Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

Lyne · Lyne

The reading for Monday, 1/14, discusses the author realizing that they could not stop someone else from drinking. They came to understand that by giving up this losing battle, one could become free. Even when the loved one became sober, the author learned that their fears had little to do with the al...

gloves808 · gloves808

Good morning everyone. Had my first visit with the therapist today. Fortunate to meet with someone who I think I am going to stick with, so her personality meshes with my personality very well. We of course covered a lot of basics when it comes to what I want out of therapy/life. It felt good to sit down an...

mamalioness · mamalioness

BIG PROGRESS!!!! I went into work today and told everyone that I was still sore from my back and that I would work as long as it was still comfortable adn then I'm leaving when I get tired and sore.....so the folks may or may NOT get their W2's... I was stiff and a bit sore after 4 hrs.,doing my regular work, s...

Jozie · Jozie

Hey Family... To Say I've had a Blessed Holiday would be an Understatement... I have Had So Many Wonderful Moments with my Kids, Grandkids, Nieces & Nephews, Mom, Siblings, and Friends...Even got a New Puppy to Love... and Her Name too is "Jozie" :D But For what ever Reason, My Heart is Just In Such...

mamalioness · mamalioness

the "kids" are playing waaay past our bedtime....older dog got sick and tired of the play so she got up, off her nice towel and LEFT...She is in the office, in her crate, crashed out on her stuff toys..... It 11pm so I'm gonna tell these kids to go to bed.... Got you these 2 videos...when you click on them, t...

mamalioness · mamalioness

I made a NEW friend who is in recovery like me..we had a GREAT chat at coffee grateful that I have a warm, dry place to sleep in this soggy, cold weather

Green Eyes · Green Eyes

https://alanon.activeboard.com/t52215254/this-horrible-disease-took-away-my-ah-last-night/

Freetime · Freetime

Good morning, MIP Family -- That is exactly the topic of today's reading. The author feels lucky to have found a second family where they can speak freely, be accepted as they are, have the dignity to solve their own problems, and are freely given the empathy and love that they deserve just by being the...

Twinkies · Twinkies

The kids are staying at my parents house tonight. I was hoping since they were gone, maybe AH and I could do something together. Maybe dinner or a movie. I brought it up to him but he chose instead to do what he does most nights - relax in his man cave with his faithful companion Sam Adams. While my days are bu...

Iamhere · Iamhere

Good morning MIP! Today's reading discusses worry. The author suggests that when we succumb to worry, we open a Pandora's box of terrifying pictures, paranoid voices and relentless self-criticism. When we give substance to this worry, we lose touch with reality, and typically nothing useful...

mamalioness · mamalioness

The slogan says let go and let God, I just say let go let my higher power and boy was I tested with that this afternoon when I came home I fired up my computer and the profile would not load, I kept getting an error so I did deal let go and let God. And I also paused and prayed. I took deep breaths and said OK, will g...

Temple · Temple

When I came home from the hospital the second time, everything was very rosy around here. Husband had gotten enough of a scare about losing me to be over hisownself, and I had had my night of forgiveness and acceptance and all. And everything was more loving than it's been in decades. And I asked him on...

Skorpi · Skorpi

Hello MIP! Today's C2C speaks about one of my own character defects: looking outside myself for approval. The author shares that when the approval of others becomes necessary in order for us to feel satisfaction in our own good works, when the applause of others become THE reason for our behavior o...

JerryF · JerryF

I saw some pictures posted on facebook by our grand daughter in law of the great grand kids. How stunning in beauty they are!! I desire to hug/hold them again while they are "up there" and we are "down here" oceans apart. We found out that grand son/daughter are separated...so soon after being marri...

Temple · Temple

Tom-- So glad to see you on the board. Would love to hear how it is working out with the new GF, should you decide to share. You are able to sit up and type, so I am encouraged. Well that was pretty snarky, wasn't it. You've been forgiving me for a long time,and I hope you continue. And I really do want you to b...

Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

Not looking for a diagnosis or anything. I just need to share a few things that have been happening. Actually if I shared what I really feel would anyone really care? Sometimes when I go to any kind of meeting, it seems that I always feel uncomfortable when I leave. I can't believe I have after 33 years in t...

Temple · Temple

Thanks for the reminder about Psycho-Cybernetics. I read it a million years ago and forgot. Have to see if I still have it, or get another copy. I've read every self-help book and New Thought kind of thing, it seems, and lots of it has been helpful. I tend to be a "sampler" and always moving onto the next...

