Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

Jule_cat21 · Jule_cat21

I was afraid, but I told my husband today that we need to put trying to get pregnant on hold. We began trying about a year ago. I did get pregnant but had a miscarriage. He was sober and had been for 4 and 1/2 years. But Since the new years incident and the fact that he started d...

lilleah · lilleah

My A wants me to take some money out of savings to pay our daycare bill so that he has money to go drink. I don't want to do this, but I do NOT want to fight about it, so I am willing to do it to avoid an argument. I am not sure what to do. I really don't have the energy to fight with him, but I don't want to help him eith...

cullyvan · cullyvan

Me again, here again with another huge question but not sure where else to turn. What to do you do when you know your A is lying to you? I guess it doesn't do any good to argue or press them on it but then it doesn't help either if you have to pretend you believe when you don't… it isn't natural. For the last we...

browneyes · browneyes

Thank you all so much for the much needed support. Today I got good news. I am going to be able to go to school and still get help from the county! So I won't have to go back to childcare, I will get some office skills under my belt and go in that direction. Thank you HP!!!!!!...

Christy · Christy

As some of you know a friend of my 15 year old son chose to take her life. She shot herself and lived for about 12 hours. My son wrote these words and music. I wish you could hear it, it's really beautiful. Just wanted to share. IN HER NAME (Chelsea) Girl, I wish you would have told me about all yo...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Hope for Today - January 6 I see more clearly how I have grown in the Al-Anon program as I recall my past behavior and my misunderstanding of the nature of alcoholism. I didnot know or believe that alcoholism is a disease. I truly believed that the alcoholic in my life couldcontrol or stop the drinking...

Barbara · Barbara

Can parents attend AlAteen w/their teen? What about that speaker meeting 230-330? My son has never attended and right now isnt showing interest. Im thinking for $10 may as well sign him up just in case he wants to attend. I mean they're having pizza! lol How many workshops are in that 830am-11pm time...

Cyn · Cyn

The past two days - I have been SOOO busy I dont even think I have much time to think about my ex. My new business is underway - but some issues popped up with my self-esteem the last couple of days that is getting me freaked out. First I get treated like a princess by some guy I dont even rememb...

Powerless · Powerless

Hey guys. I a, checking in from the library again. Things are okay, or as okay as they can be. Ex wouldn't let me see or speak to my daughter over the holidays. I went up there the MOnday before Christmas because his girlfriend called me and told me they had a fight and she would g...

Cyn · Cyn

I get really sad reading some of the posts on here - about the sadness in peoples lives because of this disease. I start to think that maybe I dont belong here - that my issue was with one person who I have decided to cut out of my life but then remember the craziness of my mother that has affected me my e...

kat4u · kat4u

HI, I miss all my chat friends, but no way will the window open for me..several things go wrong..don't know how to fix it. I really appreciated your support of me..and caring. Some days are better than others..and today, I just really lost it, cried, been awhile for those bitter stinging tears to reapp...

mollyann · mollyann

My therapist tells me that I am attracted to men who are emotionally unavailable. Looking at my dating history, I know that is true. I took a six month break from dating after I broke up an A. I have been working really hard on improving myself and I want to choose heal...

allison · allison

last thursday my a called me repeatidly at work then showed up after I quit taking his calls in fear I would get fired.I told him to leave...he did after my boss walked up.after he left my daughter called to let me know that he took off the doorknob on the door and also took the phone cord off the phone.I left...

cullyvan · cullyvan

Hi - I'm new to this group. Need some advice. I'm involved with an alcoholic. I've recently started going to Al-Anon and I think it is going to help a lot but I'm rather shy and am not comfortable calling up members of the group to talk to at yet even though there are a few things I'm grap...

Friendofyours · Friendofyours

I have been doing everything in my power to find a way to help my husband. I know he wants help but is feeling isolated. His brother has come to realize how bad his brother (my husband) is. I think I am going to suggest baker acting him. They will hold him for three days and he can go from there. I know I can forc...

