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Sylvie66 · Sylvie66

My ABF keeps changing the scenery on me! At Christmas, he had a violent blackout, my own personal rock-bottom. First, he said he was stopping completely. 6 weeks later, at my request, he said he would not be drunk near me or the kids. At the beginning of June, after a night of drinking when he was verbally...

kellia · kellia

I am so at the end of my rope here in Alabama! I don't mind saying where I live. My husband has been struggling with alcohol (plus other) addiction for the past 3 years. He has been to rehab twice and all of a sudden....even though he wavers back and forth between recovery and active add. he knows EVERYT...

debilyn · debilyn

A long time ago a friend used this word. I asked about it. It is a major tool in my life. Putting myself in anothers place and thinking how that may feel.It has made me ever so much more humble and loving. Used to be shy believe it or not. NO on really knew I played the role well I guess. But some thought my quie...

jackie S · jackie S

Hi, I tried to figure out how to email someone privately but had no luck. Someone in the chat room told me to double click on the persons name, which I assumed meant that meant that when that person was talking in the meeting room. I'm not sure. Anyway, I tried to double click in the meeting room but nothin...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Aloha Family!! I have again had my belief in wise sayings validated. I've been around Al-Anon and AA for sometime and have seen lots of mysterious stuff. As I have related I was born and raised in this disease and know that it has affected lots of generations before me both as consumers and "dire...

maire rua · maire rua

At the moment, I am trying to complete a major piece of work. I had not contact my supervisor in this for a long time and he contacted me today. Finally I have faced up to this and instead of putting things off as I usually do, I told him my action plan and asked him what he needed me to do to fit into the criteria...

AJ · AJ

My MIL called me at work today and we discussed my AH - poor decision on my part to engage in a conversation at work about him, especially with my MIL. She just doesn't "get it." She is heavily pressuring me to take him back. She accused me of drinking during our 5 year relationship. You drank,...

mitch026 · mitch026

Hey everyone, this is my first post so Im still figuring out how this all works. Both my parents were chronic alcoholics, my dad died a few years ago mostly attributed to alcohol. My mother stopped, drinking. Basically this entailed only drinking every other night. Both my parents were physically an...

greta · greta

I have made a pact with myself to post this today. I have been upset with things that are going on with my job and have been letting the stress of it spill over into my personal life. So not good for me. I decided yesterday to start looking for another job and to take all the upset at work as a signal from my h...

laurab · laurab

Yesterday I was foolish enough to think that a corner had been turned. My A Son went home (off the steet) with his X Wednesday night. Yesterday she called to say they had been to the mental health clinic and as soon as they felt his body was clean, he would go back on Lithium. Today was supposed to be outpati...

jackie S · jackie S

I love the meetings in the chat room and I'm wondering...................... what goes on in the chat room after the meetings are over? I dont want to just "listen in" but I want to know what kind of things people talk about in the open chat room. I'd like to visit, but dont know what to expect....

jaysbaby · jaysbaby

Today, after allowing my alcoholic/drug abusing H back in, only a few days later, I have thrown him out. In the past couple of days, he has antogonized me, accused me of cheating on him, cornered me, threatened me... demand that I go to bed when he goes to bed (I enjoy watching tv late at nights alone by my...

mo14 · mo14

This is my first share and I am struggling. My husband has been out of rehab for 21 days and everyday I am feeling our saga is coming closer to the end. He is completely shutting me out and I am not handling it well. I married him for better or worse for sickness or health I believe that when you are married yo...

Bettina · Bettina

Tea and Kismet, found your messages, Thank you, Bettina -- Edited by Bettina at 20:19, 2008-06-28 -- Edited by Bettina at 20:26, 2008-06-28

nat2000 · nat2000

Hi has anyone ever had this problem?. I did a fourth step before ..but it wasn't really an honest one. I am now starting another five years later. I am trying to get a list of people I resent and can only come up with one person so far and that was just resent A month ago I was resenting all kinds of people and t...

annamae · annamae

hi. i don't know much about doing this but i really need help. i have hit a bottom with my fear and i cant take it anymore. i cannot turn my will over to God, I am so afraid of life. If i let go of what my partner is doing, he will hurt me, we will end and my life will be over. i have been living with this for so lo...

Barbs45 · Barbs45

Hi everyone, I haven't posted here in a while, tonight I just felt I wanted to be here are at MIP. I have recently had to detach from my son and daughter, it wasn't easy, although I know now it was the only other thing that I could do. I never thought I'd ever walk away from them both, but I have, I feel sad, but i...

