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Desperado
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I just found this forum... and i'm hoping that writing to all of you is going to help me start calming all the fire and panic and fear inside me. It feels so foolish that I'm this upset, this emotional right now. I just can't settle myself.
My story is that almost 2 years ago I g...
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hello!
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Hello everyone, My name is Vega. I hope that it is okay that I am making a thread about myself and Why I am here. I am not exactly sure how things work around here but I figured this would be the best way to jump right into it.
my boyfriend, of almost 2 years has a drug problem and is now living in a halfway ho...
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help, can't get in chat
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What a difference ten days makes…and have you seen my spine? ::smiles::
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“Joined” Al-Anon about ten days ago. My A is making is 7th (or is it 8th) attempt a sobriety in two years time and this round I am almost completely removed, and detached from the process and the outcome. I am not sure the change in my attitude is completely due the Al-Anon principals but they sure have i...
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Deepest Apologies About Last Night's Meeting
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Hello Roomies,
Last night I was supposed to chair the meeting, but I didn't. I went to sign into mIRC, and I couldn't get a conection. Then I tried to log into msn, no connection. Internet Explorer, no connection. I have DSl, so this is supposed to be fast and easy, right. Well not last night.
It took m...
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just me
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Today is just another day in a long line of new days in our house. I feel nervous about divulging too much info on the message board because I don't feel as safe as I used to. Instead of talking about details, I'll just stick with my feelings :O)
Experiencing a variety of feelings still feels so new to me s...
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Love thy neighbor
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I called A last night. He did not answer. So I left a voice mail.
"A" I am sorry I said hatefull things to you last night. ( I DID say some pretty fowl things, that were true, and felt good to release - but - not out of love, just out of desperation and anger ) I said those things out of being hurt, desperate, di...
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Discovered more lies...
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Over the last two weeks, I discovered two rather big lies my AH told me. The first one involved when he was working out of town. He told me that he worked long hours (which is true) and that he usually went right to his friend's house, ate supper, watched TV and went to bed after work. I found out that he was me...
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Hubby back in ICU!
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((((((((((((((((((Family)))))))))))))),
Here we go again! Hubby gets out of hospital yesterday and goes home with his roomate. I'm not thrilled about the idea of him being released early, but he said he was feeling fine and the doctors seemed to think that everything was looking good. NOT!
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Awareness about needs being fulfilled
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I was at a meeting and someone said that his wife bought their daughter a sofa and was having it delivered. He was concerned because his wife would be resentful if their daughter did not call and say thank you. I don't know why, but I thought of this.... Did the mother buy it for her daughter to fulfill her o...
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Daughter in Rehab?
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Just as soon as I begin to believe I have a pretty good handle on my recovery, my HP has another layer of emotions to heal. Just when I believe, I am content with all He has blessed me with He blesses me with more.
I found out about an hour ago that our oldest daughter is in rehab, and has been for almos...
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I see the writing on the wall
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Yesterday was topsy turvy day to say the least. I am in the middle of the Friday nightmare that my job setting portrays.... Picture this.... my boss comes in and says we need a staffing on one of the Foster Family's that had verified abuse ASAP, so trying desperately to get everyone rallied up for...
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What a difference...
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a day makes. Yesterday I posted regarding getting caught up in my expectations and the results of those. After spending some time in the room last night, putting it out there on the board, and taking some time for me I am an entirely different person. I took care of a few things aroun...
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Re-UNITED and it feels so NEGATIVE
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OK....A comes back on Friday after a month on a new Harley he had just bought the night before. I was nauseated by the $16K toy, but overjoyed to see him and ACTUALLY believed that he was missing me and ready for some changes.
I called him Sat and left a voice mail telling him I get off work at 3. At 3:20 he ca...
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New Here
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I hope it is alright to post here. I don't know where to go and where to start. I have been married to an alcoholic for 27 years. We are now in the process of divorcing. I see how much damage has been done to me emotionally and I need help figuring out who I am now and how to heal all th...