SerenityRUS · SerenityRUS

I realize as I get older that there are a couple of things going on .. first off my mom just can't help herself .. and second off .. it's not going to change. I was a bad daughter and didn't call during the holidays which sends my mother into panic mode that I'm angry with her .. I'm not angry .. I just don't wan...

norasq · norasq

Hi, all -- I don't often post here but in between my local meetings, I read a lot here and get a lot of strength and clarity from all of you. I am posting because I have been struggling a bit since my ex-husband ("R)") announced that he'd decided to go to rehab, and then entered rehab on Dec. 17. We were marrie...

PosiesandPuppies · PosiesandPuppies

Hi family! I am struggling today... I would say not with the same issues, but you know, it all circles back to Letting Go and lack of control. Here is the backstory - My Kid is now 18. He struggles with anxiety. He has had periodic episodes of such high anxiety, that he begins crying and has a panic attack. T...

mamalioness · mamalioness

Each Day a New Beginning The Chinese say that water is the most powerful element, because it is perfectly nonresistant. It can wear away a rock and sweep all before it. --Florence Scovel Shinn **Florence talks about nonresistance being the key to serenity and better karmic energy in our lives....

mamalioness · mamalioness

Down with another back spasm but I see a change in me. I didnt go nuts with anger, I didnt curse it and God for this horrible pain. I just immediately started deep breathing, took a whole med instead of 1/2. Immediately started stretching, did everything that you do when you first are stricken with one o...

hotrod · hotrod

he ODAT Reading for today, January 8 speaks about A time when sobriety arrives in the home. The reading suggests that when this happens-- ll is not always followed by roses and sweet music but that we need to be aware and grateful for the small blessings that do arrive with sobriety By applying...

Temple · Temple

Anybody have first-hand experience? I feel as if I am at the bottom of a well. Sound echoes. Can't see well, feel detached. This is with present surroundings; feel more connected to posts and PMS. I had some episodes when I was 12, maybe 13. I called it "being dizzy." I felt as if sound was coming from...

Lyne · Lyne

The reading for Monday, 1/7, speaks of the value of taking a half hour for oneself each day. The author says if a half hour seems to long, start with 5 minutes and work up to the half hour. The author often uses this time to pray or meditate, so they can find peace and power with HP. The author has also foun...

Maresie · Maresie

For me for most of my life the holidays were this huge problem every year. I really bought into a lot of myths about Christmas and indeed all the holidays. I felt even more sensitive around the holidays. One year I went with the now ex A to this lovely seaside resort I let his behavior spoil it all for me...

Overcome · Overcome

Tonight's Topics are: Building Trust with HP Follow this linK to get in the room: http://www.12stepforums.net/chatroom2.html

Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

It has been a good year so far but I have already had challenges. I just know that there will be more to come. I am not deluding myself at all. The end of last year was difficult but now that it is over, I can breathe. Today is my Al anon birthday or anniversary. It has been 33 years since I walked into my first me...

Loser1963 · Loser1963

I really need help dealing with the leftover problems from my long term relationship with a dry alcoholic

yanksfan51 · yanksfan51

Good morning Everyone- and Happy 2019! Todays reading is about how our growth in Al-Anon can help us recognize our part in any difficulties we have had with our A when trying to communicate. I can relate to the writer who states that before Alanon, the feeing about alcoholism was something much more p...

Temple · Temple

https://www.cheatsheet.com/health-fitness/what-really-happens-when-dont-wash-ha...

Temple · Temple

Did that get everyone's attention? Grins It's more truth than drama. I have across the board allergies to almost everything except for Mother Nature and nail polish. I forget, living here in my pretty much chemical-free house. Howevs, on the morning of December 1, I had emergency surgery for a very...

courage101 · courage101

Saturday morning meeting January 5, 2019 Everyone is welcome to join us in the morning meeting .Topic: "Staying in the positive"The website link to the group meeting room is http://www.12stepforums.net/chatroom2.html. There are other ways to join the room also. Using mIRC or other chat clie...

Overcome · Overcome

Please come in and join us for a morning meeting. Friday morning meeting January 4, 2019 Topics: Step One, New Beginnings, "practicing the program after you no longer live with the alcoholic" and open topic, as it relates to alanon.The website link to the group meeting room is http://www.12step...

DavidG · DavidG

Hi y'all... This share is a ramble. But i would like to see how it goes. I picture Lois as a saint really. I am sure she had her moments. "Damn your old meetings!" Bill was not a saint really. he was more like a product of his age. Coming through the age of prohibition- in some countries. Coming through the st...

Twinkies · Twinkies

As I continue gaining knowledge and perspective I am starting to understand that there is still some anger for me to process. I really thought that most of what was left was just sadness over the loss of hope for the relationship with AH. But yesterday something triggered a wave of anger and frustratio...