Lexie · Lexie

(((((((friends)))))))))) My A, my son, has another court date set for July 1st. He is still doing very well, but this court date had to be set up because his probation is nearly over, but his fine is not paid in full due to his small income. He is representing himself, since he can't afford an attorney....

SuSUN · SuSUN

Hi Everyone, I am new here and I am jumping in with both feet as I am stuck with a drinking hubby that is only getting worse and worse. He hears me, but says nothing in return. I am getting very lonely and keep busy with my work and family. We just dont spend time together anymore. When I ask him to watch a show...

jackie S · jackie S

Hi to all, I've been to 5 alanon meetings and 4 forum chats here (which were awesome) so far. My husband is an active A. He has no wish to stop drinking. He had a DUI several yrs ago which didnt faze him. Now our daughter is 12 yo and is noticing his drinking , the amt , the time spent at the bar, etc, and this abso...

AJ · AJ

My AH has just called me and left 3 angry messages on my answering machine at the house and 2 angry voice mails on my cell phone. I've unplugged the house phone and turned off my cell. He's angry because he's been kicked out of the house for 5 weeks, 2 days because of his drinking. His messages said he's h...

Jen · Jen

Ok, I'm looking to pick the brains of all you oldtimers out there. I am now a sponsor for the first time. I have a sponsor of my own, but its always been a real loose relationship, no schedule for contact or anything. So I'm just looking for any pointers you all may have to help me get started off on the right f...

kbrixham · kbrixham

Hi all, I have a wonderful just turned four year old son. I adopted him from Guatemala as a single parent when he was 5 1/2 months old. He is effervescent, smart, sociable (with adults) and loves life...plus adorable! Yes I am bias but he really is a great kid. As I continue my journey to emotional hea...

Maria123 · Maria123

A Reason, A Season, A Lifetime People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.When you figure out which it is, you know exactly what to do. When someone is in your life for a reason, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed outwardly or inwardly.They have come to assist you through a d...

mslouise · mslouise

This is my first time posting although I have been reading for a while. A little background on me: I am in a relationship with a wonderful man whom I want to marry someday. He has been clean off of meth for 2years and he will soon get his 90 day chip from AA. I am so proud of him! He is really working on th...

Gared · Gared

I can't sleep. The A in my life is sleeping in his bedroom (the guest bedroom) as he has for the past year and he's all excited about his upcoming move to Florida. All my friends are absolutely delighted that he is finally getting out of my life but I can't yet feel that way. This morning when he told me he...

deecee6565 · deecee6565

Ok, my A exH is in jail, will probably blame me when he gets out in the wee hours and I was really worried about it. I started reading these post and then went back to one of them that I had made. After rereading it I felt so much better. Thanks everyone for the support. Having somewhere to write how I am fe...

Tiger2006 · Tiger2006

Just checking in to tell y'all I made it down to Louisville safe and sound. I can genuinely tell you I have never prayed so much in my entire life as I did today. I was so scared and so full of feelings and so on and so forth that I was just like "Oh dear and sweet and merciful God, whatever happens today,...

Loupiness · Loupiness

Dear Friends, Well, last time I had a meeting with my AH and my attorneys I imagined all of you sitting there with me, and it worked pretty well. Wanna come again? Today at 1:30 PST is the big one. If possible, with your own struggles, I'd appreciate if you could throw in a little prayer for me. We will be...

Suzannah · Suzannah

...just cannot get myself out of this stress mode. I am stressing at everything. No tears, just stress, stress, stress and not sleeping, feel like I am being a butterfly right now not settling to anything or anywhere long enough to make any progress with anything. Everything seems to be a really BIG ef...

serenity041807 · serenity041807

Hi All, recently my boyfriend (A) went out. He was out for two weeks that I know of. Now he has been back going to meetings and working with his sponsor. A new sponsor that is. My problem is I am having trouble trusting in anything he says and I just feel like he is up to something. I am obsessing about it. An...

paulaque · paulaque

Sorry to be posting so much negativity but I think I'm going to explode! My AH went into rehab about 11 weeks ago and is about 6 weeks home. The behaviour is almost exactly the same as before. He crossed the line yesterday when he assaulted our 18 yr old son, grabbed and shook him a couple of times. I really...