Barbara · Barbara

When will he realize he's an alcoholic? No wonder he cant go on family vacations w/us - he takes all his time off being hungover! Please tell me how to get through his not going to work cos to me he's a lazy ass

twinmom2 · twinmom2

Hello Friends and Happy New Year! I hope all of you had a nice holiday. I enjoyed my kids and my family as well as my week vacation. My "a" tried to behave himself, but slipped at my mom's Christmas day. He got pretty drunk but thankfully all the other relatives had left and all the ki...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 04, 2006 You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go </OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?item=1271>. Separating from Family Issues We can draw a healthy line, a healthy boundary, between our nuclear family and ourselves. We can separate ourselves f...

DeAnna · DeAnna

My spouse is attempting for help, a few meetings, counseling, yet drinking at the same time. Althought he has considerably cut down. He's admitted he has a problem, but hasn't decided to completely forever give it up. I'm not perfect, & when I try a diet, or to change...

mebjk · mebjk

Thank you all so much for being here. My life is a lot better today than it was for years and years, and it is because of the experience, strength, hope, and love I have found in Alanon. I think I am going in and out of denial. I want to let go of my life, of my obsessions, of my anxiety, but I still think I can...

browneyes · browneyes

Last night the topic of divorce came up between me and my kids. My daughter who is 8 is happy she says, as long as I get custody. She and her Dad don't get along very well. But my son, who is five, started crying and was worried that his Dad would be sad without us. It nearly broke me...

Emafer · Emafer

When do you believe your "A". When he's been drinking or when he's sober. And can you even tell? I don't mean things like lyring about taking out the trash or not. But when he tells you that he loves you and things like that. Is "En Vino Veritas" true???

Barbara · Barbara

Does anyone know anymore about this? Im thinking about it. Does anyone bring their kids even if their kids arent attending AlAnon? Anyone know anything about the speakers/meetings? Do most ppl go Fri-Sun or most just attend the conference on Sat? Does anyone know the area? I know there's meals avail...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

THURSDAY , JANUARY 05, 2006 You are reading from the book Touchstones </OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?item=212>. Be able to be alone. Lose not the advantage of solitude. - Sir Thomas Browne Loneliness and solitude are very different things. When we're lonely, we feel sad abou...

lilleah · lilleah

Ok, my test post worked so I will try this again! I am frustrated with myself b/c I have decided I do not want this relationship, and I have started looking at what I can afford housing wise, but I am still trying to gather the courage to leave. I am impatient with myself. I am trying to let my HP help with th...

lilleah · lilleah

I keep trying to submit a post, and it doesn't seem to be working, so this is a test to see if it works. Leah

nycbt · nycbt

Today was a hard day. I found out later in the day I didn't take all my meds right. So when my husband asked me to buy something for him that is going to be alot of money. I started to flip out and all my program went out the window. Then he walk out the door. Then I went out with my frineds to dinner and talked to...

AlaMom · AlaMom

So many times we have heard that the A has to hit a bottom to change. But for those of us who are so affected by this hideous disease - we to must reach a bottom before we really start to change things in our lives. I recently have had that happen to me. Last week I posted of my accomplish...

twopoodles · twopoodles

Hi guys, I hope you all had a great holiday. I've been off for a little while, thought I'd come back and give you guys an update. I would love to hear comments. So, My ds and I stayed in a hotel last night (that I can't afford). HE came back from out of town (he had gone back home to get clean) on the 29 around...

sandie123 · sandie123

Things are going with me... just going.... I should feel they are going good but I must admit I am scared of all the changes. I have a job again at a special ed. school where I used to work. This IS a good thing because they want ME. I am concerned about going back though. When I left there I was not really h...

hopeful · hopeful

i have been questioning my whloe life lately and my mental state seems to deteriorate. I am on antipsycotic meds. My behaviour seems unacceptable, my moods fluctuating some day iam rational other times i dont seem to make sense to any one and i am always reffered bact to my mental illness whenever i try...

kismetstrand · kismetstrand

Woohoo, yes it is that time of year when the Steps begin again in our Thursday night meetings!! And this year I get to sit back and relax while someone else chairs... heehee... *grin*. I love this step... it is the foundation cornerstone of my program and I find I revisit it over and over a...