Freetime · Freetime

The sentence that jumped out to me from today's reading: "I began to believe that my life could amount to more than a string of painful days to be survived." Like me, the author came to Al-Anon feeling desperate and lonely.... but then paid attention to members in meetings, worked the steps, got a spon...

mamalioness · mamalioness

When you can't stand criticism you learn to be a perfectionist. --Anonymous I was reading touchstones and saw this and had to share it...Author says its human to make mistakes and to feel incomplete..we are never going to be perfect Author talks about how we are all actually a process..We are not th...

lookingup · lookingup

This is my update from past post of flying to Las Vegas to by with my Daughter n Family,3 half hour flight,so well worth it, I actually made it,never flown in my life stayed in my box in Mississippi, Aim a brave courageous,willing person,was able to over come alot of my fears just by doin it,living in the n...

Pol · Pol

I'm asking for some prayers...this is the worse Christmas that I have ever been through. Two Days ago me and my daughter got into an argument because a boy came to the house(shes 14). An hour later she took off and went missing. I was so scared and my husband left work to go to all her friends houses, to see...

mamalioness · mamalioness

FIRST THINGS FIRST with job bookkeeping closeouts coming up, now, I used to feel overwhelmed...oh my!! so much to do!!! and its only ME well this year is different...Sure!! Lots to do..Payroll Tax deposits, end of year payroll..End of year Financials, adjusting entries, etc., I could go on and on, b...

fishstar · fishstar

Hi, i just discovered Al-Anon & im looking to attend one. If there any group in Nairobi, Kenya or are there members here from Nairobi? Thanks.

Iamhere · Iamhere

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." from Lao-tse --- The quote of the day "No one can make me change. No one can stop me from changing. No one really knows how I must change, not even I. Not until I start. I will remember that it only takes a slight shift in direction to begin...

mamalioness · mamalioness

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!! As we approach 2019, may ALL of us experience good health, good wealth, good love and healthy self expression that is my prayer for all of us!!!!!

hotrod · hotrod

The ODAT Reading for today, January 1 Suggests that this year is a book of clean blank pages on which we can write a record of our experiences as we move through the days. The daily use of the Al-Anon program will assure us that we can learn lessons, maintain our serenity and act with courage and wisdom...

mamalioness · mamalioness

EASY DOES ITEASY DOES IT, BUT DO ITFIRST THINGS FIRSTHOW IMPORTANT IS IT?JUST FOR TODAYKEEP AN OPEN MINDYOU ARE NOT ALONEKEEP IT SIMPLEKISS = Keep It Simple StupidKISS = Keep It Serenely SimpleHOPE = Happy Our Program ExistsLET GO AND LET GOD LET IT BEGIN WITH ME LISTEN AND LEARNLIVE AND LET LIVEON...

mamalioness · mamalioness

I love to do research, extra stuff, in the course of my recovery..I am surfing different recovery sites, etc., and I came upon this GREAT list on how to Respond rather than react to someone who is spoiling for a fight and drama That's interesting.Let me think about that.Thank you for the information....

mamalioness · mamalioness

ONE DAY AT A TIME ITs only Wednesday and I caught me thinking of all the stuff I got to do on Fri, when I go back to work I caught me and said "FRI isn't here yet--lets enjoy today" and I MADE me breathe...stay in the present, under my warmer throw on couch, watching videos and staying warm...TODAY is all I got...

wp · wp

For anyone visiting this site as a beginner: Our program is based on The Serenity Prayer: God grant us the serenity To accept the things we cannot change, Courage to change the things we can, And wisdom to know the difference. Suggested preamble to the Twelve Steps: Al-Anon has but on...

Twinkies · Twinkies

Tonight is AHs birthday. We all went out for breakfast this morning and had cake and ice cream this evening, but beyond that we had no plans - just a quiet night at home. Hes in his man cave drinking of course (its escalated in the past few months and its now become an almost nightly thing), our kids are busy...

Skorpi · Skorpi

Welcome to the New Year, MIP! In today's share, the Author says that turning to an alcoholic for affection and support can be like going to the hardware store to buy bread. Our alcoholic loved ones may not be able to meet our expectations, but, the author suggests, it is our expectations and not our lov...

hotrod · hotrod

https://stepwork.activeboard.com/t65192709/alanon-step-one-1-1-2019-12-31/PleaseParticipate in your own recovery as well as the recovery of others, by being active on this...

serenity47 · serenity47

As I sat this morning reflecting on 2018, with all of its incredible blessings and struggles I am grateful. To those whom are new, a very warm welcome and a message of hope that you are never alone even when it seems like it cannot get any worse this board has been and is a beacon of light to all of us. It i...