Mandy123 · Mandy123

Hi all, Do to the first Sunday of the month being over the 4th of July weekend, and the same weekend of an International Al-Anon convention I am going to reschedule the Business Meeting to the following Sunday. So the July BM will be held on 07/13/08. Agenda to Follow! Yours in Recovery, Mandy

Christy · Christy

This is pretty darn funny..The writer had a sense of humor From Anchorage Daily News: Lawn mower-driving man charged with DUI

be4yourii · be4yourii

I feel like my HP is speaking to me through my horoscope. scorpio October 23-November 21 Thursday, Jun 26, 2008 There could be some responsibilities or obligations you have to other people that might be holding you back a bit right now. Your desire to have a good time might be tempered a bit by your sense...

hopeful332 · hopeful332

Hi everyoneIm new to the website. Ill been checking out the site for the last two weeks, reading the comments and trying to understand this disease and how I can help my daughter. My daughter just turned 17 last week and has been sober for 2 months now. Our world came crashing down about a year ago when the...

laurab · laurab

Last night XDIL drove 100 miles to get my A Son from his "new home" with a coked up girl that he has known for 2 days. A son wouldn't go with her. DIL drove home. ASon called today and she went back to pick him up. They called me at work, both of them yelling. He screaming that he can't stay with her...

glad lee · glad lee

I am so grateful for this program, which has given me the tools to change my life. Since coming to Al-anon, I regularly find myself doing things differently, and now I know what serenity (and consciousness and presence) feel like. I am hooked! And, I never want to go back. That said, I have learne...

Tracy · Tracy

Have not been posting for a while having probs with my computer. been attending meeting twice a week and the programme is slowly starting to sink in. Went to a conference at the weekend closed al anon in the morning and open AA in the afternoon. WOW did HP send me guidance. My AB has been missing for tw...

maresie · maresie

The A called this weekend and one year later I do not even answer the phone. One year of patiently working al anon. He called to ask to see the dogs. Since he abused both of them I'm not about to do that. I have nothing left to say to him. When I last him he was at my storage. He got nasty and loud and I felt emb...

maresie · maresie

I'm having a really hard time in my life dealing with controlling people. This person in my house decided to take the hose I had in the back yard out and put a short one on. I can't even imagine the logic of that. They super weld the thing onto the fawcett then take off for a week. Now let me say this they ha...

jasmine6272 · jasmine6272

I want to introduce myself. I am new to the board and new to all of what is going on in my life right now. I am married to an addict. I have tried to leave him, but we all know how hard it is. I just found out that he was using in January, so this is all VERY new to me. I just need to find someone who understands what I a...

maresie · maresie

I am working on a fourth step not because I really want to but there are certain themes that keep coming up in my life that I have to explore. I can't just keep saying its circumstances. I've been working on this in counselling as well as with a sponsor (although my sponsor is very busy at the moment). I am s...

laurab · laurab

Today was stolen car, credit cards, coke and mirror on the table, outstanding warrent, police called maybe and total chaos. My A son took off Saturday with his X wife's car, disappeared for 2 days, reappeared in some coked out girl's apartment. X DIL kept calling me at work and then he called me to say he...

Christy · Christy

Hi peeps :) I haven't been around much due to MANY reasons. This week it has been because I (and son) have been helping make sandbags for the impending flood waters. My home isn't in danger (so far) but I have several friends that stand to lose their homes. I can't lift the 40 lb bags of sand becuase of my...

glad lee · glad lee

Dear Family, I am feeling depressed lately. I have to get this out. Things were going well since my divorce...meaning, I had faith that my HP was taking care of me and "All is well." But lately, it's hard to come out from under the covers in the morning. I'm beginning to have doubts. I gu...

Suzannah · Suzannah

I am so sorry (((((((((((((family))))))))))))))))) my internet service provider severed my connection before I had the chance to let you all know that I would not be able to pop in for a while...and I was so miserable and lonely. As a result, I am quite low in spirits right now. My doctor is writing a let...

Karilynn · Karilynn

Anybody else having trouble getting into the room today? It says "SERVICE UNAVAILABLE". HELP! Need a meeting desperately! They recently switched to a new firewalll with road runner. I disabled it and lowered the security, but things are still wierd. AH not around to help. Thank...

be4yourii · be4yourii

this is more just a rant than anything . . . . on the 12th of this month my A crossed a line that I told him I would not tolerate by getting drunk and heading to the strip club alone. like magic $300 is gone (at a strip club that doesn't sell alcohol) and even though he is a blackout drinker he swears to me that not...

afglin · afglin

I've been in AlAnon for over 15 years, but at times this life I have chosen really gets me aggravated and frustrated. My spouse of nearly 40 years is an active alcoholic. He's been through 4 rehabs and several detox over the years. He attends AA every Friday night and meets with his sponsor on Saturday....

mum2leahnjosh · mum2leahnjosh

I feel so alone. I feel like there is no one to help or even care. Today Marks nan told me Marks mum has told her not to talk to me about marks drinking and abusive behaviour because she is encouraging me to kick him out. So now I have no-one. I know you guys are here for me but it was nice to have some one in real li...

