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just me · just me

Wow....I can't believe I have posted 500 times. It has been a great journey of personal discovery. I wanted to thank my al-anon online family for helping me find my way! Hope you all have a wonderful holiday season! Yours in recovery, J...

debilyn · debilyn

From my experience, what some call personality disorders are the symptoms of being an Addict. When they don't use, they still have the symptoms of aism. Aism is NOT the product of an mental disorder. There are clearly genetic markers that show a person is an addict and or has the potential to be one. I...

Mom2EB · Mom2EB

Hey everyone, I am coming to this board because of my mother-in-law and her alcoholism. Since I've known her she has always been an alcoholic and I have had to deal with her for about 4 years...nothing compared to the nearly 10 that my husband has had to go through. She was sober for most of his childhood u... >

albertarose · albertarose

My AH has been sober since September 3/06. We are both going to therapy, alanon, AA, and church. Things are falling into place but I have a hard time trusting his word. When he was drinking he would break promises, do things that he said he would never do but did anway. I want to trust him on an issue that he s...

Rebecca · Rebecca

Update on my situation......  

marty · marty

i have a problem want love from a person who say they dont love me,i feel it might have some to do with my dad i was always trying to get him to love me even up to the day he die, i thought the person was in this morning meeting,i try to talk to this person when the meeting was over but she would not talk to me it ma...

maureen · maureen

New to this site...not to Alanon. I am in need of a meeting for experience, strength and hope to get through a painful divorce. My heart feels like it is going to explode inside my chest. I have to go, there really is no other option but I hurt so bad today I can hardly breath. Please share with me, M...

Feather · Feather

Hi All, As you may remember I have an AH, we have set boundaries, he has his own house where he can go when he drinks, when he is sober he is welcome to spend time with me and our 3 children - it works for us. My latest worry is my 15yo daughter who has (I just learned) been drinking alot. She dr...

twinkie · twinkie

I am still having a hard time with this insanity and craziness of the disease. Why the lies, why the provoking of fear and anxiety? I've had enough adn just want to let go of it all. I was away for the holiday and had a wonderful time with my family. My A did not want to go with me and...

ShelBell · ShelBell

H behaved like a total ass today, shouting at everybody. Later, he said he had a knot in his shoulder. I asked him if it matched the one he had been earning on his head. :) He apologized, realized he had missed his meds a couple days in a row. Sometimes, I think I should get myself...

kismetstrand · kismetstrand

Just wanted to post and thank all my dear friends who responded with such love to my "falling" post. I always know I can count on you to lift me up when I am feeling low. Your support and understanding mean the world to me. We often use that phrase "what goes around, comes around" when talking about hur...

Elly · Elly

Hello, my name is Elly and I am an Adult Child of an alcoholic. He hasn't been in my life for 34 years now. But the effects of his alcoholism have been with me daily throughout my life. And, I've only now - in the last few weeks - discovered this!!! I married and divorced an alcoholi...

lovette · lovette

I sat down this morning to check up on the board and am overwhelmed at the love I feel here. We care so deeply for others and always have. It occurs to me that turning that kind of love IN is what has brought me the greatest joy. It has been the catalyst for all the love I am able to see around me now. I finally c...

kismetstrand · kismetstrand

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Newme · Newme

Dear ALL, I really appreciate your warm words...I didn't touch the picture and neither he did...I even decided to don't go into that room to avoid hurting myself...I will not touch it and will wait for him to clean up his actions! I am new in the fellowship and proud of my little thoughts and decisions...

Newme · Newme

Hi everyone...my A husband came back home drunk last night and without any argue I found my little sister's pic in pieces this morning (They have had some problems in the past)...what should be my reaction when he wakes up? it has really broken my heart...should I talk about it?leave the pieces right t...

BnA2006 · BnA2006

This is my first time to visit this site, and so far the topics seem very helpful. My fiance is an alcoholic and drug addict:( The first year of us dating he was sober. I actually met him when he had been 6 months sober. So I was never introduced to "B" the addict. Until recently that is. After a year and a half...

bigwheel888 · bigwheel888

Hi. Just looking for some ways to get through. My AH and I have been together for 8 years. We have 3 kids, I am a fulltime student (graduating with my Associate in Arts in 3 weeks!) and I am really praying hard I can tolerate him until I can find a job that will support me & the kids. He is outside in his "man cave...

david62 · david62

Hello Family, Here I am. This is my 3rd Thanksgiving as a grateful member of Al-Anon and my 3rd Thanksgiving with all of you here at Miracles in Progress. I cannot believe it has been this long already. I also can't believe its only been that long...if you catch my drifting..

