Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

lainyb · lainyb

hi to every1 Ive just spent the last few days reading up a lot on al anon and stumbled across various websites related to al anon. Ive got my very first meeting today, and to say im a little bit nervous and anxious of the unknown is an understatement. But by some great coincidence when i was on one of t...

Tiger2006 · Tiger2006

Sunday: Convo with mom. Synopsis: Mom, I'm not gonna tolerate our relationship being based in blaming, manipulation, lying, or spinning. There's enough hurt, anger, blame, and malfecence on both sides here for each of us to take responsibility, stand up, and have an adult, direct relationship, w...

PURRCEY · PURRCEY

Why is it that my life is now comming apart at the seams and his is not? Don't get me wrong I wish him well as I do still love him and I have prayed for years that he would stop drinking. It apears as if my prayers were anwsered as he is trying and has gone 2days without - a new record I know that my issues are petty c...

Cheryl28659 · Cheryl28659

Dear Kris, You have been my dearest friend for many years now. I have held you close to my heart, to close at times. And thats why the things I have to say are so difficult to say. And it has taken so long for me to find the words to explain my position. I have no desire to say hurtful things to you. But I know, w...

Jocar · Jocar

The other day I posted that I was looking for an online sponsor, but I don't think I made myself very clear. I have been in and out of alanon for around 5 years, but until a couple months ago never really bought that it really applied to me. My husband of 34 years went from 28 years of not even drinking a dro...

Workingit · Workingit

Hi everyone -- been reading these posts for awhile and thought I would post my own. Although my partner has not had a drink in over 15 years or so, right now it doesn't really matter... she's struggling with another illness (unrelated to alcohol) and the behaviors are just as difficult and painful as if...

lmt123 · lmt123

I haven't posted on the board in quite a while, but I have been reading many of the posts. I guess I've just kept to myself mostly, which I know is a bad thing to do when feeling blah...altho, I'm not depressed, just blah lately. I told my AsoberH two weeks ago tomorrow that I want a divorce. I don't think...

getoverit · getoverit

Hullo to all, I trust all is well 4 u and hopefully it is here 2! Today I experience a miracle or a shift in my thinking.. it is important to acknowledge my benefactor/s as being consumers here and to keep their anon at the same time. I was in the room of course, and there was a conversation that started re th...

Chetch · Chetch

Well they let myAH come home from derox yesterday after 6 days. they gave him this drug that supposedly detoxes rapidly. They released him with a new drug that stops the craving for alchohol, has anyone heard of this? They also sent him home woth an antidepressant. He seems very quite and withdraw...

kissers · kissers

I was reflecting back on a job. I remember a man coming in to the office where I worked and feeling hatred. I always considered myself a nice person; however, I could not find the nice person inside me when he came into the office. I wouldn't even speak to him. My manager told me I was being rude. I told her th...

david62 · david62

Today is a special day for............ The lovely and talented, Miss Senorabob!!!! (aka bob6502) Happy Birthday, to youuuuuuuuuuu Happy Birthday, to youuuuuuuuuuuu Happy Birthday, dear Bobbity!!!!!!! Happy Birthday , tooooo Youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!! Have a wonderful day my friend!!!! Da...

Jocar · Jocar

I was wondering if anyone out there would be interested in being an online sponsor. I've been in alanon for a while but am now very interested in working hard for my recovery and need some assistance. If anyone is interested, I would so much appreciate it.

John · John

[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=ihqhaatglws] Hope you enjoy, looks like a mobster, ganster gathering to me LOL

RainyJamie · RainyJamie

Hiya. I went to bed ontime because I have to get up early. AH was up doing laundry and stuff. About an hour later I called to him to come to bed. He said he was on his way. I woke up an hour after that and it was seriously storming. I was kinda scared. Then, the rain just stopped. I could hear the AH in the house, bu...

Friendofyours · Friendofyours

I'm writing out a will by hand because I started thinking. What would happen if I died? Would my alcholic husband get custody? That scares the snot out of me. I want my sister and her husband to get them but I'm not sure if that will happen because he would be drunk and fight. I don't plan on dying anytime so...

Heartbroken · Heartbroken

...is a new experience, and for the first time in my life I am finding that I am doing the talking and telling and asking for guidance. This is quite liberating, whilst scarey too. However, having always been there for others it is strange to put myself first and reach out. I am comfortable, I am in cont...