hudsond · hudsond

I have been trying to take things one day at a time. My husband has good days and bad days. More good than bad and while I am thankful for that, I don't think I appreciate it as much as I should. I get aggravated when I see a "slip" coming and especially when he (if he would think about it fo...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Today's thought is: Forgiving others - Releasing the past There is a general reluctance on the part of most people to forgive old injuries. Some of us wasted lots of time brooding about old wrongs done to us or trying to get even for some past injustice. But the only way we can ever really get even i...

kat4u · kat4u

Is anyone having problems with entering the chat room, or am I the only one? It changes constantly and tonite was the worst. The room had a totally different "look" to it, and absolutely no way could I get in? What is going on with it? I'm really about ready to give it up. I really like the alanon group too, a...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

i know my posts of late have been reflective of my grief....well yeah, comming to terms with the total loss IS a hard thing to accept......but there IS more to me than just that....i CAN forgive...i CAN give up resentments....i CAN do more than just be angry at my perp....sure!!! till i ge...

doxie · doxie

I am being tested and to see how well I put the alanon princliples to work. I am trying to figure out how to best take care of me after a disappointing admission from my A. It is going to have some uncomfortable consequences for him. I want to keep it from making me crazy and figure out how to NOT let it make m...

Rebecca · Rebecca

hi guys just to pass on this little bit of friendly advice... in my anger and hate filled state a while back...i was walking throu a bookstore lost in my own thoughts when i had the urge to glance to my left... at eye level a book stared back at me it was called.. "Chicken Soup for the Soul"... the...

Rebecca · Rebecca

hey this is for JOHN! how did the xmas cards go with the guys in MIP in Wilmington? i had to send a New Years Card instead of xmas one coz i missed that post. culd you please let us know...... did they receive many...and were they pleased. i hope they cheered them up! thanks rebecca xxx ...

maresie · maresie

I have to say the financial stuff with me is really coming to a head. My boyfriend should really declare bankruptcy for his medical issues. Meantime he is content to act out, feel sorry for himself and lean on me time and time again. Last Novemeber he declared that he broke his foot on the job, woul...

mia66 · mia66

Well, I have put myself back in an unacceptable intolerable situation. I am not sure how to dig my way back out of the muck. I left my husband of 10 years in 1995. His cocaine use escalated to a dangerous level and after years of attending alanon I finally found the strength to get myself and our 2 c...

GSDGIRL36 · GSDGIRL36

My husband went to rehab today. It's been extremely difficult on the kids (who think he went on a trip...they are little). It's been harder on my husband than anyone, he loves those kids so much and misses them, I just keep telling him it's a positive thing in the long run. In a way, I wish he'd just come hom...

browneyes · browneyes

Hi guys Thank you my friends for responding to me, i just started crying , I don't know why. I'm just feeling pretty overwhelmed with trying to figure it all out. And it means a lot to me for you all to support me. I hate feeling like this. like i just want someone to take care of...

just me · just me

I need help with boundaries. Does anyone have experience with an A who constantly uses the visitation with the kids to manipulate? Mine keeps making changes to the visitation schedule based on his situation. 1 year and 4 jobs later I am tired of this crap! He expects me to ju...

Sweetpea950 · Sweetpea950

Christmas eve, our grown daughter tried to commit suicide while she was drinking. She has done this several times before....she lives in another state and I feel helpless to help her at times like this. She lost a baby five years ago, and it seems she has lost all hope now too. She is...

debilyn · debilyn

thank you for the post, I missed it. Now I am dealing with my one hundred and five year and nine mo. old gma. She has now gone bananas. It is pretty tiriring. We are doing our best to keep a sense of humor. She is a crack up. We write all the things down she says. says she has her boobs in the bedroom.....

Jule_cat21 · Jule_cat21

I've been thinking. I think the reason I have been so devastated with shame since my A husband's impropriety on New Years in front of our friends was the fact that my bubble of "pretend superbness in a peaceful marriage" has burst. I have known for years, deep in my heart...

