Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

Christy · Christy

BUZZARD If you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6 feet by 8 feet and is entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner. The reason is that a buzzard always begins a flight from the ground with a run of 10 to 12 feet. Without space to run, as is its habit, it...

Barbara · Barbara

I dont party nearly as much as my husband. We met during our party days. I stopped partying when we had our son 14 yrs ago. When I do have a few drinks it seems we get along alot better. Do I go back to drinking? or choose to go on w/resentment towards my husband? Sometimes I feel its best to go back to the old day...

mac57 · mac57

Since I will be out of town and perhaps out of touch for a week beginning on Father’s day, I wanted to leave a gift about the past year and a half since my father passed on. At the end of his life here, my father said to me, “You tell that family of mine, it is time to become more serious about G...

maresie2 · maresie2

I finally blew up at the A last night. I do not do that on a daily basis anymore. I had asked him at least 101 times to get the lawmower from the landlord. He always belittles my needs, my issues, my requests come last. But his requests, oh his requests have to come first. For a month I have been askin...

Mobirdie · Mobirdie

I love this kitty..........

Cyn · Cyn

I was doing SOOOO well in my life - then one big argument - one in 6 months - and I go completely out of my mind. Now I have started to wonder whether I made the right decision to leave my A - whether or not I still want him - and WHY??? I havent thought about him, wanted to talk to him, see him, etc since De...

nycbt · nycbt

I went on my first date with my husband yesterday. We decided to have a date, we still sleeping in the same bed and everything. However when we went on our date we shook hands as if we never met each other because. We were flirting the whole time saying oh does you wife know you are out and how long have u been m...

Jennifer · Jennifer

To all the wonderful MIP Dads out there! If I wasn't taking mine out to brunch and running late I'd say more but gottttta go LOL Jennifer

Karilynn · Karilynn

((((((((((((((((((((((((Alanon Dads))))))))))))))))))))),

To all of you who are fathers, grandfathers, great grandfathers, people acting as fathers, fathers-in-law, etc, HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! May it be extra special for you all. My father...

sparkette · sparkette

When I think of all the wonderful daddies I know in this room I am reminded of one of my favorite things… trees. I wrote this poem today for my daddy, wanted to share it with you all on the eve of Father’s Day. From a daddy's girl, I just want to say thank you to all you beautiful father's out there who don't eve...

mollyann · mollyann

I just bought the book "Struggle for Intimacy." It's a great book for me right now as I am really working on having healthy relationships with guys I date. I started thinking about all of my relationships in general. I have a fantastic group of girlfriends. Couldn't ask for bett...

Tammy · Tammy

Tomorrow I leave heading back to Florida from OHIO, this has been as much of a rollercoaster and the rollercoasters i have been riding at Cedar Point .. ( that is a amusement park that i have been going to ) .. I did it,... a lot of firsts during the last 9 days .. I drove self and my children from Flor...

jj · jj

Lastnight I made a real nice dinner for AH as we are to be away for the BIG Day! I phoned him to let him know i was prepairing something for him... mistake i don't know or care for that matter. Any way of course he did not come home and yes i admit i was angery for the fact that i did make the effort as...

hmrnrnmm · hmrnrnmm

what a wonderful 6 days it had been. I suppose she was sober. she was pleasant & not annoying like she is tonite. I had to work Wed from 8pm to 8am. the man I sit with was up & down almost every hour on the hour. We had to go to town & do some errands. She picked me up a little after 8 am this morning. We...

Karilynn · Karilynn

((((((((((((((((((Family))))))))))))))))), Just wanted to share this with you. Hubby and I have been going AA meetings this week. I can tell you it is one of the most amazing things I have ever experienced. We found some afternoon and night meetings that are not far. N...

buzzfree · buzzfree

Feeling very powerless at the moment. This week has been pretty intense....as usual, I am not getting much sleep. I feel like I am being #$@! on right now, that someone somewhere is having a good laugh at my misery and my stress. So much is just going sideways, like nothing is ment to go right this week. I f...

kerry5 · kerry5

This is what i find truly very difficult in the Alanon Program and its growth. I have left Alanon on more than one occasion because of this reason. My instinct is to do the same now, run and run fast and far and dont look back. For the first time in my life my anger has been lifted a...