Kim65 · Kim65

(fist in the air!!) I got a job! I spoke with a lady who mentors beginning medical transcriptionists. She was very positive and sounded excited to bring me on board. All I have to do is get the software and hardware equipment and some books. She thinks she'll fast track me b/c I'm an RN. It will take at l...

ally · ally

(((((((((((((((Yo Roomies)))))))))))))) Been away for a wee while, but been keeping an eye on you lot..lol The last few weeks I have been "Uncontrollable", running about like a "teenager", having "FUN", ..lol Internet dating, chatting to different people, I s...

hippietrippiechick · hippietrippiechick

Well, you all know my birdie had been taken to the doc for a hernia.It busted thru today and she was bleeding alot.I put some stuff called "quikstop" on the two places it was bleeding from.There was blood all over the bottom of her cage.I have no idea if she will make it thru the night or how muc...

Heartbroken · Heartbroken

...for, I have been thinking, ...alcoholism has brought a bus load of other complications with it. I witness amazing strength and courage in you all as shown in your sharings; some of which I have been reading. What an intricate and wonderful tapestry you all weave. No plain sailing and silver sp...

beaulahg · beaulahg

i went to the city yesterday. i was almost in a serious accident, when someone in front of me stopped suddenly because someone in front of her stopped suddenly, the situation caused me to ponder. what am i doing here? i live in a small town in northern alberta canada, i learned how to drive on a little is...

Loupiness · Loupiness

Hi Everyone,, Thank you for all the responses to my boo hoo posted titled, "what have I done?" Yes, I do take too much on. It frustrates me how talking to him puts me into an entirely different mindframe, and his aism and addiction becomes minimal. I do have a lot of guilt and it drives me crazy...

maresie2 · maresie2

I have been trying to lift myself out of what can be simple panic, overwhelm and being fed up as well as loneliness. I'm recognizing that the A makes choices. Right now he has chosen to contnue on with his crazy behavior. He has spent thousands and thousands of dollars destroying cars in the last few ye...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

Got an email from the A when I got home today, I had sent him one saying that he needed to have a home, job, be clean and sober and have a way to get to and from a place to meet to see the kids. He comes back two days later with "well I guess it will be a really long time until I see my babys since you know I can't...

TrazeyB · TrazeyB

Moving Forward.... How ironic that 5 years ago my A reached rock bottom and sought help. I thank my HP Everyday bc he is still sober today and we are happy. Something I never thought would happen..but it did! Well I resigned from my job this week after making the realization that my boss is either a dry dru...

babysteps · babysteps

I am starting a new thread after reading CarolinaGirl's response to Loupiness. My daughter is 7 years old, last night I heard her express concrete evidence that she is affected by her Dad. She and I were getting ready to play with our dog in the backyard when AH started mumbling cr*p under his breath in t...

kissers · kissers

I went to a meeting last night and the speaker talked about pain. She kept talking about all the pain she had deep down inside. Before the meeting, I was full of anger. As she kept discussing the deep pain, I totally lost it. I was sobbing uncontrollably. Her talk about pain flipped a switch. I never knew t...

Loupiness · Loupiness

Didn't sleep all night. My life, but more importantly, the life of my kids is to change forever. I see us teetering on the edge of a cliff, and I just put us there beyond the safety bar with my impatient controlling behavior. My ah put himself in the diversion program to "prove" he is clean. Oka...

danz123 · danz123

MIP Business MeetingOctober 7, 2007 The chair opened the meeting with the serenity prayer, posted the OP schedule and OP duties.The minutes from the September 8, business meeting were approved as written.No treasurers report. Old Business Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) The questions have be...

cookie1971 · cookie1971

Hello all: Well today the bubble burst. I was dreading it before I started coming here but I really am OK with it. The A proceded to drink himself into oblivion as usual but I could feel myself at peace. I usually would stress out trying to "make it all better" as if I had something to do with hi...

CJ098 · CJ098

If you blow a .233 on an alcohol test, how bad is that? Does anyone know? My AH went to work last night(works night shift, me days) I kissed him goodbye and I could smell the alcohol immediatly. Before I would have begged him not to go in like that and manipulate him into staying for fear he would get fir...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

Where r u girl?