Twinkies · Twinkies

In a few short years, my kids will be off to college. My goal is to be in a position by then to leave my marriage. Of course, it would be incredible if something were to happen before then that would make that unnecessary, but I cant keep holding on to that dream. I need to be prepared. But Im scared and overwh...

mamalioness · mamalioness

EASY DOES IT As I Practice slowing down, breathing, pausing when I'm not sure, I notice life is not so much of a struggle Its OK to go slow when doing a task that requires precision...Its FINE to take it leisurely when I am taking a shower, it is a absolute pleasure ... I am beginning to get shed of the frant...

mamalioness · mamalioness

Next month, February 15th will be my 15th year in recovery When I first got here, (knew I was a lifer but that was as ok as it could be) I expected that NOW I'm in recovery...LIFE is just gonna MAGICALLY get better for me...The dark will become light and no more problems/hardships/pain, etc. because ROSE...

mamalioness · mamalioness

as part of keeping things simple, I applied it to my step ONEthe first thing I had to see re: step one is where I had to ADMIT I was powerless over my codependency and anything else, for that matter, that is outside of me In step one, after a struggle, I accepted my powerlessness over anything outside of me...

JerryF · JerryF

I am grateful to have MIP and the program in my life as outcomes to the affect of the disease can be much worse than they use to be. Mental and Emotional relapsing for me involves living the long past history of alcoholism and my part in it all over again now with the awareness that I was powerless then an...

Lyne · Lyne

The reading for Monday asks us to take a few minutes to reflect upon the progress we've made during this past year, and to thank those that helped, including HP. The questions the author asked themself included: What did I do to contribute to my success, have I reached out to others in the fellowship...

mamalioness · mamalioness

Has it been a Year of Growth? Growth This author talks about As any year draws to a close, we should reflect on how we have grown in sobriety. We should also identify changes during the year that enabled us to overcome bad habits and to move closer to better patterns of living. The outcomes do not come wi...