angel123 · angel123

Worrying is like the motor when the car is standing still:the motor gets hot,the parts wear out,fuel is wasted and you're going nowhere. Life is hard by the yard;it's a cinch by the inch. We teach others how to treat us;we teach by permitting. Forum 1988

serendipity · serendipity

i was in my f2f tonight and the topic of rejection was brought up and how alanon helps me cope. i was thinking of what happened yesterday with the lady and the stop sign incident and how ashamed i felt. i felt like the worst person on earth because this woman was yelling at me. her point was correct but it str...

jrtjosey · jrtjosey

What is said it chat room ,who you see it chat room, stays in chat room. This is per our policy and has been discussed at business meetings. Josey

Andrea12 · Andrea12

Hello Friends, Well yesterday was 6 months for me attending alanon....and wow my life has sure gone thru some ups and downs in these past 6 months.....I have learned much here...also know there is much to learn..... Hub is home from rehab....I see he is trying...attending meetings everyda...

Elizabeth M · Elizabeth M

Hi Friends I absolutely HATE the smell of alcohol from his body as he sleeps in bed next to me. There I said it.

rtexas · rtexas

((((Everyone)))) Last night all h*ll broke loose. We are going to a lake house for the weekend. Since my AW and ASon and his fiance don't work on fridays they decided they wanted to leave yesterday. Well... I have to work today and the fiance got off at 9:00 last night. So th...

Gailey · Gailey

I know that I do not have it nearly as bad as most people on this board. I really don't live daily (phyically...that is) with my A son. He is still living with me but is gone most of the time. However, I am still struggling with the obsessive thoughts and worries when I don't hear from him. When I call his cell...

lilms · lilms

Just a really quick note to say a huge THANK YOU to all. You have offered support, encouragement, a little nudge, nope not a nudge, a little push, nope not a push.....dang what's the word.....oh yeah, a kick in the tush to steer me along the way. THANK YOU all for sharing your ESH!!!! If I c...

serendipity · serendipity

i had to price most of my father's things for a garage sale a friend and i are having. it was hard to go thru his stuff and feel the memories. then i had a friend from the program help me move some things from my old house which i haven't been to in 6 weeks--just avoiding. the place is a wreck and it hurts s...

Mobirdie · Mobirdie

What does that mean? I'm new here and I have tried just about every combination of words for those letters and I still haven't figured it out. Please enlighten me. TKS

Lizza · Lizza

I have been married for 19 years. My husband is a great guy, but an addict. He is trying to get off Vicodin right now but in a month or so it will be something else. He get addicted to something different every 6 months or a year. He is a great guy, good father to our 2 children and we...

confused · confused

OLd tapes play in my head all the time. I used to think that this was normal. That it was certainly reasonable to allow past experience to affect the way I think today, the things that I do today, the way I react today.... then I found Al-Anon. Oh how tricky this makes things... yeah I k...

gardengal · gardengal

Living with active alcoholism , or long after the alcoholic has gone, seriously affects our feeling of self worth. I know for me I blamed myself for years for someone elses drinking, I knew it had to me somehow someway that I had "made" this person drink. When I was a child I thought my dad drank because I d...

Mobirdie · Mobirdie

I found this quite some time ago on another forum and it helped me to put things in perspective so much that I keep it in my documents folder so I can read it again when I need to. I hope it helps you all as much as it did me. My name's Jon. I'm an addict. And this is what addicts do. Y...

patience · patience

My father died yesterday and my A escalated in anger about it until he was screaming ** your Dad and ** your Mom and ** your sister. It was awful. He said I shouldn't be manipulated into going to the funeral, that my dad deserted me when I was a kid and he hurt me and I don't know "those peo...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

I am worth the time and effort of pursuing recovery rather than stewing in mydifficulties. I am going about the process of determining, with as much honesty as possible, justwhat makes me tick. >>>>>>>>>>>yes, i am WORTH knowing me, the WHY and HOW i got these...

angelnomore · angelnomore

Today 6/15 is the anniversary of my a-ex boyfriend Father’s death. My ex once told me he thought that his was father wasn’t proud of him and he felt bad about this after his death. Now that my ex-is getting sober and going to meetings everyday I hope he feels better. I will...