Heartbroken · Heartbroken

Just got back from the hospital and there is nothing more they can do. No more steroids, which is bad news as well as a blessing. 95% total paralysis if surgery is attempted. (Those stakes are a tad too high when you live alone.) STUNNED. So, I suppose this is another area of my life that would benefit f...

curious · curious

Isabella I have been gone for a while but think of you often. Are you still here? Talk to me. Has anyone talked to Isabella lately?

maresie2 · maresie2

Last night I managed to get angry that I have to live as I do. I am so sick of living around people who are thoughless and disrespectful. I am grateful to have a roof over me and the pets heads but I live around some people who are totally self absorbed (needless to say they are addicts of some sort). I got an...

hippietrippiechick · hippietrippiechick

Hello family, well, I have been doing all right. Haven't really been "calling" my A on the phone much lately. Found out that they (he and his new PREGNANT w/ twins) got a kitten, and I knew darn well that the motel would not let them keep it. Got a call the other day, pity call, asking and almost c...

debilyn · debilyn

Hello, changed my animal sanctuary to, "Eden's Heart" for obvious reasons. Will not have that name a whole lot longer. Have to have it a year and 4 months two weeks and 17 days or so more to draw on his social security... Anyway as you know he boinked someone else so I am free to remarry. so I am go...

Allie · Allie

My brother is an Heroin addict. He has been to rehab and Iam still finding my self feeling unsure. Any help. -- Edited by Allie at 18:15, 2007-10-15

bubbles1990 · bubbles1990

Hi(((((((((((everyone)))))))))) Tomorrow is my BIG DAY and I must admit I am scared!!! I am really having to turn this over to my higher power and it ain't easy!!! I know that I will feel better when I have the surgery and as I was told today tons of ladies go through and have hysterectomys and come out j...

Karilynn · Karilynn

((((((((((((Family)))))))))), For my MIP men, please indulge me for just a moment (although this can apply to you too!). I do this for the love of my family here. Just a gentle reminder that October is National Breat Cancer Awareness Month. Please dear ladies don't forget to get one done if you are...

maresie2 · maresie2

I've stood on my head for 7 years with the A worrying, obsessing, trying to work out what he is doing. I saw him recently to get my bike (I"m glad I got it even though it needs some work on it). As usual it was the same intrigue number. He has some of his stuff somewhere that is obvious. I don't know where t...

Inspiredbyhope · Inspiredbyhope

I have been struggling with getting myself out of the isolation rutt. I would rather put myself under locked doors and windows and don't have much interests in getting out at all. I am stuck in such a rutt with this one. I don't really care much if I even try to make an effort of waking up each morning with a n...

maresie2 · maresie2

After a 7 year relationship which I invested my all into I'm left with some garden furniture that was left to me some clothes, two dogs, two cats and pretty much nothing else. The A had to have everything else. All the furniture went to his storage which I paid on for months. All the cars(there were two of t...

babysteps · babysteps

My AH said to me kindly, rubbing my shoulders, "I am tired of this no sex thing..." I didn't even let him finish. I held both of his hands and said as kindly as I could, "I am too, what I need from you is to get sober and shower every day." I could tell that he was crushed. His idea was to pl...

ddub · ddub

I have done a lot of good things as a mom but being human I have been a poor role model of things I am weak about myself. I haven't really shared all that I have learned through al anon but I want to try now. I have taken pieces from several types of new understanding I have learned. It may not fit or be corre...

ddub · ddub

oh oh, not more thinking..... (David, I missed this weeks meeting of thinkers anonymous-oops) Enjoyed your post a lot on that too!! similar routine or cycle every few weeks for me but this time I got to the point where I have chosen depression or anger in the past and I was aware of my unconscious aut...

Chetch · Chetch

My husband called me at work today and asked me to take him and check him into rehab. This is the first positive sign I've seen from him, but I don't want to get my hopes up too much. Thanks for the wonderful support from all you wonderful people.

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

I must admit that I was a bit worried when the A got out of jail, all those feelings of impending doom, him lurking around the corner, at my doorstep (even though I've moved), calling on the phone, etc. The Friday before I left on vacation I was working late and walking down a hallway and I swear I saw him th...

Heartbroken · Heartbroken

...that is what I have been telling myself. It has taken me all of three hours to find my way back here after two days of emotional to-ing and fro-ing. Panic sticken, I thought I had lost the life-line that you all threw out to me last week. Coupled with that, I am gutted that, having accepted the step one -...

trace06 · trace06

I have never posted before and am brand new - please be patient :) My AH and I have been married for 1yr & 5 mos. He has not held any job during this time. I have been the sole provider for our family and I do not make very much money. We barely get by month to month. I am completely stressed out, angry, res...