Mabeleileen · Mabeleileen

I know that you all don't give advice but I have to share about my issues This may be long. AH and I have been together for a long time. We have been married for 5 years and have 2 wonderful children 5 and 2. AH and I have drank and had fun together for a long time but all of a sudden I grew up. I have a beer once in a wh...

Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

Yea, it is that time of year again! I am very happy after a long winter! Actually we had a very interesting spring, too! Anyway, I can't complain because I am not under water. I really feel for all of those who have really been hit hard! I know that our HP is handling our difficulties as He is in control. I ca...

jaysbaby · jaysbaby

After kicking my A husband out for the first time, and having him endure being "homeless" for a week, I let him come back home...one reason - his family. Over the weekend, all of his sisters, mother and brother-n-laws did an "intervention" with him. They told him that if he didn...

jaysbaby · jaysbaby

I feel I may need anti-depressants... it just hit me hard today, that i am really depressed... sometimes finding myself sad for no reason... i want to get back to the "happy" person i used to be... everything upsets me, and frustrates me... i was very upset at my daughter for disobeying me to...

Lauren ashley · Lauren ashley

"abbyal has told me to post this for her...she says not to open ANYemail from her...hackers got into her computer and if you open it...you will have to change ur email etc..just don't open anything at all...from her email abbyal2003@yahoo.ca"Just delete her from your contacts pleaseee...

laurab · laurab

Hi All, I have been reading every day, but not responding because I don't feel too capable. My A Son wound up on the street for 2 weeks. We didn't know. He finally called his wife, (they have been separated for 2 years.) She picked him up. The next day she phoned to say they were moving in together in a rented...

be4yourii · be4yourii

it's been a long, long time since i've posted in here. i am still with my A and am wondering if anyone has been able to make it work living with an active A. the most recent incident has pushed me right up to the edge. part of me is so fed up and so done . . . . the other part just can't see living without him.

meagain · meagain

In my previous topic's I wrote about all the troubles between my son and daughter-in-law. this morning I called and almost "pleaded" for them to come for a bar-be-que---whenever it's "convient" for you...and could I please take the kids to a show.? Now this is about the 8t...

Jean4444 · Jean4444

Many of us have gone so numb and discounted our feelings so completely that we have gotten out of touch with our needs in relationships. We can learn to distinguish whose company we enjoy, whether we're talking about friends, business acquaintances, dates, or spouses. We all need to interact with...