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testing
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cdb
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Someting happened to me
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Hello Everyone again!
I had a thought ... My AH stopped by to shower before going to a graduation party. The thought that came to mind is he looked like he was ridden hard and put away wet ... for non horse people rough shape. It did not change my frame of mind which for some unexplainable reason except I p...
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Attention Meeting Chairpersons and Room Ops
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Chairperson's and OP's will need to register their nickname on the new server by going to the room and typing
/msg nickserv register <password> <emailaddy>
Use a password you will remember as its not retrivable, and use a real email address as the server will send you a confirmatio...
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John
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Death
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Hi Everyone
I have been talking to members of my home group, but I can't sleep so I'm here. My husband died last week - complications due to acute alcoholism. He had 8 hospitalizations since Decemeber 21, 2005. I went through all the stages, the denial, the happiness because of 1...
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Becoming Victims...
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I had the the experience this morning of becoming a victim to my own expectations. The past few weeks have been straight out for me. Running the kids here and there, work, a wedding etc. Basic stuff for a mom. I have been doing what I can to take some time for me - easy give...
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New Server For Rooms
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If you are using mIRC to enter our Al-Anon chat room for meetings and/or general, supportive chat you need to ADD the following server to your server list in mIRC;
irc.chat4all.org
We are no longer using StarChat as our server and the room is shut down on it. To ADD irc.chat4all.org t...
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new server a real problem
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Tried to get on chat through starchat and I can't get in today. Says by invite only. What the f*** does that mean. Been coming on MIP for two years now and I am not invited.
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good news...bad news
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My A boyfriend (who lives 2,000 miles away) called last night. Good news! His probation meeting went well. He's finished with community service and has a court date for Sept., he finally received his $ from selling his house, and he has a job interview on Monday! He was so ex...
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So far so good
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Hello (((Everyone)))
This is an interesting experience. I am going through my house packing and am doing alright. I am working on areas that were for the most part just my things. I have alot of stuff, I don't think anyone realises over time how much they gather. Picking what is important is harder in...
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It finally hit me
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Now I can't be sure about this, but last night something hit me. I don't have to care. I don't have to spend my time worrying about what he will or won't do. He's not my responsibility. I don't have to feel bad about what he's doing or saying to me. I have no idea where this came from. I mean two days ago I was rea...
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Miranda
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Letting go
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I'm new to this. How do we let go of someone we love even though they are so very different than the person we hold in our hearts? How do we stop thinking of them?
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newcomer
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Hi to all,this is my first letter.
Can anyone tell me how you are supposed to cope with this? we have been married for 36yrs ,he was a great dad to our 2 kids ,and a great husband ,until 3yrs ago he took to the drink,we are not together now ,i feel as i have lost my whole life,trying to keep our house and look a...
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Happy Father's Day Mip Dads!
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Howdy & Happy Father's Day MIP ((((((Dads)))))))!!!!!
I hope each of ya have a great day with your kids/families/loved ones. I appreciate all of you mip guys and the esh you offer. It's always good to hear the male side of things. I thank you for what you bring to recovery.&n...
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mIRC Users - Please Read
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If you are using mIRC to enter our Al-Anon chat room for meetings and/or general, supportive chat you need to ADD the following server to your server list in mIRC;
irc.chat4all.org
We are no longer using StarChat as our server and the room is shut down on it. To ADD irc.chat4all.org t...
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testing topic below is about daugher's assult :(
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It didn't get the correct title for the message. cdb
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Anxiously awaiting.....
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Hi Alanon friends,
My son in the military (3rd tour of duty in combat) called saying he is coming home on leave. I can't even say "our" son anymore because my AH doesn't live here anymore. Then my son called late at night from Kuwait telling me his travel plans and his plans for his 2 week leave. I have to w...
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ESH needed on numerous topics please
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Hello (((Everyone)))
I've needed a break from thinking so I have not been here much. Kept busy with my readings and praying, I've had some small eye opening experiences.