Chetch · Chetch

Dear All, I haven't been on much lately, but things have really come to a head. My AH has been drinking non stop for 2 weeks, not working - he's an attorney and has tremendous earning capacity- but is too busy drinking to work. When we had to pay bills in the 15th he told me he didn't have $750 for his share...

inspired2 · inspired2

Not only me, but my house, my kids, my life, it seems. I keep handing things over to HP then taking them back BIG TIME I want to be with my mil on the other side of country, still no place to live it has been a week since we were supposed to go. i cannot keep my life here on hold... it feels wrong and scattered and c...

david62 · david62

Howdy (((((Family))))) Something happened to me this morning that I have to share with you all. I went out this morning to help my Dad build some fence. He recently retired and is getting his homestead together. He has some goats (one just had triplets!) and anyhow, he is putting up a new fence on on...

cookie1971 · cookie1971

My AH has been sober since Tues. He is retired now so has nothing but time to drink all day while I work. My daughter is really becoming disgusted with the home front and has said she wants to move out. She is a Junior in college and I want her to continue to do well in school. I worry that this will be harder if s...

david62 · david62

Hi Family, Someone asked a question about sponsorship. A program friend gave these to me a couple of years ago and I have posted this before but thought I would again! I hope they are useful.---------David SPONSORSHIP -What It Is and What It Isn't Four major points in sponsorship that most Twelve Step...

Mandy123 · Mandy123

Hello my family of choice, Not to long ago I burnt my hand, could have been worse, but was by far the worse burn I have ever had. I was boiled some water in the microwave at work. I was pouring the water into my container and the container tipped, I reached for it, caught it, but poured boiling water over my ha...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

We made it home alive! Just came in from Orlando today and of course I'm sick... My middle child was sick about the 2nd day and passed the joy along to me! I have a cold/cough thing that is horrible. Luckily I have tomorrow off work so I'm hoping I'll be fully recovered by Tuesday when it's time to go bac...

serendipity · serendipity

I have heard that alcohol withdrawl is the only withdrawl that can kill a person. I believe I heard this from an A. It might have even been in conversation about a heroine addict withdrawl and how they can't die from withdrawl from herione or any substance other than alcohol. Anybody know if this is true...

maresie2 · maresie2

I am working overtime not to know where the A is or get involved in any of his stuff. His court stuff has been continued. I have really worked hard not to know what is going on. He is out of where he is living. I have really worked hard not to know where he is. I believe he may be living in the car he acquired. I do n...

RainyJamie · RainyJamie

Hello everyone. I feel like I am a poser or a wannabe aloner because I guess I stopped trying. I mean, I found alanon almost a year ago and took some itty bitty baby steps into it, but I felt like I hit a wall and alot of it was just me but basically I am still right where I left off, standing at the base of a wall. A...