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	Newbie - Unclear on the Concept (Preview) My ABF keeps changing the scenery on me! At Christmas, he had a violent blackout, my own personal rock-bottom. First, he said he was stopping completely. 6 weeks later, at my request, he said he would not be drunk near me or the kids. At the beginning of June, after a night of drinking when he was verbally...	Sylvie66	6	517	Jun 30, 2008 by kellia
	frustrated: living w/a parttime active/trying to recover 'know it all' (Preview) I am so at the end of my rope here in Alabama! I don't mind saying where I live. My husband has been struggling with alcohol (plus other) addiction for the past 3 years. He has been to rehab twice and all of a sudden....even though he wavers back and forth between recovery and active add. he knows EVERYT...	kellia	8	665	Jun 30, 2008 by kellia
	playing reversies (Preview) A long time ago a friend used this word. I asked about it. It is a major tool in my life. Putting myself in anothers place and thinking how that may feel.It has made me ever so much more humble and loving. Used to be shy believe it or not. NO on really knew I played the role well I guess. But some thought my quie...	debilyn	7	1234	Jun 30, 2008 by debilyn
	Private Emails (Preview) Hi, I tried to figure out how to email someone privately but had no luck. Someone in the chat room told me to double click on the persons name, which I assumed meant that meant that when that person was talking in the meeting room. I'm not sure. Anyway, I tried to double click in the meeting room but nothin...	jackie S	3	319	Jun 30, 2008 by Mandy123
	Wonders are still and mysterious. (Preview) Aloha Family!! I have again had my belief in wise sayings validated. I've been around Al-Anon and AA for sometime and have seen lots of mysterious stuff. As I have related I was born and raised in this disease and know that it has affected lots of generations before me both as consumers and "dire...	Jerry F	6	594	Jun 30, 2008 by Suzannah
	How to face up to getting things done (Preview) At the moment, I am trying to complete a major piece of work. I had not contact my supervisor in this for a long time and he contacted me today. Finally I have faced up to this and instead of putting things off as I usually do, I told him my action plan and asked him what he needed me to do to fit into the criteria...	maire rua	2	453	Jun 30, 2008 by maresie
	My Mother-In-Law Doesn't Understand (Preview) My MIL called me at work today and we discussed my AH - poor decision on my part to engage in a conversation at work about him, especially with my MIL. She just doesn't "get it." She is heavily pressuring me to take him back. She accused me of drinking during our 5 year relationship. You drank,...	AJ	7	687	Jun 29, 2008 by wp
	My mothers drinking (Preview) Hey everyone, this is my first post so Im still figuring out how this all works. Both my parents were chronic alcoholics, my dad died a few years ago mostly attributed to alcohol. My mother stopped, drinking. Basically this entailed only drinking every other night. Both my parents were physically an...	mitch026	4	384	Jun 29, 2008 by debilyn
	Step one time for me! (Preview) I have made a pact with myself to post this today. I have been upset with things that are going on with my job and have been letting the stress of it spill over into my personal life. So not good for me. I decided yesterday to start looking for another job and to take all the upset at work as a signal from my h...	greta	2	479	Jun 29, 2008 by debilyn
	Dropped on My Head-and rightly so (Preview) Yesterday I was foolish enough to think that a corner had been turned. My A Son went home (off the steet) with his X Wednesday night. Yesterday she called to say they had been to the mental health clinic and as soon as they felt his body was clean, he would go back on Lithium. Today was supposed to be outpati...	laurab	5	457	Jun 29, 2008 by laurab
	Chat Room (Preview) I love the meetings in the chat room and I'm wondering...................... what goes on in the chat room after the meetings are over? I dont want to just "listen in" but I want to know what kind of things people talk about in the open chat room. I'd like to visit, but dont know what to expect....	jackie S	6	1110	Jun 29, 2008 by Tuggboat
	My family has gotten involved (Preview) Today, after allowing my alcoholic/drug abusing H back in, only a few days later, I have thrown him out. In the past couple of days, he has antogonized me, accused me of cheating on him, cornered me, threatened me... demand that I go to bed when he goes to bed (I enjoy watching tv late at nights alone by my...	jaysbaby	7	624	Jun 29, 2008 by Karilynn
	1st share need advice :blankstare: (Preview) This is my first share and I am struggling. My husband has been out of rehab for 21 days and everyday I am feeling our saga is coming closer to the end. He is completely shutting me out and I am not handling it well. I married him for better or worse for sickness or health I believe that when you are married yo...	mo14	5	522	Jun 28, 2008 by Jerry F
	Have a wonderful day. (Preview) Tea and Kismet, found your messages, Thank you, Bettina -- Edited by Bettina at 20:19, 2008-06-28 -- Edited by Bettina at 20:26, 2008-06-28	Bettina	4	545	Jun 28, 2008 by Bettina
	Doing 4th step (Preview) Hi has anyone ever had this problem?. I did a fourth step before ..but it wasn't really an honest one. I am now starting another five years later. I am trying to get a list of people I resent and can only come up with one person so far and that was just resent A month ago I was resenting all kinds of people and t...	nat2000	4	1310	Jun 28, 2008 by Tuggboat