Mobirdie · Mobirdie

If I write this out, the whole story it could be a book, so I won't lay out all of the details but those of you that have children that are suffering with an addiction can probably fill in the blanks. My son is 37, married twice, divorced twice and four children that he isnt supporting. Things had b...

kitty · kitty

When I first came to the Program at 17 I had a few pretty neat visual realisations... ahead of my time & unable to fully actualize them ~ this is one: Being such a sensitive & expressive person, an empath able to pick up other people's feelings, I was very in touch with and expressing tha...

Cyn · Cyn

Life has been fantastic for the last 6 months - my new relationship has been downright perfect and then it happened - the FIRST FIGHT. It took well 5 1/2 months really for it to happen and now I am the little scared small child waiting for everything to just fall apart. I dont fight well and it...

nycbt · nycbt

Welcome to MIP. You are not alone. There a lot of people who understand. World Service Organization Website – WWW.al-anon.alateen.org Alanon meetings 1-888-425-2666 Chat room is open 24/7 there here the link to www.mipchat.net or http://www.12stepforums.net/chatroom2.h...

tishrijo · tishrijo

Well, the first signs are already there....mom let me know today that she talked to my sister and she has decided to keep the dog since the kids are so crazy about her!!!

Thank you higher power!!! I "Let Go and Let God" and He took care of it. Mom is now on her "list" becaus...

rtexas · rtexas

I want to share something with everyone and I don't really even want any replies. I promise I will not ever provide another post on this board that is not a cry for help or ESH. I participate in several very high volume boards for one of my hobbies. It was a wonderful place where you&...

canadianguy · canadianguy

Hi group - as one of the board moderators, I banned a user's IP this morning, as their posts were becoming aggressive and beligerent, to the point of basically "poking a stick" at the board in general, individuals, and any non-Christians out there. On behalf of the MIP board, I want to apologize for t...

Gailey · Gailey

Welcome to MIP! Guess your HP found something for you to begin posting. HP sure puts it out there for our taking...doesn't he? Can't wait to hear more from you. YFIR...Gail

twinmom2 · twinmom2

(((Hello Group))) Its been a heck of morning already and the day has just begun. Last night was a doozy too. My A wanted "Family Time" o.k. I'll take that its not everyday that he says he wants it. So I obliged him. We attempted to take the kids to a new restaraunt, but unfortu...

Lizza · Lizza

I am new to this chat room. All the postings are from last year. Is this still active?

mac57 · mac57

In my imagination, everything exists the way I choose to imagine it

The things I imagine are in the wonder of it all: the possiblities that exist and the feelings those possiblities evoke. Imagination has no beginning, no end, no flaws. It's our playground, we create our images and we c...

Becky1 · Becky1

Just wondering if anyone has heard how the cookbook entries are progressing. For you new folk, check out the Cookbook posts, and send in a recipe! Love in Recovery, Becky1

kismetstrand · kismetstrand

Just wanted to come in and wish all the dads out there a very Happy Father's Day!! This will be the first year we get to celebrate Father's Day for my eldest son (baby due July 24th). What a pleasure it has been watching him grow and mature. His gf has a 3 year old and he is just so marvelous with him, so patient...

jennneeefffurrr · jennneeefffurrr

this post was deleted - inappropriate for an Al-Anon forum. -- Edited by canadianguy at 13:16, 2006-06-15

Miranda · Miranda

I'm feeling so overwhelmed right now, I think I just really need some caring, and happy thoughts. A lot of things seem to be going wrong all of a sudden, and I'm really scared about the future. I'm starting to question what I'm going to do with my life. A lot of things hit me at once, and I'm tired. I'm so tire...

confused · confused

As many of you now, my AH and I have recently reconciled after a 6 month separation. I am having trouble with trust. Trusting myself, trusting others (including my Ah) and trusting my HP. Was looking for any ESH on trust that you all might be willing to share. I do believe that...

drucilla06 · drucilla06

(((((family)))) Hello precious alanoners. I haven't posted for awhile but I've been here.Been going to meetings.I am currently reading 'getting them sober'.It's mostly for people with active A's which I do not have,but still I am learning a lot. Things have fallen apart between my AH and his o...