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	newbie (Preview) hi to every1 Ive just spent the last few days reading up a lot on al anon and stumbled across various websites related to al anon. Ive got my very first meeting today, and to say im a little bit nervous and anxious of the unknown is an understatement. But by some great coincidence when i was on one of t...	lainyb	4	548	Oct 23, 2007 by nmike
	Been a heckuva week...just want y'all to know...Definately need y'alls support... (Preview) Sunday: Convo with mom. Synopsis: Mom, I'm not gonna tolerate our relationship being based in blaming, manipulation, lying, or spinning. There's enough hurt, anger, blame, and malfecence on both sides here for each of us to take responsibility, stand up, and have an adult, direct relationship, w...	Tiger2006	8	830	Oct 22, 2007 by lilms
	PITY PARTY? (Preview) Why is it that my life is now comming apart at the seams and his is not? Don't get me wrong I wish him well as I do still love him and I have prayed for years that he would stop drinking. It apears as if my prayers were anwsered as he is trying and has gone 2days without - a new record I know that my issues are petty c...	PURRCEY	4	743	Oct 22, 2007 by maresie2
	Saying no More! He who overcomes others has force He who over comes himself is strong (Preview) Dear Kris, You have been my dearest friend for many years now. I have held you close to my heart, to close at times. And thats why the things I have to say are so difficult to say. And it has taken so long for me to find the words to explain my position. I have no desire to say hurtful things to you. But I know, w...	Cheryl28659	2	640	Oct 22, 2007 by Cheryl28659
	I need help (Preview) The other day I posted that I was looking for an online sponsor, but I don't think I made myself very clear. I have been in and out of alanon for around 5 years, but until a couple months ago never really bought that it really applied to me. My husband of 34 years went from 28 years of not even drinking a dro...	Jocar	5	589	Oct 22, 2007 by Jen
	New, overwhelmed, needing support (Preview) Hi everyone -- been reading these posts for awhile and thought I would post my own. Although my partner has not had a drink in over 15 years or so, right now it doesn't really matter... she's struggling with another illness (unrelated to alcohol) and the behaviors are just as difficult and painful as if...	Workingit	8	810	Oct 22, 2007 by maresie2
	the D word (Preview) I haven't posted on the board in quite a while, but I have been reading many of the posts. I guess I've just kept to myself mostly, which I know is a bad thing to do when feeling blah...altho, I'm not depressed, just blah lately. I told my AsoberH two weeks ago tomorrow that I want a divorce. I don't think...	lmt123	8	821	Oct 22, 2007 by thinkstoomuch
	the miracle ~ los milagros (Preview) Hullo to all, I trust all is well 4 u and hopefully it is here 2! Today I experience a miracle or a shift in my thinking.. it is important to acknowledge my benefactor/s as being consumers here and to keep their anon at the same time. I was in the room of course, and there was a conversation that started re th...	getoverit	1	564	Oct 22, 2007 by Christy
	My husband is home from detox (Preview) Well they let myAH come home from derox yesterday after 6 days. they gave him this drug that supposedly detoxes rapidly. They released him with a new drug that stops the craving for alchohol, has anyone heard of this? They also sent him home woth an antidepressant. He seems very quite and withdraw...	Chetch	0	324	Oct 22, 2007 by Chetch
	Interesting Memory (Preview) I was reflecting back on a job. I remember a man coming in to the office where I worked and feeling hatred. I always considered myself a nice person; however, I could not find the nice person inside me when he came into the office. I wouldn't even speak to him. My manager told me I was being rude. I told her th...	kissers	4	437	Oct 22, 2007 by Friendofyours
	We Got us a Birthday Girl!!!!! (Preview) Today is a special day for............ The lovely and talented, Miss Senorabob!!!! (aka bob6502) Happy Birthday, to youuuuuuuuuuu Happy Birthday, to youuuuuuuuuuuu Happy Birthday, dear Bobbity!!!!!!! Happy Birthday , tooooo Youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!! Have a wonderful day my friend!!!! Da...	david62	9	675	Oct 22, 2007 by bob6502
	I need a sponsor! (Preview) I was wondering if anyone out there would be interested in being an online sponsor. I've been in alanon for a while but am now very interested in working hard for my recovery and need some assistance. If anyone is interested, I would so much appreciate it.	Jocar	3	628	Oct 21, 2007 by Jerry F
	Wedding Picture Slide Show (Preview) [youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=ihqhaatglws] Hope you enjoy, looks like a mobster, ganster gathering to me LOL	John	8	742	Oct 21, 2007 by AndiLynn
	staying up late with the blues (Preview) Hiya. I went to bed ontime because I have to get up early. AH was up doing laundry and stuff. About an hour later I called to him to come to bed. He said he was on his way. I woke up an hour after that and it was seriously storming. I was kinda scared. Then, the rain just stopped. I could hear the AH in the house, bu...	RainyJamie	3	629	Oct 21, 2007 by lin0606
	Woman with young kids. Question. (Preview) I'm writing out a will by hand because I started thinking. What would happen if I died? Would my alcholic husband get custody? That scares the snot out of me. I want my sister and her husband to get them but I'm not sure if that will happen because he would be drunk and fight. I don't plan on dying anytime so...	Friendofyours	7	721	Oct 21, 2007 by Alanoner