	new and cant take it anymore (Preview) hi. i don't know much about doing this but i really need help. i have hit a bottom with my fear and i cant take it anymore. i cannot turn my will over to God, I am so afraid of life. If i let go of what my partner is doing, he will hurt me, we will end and my life will be over. i have been living with this for so lo...	annamae	5	458	Jun 28, 2008 by nmike
	Detaching From Family (Preview) Hi everyone, I haven't posted here in a while, tonight I just felt I wanted to be here are at MIP. I have recently had to detach from my son and daughter, it wasn't easy, although I know now it was the only other thing that I could do. I never thought I'd ever walk away from them both, but I have, I feel sad, but i...	Barbs45	6	446	Jun 28, 2008 by SuSUN
	Prayer request for son (Preview) (((((((friends)))))))))) My A, my son, has another court date set for July 1st. He is still doing very well, but this court date had to be set up because his probation is nearly over, but his fine is not paid in full due to his small income. He is representing himself, since he can't afford an attorney....	Lexie	5	343	Jun 28, 2008 by Lexie
	Husbands drinking... (Preview) Hi Everyone, I am new here and I am jumping in with both feet as I am stuck with a drinking hubby that is only getting worse and worse. He hears me, but says nothing in return. I am getting very lonely and keep busy with my work and family. We just dont spend time together anymore. When I ask him to watch a show...	SuSUN	6	469	Jun 28, 2008 by SuSUN
	newbie w/ A husband could use a little help (Preview) Hi to all, I've been to 5 alanon meetings and 4 forum chats here (which were awesome) so far. My husband is an active A. He has no wish to stop drinking. He had a DUI several yrs ago which didnt faze him. Now our daughter is 12 yo and is noticing his drinking , the amt , the time spent at the bar, etc, and this abso...	jackie S	4	511	Jun 28, 2008 by stormie
	He's calling - and he's ANGRY! (Preview) My AH has just called me and left 3 angry messages on my answering machine at the house and 2 angry voice mails on my cell phone. I've unplugged the house phone and turned off my cell. He's angry because he's been kicked out of the house for 5 weeks, 2 days because of his drinking. His messages said he's h...	AJ	9	472	Jun 28, 2008 by AJ
	Sponsorship (Preview) Ok, I'm looking to pick the brains of all you oldtimers out there. I am now a sponsor for the first time. I have a sponsor of my own, but its always been a real loose relationship, no schedule for contact or anything. So I'm just looking for any pointers you all may have to help me get started off on the right f...	Jen	3	376	Jun 28, 2008 by Peggy7
	Struggling with fear (Preview) Hi all, I have a wonderful just turned four year old son. I adopted him from Guatemala as a single parent when he was 5 1/2 months old. He is effervescent, smart, sociable (with adults) and loves life...plus adorable! Yes I am bias but he really is a great kid. As I continue my journey to emotional hea...	kbrixham	4	438	Jun 28, 2008 by Peggy7
	on grief and gratitude - A Reason, A Season, A Lifetime (Preview) A Reason, A Season, A Lifetime People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.When you figure out which it is, you know exactly what to do. When someone is in your life for a reason, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed outwardly or inwardly.They have come to assist you through a d...	Maria123	5	489	Jun 27, 2008 by Andrea12
	Need some encouragement - new here (Preview) This is my first time posting although I have been reading for a while. A little background on me: I am in a relationship with a wonderful man whom I want to marry someday. He has been clean off of meth for 2years and he will soon get his 90 day chip from AA. I am so proud of him! He is really working on th...	mslouise	6	449	Jun 27, 2008 by Diva
	Sailing with Captain Morgan (Preview) I can't sleep. The A in my life is sleeping in his bedroom (the guest bedroom) as he has for the past year and he's all excited about his upcoming move to Florida. All my friends are absolutely delighted that he is finally getting out of my life but I can't yet feel that way. This morning when he told me he...	Gared	10	478	Jun 27, 2008 by Bettina
	This place really works! (Preview) Ok, my A exH is in jail, will probably blame me when he gets out in the wee hours and I was really worried about it. I started reading these post and then went back to one of them that I had made. After rereading it I felt so much better. Thanks everyone for the support. Having somewhere to write how I am fe...	deecee6565	2	365	Jun 27, 2008 by Jerry F
	hey y'all (Preview) Just checking in to tell y'all I made it down to Louisville safe and sound. I can genuinely tell you I have never prayed so much in my entire life as I did today. I was so scared and so full of feelings and so on and so forth that I was just like "Oh dear and sweet and merciful God, whatever happens today,...	Tiger2006	5	430	Jun 26, 2008 by Maria123
	Today is THE day... (Preview) Dear Friends, Well, last time I had a meeting with my AH and my attorneys I imagined all of you sitting there with me, and it worked pretty well. Wanna come again? Today at 1:30 PST is the big one. If possible, with your own struggles, I'd appreciate if you could throw in a little prayer for me. We will be...	Loupiness	12	537	Jun 26, 2008 by Jean4444
	Battling with stress... (Preview) ...just cannot get myself out of this stress mode. I am stressing at everything. No tears, just stress, stress, stress and not sleeping, feel like I am being a butterfly right now not settling to anything or anywhere long enough to make any progress with anything. Everything seems to be a really BIG ef...	Suzannah	9	458	Jun 26, 2008 by Maria123