Kim · Kim

Took my A to rehab this morning. It was a sad and happy morning. I cried as I left, but was in a surprisingly good mood today. I think alot of it had to do with my own ability to let go. I let go to some extent four months ago when I made him leave. I was happy today because I was able to keep it together all th...

gardengal · gardengal

One of the main symptoms of my disease is a sense of uncertaintity and confusion. This is especially true when I have to make a decision about something that is full of emotion, which for me is just about everything, Setting a boundary with a friend, standing up for myself on the job, staying home...

Emafer · Emafer

How do you guys deal with boredom. For me, it's when my mind starts to wander and I end up too in my head. Unfortunately I happen to have a job that requires very little of my mental capacity. I spend a lot of the day attempting to "look busy". So, a lot of my days are actually spent with "The Committee" or obse...

megan · megan

This morning I got a phone call early in the morning. I don't like these as usually it means trouble. It was my husband. He said that he was at his new job a half hour early and thought he would call me. He has not worked in 3 years 11 months! My opinion? He was an alcoholic of the kind that w...

Jennifer · Jennifer

Hello everyone, Not feeling very proud of myself today, because of the added vet bills and holiday stuff this year my A and I agreed that we would put our Christmas checks from parents in towards household bills. This is the broken promise and lie I found out about right before the holiday, he c...

maresie · maresie

I had a conversation with my boss this morning part of being willing to show up in my life. I realise I would rather take his inventory than mine and part of this compulsive taking everyone else's inventory is willfulness on my part. Last summer I got willing to do work I would not normally do (the area I li...

sas · sas

I am new to this message board as of yesterday and have found a lot of good help here already. I have lately had a problem with being stuck in my head, stuck in my own thoughts, and I can't seem to get away from them. Everything and nearly everyone is triggering me. I don't really know wh...

Lauren ashley · Lauren ashley

I made this topic today at the meeting...."Fear of Letting Go" I thought I would share it one here as well for those who could not make it to the meeting... This is truly i find my worst fear of all.I don't know why,but something always holds me back from letting go.Letting go of the past is especia...

browneyes · browneyes

Hey everyone-Happy New Year to you all!! I have been away for a while but thought I would catch up. Today I got a call from my husband saying he is going back to jail for driving under the influence. He has been awake for over five days and has been shooting it, too. So it wasn't really a surpr...

nycbt · nycbt

When I first meet my husband I didn't want to leave his side for any amount of time. I would call him all the time. He would do his stuff drink/drug I thought if I would give him attention that he would stop doing all the nonsense. Well then I went on depression meds some work some didn't I wanted to cha...

krise · krise

My husband has been in recovery for a little over a year now . . . he is an acoholic and addict. I met him when he was clean, then he started using again, and now he's clean again. It's been an up and down roller coaster. When he first became sober again, he was loving and close and talked w...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Our Greatest Need "We eventually redefine our beliefs and understanding to the point where we see that our greatest need is for knowledge of God's will for us and the strength to carry that out"Basic Text p. 46When we first arrived in NA, we had all kinds of ideas of what we needed. Some of us set our s...

marmare · marmare

The holidays were good to me. My brother surprised my mom for Christmas. It had been over 20 years since he spent Christmas Day with her. It was nice to have him home. My A has been behaving himself. He did drink champange on New Year's Eve. But that has been it s...