	Trading isolation with care... (Preview) ...is a new experience, and for the first time in my life I am finding that I am doing the talking and telling and asking for guidance. This is quite liberating, whilst scarey too. However, having always been there for others it is strange to put myself first and reach out. I am comfortable, I am in cont...	Heartbroken	1	416	Oct 20, 2007 by lmt123
	YES!!! YESSSS!! (Preview) (fist in the air!!) I got a job! I spoke with a lady who mentors beginning medical transcriptionists. She was very positive and sounded excited to bring me on board. All I have to do is get the software and hardware equipment and some books. She thinks she'll fast track me b/c I'm an RN. It will take at l...	Kim65	13	754	Oct 20, 2007 by Jen
	OMG SHE'S BACK..LOL (Preview) (((((((((((((((Yo Roomies)))))))))))))) Been away for a wee while, but been keeping an eye on you lot..lol The last few weeks I have been "Uncontrollable", running about like a "teenager", having "FUN", ..lol Internet dating, chatting to different people, I s...	ally	3	755	Oct 20, 2007 by Karilynn
	Prayers requested for my Birdie Angel (Preview) Well, you all know my birdie had been taken to the doc for a hernia.It busted thru today and she was bleeding alot.I put some stuff called "quikstop" on the two places it was bleeding from.There was blood all over the bottom of her cage.I have no idea if she will make it thru the night or how muc...	hippietrippiechick	4	582	Oct 20, 2007 by Heartbroken
	What an amazing family you all are... (Preview) ...for, I have been thinking, ...alcoholism has brought a bus load of other complications with it. I witness amazing strength and courage in you all as shown in your sharings; some of which I have been reading. What an intricate and wonderful tapestry you all weave. No plain sailing and silver sp...	Heartbroken	2	734	Oct 20, 2007 by Heartbroken
	pray for the wisdom (Preview) i went to the city yesterday. i was almost in a serious accident, when someone in front of me stopped suddenly because someone in front of her stopped suddenly, the situation caused me to ponder. what am i doing here? i live in a small town in northern alberta canada, i learned how to drive on a little is...	beaulahg	4	551	Oct 19, 2007 by beaulahg
	re: what have I done? (Preview) Hi Everyone,, Thank you for all the responses to my boo hoo posted titled, "what have I done?" Yes, I do take too much on. It frustrates me how talking to him puts me into an entirely different mindframe, and his aism and addiction becomes minimal. I do have a lot of guilt and it drives me crazy...	Loupiness	7	1270	Oct 19, 2007 by serendipity
	Choices (Preview) I have been trying to lift myself out of what can be simple panic, overwhelm and being fed up as well as loneliness. I'm recognizing that the A makes choices. Right now he has chosen to contnue on with his crazy behavior. He has spent thousands and thousands of dollars destroying cars in the last few ye...	maresie2	4	612	Oct 19, 2007 by maresie2
	I have no more sympathy for the A (Preview) Got an email from the A when I got home today, I had sent him one saying that he needed to have a home, job, be clean and sober and have a way to get to and from a place to meet to see the kids. He comes back two days later with "well I guess it will be a really long time until I see my babys since you know I can't...	carolinagirl	8	741	Oct 19, 2007 by maresie2
	Walking one step at a time (Preview) Moving Forward.... How ironic that 5 years ago my A reached rock bottom and sought help. I thank my HP Everyday bc he is still sober today and we are happy. Something I never thought would happen..but it did! Well I resigned from my job this week after making the realization that my boss is either a dry dru...	TrazeyB	4	566	Oct 19, 2007 by Tenderheartsks
	Talking to our children (Preview) I am starting a new thread after reading CarolinaGirl's response to Loupiness. My daughter is 7 years old, last night I heard her express concrete evidence that she is affected by her Dad. She and I were getting ready to play with our dog in the backyard when AH started mumbling cr*p under his breath in t...	babysteps	7	725	Oct 19, 2007 by Loupiness
	Pain (Preview) I went to a meeting last night and the speaker talked about pain. She kept talking about all the pain she had deep down inside. Before the meeting, I was full of anger. As she kept discussing the deep pain, I totally lost it. I was sobbing uncontrollably. Her talk about pain flipped a switch. I never knew t...	kissers	4	418	Oct 19, 2007 by Kim65
	What have I done?? (Preview) Didn't sleep all night. My life, but more importantly, the life of my kids is to change forever. I see us teetering on the edge of a cliff, and I just put us there beyond the safety bar with my impatient controlling behavior. My ah put himself in the diversion program to "prove" he is clean. Oka...	Loupiness	10	779	Oct 19, 2007 by Karilynn
	October Business Meeting Minutes (Preview) MIP Business MeetingOctober 7, 2007 The chair opened the meeting with the serenity prayer, posted the OP schedule and OP duties.The minutes from the September 8, business meeting were approved as written.No treasurers report. Old Business Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) The questions have be...	danz123	3	652	Oct 18, 2007 by Maria123