Mobirdie · Mobirdie

I just found you all and am looking forward to getting to know you all. I just celebrated my first anniversary in Alanon and thank my higher power every day for leading me where I needed to be for me.

maresie2 · maresie2

My A has a pattern of intense relationships with others. He starts off well with idealizing. They are the greatest, they love him, they are all buddies. There are needless to say not that many boundaries there. It has got better I must say. A few years ago (before I had a program too) he had a friend...

serendipity · serendipity

i just found out that my ah sold somethings that i was planning on selling. and really it should be about the money considering i am overdrawn, have no income currently and he has given me 60 dollars in the past 3 months as "support" for 3 kids. but it isn't about the money. it is about him not telling me. i am...

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

well today is a new story compared to yesterday with my a. when he got home from his meeting we went out and got alot accomplished then watched some movies last night. today he got up and went to his meetings and came home with his first chip. and wants to go to the CA convention next weekend. he says i love me...

Rebecca · Rebecca

hey guys how are ye all doing? it feels like an eternity since i was here daily..posting my life story.. i miss it and i miss u guys. im doing really well. im working away... writing a novel (no less), and generally keeping busy, im meeting up with friends more...and doing creative proje...

Little Lisa · Little Lisa

Well, here we go again... Quick backround...I'm 42, mom is an alcoholic. Ex-H is an alcoholic. 22 year old son got his first DUI and possession charge this year. I just joined ACOA two weeks ago and want to learn how to live my life with this and deal with all of the BS that haunts me....

peewee · peewee

Now that tropical storm Alberto has passed florida, I can share some lighter more fun names a buddy and I concocted for this season's hurricanes. Hurricane Alfonzo Hurricane Big Bird Hurricane Chickie Hurricane Done Hurricane Elmo Hurricane Fluffy More to come later......

sparkette · sparkette

I do so much reflection in my undergraduate work. Somehow I hadn't transfered that to this board. I was talking to a friend yesterday about the board and how I haven't read back over the many posts I have written. Funny that I only got to late January before I found something that almost broke my own heart...

Vega · Vega

Well last friday was my A's first day allowed out of the halfway house alone after being there for 2 weeks and spending 3 weeks in rehab. He had some sort of meeting to attend and took a bus a few towns away. On saturday he came back to my area to visit me and attend a small birthday get together with friends. W...