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	On hold until things settle down (Preview) I was afraid, but I told my husband today that we need to put trying to get pregnant on hold. We began trying about a year ago. I did get pregnant but had a miscarriage. He was sober and had been for 4 and 1/2 years. But Since the new years incident and the fact that he started d...	Jule_cat21	4	355	Jan 7, 2006 by Joycie
	unsure (Preview) My A wants me to take some money out of savings to pay our daycare bill so that he has money to go drink. I don't want to do this, but I do NOT want to fight about it, so I am willing to do it to avoid an argument. I am not sure what to do. I really don't have the energy to fight with him, but I don't want to help him eith...	lilleah	3	310	Jan 7, 2006 by leo
	About the lying… (Preview) Me again, here again with another huge question but not sure where else to turn. What to do you do when you know your A is lying to you? I guess it doesn't do any good to argue or press them on it but then it doesn't help either if you have to pretend you believe when you don't… it isn't natural. For the last we...	cullyvan	6	596	Jan 7, 2006 by KathyS
	Update (Preview) Thank you all so much for the much needed support. Today I got good news. I am going to be able to go to school and still get help from the county! So I won't have to go back to childcare, I will get some office skills under my belt and go in that direction. Thank you HP!!!!!!...	browneyes	7	430	Jan 7, 2006 by leo
	In Her Name (Chelsea) (Preview) As some of you know a friend of my 15 year old son chose to take her life. She shot herself and lived for about 12 hours. My son wrote these words and music. I wish you could hear it, it's really beautiful. Just wanted to share. IN HER NAME (Chelsea) Girl, I wish you would have told me about all yo...	Christy	14	500	Jan 6, 2006 by Maria123
	NOone is messin with my recovery (Preview) Hope for Today - January 6 I see more clearly how I have grown in the Al-Anon program as I recall my past behavior and my misunderstanding of the nature of alcoholism. I didnot know or believe that alcoholism is a disease. I truly believed that the alcoholic in my life couldcontrol or stop the drinking...	rosie light shines	2	319	Jan 6, 2006 by rosie light shines
	AlAnon conference questions (Preview) Can parents attend AlAteen w/their teen? What about that speaker meeting 230-330? My son has never attended and right now isnt showing interest. Im thinking for $10 may as well sign him up just in case he wants to attend. I mean they're having pizza! lol How many workshops are in that 830am-11pm time...	Barbara	2	414	Jan 6, 2006 by abbyal
	I dont deserve this!! (Preview) The past two days - I have been SOOO busy I dont even think I have much time to think about my ex. My new business is underway - but some issues popped up with my self-esteem the last couple of days that is getting me freaked out. First I get treated like a princess by some guy I dont even rememb...	Cyn	7	471	Jan 6, 2006 by notsonew1111
	Checking in from the library again (Preview) Hey guys. I a, checking in from the library again. Things are okay, or as okay as they can be. Ex wouldn't let me see or speak to my daughter over the holidays. I went up there the MOnday before Christmas because his girlfriend called me and told me they had a fight and she would g...	Powerless	2	298	Jan 6, 2006 by Flora123
	Feelings (Preview) I get really sad reading some of the posts on here - about the sadness in peoples lives because of this disease. I start to think that maybe I dont belong here - that my issue was with one person who I have decided to cut out of my life but then remember the craziness of my mother that has affected me my e...	Cyn	6	329	Jan 6, 2006 by UncleLou
	grief burst, I just need a hug (Preview) HI, I miss all my chat friends, but no way will the window open for me..several things go wrong..don't know how to fix it. I really appreciated your support of me..and caring. Some days are better than others..and today, I just really lost it, cried, been awhile for those bitter stinging tears to reapp...	kat4u	7	456	Jan 6, 2006 by mebjk
	emotionally unavailable (Preview) My therapist tells me that I am attracted to men who are emotionally unavailable. Looking at my dating history, I know that is true. I took a six month break from dating after I broke up an A. I have been working really hard on improving myself and I want to choose heal...	mollyann	5	1016	Jan 6, 2006 by Emafer
	feeling sad tonight (Preview) last thursday my a called me repeatidly at work then showed up after I quit taking his calls in fear I would get fired.I told him to leave...he did after my boss walked up.after he left my daughter called to let me know that he took off the doorknob on the door and also took the phone cord off the phone.I left...	allison	5	316	Jan 6, 2006 by notsonew1111