	WELL ITS BACK TO THE OLD GRIND (Preview) Hello all: Well today the bubble burst. I was dreading it before I started coming here but I really am OK with it. The A proceded to drink himself into oblivion as usual but I could feel myself at peace. I usually would stress out trying to "make it all better" as if I had something to do with hi...	cookie1971	4	664	Oct 18, 2007 by cookie1971
	MY AH May be fired.... (Preview) If you blow a .233 on an alcohol test, how bad is that? Does anyone know? My AH went to work last night(works night shift, me days) I kissed him goodbye and I could smell the alcohol immediatly. Before I would have begged him not to go in like that and manipulate him into staying for fear he would get fir...	CJ098	8	762	Oct 18, 2007 by jkiss03
	QOD? (Preview) Where r u girl?	carolinagirl	2	538	Oct 18, 2007 by carolinagirl
	Just back from the hospital... (Preview) Just got back from the hospital and there is nothing more they can do. No more steroids, which is bad news as well as a blessing. 95% total paralysis if surgery is attempted. (Those stakes are a tad too high when you live alone.) STUNNED. So, I suppose this is another area of my life that would benefit f...	Heartbroken	6	541	Oct 18, 2007 by wp
	Isabella are you still here? (Preview) Isabella I have been gone for a while but think of you often. Are you still here? Talk to me. Has anyone talked to Isabella lately?	curious	3	555	Oct 18, 2007 by wp
	when I get angry I feel better (Preview) Last night I managed to get angry that I have to live as I do. I am so sick of living around people who are thoughless and disrespectful. I am grateful to have a roof over me and the pets heads but I live around some people who are totally self absorbed (needless to say they are addicts of some sort). I got an...	maresie2	8	862	Oct 18, 2007 by maresie2
	Had to say NO! What part of NO do the A's not understand? (Preview) Hello family, well, I have been doing all right. Haven't really been "calling" my A on the phone much lately. Found out that they (he and his new PREGNANT w/ twins) got a kitten, and I knew darn well that the motel would not let them keep it. Got a call the other day, pity call, asking and almost c...	hippietrippiechick	9	611	Oct 18, 2007 by curious
	Trying to get real (Preview) Hello, changed my animal sanctuary to, "Eden's Heart" for obvious reasons. Will not have that name a whole lot longer. Have to have it a year and 4 months two weeks and 17 days or so more to draw on his social security... Anyway as you know he boinked someone else so I am free to remarry. so I am go...	debilyn	4	638	Oct 18, 2007 by Friendofyours
	sad life (Preview) My brother is an Heroin addict. He has been to rehab and Iam still finding my self feeling unsure. Any help. -- Edited by Allie at 18:15, 2007-10-15	Allie	4	583	Oct 18, 2007 by Andrea12
	I must admit...... (Preview) Hi(((((((((((everyone)))))))))) Tomorrow is my BIG DAY and I must admit I am scared!!! I am really having to turn this over to my higher power and it ain't easy!!! I know that I will feel better when I have the surgery and as I was told today tons of ladies go through and have hysterectomys and come out j...	bubbles1990	9	632	Oct 17, 2007 by cookie1971
	Get those mamograms! (Preview) ((((((((((((Family)))))))))), For my MIP men, please indulge me for just a moment (although this can apply to you too!). I do this for the love of my family here. Just a gentle reminder that October is National Breat Cancer Awareness Month. Please dear ladies don't forget to get one done if you are...	Karilynn	8	523	Oct 17, 2007 by tea2
	not wanting to stand on my head anymore (Preview) I've stood on my head for 7 years with the A worrying, obsessing, trying to work out what he is doing. I saw him recently to get my bike (I"m glad I got it even though it needs some work on it). As usual it was the same intrigue number. He has some of his stuff somewhere that is obvious. I don't know where t...	maresie2	7	583	Oct 17, 2007 by maresie2
	How to stop the isolation process? (Preview) I have been struggling with getting myself out of the isolation rutt. I would rather put myself under locked doors and windows and don't have much interests in getting out at all. I am stuck in such a rutt with this one. I don't really care much if I even try to make an effort of waking up each morning with a n...	Inspiredbyhope	5	725	Oct 17, 2007 by getoverit
	starting over (Preview) After a 7 year relationship which I invested my all into I'm left with some garden furniture that was left to me some clothes, two dogs, two cats and pretty much nothing else. The A had to have everything else. All the furniture went to his storage which I paid on for months. All the cars(there were two of t...	maresie2	3	597	Oct 17, 2007 by Tenderheartsks
	Conversations about sex (Preview) My AH said to me kindly, rubbing my shoulders, "I am tired of this no sex thing..." I didn't even let him finish. I held both of his hands and said as kindly as I could, "I am too, what I need from you is to get sober and shower every day." I could tell that he was crushed. His idea was to pl...	babysteps	6	634	Oct 17, 2007 by getoverit
	a letter to my struggling young adult child (Preview) I have done a lot of good things as a mom but being human I have been a poor role model of things I am weak about myself. I haven't really shared all that I have learned through al anon but I want to try now. I have taken pieces from several types of new understanding I have learned. It may not fit or be corre...	ddub	4	586	Oct 17, 2007 by ddub