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	THE BUZZARD, BAT AND BUMBLEBEE (Preview) BUZZARD If you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6 feet by 8 feet and is entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner. The reason is that a buzzard always begins a flight from the ground with a run of 10 to 12 feet. Without space to run, as is its habit, it...	Christy	10	622	Jun 19, 2006 by bobump
	ok so you change, he doesnt - do you go back to old ways or go on? (Preview) I dont party nearly as much as my husband. We met during our party days. I stopped partying when we had our son 14 yrs ago. When I do have a few drinks it seems we get along alot better. Do I go back to drinking? or choose to go on w/resentment towards my husband? Sometimes I feel its best to go back to the old day...	Barbara	9	646	Jun 19, 2006 by twinmom2
	Father's Day (Preview) Since I will be out of town and perhaps out of touch for a week beginning on Father’s day, I wanted to leave a gift about the past year and a half since my father passed on. At the end of his life here, my father said to me, “You tell that family of mine, it is time to become more serious about G...	mac57	8	466	Jun 19, 2006 by cedarpines
	Blow up (Preview) I finally blew up at the A last night. I do not do that on a daily basis anymore. I had asked him at least 101 times to get the lawmower from the landlord. He always belittles my needs, my issues, my requests come last. But his requests, oh his requests have to come first. For a month I have been askin...	maresie2	4	546	Jun 18, 2006 by Andrea12
	Letting Go (Preview) I love this kitty..........	Mobirdie	3	494	Jun 18, 2006 by lilms
	Feeling out of sorts (Preview) I was doing SOOOO well in my life - then one big argument - one in 6 months - and I go completely out of my mind. Now I have started to wonder whether I made the right decision to leave my A - whether or not I still want him - and WHY??? I havent thought about him, wanted to talk to him, see him, etc since De...	Cyn	3	535	Jun 18, 2006 by maresie2
	a first date (Preview) I went on my first date with my husband yesterday. We decided to have a date, we still sleeping in the same bed and everything. However when we went on our date we shook hands as if we never met each other because. We were flirting the whole time saying oh does you wife know you are out and how long have u been m...	nycbt	6	429	Jun 18, 2006 by maresie2
	Happy Father's Day (Preview) To all the wonderful MIP Dads out there! If I wasn't taking mine out to brunch and running late I'd say more but gottttta go LOL Jennifer	Jennifer	2	524	Jun 18, 2006 by sparkette
	Alanon Dads (Preview) ((((((((((((((((((((((((Alanon Dads))))))))))))))))))))), To all of you who are fathers, grandfathers, great grandfathers, people acting as fathers, fathers-in-law, etc, HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! May it be extra special for you all. My father...	Karilynn	4	496	Jun 18, 2006 by Lexie
	Father's Day (Preview) When I think of all the wonderful daddies I know in this room I am reminded of one of my favorite things… trees. I wrote this poem today for my daddy, wanted to share it with you all on the eve of Father’s Day. From a daddy's girl, I just want to say thank you to all you beautiful father's out there who don't eve...	sparkette	4	544	Jun 18, 2006 by Karilynn
	healthy dating relationships (Preview) I just bought the book "Struggle for Intimacy." It's a great book for me right now as I am really working on having healthy relationships with guys I date. I started thinking about all of my relationships in general. I have a fantastic group of girlfriends. Couldn't ask for bett...	mollyann	2	697	Jun 18, 2006 by heartless39470
	Vacation without my A (Preview) Tomorrow I leave heading back to Florida from OHIO, this has been as much of a rollercoaster and the rollercoasters i have been riding at Cedar Point .. ( that is a amusement park that i have been going to ) .. I did it,... a lot of firsts during the last 9 days .. I drove self and my children from Flor...	Tammy	4	472	Jun 17, 2006 by sandie123
	Fathers Day/update (Preview) Lastnight I made a real nice dinner for AH as we are to be away for the BIG Day! I phoned him to let him know i was prepairing something for him... mistake i don't know or care for that matter. Any way of course he did not come home and yes i admit i was angery for the fact that i did make the effort as...	jj	2	384	Jun 17, 2006 by Jeannie
	This is not the life I ordered (Preview) what a wonderful 6 days it had been. I suppose she was sober. she was pleasant & not annoying like she is tonite. I had to work Wed from 8pm to 8am. the man I sit with was up & down almost every hour on the hour. We had to go to town & do some errands. She picked me up a little after 8 am this morning. We...	hmrnrnmm	10	1173	Jun 17, 2006 by hightide
	AA meetings (Preview) ((((((((((((((((((Family))))))))))))))))), Just wanted to share this with you. Hubby and I have been going AA meetings this week. I can tell you it is one of the most amazing things I have ever experienced. We found some afternoon and night meetings that are not far. N...	Karilynn	9	565	Jun 17, 2006 by Mobirdie