	Regaining trust when the A slips (Preview) Hi All, recently my boyfriend (A) went out. He was out for two weeks that I know of. Now he has been back going to meetings and working with his sponsor. A new sponsor that is. My problem is I am having trouble trusting in anything he says and I just feel like he is up to something. I am obsessing about it. An...	serenity041807	6	2010	Jun 26, 2008 by maresie
	ANGRY, BETRAYED AND TRAPPED (Preview) Sorry to be posting so much negativity but I think I'm going to explode! My AH went into rehab about 11 weeks ago and is about 6 weeks home. The behaviour is almost exactly the same as before. He crossed the line yesterday when he assaulted our 18 yr old son, grabbed and shook him a couple of times. I really...	paulaque	8	548	Jun 26, 2008 by paulaque
	July Business Meeting (Preview) Hi all, Do to the first Sunday of the month being over the 4th of July weekend, and the same weekend of an International Al-Anon convention I am going to reschedule the Business Meeting to the following Sunday. So the July BM will be held on 07/13/08. Agenda to Follow! Yours in Recovery, Mandy	Mandy123	2	444	Jun 26, 2008 by norwood
	MOST of the time alcohol isn't humorous but.... (Preview) This is pretty darn funny..The writer had a sense of humor From Anchorage Daily News: Lawn mower-driving man charged with DUI	Christy	6	395	Jun 26, 2008 by thinkstoomuch
	today's horoscope and a big thanks (Preview) I feel like my HP is speaking to me through my horoscope. scorpio October 23-November 21 Thursday, Jun 26, 2008 There could be some responsibilities or obligations you have to other people that might be holding you back a bit right now. Your desire to have a good time might be tempered a bit by your sense...	be4yourii	2	442	Jun 26, 2008 by thinkstoomuch
	Fighting our way back (Preview) Hi everyoneIm new to the website. Ill been checking out the site for the last two weeks, reading the comments and trying to understand this disease and how I can help my daughter. My daughter just turned 17 last week and has been sober for 2 months now. Our world came crashing down about a year ago when the...	hopeful332	7	513	Jun 26, 2008 by Karilynn
	Continuous chaos and I can do nothing (Preview) Last night XDIL drove 100 miles to get my A Son from his "new home" with a coked up girl that he has known for 2 days. A son wouldn't go with her. DIL drove home. ASon called today and she went back to pick him up. They called me at work, both of them yelling. He screaming that he can't stay with her...	laurab	3	377	Jun 26, 2008 by joyoma
	Getting to meetings... (Preview) I am so grateful for this program, which has given me the tools to change my life. Since coming to Al-anon, I regularly find myself doing things differently, and now I know what serenity (and consciousness and presence) feel like. I am hooked! And, I never want to go back. That said, I have learne...	glad lee	3	362	Jun 25, 2008 by Peggy7
	the merry go round (Preview) Have not been posting for a while having probs with my computer. been attending meeting twice a week and the programme is slowly starting to sink in. Went to a conference at the weekend closed al anon in the morning and open AA in the afternoon. WOW did HP send me guidance. My AB has been missing for tw...	Tracy	4	741	Jun 25, 2008 by Karilynn
	one year later the A calls. (Preview) The A called this weekend and one year later I do not even answer the phone. One year of patiently working al anon. He called to ask to see the dogs. Since he abused both of them I'm not about to do that. I have nothing left to say to him. When I last him he was at my storage. He got nasty and loud and I felt emb...	maresie	6	525	Jun 25, 2008 by maire rua
	controlling (Preview) I'm having a really hard time in my life dealing with controlling people. This person in my house decided to take the hose I had in the back yard out and put a short one on. I can't even imagine the logic of that. They super weld the thing onto the fawcett then take off for a week. Now let me say this they ha...	maresie	3	348	Jun 25, 2008 by maire rua
	new to the board (Preview) I want to introduce myself. I am new to the board and new to all of what is going on in my life right now. I am married to an addict. I have tried to leave him, but we all know how hard it is. I just found out that he was using in January, so this is all VERY new to me. I just need to find someone who understands what I a...	jasmine6272	6	486	Jun 25, 2008 by afglin
	working on a fourth step hard going (Preview) I am working on a fourth step not because I really want to but there are certain themes that keep coming up in my life that I have to explore. I can't just keep saying its circumstances. I've been working on this in counselling as well as with a sponsor (although my sponsor is very busy at the moment). I am s...	maresie	5	714	Jun 25, 2008 by maresie
	What a Day! (Preview) Today was stolen car, credit cards, coke and mirror on the table, outstanding warrent, police called maybe and total chaos. My A son took off Saturday with his X wife's car, disappeared for 2 days, reappeared in some coked out girl's apartment. X DIL kept calling me at work and then he called me to say he...	laurab	6	335	Jun 25, 2008 by laurab
	Checking in (Preview) Hi peeps :) I haven't been around much due to MANY reasons. This week it has been because I (and son) have been helping make sandbags for the impending flood waters. My home isn't in danger (so far) but I have several friends that stand to lose their homes. I can't lift the 40 lb bags of sand becuase of my...	Christy	7	418	Jun 24, 2008 by Peggy7