	setting boundaries or nagging? (Preview) Hi - I'm new to this group. Need some advice. I'm involved with an alcoholic. I've recently started going to Al-Anon and I think it is going to help a lot but I'm rather shy and am not comfortable calling up members of the group to talk to at yet even though there are a few things I'm grap...	cullyvan	6	494	Jan 6, 2006 by cullyvan
	Baker acting husband?? (Preview) I have been doing everything in my power to find a way to help my husband. I know he wants help but is feeling isolated. His brother has come to realize how bad his brother (my husband) is. I think I am going to suggest baker acting him. They will hold him for three days and he can go from there. I know I can forc...	Friendofyours	6	383	Jan 6, 2006 by KathyS
	He called in sick again to work (Preview) When will he realize he's an alcoholic? No wonder he cant go on family vacations w/us - he takes all his time off being hungover! Please tell me how to get through his not going to work cos to me he's a lazy ass	Barbara	6	379	Jan 6, 2006 by KathyS
	Happy New Year and a Quick update (Preview) Hello Friends and Happy New Year! I hope all of you had a nice holiday. I enjoyed my kids and my family as well as my week vacation. My "a" tried to behave himself, but slipped at my mom's Christmas day. He got pretty drunk but thankfully all the other relatives had left and all the ki...	twinmom2	4	308	Jan 6, 2006 by notsonew1111
	i have NO guilt at all, takin care of ME (Preview) *WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 04, 2006 You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go </OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?item=1271>.* Separating from Family Issues** We can draw a healthy line, a healthy boundary, between our nuclear family and ourselves. We can separate ourselves f...	rosie light shines	3	289	Jan 6, 2006 by kat4u
	i want compassion...but don't want to give it back (Preview) My spouse is attempting for help, a few meetings, counseling, yet drinking at the same time. Althought he has considerably cut down. He's admitted he has a problem, but hasn't decided to completely forever give it up. I'm not perfect, & when I try a diet, or to change...	DeAnna	3	319	Jan 6, 2006 by KathyS
	Thanks to you all - (Preview) Thank you all so much for being here. My life is a lot better today than it was for years and years, and it is because of the experience, strength, hope, and love I have found in Alanon. I think I am going in and out of denial. I want to let go of my life, of my obsessions, of my anxiety, but I still think I can...	mebjk	0	265	Jan 6, 2006 by mebjk
	Divorce and kids questions (Preview) Last night the topic of divorce came up between me and my kids. My daughter who is 8 is happy she says, as long as I get custody. She and her Dad don't get along very well. But my son, who is five, started crying and was worried that his Dad would be sad without us. It nearly broke me...	browneyes	7	513	Jan 6, 2006 by debilyn
	Believing your "A" (Preview) When do you believe your "A". When he's been drinking or when he's sober. And can you even tell? I don't mean things like lyring about taking out the trash or not. But when he tells you that he loves you and things like that. Is "En Vino Veritas" true???	Emafer	8	584	Jan 6, 2006 by BobN
	AlAnon Conference (MA) April 2006 (Preview) Does anyone know anymore about this? Im thinking about it. Does anyone bring their kids even if their kids arent attending AlAnon? Anyone know anything about the speakers/meetings? Do most ppl go Fri-Sun or most just attend the conference on Sat? Does anyone know the area? I know there's meals avail...	Barbara	3	422	Jan 5, 2006 by Maria123
	hey i CAN see progress...even in my grief (Preview) THURSDAY , JANUARY 05, 2006 You are reading from the book Touchstones </OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?item=212>. Be able to be alone. Lose not the advantage of solitude. - Sir Thomas Browne Loneliness and solitude are very different things. When we're lonely, we feel sad abou...	rosie light shines	2	289	Jan 5, 2006 by DeAnna
	vent (Preview) Ok, my test post worked so I will try this again! I am frustrated with myself b/c I have decided I do not want this relationship, and I have started looking at what I can afford housing wise, but I am still trying to gather the courage to leave. I am impatient with myself. I am trying to let my HP help with th...	lilleah	1	278	Jan 5, 2006 by bcanuck
	trying to post (Preview) I keep trying to submit a post, and it doesn't seem to be working, so this is a test to see if it works. Leah	lilleah	0	289	Jan 5, 2006 by lilleah
	I did it again (Preview) Today was a hard day. I found out later in the day I didn't take all my meds right. So when my husband asked me to buy something for him that is going to be alot of money. I started to flip out and all my program went out the window. Then he walk out the door. Then I went out with my frineds to dinner and talked to...	nycbt	0	357	Jan 5, 2006 by nycbt