	Powerless (Preview) Feeling very powerless at the moment. This week has been pretty intense....as usual, I am not getting much sleep. I feel like I am being #$@! on right now, that someone somewhere is having a good laugh at my misery and my stress. So much is just going sideways, like nothing is ment to go right this week. I f...	buzzfree	18	608	Jun 17, 2006 by aunitedway
	Anger Lost! PLease Return (Preview) This is what i find truly very difficult in the Alanon Program and its growth. I have left Alanon on more than one occasion because of this reason. My instinct is to do the same now, run and run fast and far and dont look back. For the first time in my life my anger has been lifted a...	kerry5	7	559	Jun 17, 2006 by lilms
	Reflections (Preview) Worrying is like the motor when the car is standing still:the motor gets hot,the parts wear out,fuel is wasted and you're going nowhere. Life is hard by the yard;it's a cinch by the inch. We teach others how to treat us;we teach by permitting. Forum 1988	angel123	4	436	Jun 17, 2006 by Karilynn
	children (Preview) i was in my f2f tonight and the topic of rejection was brought up and how alanon helps me cope. i was thinking of what happened yesterday with the lady and the stop sign incident and how ashamed i felt. i felt like the worst person on earth because this woman was yelling at me. her point was correct but it str...	serendipity	1	470	Jun 17, 2006 by Maria123
	May I remind you (Preview) What is said it chat room ,who you see it chat room, stays in chat room. This is per our policy and has been discussed at business meetings. Josey	jrtjosey	6	576	Jun 17, 2006 by Karilynn
	Two roads to recovery (Preview) Hello Friends, Well yesterday was 6 months for me attending alanon....and wow my life has sure gone thru some ups and downs in these past 6 months.....I have learned much here...also know there is much to learn..... Hub is home from rehab....I see he is trying...attending meetings everyda...	Andrea12	6	568	Jun 17, 2006 by Tammy
	hate the smell (Preview) Hi Friends I absolutely HATE the smell of alcohol from his body as he sleeps in bed next to me. There I said it.	Elizabeth M	8	555	Jun 17, 2006 by Barbara
	How important is it... (Preview) ((((Everyone)))) Last night all h*ll broke loose. We are going to a lake house for the weekend. Since my AW and ASon and his fiance don't work on fridays they decided they wanted to leave yesterday. Well... I have to work today and the fiance got off at 9:00 last night. So th...	rtexas	7	573	Jun 16, 2006 by Dolphin123
	help for an Alanon mom (Preview) I know that I do not have it nearly as bad as most people on this board. I really don't live daily (phyically...that is) with my A son. He is still living with me but is gone most of the time. However, I am still struggling with the obsessive thoughts and worries when I don't hear from him. When I call his cell...	Gailey	5	455	Jun 16, 2006 by Dolphin123
	TYTYTYTYTYTY!!!! (Preview) Just a really quick note to say a huge THANK YOU to all. You have offered support, encouragement, a little nudge, nope not a nudge, a little push, nope not a push.....dang what's the word.....oh yeah, a kick in the tush to steer me along the way. THANK YOU all for sharing your ESH!!!! If I c...	lilms	3	584	Jun 16, 2006 by Karilynn
	what a day (Preview) i had to price most of my father's things for a garage sale a friend and i are having. it was hard to go thru his stuff and feel the memories. then i had a friend from the program help me move some things from my old house which i haven't been to in 6 weeks--just avoiding. the place is a wreck and it hurts s...	serendipity	4	556	Jun 16, 2006 by Dolphin123
	ESH? (Preview) What does that mean? I'm new here and I have tried just about every combination of words for those letters and I still haven't figured it out. Please enlighten me. TKS	Mobirdie	3	547	Jun 16, 2006 by mac57
	help (Preview) I have been married for 19 years. My husband is a great guy, but an addict. He is trying to get off Vicodin right now but in a month or so it will be something else. He get addicted to something different every 6 months or a year. He is a great guy, good father to our 2 children and we...	Lizza	10	569	Jun 16, 2006 by Dolphin123
	Old Tapes play in my head... ESH please (Preview) OLd tapes play in my head all the time. I used to think that this was normal. That it was certainly reasonable to allow past experience to affect the way I think today, the things that I do today, the way I react today.... then I found Al-Anon. Oh how tricky this makes things... yeah I k...	confused	6	1498	Jun 16, 2006 by kitty
	SELF WORTH:Do you treat yourself well physically, mentally, and spirtually? (Preview) Living with active alcoholism , or long after the alcoholic has gone, seriously affects our feeling of self worth. I know for me I blamed myself for years for someone elses drinking, I knew it had to me somehow someway that I had "made" this person drink. When I was a child I thought my dad drank because I d...	gardengal	2	555	Jun 16, 2006 by diamond