	Powerless (Preview) Dear Family, I am feeling depressed lately. I have to get this out. Things were going well since my divorce...meaning, I had faith that my HP was taking care of me and "All is well." But lately, it's hard to come out from under the covers in the morning. I'm beginning to have doubts. I gu...	glad lee	5	416	Jun 24, 2008 by Peggy7
	Reconnected - it has been horrible not being connected... (Preview) I am so sorry (((((((((((((family))))))))))))))))) my internet service provider severed my connection before I had the chance to let you all know that I would not be able to pop in for a while...and I was so miserable and lonely. As a result, I am quite low in spirits right now. My doctor is writing a let...	Suzannah	7	689	Jun 24, 2008 by Peggy7
	Service Unavailable! (Preview) Anybody else having trouble getting into the room today? It says "SERVICE UNAVAILABLE". HELP! Need a meeting desperately! They recently switched to a new firewalll with road runner. I disabled it and lowered the security, but things are still wierd. AH not around to help. Thank...	Karilynn	2	356	Jun 24, 2008 by maresie
	another excuse (Preview) this is more just a rant than anything . . . . on the 12th of this month my A crossed a line that I told him I would not tolerate by getting drunk and heading to the strip club alone. like magic $300 is gone (at a strip club that doesn't sell alcohol) and even though he is a blackout drinker he swears to me that not...	be4yourii	6	502	Jun 24, 2008 by maresie
	aggravated and frustrated (Preview) I've been in AlAnon for over 15 years, but at times this life I have chosen really gets me aggravated and frustrated. My spouse of nearly 40 years is an active alcoholic. He's been through 4 rehabs and several detox over the years. He attends AA every Friday night and meets with his sponsor on Saturday....	afglin	7	396	Jun 24, 2008 by laurab
	Feel Totaly Alone (Preview) I feel so alone. I feel like there is no one to help or even care. Today Marks nan told me Marks mum has told her not to talk to me about marks drinking and abusive behaviour because she is encouraging me to kick him out. So now I have no-one. I know you guys are here for me but it was nice to have some one in real li...	mum2leahnjosh	4	420	Jun 24, 2008 by stariana
	I just don't know what to do. (Preview) I know that you all don't give advice but I have to share about my issues This may be long. AH and I have been together for a long time. We have been married for 5 years and have 2 wonderful children 5 and 2. AH and I have drank and had fun together for a long time but all of a sudden I grew up. I have a beer once in a wh...	Mabeleileen	10	448	Jun 24, 2008 by stariana
	Summer is Here! (Preview) Yea, it is that time of year again! I am very happy after a long winter! Actually we had a very interesting spring, too! Anyway, I can't complain because I am not under water. I really feel for all of those who have really been hit hard! I know that our HP is handling our difficulties as He is in control. I ca...	Hoot Nanny	2	433	Jun 24, 2008 by Karilynn
	Praying for a Miracle (I let him back in) (Preview) After kicking my A husband out for the first time, and having him endure being "homeless" for a week, I let him come back home...one reason - his family. Over the weekend, all of his sisters, mother and brother-n-laws did an "intervention" with him. They told him that if he didn...	jaysbaby	9	710	Jun 24, 2008 by Karilynn
	fighting depression (Preview) I feel I may need anti-depressants... it just hit me hard today, that i am really depressed... sometimes finding myself sad for no reason... i want to get back to the "happy" person i used to be... everything upsets me, and frustrates me... i was very upset at my daughter for disobeying me to...	jaysbaby	2	477	Jun 24, 2008 by Jerry F
	WARNING WARNING PLEASE READ (Preview) "abbyal has told me to post this for her...she says not to open ANYemail from her...hackers got into her computer and if you open it...you will have to change ur email etc..just don't open anything at all...from her email abbyal2003@yahoo.ca"Just delete her from your contacts pleaseee...	Lauren ashley	2	533	Jun 23, 2008 by John
	I am a coward (Preview) Hi All, I have been reading every day, but not responding because I don't feel too capable. My A Son wound up on the street for 2 weeks. We didn't know. He finally called his wife, (they have been separated for 2 years.) She picked him up. The next day she phoned to say they were moving in together in a rented...	laurab	6	434	Jun 23, 2008 by Gailey
	living with an active A (Preview) it's been a long, long time since i've posted in here. i am still with my A and am wondering if anyone has been able to make it work living with an active A. the most recent incident has pushed me right up to the edge. part of me is so fed up and so done . . . . the other part just can't see living without him.	be4yourii	6	591	Jun 23, 2008 by Gared
	Am I doing the right thing?? (Preview) In my previous topic's I wrote about all the troubles between my son and daughter-in-law. this morning I called and almost "pleaded" for them to come for a bar-be-que---whenever it's "convient" for you...and could I please take the kids to a show.? Now this is about the 8t...	meagain	2	552	Jun 23, 2008 by Jen
	what I needed to read today... (Melody) (Preview) Many of us have gone so numb and discounted our feelings so completely that we have gotten out of touch with our needs in relationships. We can learn to distinguish whose company we enjoy, whether we're talking about friends, business acquaintances, dates, or spouses. We all need to interact with...	Jean4444	3	543	Jun 22, 2008 by maresie
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