. That firs...

Elly · Elly

I'm struggling with step 4. It fills me with fear because I don't know where to start. I don't know 'exactly' what to do or how to do it. (but I know I need to) Can somebody please give me a push in the right direction? Overwhelmed Elly

barisax · barisax

Alcoholism is a form of insanity. The second step alludes to this. While alcoholism is frequently compared to other diseases like diabetes, when it comes to sanity, alcoholism (an drug addiction) defy logic when it comes to the behavior of the person afflicted. Diabetes can be measured by several m...

Tiger2006 · Tiger2006

RAMSEY, N.J. - Some wild turkeys, it appears, were trying to get out of New Jersey before Thanksgiving Day. A spokesman for the NJ Transit said train officials reported a dozen or so wild turkeys waiting on a station platform in Ramsey, about 20 miles northwest of New York City, on Wednesday afternoon...

mac57 · mac57

Happy Thanksgiving to all my roomies. I am so very glad to have you in my life. Isn't it hard to believe I wasn't here last Thanksgiving? It is for me, it seems I've been here forever, because that's how much you mean to me. Here is my Thanksgiving anagram: Truly Happy Heartfelt Compassion Ascendi...

Andrea12 · Andrea12

Hello Friends, Happy Thanksgiving to all of you....it is a day to reflect......to look at what we have to be thankful for.....I have my kids...that is what I am being Thankful for today......I am not alone..... Let's all take a moment and say a prayer for all of those out there who are suffer...

Mobirdie · Mobirdie

The holidays around my house are difficult for me. We have two sons one is an A/da and the other doesn't want anything to do with the A/da. Not that I could get them in the same town anyway and the one that is clean never comes around. The last few years we have had to invite ourselves to h...

sandie123 · sandie123

I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and to thank everyone for being here. I did an ABC Gratitude list last night of all my alanon family... the list was incredible! It helped me to see that I was NOT alone (I am only as alone as I allow myself be). I am glad that my life is incorporated within this g...

Mobirdie · Mobirdie

Count your blessings instead of your crosses; Count your gains instead of your losses. Count your joys instead of your woes; Count your friends instead of your foes. Count your smiles instead of your tears; Count your courage instead of your fears. Count your full years instead of your lean; Count yo...

Messy · Messy

I have only been on this board for a week and I already feel like... hey I can do this... I can feel sane again. I may not know any of by name or know what you look like, but my gosh do I feel like I belong to a family! In these 5 days home life has not been grand... but I look forward to coming here ever...

lilms · lilms

(((((((((((((((MIP FAMILY)))))))))))))))))) Happy Thanksgiving to my American family. I love and appreciate all of you and hope you have the best holiday ever. lilms

Jennifer · Jennifer

My families, biological, chosen, and Alanon. My health and sanity. My Sully and the memories of my Jasper. The quiet peaceful day I will have today. For finding the parts of myself I had lost. All of the small blessings my HP gives me everyday. I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!...

lovette · lovette

Hello my dear family, I want to offer to you all, for your wisdom, your guidance, your thoughts my interpretation of THANKS. I shared this at my f2f meeting this morning and was overwhelmed at how beautifully it was interpreted and expanded upon by all who were there. Knowing that this time of year...

annmarie · annmarie

Hi All, We're breaking up. I leave soon. He has been off with this drinking buddies every weekend for months now. Hardly even a call. He goes for days at a time. I have endured all the worry and all the rest. He just comes back when the money runs out. I feel sad, and yes I am resentful and feel used. I'm not han...

Dolphin123 · Dolphin123

Hi all, I am at work and don't have the link to contact all the other room OPs. I am unable to chair on Friday the 24th. I will be away from my cpu and I thought I could swing it, but I won't be able to. I hope all of my alanon family has a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Yours in recovery, ...