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	C2C, 1/14 (Preview) The reading for Monday, 1/14, discusses the author realizing that they could not stop someone else from drinking. They came to understand that by giving up this losing battle, one could become free. Even when the loved one became sober, the author learned that their fears had little to do with the al...	Lyne	3	260	Jan 14, 2019 by hotrod
	Therapy visits (Preview) Good morning everyone. Had my first visit with the therapist today. Fortunate to meet with someone who I think I am going to stick with, so her personality meshes with my personality very well. We of course covered a lot of basics when it comes to what I want out of therapy/life. It felt good to sit down an...	gloves808	12	567	Jan 13, 2019 by Maresie
	How did I take care of me today???? (Preview) BIG PROGRESS!!!! I went into work today and told everyone that I was still sore from my back and that I would work as long as it was still comfortable adn then I'm leaving when I get tired and sore.....so the folks may or may NOT get their W2's... I was stiff and a bit sore after 4 hrs.,doing my regular work, s...	mamalioness	7	377	Jan 13, 2019 by mamalioness
	My Soul Just Hurts! (Preview) Hey Family... To Say I've had a Blessed Holiday would be an Understatement... I have Had So Many Wonderful Moments with my Kids, Grandkids, Nieces & Nephews, Mom, Siblings, and Friends...Even got a New Puppy to Love... and Her Name too is "Jozie" :D But For what ever Reason, My Heart is Just In Such...	Jozie	11	619	Jan 12, 2019 by Temple
	TEMPLE (Preview) the "kids" are playing waaay past our bedtime....older dog got sick and tired of the play so she got up, off her nice towel and LEFT...She is in the office, in her crate, crashed out on her stuff toys..... It 11pm so I'm gonna tell these kids to go to bed.... Got you these 2 videos...when you click on them, t...	mamalioness	4	388	Jan 12, 2019 by Temple
	what am i grateful for today (Preview) I made a NEW friend who is in recovery like me..we had a GREAT chat at coffee grateful that I have a warm, dry place to sleep in this soggy, cold weather	mamalioness	6	1395	Jan 11, 2019 by tiredtonite
	A New Start (Preview) https://alanon.activeboard.com/t52215254/this-horrible-disease-took-away-my-ah-last-night/	Green Eyes	8	640	Jan 11, 2019 by tiredtonite
	Courage to Change, January 11 (Preview) Good morning, MIP Family -- That is exactly the topic of today's reading. The author feels lucky to have found a second family where they can speak freely, be accepted as they are, have the dignity to solve their own problems, and are freely given the empathy and love that they deserve just by being the...	Freetime	6	385	Jan 11, 2019 by Lyne
	Stepping out of my comfort zone tonight (Preview) The kids are staying at my parents house tonight. I was hoping since they were gone, maybe AH and I could do something together. Maybe dinner or a movie. I brought it up to him but he chose instead to do what he does most nights - relax in his man cave with his faithful companion Sam Adams. While my days are bu...	Twinkies	10	387	Jan 10, 2019 by Mattie
	Courage to Change 1/10/19 (Preview) Good morning MIP! Today's reading discusses worry. The author suggests that when we succumb to worry, we open a Pandora's box of terrifying pictures, paranoid voices and relentless self-criticism. When we give substance to this worry, we lose touch with reality, and typically nothing useful...	Iamhere	5	324	Jan 10, 2019 by mamalioness
	Let go. Let HP (Preview) The slogan says let go and let God, I just say let go let my higher power and boy was I tested with that this afternoon when I came home I fired up my computer and the profile would not load, I kept getting an error so I did deal let go and let God. And I also paused and prayed. I took deep breaths and said OK, will g...	mamalioness	2	1539	Jan 10, 2019 by Lyne
	If I told you this already, forgive me. Bear of very small mind presently. (Preview) When I came home from the hospital the second time, everything was very rosy around here. Husband had gotten enough of a scare about losing me to be over hisownself, and I had had my night of forgiveness and acceptance and all. And everything was more loving than it's been in decades. And I asked him on...	Temple	4	297	Jan 9, 2019 by Temple
	Courage to Change January 9 (Preview) Hello MIP! Today's C2C speaks about one of my own character defects: looking outside myself for approval. The author shares that when the approval of others becomes necessary in order for us to feel satisfaction in our own good works, when the applause of others become THE reason for our behavior o...	Skorpi	6	359	Jan 9, 2019 by hotrod
	In God's time... (Preview) I saw some pictures posted on facebook by our grand daughter in law of the great grand kids. How stunning in beauty they are!! I desire to hug/hold them again while they are "up there" and we are "down here" oceans apart. We found out that grand son/daughter are separated...so soon after being marri...	JerryF	11	464	Jan 9, 2019 by el-cee
	Canadian Guy (Preview) Tom-- So glad to see you on the board. Would love to hear how it is working out with the new GF, should you decide to share. You are able to sit up and type, so I am encouraged. Well that was pretty snarky, wasn't it. You've been forgiving me for a long time,and I hope you continue. And I really do want you to b...	Temple	4	318	Jan 8, 2019 by andromeda
