange. Names are drawn and a $50 gift is exchanged. This year I have told the family due to my family circumstances and all that is going on in my life I would like to bow out and not participate. You would thin...	amills4294	6	738	Nov 30, 2011 by Debilyn
	decision made to do no decision making (Preview) My decision today is to make no decision today until my roomate kicks me out this may be my answer every day to whether you not I should live with my AH when he gets out of rehab.. also my answer to whether we get a divorce if the mayhem continues I think I will know what to do when I know what to do. Also a dear fri...	Michelle814	4	330	Nov 30, 2011 by sookie
	Need some ESH (Preview) So many months ago, during a heated "discussion" about my AH's drinking, I informed him in what I felt was a calm, non-judgmental way that I was not willing to buy beer for him. To his credit, he has respected this boundary, and has never asked me to pick up a 12-pack with the groceries, etc. N...	stephaniej	7	512	Nov 30, 2011 by stephaniej
	Help! Desperate Emergency (Preview) Things have been rockly lately. AH has been having wild mood swings, things have not been stable. When I got home from work last night I walked into an complete melt down from him. He said he was upset because he hadn't finished dinner for me, the grill ran out of gas, and he couldn't get a cardboard box ta...	surfgirl123	9	955	Nov 30, 2011 by Michelle814
	I'm not sure (Preview) Last week was a tough week. Monday night and Wednesday night I was catching the spiral of ugliness. Thursday morning I was getting ready for my race and my AH came in to the room. I looked at him and told him that just because he doesn't love himself doesn't mean that I don't love him and he can accept that or...	Jackie11	6	601	Nov 30, 2011 by pineapple
	Ok this PM program is messed up????? (Preview) Help! It says I have six messages, I don't. The writing is so small it is hard to read. What was wrong with how it was before? ????	Debilyn	5	399	Nov 30, 2011 by pineapple
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