Maria123 · Maria123

Happy Thanksgiving Y'all, I get by with a lil help from my friends

http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=HY27482779

ally · ally

(((((((((((((((((roomies)))))))))))))))))))))))) I am Scottish and dont know much about your Traditions(lol) But I Just wanted to wish you all a HAPPY THANKSGIVING. I know It brings all people together, families and what not, so ENJOY your day, and most Importantly, have FUN. Safe dri...

peewee · peewee

If this appears twice, apologies. This card fell off my table today and was staring me in the face, so I thought it meant I should share it for the holiday. Since many friends and families of A's seem to find that these winter holidays trigger drama with the A, it will be good to...

kismetstrand · kismetstrand

I'm having a really hard time right now. My program tells me to be honest and say how I feel. I'm having a really hard time now. I know my slogans and tools. I know it is my choice whether or not to make it a good day. I know I can change my attitude. I know it works when I do. But I'm so tired. I'm so..... unhappy/h...

Peggy7 · Peggy7

By silently withdrawing into myself, isolating myself from others, I show anger in a passive way. I am: angry over some real or perceived offense. incapable of venting my anger openly and prefer to remain silent. afraid of an outburst of anger, afraid I'll be unable to stop. stuffing my feelings to st...

DT1221 · DT1221

Raven, if you are out there and want to talk please let me know.... DT1221

lmt123 · lmt123

Thanks to you all who shared what your plans are for Turkey Day! I hope everyone gets to rest a bit afterward.

Kathi

babysteps · babysteps

What is wrong with me? Several times today I have critisized my AH in a way that I know is going to belittle him. First I told him his work wasn't getting the attention it needed. Then I told him his pants were dirty. Now I just asked him if he has a buzz! I know these are such little things, but if they were...

marmare · marmare

Well the job I accepted last week was a job but not the best of jobs for me personally. I continued to work and pray for some guidance. I interviewed on Monday for a sales position. It was a great interview, lasted just over an hour. I was offered the position this morning and ac...

lmt123 · lmt123

Just wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving! I also wanted to say that I am thankful for everyone of you beautiful, loving creatures here.

I am cooking this year as MIL is having knee problems. I decided to do it at the last minute (last week, LOL), so therefor...

Elizabeth M · Elizabeth M

Last night my AH went to drop off something and came home three hours later. He wasn’t fall down drunk but wasn’t sober either. I was upset and stressed because we have been so distant lately and the previous 2 nights we had made baby steps trying to reconnect. Upset that he chose to s...

QOD · QOD

I just wanted to say thank you to EVERYONE here at MIP. Your responses to my crisis was wonderful and truly did help me. My AH showed up sometime yesterday while I was at work. When my 13 year old son got home, he was asleep in the den. By the time I got home w/my 4 year old daughter,...

twinmom2 · twinmom2

(((MIP Family))) May each of you have a blessed Thanksgiving Day where ever you are... and with whom ever you choose to spend it with. I'm thankful for this website and each of you who have been supportive and honest. I'll be with my family and lots of extended family this year. ...

Andrea12 · Andrea12

I don't know what the hell is wrong with me......I know for no doubt my husband is gone to me...this I know....I can't seem know this in my heart......I keep trying to see a glimpse of him somewhere........I think I do....and then in a second he is cracking and drinking again...... I thought I h...

Gailey · Gailey

Something seems to be happening with my A son! And....I have nothing to do with it!!! I can really see this program working big time for me. I think when I first came here I use to think that I would never get to where most of these folks were if the A was to continue drinking. I was doomed to a life of worry...

Peggy7 · Peggy7

Why is it that optimists seem to be so much happier than pessimists? There is something really wonderful about optimists. They're fun to be around, aren't they? No matter how bad their situation, optimists can always find something to enjoy - usually simple things like the taste of a go...

twinkie · twinkie

I'm back again feeling very stressed the past few days. I don't even know what's triggering this or where to begin. But I'm not feeling well and feel a lot of negativity and want to vent. I know that is not healthy and I feel miserable afterwards. I finally got a counselor to help me...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

What is it about the stupid holidays that make us feel obliged to deal with these people. Mind you if we didn't have kids together I would have said hell no! But since we do I feel obligated to let him see his kids on the holidays. I really don't want him to come and think we would have&nb...

Lanchas · Lanchas

It seems we have some new comers, so I thought I'd tell my story again, especially since it's changed a little. I've been on this board for 1 year, 8 months, 11 days. So here's my story: I am an only child. My mom has been an A all my life - even while she had me.

From the time I was a baby to...