	what is wrong w/ me? (Preview) Not looking for a diagnosis or anything. I just need to share a few things that have been happening. Actually if I shared what I really feel would anyone really care? Sometimes when I go to any kind of meeting, it seems that I always feel uncomfortable when I leave. I can't believe I have after 33 years in t...	Hoot Nanny	3	360	Jan 8, 2019 by Iamhere
	To Jerry (Preview) Thanks for the reminder about Psycho-Cybernetics. I read it a million years ago and forgot. Have to see if I still have it, or get another copy. I've read every self-help book and New Thought kind of thing, it seems, and lots of it has been helpful. I tend to be a "sampler" and always moving onto the next...	Temple	12	405	Jan 8, 2019 by Temple
	A story about my mom .. lol (Preview) I realize as I get older that there are a couple of things going on .. first off my mom just can't help herself .. and second off .. it's not going to change. I was a bad daughter and didn't call during the holidays which sends my mother into panic mode that I'm angry with her .. I'm not angry .. I just don't wan...	SerenityRUS	6	2567	Jan 8, 2019 by mamalioness
	Struggling with ex-A in rehab (Preview) Hi, all -- I don't often post here but in between my local meetings, I read a lot here and get a lot of strength and clarity from all of you. I am posting because I have been struggling a bit since my ex-husband ("R)") announced that he'd decided to go to rehab, and then entered rehab on Dec. 17. We were marrie...	norasq	14	632	Jan 8, 2019 by norasq
	Asking for some input, please (Preview) Hi family! I am struggling today... I would say not with the same issues, but you know, it all circles back to Letting Go and lack of control. Here is the backstory - My Kid is now 18. He struggles with anxiety. He has had periodic episodes of such high anxiety, that he begins crying and has a panic attack. T...	PosiesandPuppies	25	2149	Jan 8, 2019 by PosiesandPuppies
	NON-resistance_09 Jan (Each day a new beginning) (Preview) Each Day a New Beginning The Chinese say that water is the most powerful element, because it is perfectly nonresistant. It can wear away a rock and sweep all before it. --Florence Scovel Shinn **Florence talks about nonresistance being the key to serenity and better karmic energy in our lives....	mamalioness	3	322	Jan 8, 2019 by mamalioness
	Down with another back spasm but I see change in me (Preview) Down with another back spasm but I see a change in me. I didnt go nuts with anger, I didnt curse it and God for this horrible pain. I just immediately started deep breathing, took a whole med instead of 1/2. Immediately started stretching, did everything that you do when you first are stricken with one o...	mamalioness	15	1691	Jan 8, 2019 by mamalioness
	odat Reading 1-8-2019 (Preview) he ODAT Reading for today, January 8 speaks about A time when sobriety arrives in the home. The reading suggests that when this happens-- ll is not always followed by roses and sweet music but that we need to be aware and grateful for the small blessings that do arrive with sobriety By applying...	hotrod	4	428	Jan 8, 2019 by PosiesandPuppies
	Disassociative Reaction? (Preview) Anybody have first-hand experience? I feel as if I am at the bottom of a well. Sound echoes. Can't see well, feel detached. This is with present surroundings; feel more connected to posts and PMS. I had some episodes when I was 12, maybe 13. I called it "being dizzy." I felt as if sound was coming from...	Temple	7	298	Jan 7, 2019 by mamalioness
	C2C, 1/7 (Preview) The reading for Monday, 1/7, speaks of the value of taking a half hour for oneself each day. The author says if a half hour seems to long, start with 5 minutes and work up to the half hour. The author often uses this time to pray or meditate, so they can find peace and power with HP. The author has also foun...	Lyne	5	321	Jan 7, 2019 by hotrod
	The holidays (Preview) For me for most of my life the holidays were this huge problem every year. I really bought into a lot of myths about Christmas and indeed all the holidays. I felt even more sensitive around the holidays. One year I went with the now ex A to this lovely seaside resort I let his behavior spoil it all for me...	Maresie	5	306	Jan 7, 2019 by mamalioness
	Sunday Evening Meeting starting (Preview) Tonight's Topics are: Building Trust with HP Follow this linK to get in the room: http://www.12stepforums.net/chatroom2.html	Overcome	2	250	Jan 6, 2019 by Overcome
	a good year so far! (Preview) It has been a good year so far but I have already had challenges. I just know that there will be more to come. I am not deluding myself at all. The end of last year was difficult but now that it is over, I can breathe. Today is my Al anon birthday or anniversary. It has been 33 years since I walked into my first me...	Hoot Nanny	5	1274	Jan 6, 2019 by tiredtonite
	Depression and anxiety (Preview) I really need help dealing with the leftover problems from my long term relationship with a dry alcoholic	Loser1963	2	263	Jan 6, 2019 by hotrod
	Hope for Today Jan 6 (Preview) Good morning Everyone- and Happy 2019! Todays reading is about how our growth in Al-Anon can help us recognize our part in any difficulties we have had with our A when trying to communicate. I can relate to the writer who states that before Alanon, the feeing about alcoholism was something much more p...	yanksfan51	4	571	Jan 6, 2019 by PosiesandPuppies
	What happens when a person does not wash his hands (Preview) https://www.cheatsheet.com/health-fitness/what-really-happens-when-dont-wash-ha...	Temple	4	318	Jan 6, 2019 by Lyne