	been thinking again........ (Preview) oh oh, not more thinking..... (David, I missed this weeks meeting of thinkers anonymous-oops) Enjoyed your post a lot on that too!! similar routine or cycle every few weeks for me but this time I got to the point where I have chosen depression or anger in the past and I was aware of my unconscious aut...	ddub	4	634	Oct 17, 2007 by ddub
	My husband is in rehab! (Preview) My husband called me at work today and asked me to take him and check him into rehab. This is the first positive sign I've seen from him, but I don't want to get my hopes up too much. Thanks for the wonderful support from all you wonderful people.	Chetch	8	686	Oct 17, 2007 by SLS
	I feel strong! (Preview) I must admit that I was a bit worried when the A got out of jail, all those feelings of impending doom, him lurking around the corner, at my doorstep (even though I've moved), calling on the phone, etc. The Friday before I left on vacation I was working late and walking down a hallway and I swear I saw him th...	carolinagirl	4	547	Oct 16, 2007 by ddub
	Just remember to breathe... (Preview) ...that is what I have been telling myself. It has taken me all of three hours to find my way back here after two days of emotional to-ing and fro-ing. Panic sticken, I thought I had lost the life-line that you all threw out to me last week. Coupled with that, I am gutted that, having accepted the step one -...	Heartbroken	7	699	Oct 16, 2007 by getoverit
	am I a horrible person (Preview) I have never posted before and am brand new - please be patient :) My AH and I have been married for 1yr & 5 mos. He has not held any job during this time. I have been the sole provider for our family and I do not make very much money. We barely get by month to month. I am completely stressed out, angry, res...	trace06	13	830	Oct 16, 2007 by artygirl
	Filing for Divorce (Preview) Dear All, I haven't been on much lately, but things have really come to a head. My AH has been drinking non stop for 2 weeks, not working - he's an attorney and has tremendous earning capacity- but is too busy drinking to work. When we had to pay bills in the 15th he told me he didn't have $750 for his share...	Chetch	5	600	Oct 16, 2007 by carolinagirl
	I am a mess (Preview) Not only me, but my house, my kids, my life, it seems. I keep handing things over to HP then taking them back BIG TIME I want to be with my mil on the other side of country, still no place to live it has been a week since we were supposed to go. i cannot keep my life here on hold... it feels wrong and scattered and c...	inspired2	8	623	Oct 16, 2007 by inspired2
	Building Fence (Preview) Howdy (((((Family))))) Something happened to me this morning that I have to share with you all. I went out this morning to help my Dad build some fence. He recently retired and is getting his homestead together. He has some goats (one just had triplets!) and anyhow, he is putting up a new fence on on...	david62	11	579	Oct 15, 2007 by Andrea12
	Im walking on eggshells (Preview) My AH has been sober since Tues. He is retired now so has nothing but time to drink all day while I work. My daughter is really becoming disgusted with the home front and has said she wants to move out. She is a Junior in college and I want her to continue to do well in school. I worry that this will be harder if s...	cookie1971	8	842	Oct 15, 2007 by cookie1971
	Sponsorship (Preview) Hi Family, Someone asked a question about sponsorship. A program friend gave these to me a couple of years ago and I have posted this before but thought I would again! I hope they are useful.---------David SPONSORSHIP -What It Is and What It Isn't Four major points in sponsorship that most Twelve Step...	david62	0	483	Oct 15, 2007 by david62
	Learning to let go, the hard way (Preview) Hello my family of choice, Not to long ago I burnt my hand, could have been worse, but was by far the worse burn I have ever had. I was boiled some water in the microwave at work. I was pouring the water into my container and the container tipped, I reached for it, caught it, but poured boiling water over my ha...	Mandy123	10	759	Oct 15, 2007 by maresie2
	home sweet home (Preview) We made it home alive! Just came in from Orlando today and of course I'm sick... My middle child was sick about the 2nd day and passed the joy along to me! I have a cold/cough thing that is horrible. Luckily I have tomorrow off work so I'm hoping I'll be fully recovered by Tuesday when it's time to go bac...	carolinagirl	5	553	Oct 15, 2007 by Kim65
	Is this true? (Preview) I have heard that alcohol withdrawl is the only withdrawl that can kill a person. I believe I heard this from an A. It might have even been in conversation about a heroine addict withdrawl and how they can't die from withdrawl from herione or any substance other than alcohol. Anybody know if this is true...	serendipity	5	751	Oct 15, 2007 by maresie2
	acceptance (Preview) I am working overtime not to know where the A is or get involved in any of his stuff. His court stuff has been continued. I have really worked hard not to know what is going on. He is out of where he is living. I have really worked hard not to know where he is. I believe he may be living in the car he acquired. I do n...	maresie2	1	409	Oct 15, 2007 by Kim65
	I am still here (Preview) Hello everyone. I feel like I am a poser or a wannabe aloner because I guess I stopped trying. I mean, I found alanon almost a year ago and took some itty bitty baby steps into it, but I felt like I hit a wall and alot of it was just me but basically I am still right where I left off, standing at the base of a wall. A...	RainyJamie	5	551	Oct 15, 2007 by marmare
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