Lanchas · Lanchas

Home for Thanksgivng break. Really nervous about how Thanksgiving will be since my mom is crushed about the lack of family coming. Hoping to have a good break despite things. Since I'm home I'll be on here more so if anyone needs to talk or anything send me a message. Lanchas

hersh · hersh

(((Everyone))) Thanks so much for being here this year. You all have wonderful support and I have learned so much here - I can't tell you how this board and you wonderful souls have saved me so many times. AH is back, he is 24 days sober and he is acting like his wonderful self again. It is...

rtexas · rtexas

(((((Everyone))))) I need some help in dealing with my AW's self-pity. I know this is common, and I know she is not happy right now for many reasons. This weekend I just couldn't keep my mouth closed. Every conversation with her has become how much her life sucks. I feel for her...

Maria123 · Maria123

What a beautiful new song from Martina McBridge ------- hmmmmmmmmm, I wonder if she's in program

You can spend your whole life buildin' Something from nothin One storm could come and blow it all away Build it anyway You could chase a dream That seems so out of reach And you...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

I feel the sucking of getting sucked into drama all around me. My MIL called at 12:30am to tell me her lost baby called collect last night and then emailed me at 130am saying that he told her it would cost $900 to get the truck out of impound. I called last friday and it was $465. Today I c...

BlueCloud · BlueCloud

(((((All)))))), I have been thinking about a concept brought up by a group member in one of my home groups. She talked one night of how we often in a relationship give people 'custody' of things. Giving someone 'custody' is not always a bad thing, in fact if it's balanced and in context of a healthy fam...

Rita G · Rita G

So I went to lunch at a local restaurant, as I was leaving in walked my A daughter & her abusive boyfriend. The boyfriend ignored me - but my daughter did acknowledge me. We hugged & did the typical "Hey, how are you?, What are you doing?" She said, "I'll call you later" Geez - I felt lik...