	They weren't able to kill me, so I am still here. (Preview) Did that get everyone's attention? Grins It's more truth than drama. I have across the board allergies to almost everything except for Mother Nature and nail polish. I forget, living here in my pretty much chemical-free house. Howevs, on the morning of December 1, I had emergency surgery for a very...	Temple	36	527	Jan 5, 2019 by Temple
	Saturday morning meeting January 5, 2019. Topic: "Staying in the positive" (Preview) Saturday morning meeting January 5, 2019 Everyone is welcome to join us in the morning meeting .Topic: "Staying in the positive"The website link to the group meeting room is http://www.12stepforums.net/chatroom2.html. There are other ways to join the room also. Using mIRC or other chat clie...	courage101	2	4324	Jan 5, 2019 by courage101
	MORNING MEETING starting an hour late. (Preview) Please come in and join us for a morning meeting. Friday morning meeting January 4, 2019 Topics: Step One, New Beginnings, "practicing the program after you no longer live with the alcoholic" and open topic, as it relates to alanon.The website link to the group meeting room is http://www.12step...	Overcome	7	1724	Jan 5, 2019 by PosiesandPuppies
	Lois W. ... (Preview) Hi y'all... This share is a ramble. But i would like to see how it goes. I picture Lois as a saint really. I am sure she had her moments. "Damn your old meetings!" Bill was not a saint really. he was more like a product of his age. Coming through the age of prohibition- in some countries. Coming through the st...	DavidG	7	2494	Jan 4, 2019 by DavidG
	Processing anger (long - Sorry!) (Preview) As I continue gaining knowledge and perspective I am starting to understand that there is still some anger for me to process. I really thought that most of what was left was just sadness over the loss of hope for the relationship with AH. But yesterday something triggered a wave of anger and frustratio...	Twinkies	5	2250	Jan 4, 2019 by KT2015
	Courage to Change, January 4 (Preview) The sentence that jumped out to me from today's reading: "I began to believe that my life could amount to more than a string of painful days to be survived." Like me, the author came to Al-Anon feeling desperate and lonely.... but then paid attention to members in meetings, worked the steps, got a spon...	Freetime	4	438	Jan 4, 2019 by Iamhere
	if you can't stand criticism, you learn to be a perfectionist (Preview) When you can't stand criticism you learn to be a perfectionist. --Anonymous I was reading touchstones and saw this and had to share it...Author says its human to make mistakes and to feel incomplete..we are never going to be perfect Author talks about how we are all actually a process..We are not th...	mamalioness	5	1877	Jan 4, 2019 by PosiesandPuppies
	Trip to vegas (Preview) This is my update from past post of flying to Las Vegas to by with my Daughter n Family,3 half hour flight,so well worth it, I actually made it,never flown in my life stayed in my box in Mississippi, Aim a brave courageous,willing person,was able to over come alot of my fears just by doin it,living in the n...	lookingup	13	777	Jan 4, 2019 by mamalioness
	Letting go of my daughter. (Preview) I'm asking for some prayers...this is the worse Christmas that I have ever been through. Two Days ago me and my daughter got into an argument because a boy came to the house(shes 14). An hour later she took off and went missing. I was so scared and my husband left work to go to all her friends houses, to see...	Pol	21	3014	Jan 3, 2019 by mamalioness
	Slogan for Thursday (Preview) FIRST THINGS FIRST with job bookkeeping closeouts coming up, now, I used to feel overwhelmed...oh my!! so much to do!!! and its only ME well this year is different...Sure!! Lots to do..Payroll Tax deposits, end of year payroll..End of year Financials, adjusting entries, etc., I could go on and on, b...	mamalioness	0	1942	Jan 3, 2019 by mamalioness
	Al-Anon in Nairobi, Kenya? (Preview) Hi, i just discovered Al-Anon & im looking to attend one. If there any group in Nairobi, Kenya or are there members here from Nairobi? Thanks.	fishstar	5	3273	Jan 3, 2019 by JerryF
	Courage to Change 1-3-19 (Preview) "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." from Lao-tse --- The quote of the day "No one can make me change. No one can stop me from changing. No one really knows how I must change, not even I. Not until I start. I will remember that it only takes a slight shift in direction to begin...	Iamhere	5	286	Jan 3, 2019 by mamalioness
	HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! (Preview) HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!! As we approach 2019, may ALL of us experience good health, good wealth, good love and healthy self expression that is my prayer for all of us!!!!!	mamalioness	6	3346	Jan 2, 2019 by tiredtonite
	ODAT READING Jan 1 2019 (Preview) The ODAT Reading for today, January 1 Suggests that this year is a book of clean blank pages on which we can write a record of our experiences as we move through the days. The daily use of the Al-Anon program will assure us that we can learn lessons, maintain our serenity and act with courage and wisdom...	hotrod	6	1664	Jan 2, 2019 by mamalioness
	the Golden SLOGANS (Preview) EASY DOES ITEASY DOES IT, BUT DO ITFIRST THINGS FIRSTHOW IMPORTANT IS IT?JUST FOR TODAYKEEP AN OPEN MINDYOU ARE NOT ALONEKEEP IT SIMPLEKISS = Keep It Simple StupidKISS = Keep It Serenely SimpleHOPE = Happy Our Program ExistsLET GO AND LET GOD LET IT BEGIN WITH ME LISTEN AND LEARNLIVE AND LET LIVEON...	mamalioness	1	2937	Jan 2, 2019 by PosiesandPuppies