	What Addicts Do (Preview) I found this quite some time ago on another forum and it helped me to put things in perspective so much that I keep it in my documents folder so I can read it again when I need to. I hope it helps you all as much as it did me. My name's Jon. I'm an addict. And this is what addicts do. Y...	Mobirdie	4	785	Jun 16, 2006 by diamond
	Help me understand (Preview) My father died yesterday and my A escalated in anger about it until he was screaming your Dad and your Mom and ** your sister. It was awful. He said I shouldn't be manipulated into going to the funeral, that my dad deserted me when I was a kid and he hurt me and I don't know "those peo...	patience	7	658	Jun 16, 2006 by patience
	looong share on cleaning up old resentments (Preview) I am worth the time and effort of pursuing recovery rather than stewing in mydifficulties. I am going about the process of determining, with as much honesty as possible, justwhat makes me tick. >>>>>>>>>>>yes, i am WORTH knowing me, the WHY and HOW i got these...	rosie light shines	1	439	Jun 16, 2006 by Christy
	IN LOVING MEMORY OF C.JOHNSON (Preview) Today 6/15 is the anniversary of my a-ex boyfriend Father’s death. My ex once told me he thought that his was father wasn’t proud of him and he felt bad about this after his death. Now that my ex-is getting sober and going to meetings everyday I hope he feels better. I will...	angelnomore	2	557	Jun 16, 2006 by aunitedway
	My story (Preview) If I write this out, the whole story it could be a book, so I won't lay out all of the details but those of you that have children that are suffering with an addiction can probably fill in the blanks. My son is 37, married twice, divorced twice and four children that he isnt supporting. Things had b...	Mobirdie	9	522	Jun 16, 2006 by mel123
	Cuts & Scars (Preview) When I first came to the Program at 17 I had a few pretty neat visual realisations... ahead of my time & unable to fully actualize them ~ this is one: Being such a sensitive & expressive person, an empath able to pick up other people's feelings, I was very in touch with and expressing tha...	kitty	4	974	Jun 16, 2006 by marchgrl
	Confused (Preview) Life has been fantastic for the last 6 months - my new relationship has been downright perfect and then it happened - the FIRST FIGHT. It took well 5 1/2 months really for it to happen and now I am the little scared small child waiting for everything to just fall apart. I dont fight well and it...	Cyn	5	523	Jun 16, 2006 by Dolphin123
	FOR ALL NEWCOMERS HERE SOME INFORMATION (Preview) Welcome to MIP. You are not alone. There a lot of people who understand. World Service Organization Website – WWW.al-anon.alateen.org Alanon meetings 1-888-425-2666 Chat room is open 24/7 there here the link to www.mipchat.net or http://www.12stepforums.net/chatroom2.h...	nycbt	0	470	Jun 16, 2006 by nycbt
	Signs that Sister is calming down! (Preview) Well, the first signs are already there....mom let me know today that she talked to my sister and she has decided to keep the dog since the kids are so crazy about her!!! Thank you higher power!!! I "Let Go and Let God" and He took care of it. Mom is now on her "list" becaus...	tishrijo	1	436	Jun 16, 2006 by just me
	The death of a public forum... (Preview) I want to share something with everyone and I don't really even want any replies. I promise I will not ever provide another post on this board that is not a cry for help or ESH. I participate in several very high volume boards for one of my hobbies. It was a wonderful place where you&...	rtexas	7	750	Jun 16, 2006 by Jennifer
	Banned an IP today - focus on recovery (Preview) Hi group - as one of the board moderators, I banned a user's IP this morning, as their posts were becoming aggressive and beligerent, to the point of basically "poking a stick" at the board in general, individuals, and any non-Christians out there. On behalf of the MIP board, I want to apologize for t...	canadianguy	4	624	Jun 16, 2006 by peewee
	Welcome SLS (Preview) Welcome to MIP! Guess your HP found something for you to begin posting. HP sure puts it out there for our taking...doesn't he? Can't wait to hear more from you. YFIR...Gail	Gailey	4	504	Jun 15, 2006 by SLS
	My life is really unmanageable (Preview) (((Hello Group))) Its been a heck of morning already and the day has just begun. Last night was a doozy too. My A wanted "Family Time" o.k. I'll take that its not everyday that he says he wants it. So I obliged him. We attempted to take the kids to a new restaraunt, but unfortu...	twinmom2	4	572	Jun 15, 2006 by Dolphin123
	chat room (Preview) I am new to this chat room. All the postings are from last year. Is this still active?	Lizza	1	452	Jun 15, 2006 by abbyal
	a new poem (Preview) In my imagination, everything exists the way I choose to imagine it The things I imagine are in the wonder of it all: the possiblities that exist and the feelings those possiblities evoke. Imagination has no beginning, no end, no flaws. It's our playground, we create our images and we c...	mac57	10	526	Jun 15, 2006 by aunitedway
	Al-Anon Cookbook (Preview) Just wondering if anyone has heard how the cookbook entries are progressing. For you new folk, check out the Cookbook posts, and send in a recipe! Love in Recovery, Becky1	Becky1	0	392	Jun 15, 2006 by Becky1