Violeta · Violeta

So, my Abf and I went to a party on saturday. When I picked him up from lunch, he already had a few drinks in him. We got to the party and he started drinking more and more and then I recognized in his face he had done coke. He started to pick a fight with a co-worker, a huge argument started and the party was ruin...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Service worker (Preview) Wow....I can't believe I have posted 500 times. It has been a great journey of personal discovery. I wanted to thank my al-anon online family for helping me find my way! Hope you all have a wonderful holiday season! Yours in recovery, J...	just me	5	406	Nov 27, 2006 by rtexas
	Snoopy on personality (Preview) From my experience, what some call personality disorders are the symptoms of being an Addict. When they don't use, they still have the symptoms of aism. Aism is NOT the product of an mental disorder. There are clearly genetic markers that show a person is an addict and or has the potential to be one. I...	debilyn	1	477	Nov 27, 2006 by Becky1
	New to this...need advice (Preview) Hey everyone, I am coming to this board because of my mother-in-law and her alcoholism. Since I've known her she has always been an alcoholic and I have had to deal with her for about 4 years...nothing compared to the nearly 10 that my husband has had to go through. She was sober for most of his childhood u... >	Mom2EB	4	428	Nov 27, 2006 by missingKodiak
	How to trust again (Preview) My AH has been sober since September 3/06. We are both going to therapy, alanon, AA, and church. Things are falling into place but I have a hard time trusting his word. When he was drinking he would break promises, do things that he said he would never do but did anway. I want to trust him on an issue that he s...	albertarose	9	634	Nov 27, 2006 by snoopy
	Update on my situation...... (Preview) Update on my situation......	Rebecca	2	359	Nov 26, 2006 by Tiger2006
	dealing with my self (Preview) i have a problem want love from a person who say they dont love me,i feel it might have some to do with my dad i was always trying to get him to love me even up to the day he die, i thought the person was in this morning meeting,i try to talk to this person when the meeting was over but she would not talk to me it ma...	marty	1	435	Nov 26, 2006 by isabela40
	In a lot of pain (Preview) New to this site...not to Alanon. I am in need of a meeting for experience, strength and hope to get through a painful divorce. My heart feels like it is going to explode inside my chest. I have to go, there really is no other option but I hurt so bad today I can hardly breath. Please share with me, M...	maureen	4	464	Nov 26, 2006 by Andrea12
	Daughter in danger...... (Preview) Hi All, As you may remember I have an AH, we have set boundaries, he has his own house where he can go when he drinks, when he is sober he is welcome to spend time with me and our 3 children - it works for us. My latest worry is my 15yo daughter who has (I just learned) been drinking alot. She dr...	Feather	6	454	Nov 26, 2006 by tishrijo
	my anger and my fears (Preview) I am still having a hard time with this insanity and craziness of the disease. Why the lies, why the provoking of fear and anxiety? I've had enough adn just want to let go of it all. I was away for the holiday and had a wonderful time with my family. My A did not want to go with me and...	twinkie	4	379	Nov 26, 2006 by Newme
	rough day (Preview) H behaved like a total ass today, shouting at everybody. Later, he said he had a knot in his shoulder. I asked him if it matched the one he had been earning on his head. :) He apologized, realized he had missed his meds a couple days in a row. Sometimes, I think I should get myself...	ShelBell	2	346	Nov 26, 2006 by Newme
	Thank You Friends (Preview) Just wanted to post and thank all my dear friends who responded with such love to my "falling" post. I always know I can count on you to lift me up when I am feeling low. Your support and understanding mean the world to me. We often use that phrase "what goes around, comes around" when talking about hur...	kismetstrand	2	341	Nov 26, 2006 by bob6502
	Another Newbie Introduction (Preview) Hello, my name is Elly and I am an Adult Child of an alcoholic. He hasn't been in my life for 34 years now. But the effects of his alcoholism have been with me daily throughout my life. And, I've only now - in the last few weeks - discovered this!!! I married and divorced an alcoholi...	Elly	7	413	Nov 25, 2006 by irish54
	a home away from hell (Preview) I sat down this morning to check up on the board and am overwhelmed at the love I feel here. We care so deeply for others and always have. It occurs to me that turning that kind of love IN is what has brought me the greatest joy. It has been the catalyst for all the love I am able to see around me now. I finally c...	lovette	3	472	Nov 25, 2006 by david62
	Off Topic - Mr. Gobbles (Preview) [img]http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kismetstrand/album?.dir=fb91scd&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//pg.phot...	kismetstrand	1	352	Nov 25, 2006 by david62
	Just an update on my sister's pic! (Preview) Dear ALL, I really appreciate your warm words...I didn't touch the picture and neither he did...I even decided to don't go into that room to avoid hurting myself...I will not touch it and will wait for him to clean up his actions! I am new in the fellowship and proud of my little thoughts and decisions...	Newme	1	335	Nov 25, 2006 by ally