	How to absolutely difuse the drama kings and queens (Preview) I love to do research, extra stuff, in the course of my recovery..I am surfing different recovery sites, etc., and I came upon this GREAT list on how to Respond rather than react to someone who is spoiling for a fight and drama That's interesting.Let me think about that.Thank you for the information....	mamalioness	9	1572	Jan 2, 2019 by tiredtonite
	what slogan applies to me today??? (Preview) ONE DAY AT A TIME ITs only Wednesday and I caught me thinking of all the stuff I got to do on Fri, when I go back to work I caught me and said "FRI isn't here yet--lets enjoy today" and I MADE me breathe...stay in the present, under my warmer throw on couch, watching videos and staying warm...TODAY is all I got...	mamalioness	2	2304	Jan 2, 2019 by mamalioness
	What is Al-anon? (Preview) For anyone visiting this site as a beginner: Our program is based on The Serenity Prayer: God grant us the serenity To accept the things we cannot change, Courage to change the things we can, And wisdom to know the difference. Suggested preamble to the Twelve Steps: Al-Anon has but on...	wp	2	2775	Jan 2, 2019 by tiredtonite
	Unsure how to handle this (Preview) Tonight is AHs birthday. We all went out for breakfast this morning and had cake and ice cream this evening, but beyond that we had no plans - just a quiet night at home. Hes in his man cave drinking of course (its escalated in the past few months and its now become an almost nightly thing), our kids are busy...	Twinkies	8	2028	Jan 2, 2019 by Temple
	Courage to Change January 2 (Preview) Welcome to the New Year, MIP! In today's share, the Author says that turning to an alcoholic for affection and support can be like going to the hardware store to buy bread. Our alcoholic loved ones may not be able to meet our expectations, but, the author suggests, it is our expectations and not our lov...	Skorpi	5	2342	Jan 2, 2019 by Iamhere
	Step One (Preview) https://stepwork.activeboard.com/t65192709/alanon-step-one-1-1-2019-12-31/PleaseParticipate in your own recovery as well as the recovery of others, by being active on this...	hotrod	3	2318	Jan 1, 2019 by Iamhere
	Reflections/thankfulness/gratitude (Preview) As I sat this morning reflecting on 2018, with all of its incredible blessings and struggles I am grateful. To those whom are new, a very warm welcome and a message of hope that you are never alone even when it seems like it cannot get any worse this board has been and is a beacon of light to all of us. It i...	serenity47	6	1213	Jan 1, 2019 by Bo
	The next step (Preview) In a few short years, my kids will be off to college. My goal is to be in a position by then to leave my marriage. Of course, it would be incredible if something were to happen before then that would make that unnecessary, but I cant keep holding on to that dream. I need to be prepared. But Im scared and overwh...	Twinkies	7	2263	Jan 1, 2019 by Bettertomorrow
	what slogan am i working on today (Preview) EASY DOES IT As I Practice slowing down, breathing, pausing when I'm not sure, I notice life is not so much of a struggle Its OK to go slow when doing a task that requires precision...Its FINE to take it leisurely when I am taking a shower, it is a absolute pleasure ... I am beginning to get shed of the frant...	mamalioness	2	2683	Jan 1, 2019 by Maresie
	I beg your pardon!! I didn't promise you a rose garden (Preview) Next month, February 15th will be my 15th year in recovery When I first got here, (knew I was a lifer but that was as ok as it could be) I expected that NOW I'm in recovery...LIFE is just gonna MAGICALLY get better for me...The dark will become light and no more problems/hardships/pain, etc. because ROSE...	mamalioness	1	3817	Jan 1, 2019 by JerryF
	a look at step one (Preview) as part of keeping things simple, I applied it to my step ONEthe first thing I had to see re: step one is where I had to ADMIT I was powerless over my codependency and anything else, for that matter, that is outside of me In step one, after a struggle, I accepted my powerlessness over anything outside of me...	mamalioness	3	3539	Dec 31, 2018 by mamalioness
	Mental Emotional relapsing (Preview) I am grateful to have MIP and the program in my life as outcomes to the affect of the disease can be much worse than they use to be. Mental and Emotional relapsing for me involves living the long past history of alcoholism and my part in it all over again now with the awareness that I was powerless then an...	JerryF	8	3512	Dec 31, 2018 by mamalioness
	C2C, 12/31 (Preview) The reading for Monday asks us to take a few minutes to reflect upon the progress we've made during this past year, and to thank those that helped, including HP. The questions the author asked themself included: What did I do to contribute to my success, have I reached out to others in the fellowship...	Lyne	5	797	Dec 31, 2018 by Iamhere
	How did I grow in 2018??? (Preview) Has it been a Year of Growth? Growth This author talks about As any year draws to a close, we should reflect on how we have grown in sobriety. We should also identify changes during the year that enabled us to overcome bad habits and to move closer to better patterns of living. The outcomes do not come wi...	mamalioness	2	1510	Dec 31, 2018 by hotrod
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