	Father's Day, A wish and a reflection (Preview) Just wanted to come in and wish all the dads out there a very Happy Father's Day!! This will be the first year we get to celebrate Father's Day for my eldest son (baby due July 24th). What a pleasure it has been watching him grow and mature. His gf has a 3 year old and he is just so marvelous with him, so patient...	kismetstrand	3	447	Jun 15, 2006 by sparkette
	Am I being ERASED??? May I ask why? Ooopps, already know! (Preview) this post was deleted - inappropriate for an Al-Anon forum. -- Edited by canadianguy at 13:16, 2006-06-15	jennneeefffurrr	13	852	Jun 15, 2006 by John
	Help! (Preview) I'm feeling so overwhelmed right now, I think I just really need some caring, and happy thoughts. A lot of things seem to be going wrong all of a sudden, and I'm really scared about the future. I'm starting to question what I'm going to do with my life. A lot of things hit me at once, and I'm tired. I'm so tire...	Miranda	6	505	Jun 15, 2006 by Dolphin123
	ESH on trust please... (Preview) As many of you now, my AH and I have recently reconciled after a 6 month separation. I am having trouble with trust. Trusting myself, trusting others (including my Ah) and trusting my HP. Was looking for any ESH on trust that you all might be willing to share. I do believe that...	confused	5	564	Jun 15, 2006 by Dolphin123
	AH wants me back (Preview) (((((family)))) Hello precious alanoners. I haven't posted for awhile but I've been here.Been going to meetings.I am currently reading 'getting them sober'.It's mostly for people with active A's which I do not have,but still I am learning a lot. Things have fallen apart between my AH and his o...	drucilla06	3	573	Jun 15, 2006 by Dolphin123
	Hello everyone (Preview) I just found you all and am looking forward to getting to know you all. I just celebrated my first anniversary in Alanon and thank my higher power every day for leading me where I needed to be for me.	Mobirdie	5	482	Jun 15, 2006 by Dolphin123
	waiting for the shoe to drop (Preview) My A has a pattern of intense relationships with others. He starts off well with idealizing. They are the greatest, they love him, they are all buddies. There are needless to say not that many boundaries there. It has got better I must say. A few years ago (before I had a program too) he had a friend...	maresie2	3	705	Jun 15, 2006 by Dolphin123
	esh (Preview) i just found out that my ah sold somethings that i was planning on selling. and really it should be about the money considering i am overdrawn, have no income currently and he has given me 60 dollars in the past 3 months as "support" for 3 kids. but it isn't about the money. it is about him not telling me. i am...	serendipity	5	475	Jun 15, 2006 by Dolphin123
	back to recovery!!!!!!! (Preview) well today is a new story compared to yesterday with my a. when he got home from his meeting we went out and got alot accomplished then watched some movies last night. today he got up and went to his meetings and came home with his first chip. and wants to go to the CA convention next weekend. he says i love me...	notsonew1111	3	452	Jun 15, 2006 by Dolphin123
	Stranger calling.. (Preview) hey guys how are ye all doing? it feels like an eternity since i was here daily..posting my life story.. i miss it and i miss u guys. im doing really well. im working away... writing a novel (no less), and generally keeping busy, im meeting up with friends more...and doing creative proje...	Rebecca	4	444	Jun 15, 2006 by Cyn
	I can't believe this is happening...HELP PLEASE (Preview) Well, here we go again... Quick backround...I'm 42, mom is an alcoholic. Ex-H is an alcoholic. 22 year old son got his first DUI and possession charge this year. I just joined ACOA two weeks ago and want to learn how to live my life with this and deal with all of the BS that haunts me....	Little Lisa	12	666	Jun 15, 2006 by d53sjurne
	Laughs re Hurricanes (Preview) Now that tropical storm Alberto has passed florida, I can share some lighter more fun names a buddy and I concocted for this season's hurricanes. Hurricane Alfonzo Hurricane Big Bird Hurricane Chickie Hurricane Done Hurricane Elmo Hurricane Fluffy More to come later......	peewee	2	474	Jun 15, 2006 by jrtjosey
	reflecting on an old post (Preview) I do so much reflection in my undergraduate work. Somehow I hadn't transfered that to this board. I was talking to a friend yesterday about the board and how I haven't read back over the many posts I have written. Funny that I only got to late January before I found something that almost broke my own heart...	sparkette	3	449	Jun 15, 2006 by sparkette
	relapses and snooping mothers (Preview) Well last friday was my A's first day allowed out of the halfway house alone after being there for 2 weeks and spending 3 weeks in rehab. He had some sort of meeting to attend and took a bus a few towns away. On saturday he came back to my area to visit me and attend a small birthday get together with friends. W...	Vega	8	453	Jun 15, 2006 by nycbt
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