	Just a quick question before he wakes up! (Preview) Hi everyone...my A husband came back home drunk last night and without any argue I found my little sister's pic in pieces this morning (They have had some problems in the past)...what should be my reaction when he wakes up? it has really broken my heart...should I talk about it?leave the pieces right t...	Newme	11	808	Nov 25, 2006 by bigwheel888
	I'm a newby... thought I'd introduce myself:) (Preview) This is my first time to visit this site, and so far the topics seem very helpful. My fiance is an alcoholic and drug addict:( The first year of us dating he was sober. I actually met him when he had been 6 months sober. So I was never introduced to "B" the addict. Until recently that is. After a year and a half...	BnA2006	12	625	Nov 25, 2006 by albertarose
	newbie (Preview) Hi. Just looking for some ways to get through. My AH and I have been together for 8 years. We have 3 kids, I am a fulltime student (graduating with my Associate in Arts in 3 weeks!) and I am really praying hard I can tolerate him until I can find a job that will support me & the kids. He is outside in his "man cave...	bigwheel888	3	414	Nov 25, 2006 by abbyal
	Giving Thanks (Preview) Hello Family, Here I am. This is my 3rd Thanksgiving as a grateful member of Al-Anon and my 3rd Thanksgiving with all of you here at Miracles in Progress. I cannot believe it has been this long already. I also can't believe its only been that long...if you catch my drifting... That firs...	david62	8	581	Nov 24, 2006 by lovette
	Advice needed (Preview) I'm struggling with step 4. It fills me with fear because I don't know where to start. I don't know 'exactly' what to do or how to do it. (but I know I need to) Can somebody please give me a push in the right direction? Overwhelmed Elly	Elly	6	475	Nov 24, 2006 by SLS
	Why Analyze? (Preview) Alcoholism is a form of insanity. The second step alludes to this. While alcoholism is frequently compared to other diseases like diabetes, when it comes to sanity, alcoholism (an drug addiction) defy logic when it comes to the behavior of the person afflicted. Diabetes can be measured by several m...	barisax	7	561	Nov 24, 2006 by gardengal
	It was just TOO funny... (Preview) RAMSEY, N.J. - Some wild turkeys, it appears, were trying to get out of New Jersey before Thanksgiving Day. A spokesman for the NJ Transit said train officials reported a dozen or so wild turkeys waiting on a station platform in Ramsey, about 20 miles northwest of New York City, on Wednesday afternoon...	Tiger2006	3	362	Nov 24, 2006 by lmt123
	My Thanksgiving Anagram (Preview) Happy Thanksgiving to all my roomies. I am so very glad to have you in my life. Isn't it hard to believe I wasn't here last Thanksgiving? It is for me, it seems I've been here forever, because that's how much you mean to me. Here is my Thanksgiving anagram: Truly Happy Heartfelt Compassion Ascendi...	mac57	7	2935	Nov 24, 2006 by mel123
	HAPPY TURKEY DAY!!!!!!! (Preview) Hello Friends, Happy Thanksgiving to all of you....it is a day to reflect......to look at what we have to be thankful for.....I have my kids...that is what I am being Thankful for today......I am not alone..... Let's all take a moment and say a prayer for all of those out there who are suffer...	Andrea12	5	358	Nov 24, 2006 by mel123
	Scratching the holiday to do something I feel good about (Preview) The holidays around my house are difficult for me. We have two sons one is an A/da and the other doesn't want anything to do with the A/da. Not that I could get them in the same town anyway and the one that is clean never comes around. The last few years we have had to invite ourselves to h...	Mobirdie	5	443	Nov 23, 2006 by Mobirdie
	Thank You All and Happy Thanksgiving (Preview) I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and to thank everyone for being here. I did an ABC Gratitude list last night of all my alanon family... the list was incredible! It helped me to see that I was NOT alone (I am only as alone as I allow myself be). I am glad that my life is incorporated within this g...	sandie123	2	354	Nov 23, 2006 by maresie2
	Thanksgiving Poem (Preview) Count your blessings instead of your crosses; Count your gains instead of your losses. Count your joys instead of your woes; Count your friends instead of your foes. Count your smiles instead of your tears; Count your courage instead of your fears. Count your full years instead of your lean; Count yo...	Mobirdie	2	351	Nov 23, 2006 by Andrea12
	HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL! (Preview) I have only been on this board for a week and I already feel like... hey I can do this... I can feel sane again. I may not know any of by name or know what you look like, but my gosh do I feel like I belong to a family! In these 5 days home life has not been grand... but I look forward to coming here ever...	Messy	4	327	Nov 23, 2006 by Maria123
	Happy Thanksgiving from a grateful Canadian (Preview) (((((((((((((((MIP FAMILY)))))))))))))))))) Happy Thanksgiving to my American family. I love and appreciate all of you and hope you have the best holiday ever. lilms	lilms	1	355	Nov 23, 2006 by Maria123