#1 I still love my husband.
#2 I stayed at the house a few nights while he was here, I have seen how fast he has fallen. I've been g...
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detatched or just cold?
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so my a and myself and the kids went to the movies today. i was taking the kids anyway and he asked yesterday if he could come along. i said ok. i don't feel comfortable leaving them with him alone so this worked. and i had our tickets ready so if he didn't show we would go anyway. he showed. it was all nice. i me...
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MIP MAP MOVED
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This site is not where you can endulge in outside issues or promote and advertise outside endeavors/causes. While what you are doing may be with good intent and seemingly harmless it is outside the scope of Al-Anon, is not endorsed by Al-Anon WSO, nor this Al-Anon WSO registered group's busin...
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Thanks ((MIP angels))
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Thanks ((((my wonderful MIP friends))))
Hubby took me to dinner last night and we agreed we weren't going to talk about any "stuff". Even though we know it's there, it was nice to get out and try to leave it all behind for a little bit.
I so appreciate all the caring replies and humor.
Rofl Gard...
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Trapped, Hotel California style
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This is my first time here. I’m not really sure what I want to say. There are so many issues; so many feelings; so much bitterness.
I guess the overwhelming feeling over the past couple of weeks is the feeling of being trapped. The A in my life is my husband. We have four kids and he is the sole bre...
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hello
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hi everyone just wanted to share with you my rabbit. the picture by my name. meet thumper :)
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Looking at Life
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My Dear Friends,
The past two days have been crazy, some ups and downs, mostly ups....thank the Lord....Took hub to Pittsburgh to get his leg ckecked, that went very well....He finally understands not to even ask to come home until he can prove his actions.....I also think that maybe, just maybe...
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Out of my control/scream!!!
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Hubby's disability was cut off 6 weeks ago because his Dr's office did not get the proper paperwork to the proper people. Out of our control
We are doing footwork for appeal, but must wait 45 days for answer.
Son's car was stolen and totaled. Out of my control
Responsible party is avoiding us af...
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So I go to plan B
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Living with an active alcoholic has forced me to have a plan B .. This week we are planning to go on a family vacation. Knowing the caos that I am living in I have a plan B.. The kids and I drive and go alone. Well, today 2 days before we are suppose to leave all you know what hit the fan and now, we are resulti...
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Happy Birthday mac57
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HaPpY BiRThDaY Mac57 :)
((((( mac57/David )))))
Hope you have a wonderful day
~Your new year is filled with lots of peace, joy and serenity
PS. Didn't get to see you this morning so a few of us thought we should bring it here, not to name names for...
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Taking way to much personal!!!!!!!
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Hello to all,
I have this really deeply ingrained habit of mothering my husband. To put it bluntly. We do the dance. He acts like a child I treat him like one, I act like a mother he acts like a child. It is totally annoying me. I am getting sick and tired of being sick and tired. It is going to take an enormou...
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How many Bottoms???
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Please help, someone with a little experience maybe in this situation. My husband has been relapsing since January of this year. I moved out for two months because I could not take it anymore. He called one night during the separation, and ju...
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Accept things I cannot change...or Courage to change what I can?
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Please share your opinions....I am at my wits end...
Sister has 3 children by 2 diff men. The 2 babies dad is only off drugs because he lacks the money to buy. He has been around for a total of 7 months of the 3 year olds life....and 5 months of the 10 month olds life. He is very disrespe...
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Daily rollercoaster
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When I met my husband we were both 29 and he had just lost his dl b/c of 3 DUI's. I met him at a church singles group & he seemed to have turned his life around. I drove on all of our dates and when we married I drove when we left the wedding. He was recovering (or I guess I thought)...
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NOT divorced/A came back (?)
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I dont know what to think about the Lord's plan for me today!
I got up, very emotional about my A who I have not been with in a month. I sent him a text message (I guess you could say I fell off the detachment wagon) simply saying "Have you forgotten me?" He did not respond.
At 9:30 I met with my husba...
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Facing my own issues...
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I asked my A last night why he was being so cold and distant to me. He says its because I said I was going to get into counseling and start a work out program. He said "I haven't seen you do anything this week, and I'm upset about it". He says don't expect me to stick around for much longer i...
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Last night's meeting
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Had a great experience chairing my f2f last night. We are a very small town, usually our meeting is four or five people, all long time members. So, I showed up early, got the room set up - by five minutes before meeting time, there were six new people, none of whom I had ever seen before, and me! As new member...
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troubles in chatroom - a message for Oz and Ops
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Dear John/Oz,
"All is well, that ends well." German saying. "Ende gut, alles gut."
Thanks for your work. We are lucky to have you.
Oh, and while I'm at it, as one who has profited immensely, thanks also to all ops.
DANKE says
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Fun
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Have some fun -- with life, with the day.
Life is not drudgery; that is an old belief. Let go of it. We are on an adventure, a journey. EVents will come to pass that we cannot now fathom.
Replace heaviness and weariness of spirit with Joy. Surround yourself with people and things that bring light...
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After Awhile
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After Awhile After a while you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul, And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning and company doesn't mean security, And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts and presents aren't pr...
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More butterfly kisses
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I've decided to write more letters to my father. I don't know if it's healthy or not, but I've been feeling better after I write them. They may sound really bad, but this is the one I wrote tonight.
That song brought up so much for me. Not only do I want you to be there for me, and take care of me, but...
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Miranda
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New to online al-anon....hi to all
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Hello to all.....
I just wanted to post a shout out to say hi. I am looking for more ways to connect to recovery and found this site. I am giving it a try to see how it works for me. My husband is an addict. He had two years under his belt and relapsed about two weeks ago. Actually about 4-6 weeks ago in...
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Still sick but feeling some release and peace
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(((Hello Group)))
Its been a bumpy couple of days. We lost our child care funding this week and I've been visiting and calling schools looking for the right daycare. Meanwhile, everyone is sick at my house either with a cold or a stomach bug. My A's been home from work for three da...
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Hmmm, tell me again
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Hi again,
I know that I have really already asked this in a way . . . but you know how the confusion can be. What does this "family" feel - is it a problem when you keep your drinking and drunkness to the weekend evenings??? When alcohol is soooo prevalent in our society it can be difficult to...
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DIVORCE tomorrow
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Tomorrow I go to meet with my husband, remember NOT my A but he is an a'hole, his attny and my attny. TRYING to settle out of court for the divorce.
I am not hopefull. He is a stingy bastard and I am sure it will be a BS settlement. I need to take some time to pray on it tonight and am asking that ALL OF YOU pray fo...
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jennneeefffurrr
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Finally Some Good News From Me!
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I was told by one of the members here that I need to come to the board on Good Days as well as the Bad.....but that I only seem to come on when I am having a bad day. Well I have taken the advice.....I have been trying to come every day.....and today I have some good news.
My AH called to tell me that he ha...
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QOD
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Not coming home after Rehab
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Hello Friends,
Well today was a true test....yesterday I called hubs counselor and told hm the truth about everything, I felt for me to move forward in my recovery that hub can not come home after rehab......
Counselor said, he would talk to hub, hubby called this afternoon, very upset and an...
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Andrea12
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I need tough love with my son
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I am new to this site, I am a loving mother to my 22yr. old son who is a heroin addict. I don't know where else to turn. I am very educated on addiction but it still doesn't help the pain I'm going through. I almost have lost my son 5x of overdose and I'm scared. I feel like I have a 14 yr old son that is in the big wor...
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skype al-anon meeting anyone?
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Hi everyone,
My name is Jamie and I'm a grateful Al-Anon member. Am living in Dharam Shala India where I'm a lone Al-Anon member.
I'm interested in starting some meetings via skype. For those interested you can add me as a skype contact (my skype name is jamiepratt) or email me at jamie at e-gak...
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