	I'm thankful for (Preview) My families, biological, chosen, and Alanon. My health and sanity. My Sully and the memories of my Jasper. The quiet peaceful day I will have today. For finding the parts of myself I had lost. All of the small blessings my HP gives me everyday. I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!...	Jennifer	1	408	Nov 23, 2006 by Maria123
	THANKS in a different light (Preview) Hello my dear family, I want to offer to you all, for your wisdom, your guidance, your thoughts my interpretation of THANKS. I shared this at my f2f meeting this morning and was overwhelmed at how beautifully it was interpreted and expanded upon by all who were there. Knowing that this time of year...	lovette	7	537	Nov 23, 2006 by Maria123
	I messed up (Preview) Hi All, We're breaking up. I leave soon. He has been off with this drinking buddies every weekend for months now. Hardly even a call. He goes for days at a time. I have endured all the worry and all the rest. He just comes back when the money runs out. I feel sad, and yes I am resentful and feel used. I'm not han...	annmarie	9	723	Nov 23, 2006 by canadianguy
	Friday Night Meeting (Preview) Hi all, I am at work and don't have the link to contact all the other room OPs. I am unable to chair on Friday the 24th. I will be away from my cpu and I thought I could swing it, but I won't be able to. I hope all of my alanon family has a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Yours in recovery, ...	Dolphin123	2	411	Nov 23, 2006 by ally
	Happy Thanksgiving (Preview) Happy Thanksgiving Y'all, I get by with a lil help from my friends http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=HY27482779	Maria123	4	394	Nov 23, 2006 by carosie
	HAPPY THANKSGIVING (Preview) (((((((((((((((((roomies)))))))))))))))))))))))) I am Scottish and dont know much about your Traditions(lol) But I Just wanted to wish you all a HAPPY THANKSGIVING. I know It brings all people together, families and what not, so ENJOY your day, and most Importantly, have FUN. Safe dri...	ally	1	312	Nov 23, 2006 by MrBlue42
	Let it begin with me (Preview) If this appears twice, apologies. This card fell off my table today and was staring me in the face, so I thought it meant I should share it for the holiday. Since many friends and families of A's seem to find that these winter holidays trigger drama with the A, it will be good to...	peewee	3	356	Nov 23, 2006 by mac57
	Falling (No Man/Woman Is An Island) (Preview) I'm having a really hard time right now. My program tells me to be honest and say how I feel. I'm having a really hard time now. I know my slogans and tools. I know it is my choice whether or not to make it a good day. I know I can change my attitude. I know it works when I do. But I'm so tired. I'm so..... unhappy/h...	kismetstrand	10	594	Nov 23, 2006 by mac57
	Is Silently withdrawing another form of anger? (Preview) By silently withdrawing into myself, isolating myself from others, I show anger in a passive way. I am: angry over some real or perceived offense. incapable of venting my anger openly and prefer to remain silent. afraid of an outburst of anger, afraid I'll be unable to stop. stuffing my feelings to st...	Peggy7	0	576	Nov 22, 2006 by Peggy7
	RAVEN (Preview) Raven, if you are out there and want to talk please let me know.... DT1221	DT1221	0	309	Nov 22, 2006 by DT1221
	Re: gobble, gobble, gobble... (Preview) Thanks to you all who shared what your plans are for Turkey Day! I hope everyone gets to rest a bit afterward. Kathi	lmt123	0	341	Nov 22, 2006 by lmt123
	Why can't I keep my mouth shut? (Preview) What is wrong with me? Several times today I have critisized my AH in a way that I know is going to belittle him. First I told him his work wasn't getting the attention it needed. Then I told him his pants were dirty. Now I just asked him if he has a buzz! I know these are such little things, but if they were...	babysteps	5	619	Nov 22, 2006 by maresie2
	Another New Job (Preview) Well the job I accepted last week was a job but not the best of jobs for me personally. I continued to work and pray for some guidance. I interviewed on Monday for a sales position. It was a great interview, lasted just over an hour. I was offered the position this morning and ac...	marmare	3	375	Nov 22, 2006 by doxie
	gobble, gobble, gobble... (Preview) Just wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving! I also wanted to say that I am thankful for everyone of you beautiful, loving creatures here. I am cooking this year as MIL is having knee problems. I decided to do it at the last minute (last week, LOL), so therefor...	lmt123	7	445	Nov 22, 2006 by MrBlue42
	When Is It Overreacting? (Preview) Last night my AH went to drop off something and came home three hours later. He wasn’t fall down drunk but wasn’t sober either. I was upset and stressed because we have been so distant lately and the previous 2 nights we had made baby steps trying to reconnect. Upset that he chose to s...	Elizabeth M	6	490	Nov 22, 2006 by lin0606
	It has started again UPDATE (Preview) I just wanted to say thank you to EVERYONE here at MIP. Your responses to my crisis was wonderful and truly did help me. My AH showed up sometime yesterday while I was at work. When my 13 year old son got home, he was asleep in the den. By the time I got home w/my 4 year old daughter,...	QOD	4	497	Nov 22, 2006 by Rita G
	Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving where ever you are (Preview) (((MIP Family))) May each of you have a blessed Thanksgiving Day where ever you are... and with whom ever you choose to spend it with. I'm thankful for this website and each of you who have been supportive and honest. I'll be with my family and lots of extended family this year. ...	twinmom2	4	452	Nov 22, 2006 by maresie2
	Does Reality ever sink in (Preview) I don't know what the hell is wrong with me......I know for no doubt my husband is gone to me...this I know....I can't seem know this in my heart......I keep trying to see a glimpse of him somewhere........I think I do....and then in a second he is cracking and drinking again...... I thought I h...	Andrea12	7	612	Nov 22, 2006 by maresie2
	A little glimmer of hope (Preview) Something seems to be happening with my A son! And....I have nothing to do with it!!! I can really see this program working big time for me. I think when I first came here I use to think that I would never get to where most of these folks were if the A was to continue drinking. I was doomed to a life of worry...	Gailey	3	459	Nov 22, 2006 by danz123
	"Optimists" (Preview) Why is it that optimists seem to be so much happier than pessimists? There is something really wonderful about optimists. They're fun to be around, aren't they? No matter how bad their situation, optimists can always find something to enjoy - usually simple things like the taste of a go...	Peggy7	3	464	Nov 22, 2006 by Maria123
	Feeling the rage again (Preview) I'm back again feeling very stressed the past few days. I don't even know what's triggering this or where to begin. But I'm not feeling well and feel a lot of negativity and want to vent. I know that is not healthy and I feel miserable afterwards. I finally got a counselor to help me...	twinkie	1	383	Nov 22, 2006 by Rita G
	Just gave in on Thanksgiving (Preview) What is it about the stupid holidays that make us feel obliged to deal with these people. Mind you if we didn't have kids together I would have said hell no! But since we do I feel obligated to let him see his kids on the holidays. I really don't want him to come and think we would have&nb...	carolinagirl	7	635	Nov 22, 2006 by laurab
	my story (Preview) It seems we have some new comers, so I thought I'd tell my story again, especially since it's changed a little. I've been on this board for 1 year, 8 months, 11 days. So here's my story: I am an only child. My mom has been an A all my life - even while she had me.From the time I was a baby to...	Lanchas	1	361	Nov 22, 2006 by Orchid Lady
	break (Preview) Home for Thanksgivng break. Really nervous about how Thanksgiving will be since my mom is crushed about the lack of family coming. Hoping to have a good break despite things. Since I'm home I'll be on here more so if anyone needs to talk or anything send me a message. Lanchas	Lanchas	0	323	Nov 22, 2006 by Lanchas
	He is back for now.... (Preview) (((Everyone))) Thanks so much for being here this year. You all have wonderful support and I have learned so much here - I can't tell you how this board and you wonderful souls have saved me so many times. AH is back, he is 24 days sober and he is acting like his wonderful self again. It is...	hersh	5	435	Nov 21, 2006 by rtexas
	Lets talk about self-pity (Preview) (((((Everyone))))) I need some help in dealing with my AW's self-pity. I know this is common, and I know she is not happy right now for many reasons. This weekend I just couldn't keep my mouth closed. Every conversation with her has become how much her life sucks. I feel for her...	rtexas	11	763	Nov 21, 2006 by jaja
	Do It Anyway (Preview) What a beautiful new song from Martina McBridge ------- hmmmmmmmmm, I wonder if she's in program You can spend your whole life buildin' Something from nothin One storm could come and blow it all away Build it anyway You could chase a dream That seems so out of reach And you...	Maria123	1	363	Nov 21, 2006 by BlueCloud
	Frustrated (Preview) I feel the sucking of getting sucked into drama all around me. My MIL called at 12:30am to tell me her lost baby called collect last night and then emailed me at 130am saying that he told her it would cost $900 to get the truck out of impound. I called last friday and it was $465. Today I c...	carolinagirl	4	422	Nov 21, 2006 by maresie2
	Responsible Custody (Preview) (((((All)))))), I have been thinking about a concept brought up by a group member in one of my home groups. She talked one night of how we often in a relationship give people 'custody' of things. Giving someone 'custody' is not always a bad thing, in fact if it's balanced and in context of a healthy fam...	BlueCloud	0	466	Nov 21, 2006 by BlueCloud
	Just Saw my A Daughter (Preview) So I went to lunch at a local restaurant, as I was leaving in walked my A daughter & her abusive boyfriend. The boyfriend ignored me - but my daughter did acknowledge me. We hugged & did the typical "Hey, how are you?, What are you doing?" She said, "I'll call you later" Geez - I felt lik...	Rita G	11	551	Nov 21, 2006 by isabela40
	Am I cold? (Preview) So, my Abf and I went to a party on saturday. When I picked him up from lunch, he already had a few drinks in him. We got to the party and he started drinking more and more and then I recognized in his face he had done coke. He started to pick a fight with a co-worker, a huge argument started and the party was ruin...	Violeta	4	521	Nov 21, 2006 by Violeta
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