	Hitting "our" bottoms... (Preview) So many times we have heard that the A has to hit a bottom to change. But for those of us who are so affected by this hideous disease - we to must reach a bottom before we really start to change things in our lives. I recently have had that happen to me. Last week I posted of my accomplish...	AlaMom	4	465	Jan 5, 2006 by Emafer
	an update on my ahem, situation (Preview) Hi guys, I hope you all had a great holiday. I've been off for a little while, thought I'd come back and give you guys an update. I would love to hear comments. So, My ds and I stayed in a hotel last night (that I can't afford). HE came back from out of town (he had gone back home to get clean) on the 29 around...	twopoodles	7	378	Jan 5, 2006 by twopoodles
	I could use some ESH and hugs (Preview) Things are going with me... just going.... I should feel they are going good but I must admit I am scared of all the changes. I have a job again at a special ed. school where I used to work. This IS a good thing because they want ME. I am concerned about going back though. When I left there I was not really h...	sandie123	6	482	Jan 5, 2006 by Picowitch
	insanity (Preview) i have been questioning my whloe life lately and my mental state seems to deteriorate. I am on antipsycotic meds. My behaviour seems unacceptable, my moods fluctuating some day iam rational other times i dont seem to make sense to any one and i am always reffered bact to my mental illness whenever i try...	hopeful	2	316	Jan 5, 2006 by Emafer
	Step One Meeting Tonight! (Preview) Woohoo, yes it is that time of year when the Steps begin again in our Thursday night meetings!! And this year I get to sit back and relax while someone else chairs... heehee... grin. I love this step... it is the foundation cornerstone of my program and I find I revisit it over and over a...	kismetstrand	1	357	Jan 5, 2006 by bobump
	Wondering (Preview) I have been trying to take things one day at a time. My husband has good days and bad days. More good than bad and while I am thankful for that, I don't think I appreciate it as much as I should. I get aggravated when I see a "slip" coming and especially when he (if he would think about it fo...	hudsond	3	343	Jan 5, 2006 by Emafer
	long share---having trouble with forgiveness??? (Preview) Today's thought is: Forgiving others - Releasing the past There is a general reluctance on the part of most people to forgive old injuries. Some of us wasted lots of time brooding about old wrongs done to us or trying to get even for some past injustice. But the only way we can ever really get even i...	rosie light shines	8	571	Jan 5, 2006 by kat4u
	Lot of problems with chat (Preview) Is anyone having problems with entering the chat room, or am I the only one? It changes constantly and tonite was the worst. The room had a totally different "look" to it, and absolutely no way could I get in? What is going on with it? I'm really about ready to give it up. I really like the alanon group too, a...	kat4u	4	368	Jan 5, 2006 by kat4u
	there is MORE to me than this danged old anger/grief (Preview) i know my posts of late have been reflective of my grief....well yeah, comming to terms with the total loss IS a hard thing to accept......but there IS more to me than just that....i CAN forgive...i CAN give up resentments....i CAN do more than just be angry at my perp....sure!!! till i ge...	rosie light shines	3	284	Jan 5, 2006 by rosie light shines
	Struggling a bit and need to vent just a little (Preview) I am being tested and to see how well I put the alanon princliples to work. I am trying to figure out how to best take care of me after a disappointing admission from my A. It is going to have some uncomfortable consequences for him. I want to keep it from making me crazy and figure out how to NOT let it make m...	doxie	2	294	Jan 5, 2006 by rosie light shines
	"Chicken Soup For The Soul".... (Preview) hi guys just to pass on this little bit of friendly advice... in my anger and hate filled state a while back...i was walking throu a bookstore lost in my own thoughts when i had the urge to glance to my left... at eye level a book stared back at me it was called.. "Chicken Soup for the Soul"... the...	Rebecca	0	694	Jan 5, 2006 by Rebecca
	MIP xmas cards...any news?? (Preview) hey this is for JOHN! how did the xmas cards go with the guys in MIP in Wilmington? i had to send a New Years Card instead of xmas one coz i missed that post. culd you please let us know...... did they receive many...and were they pleased. i hope they cheered them up! thanks rebecca xxx ...	Rebecca	2	370	Jan 5, 2006 by Rebecca
	the financial stuff (Preview) I have to say the financial stuff with me is really coming to a head. My boyfriend should really declare bankruptcy for his medical issues. Meantime he is content to act out, feel sorry for himself and lean on me time and time again. Last Novemeber he declared that he broke his foot on the job, woul...	maresie	5	448	Jan 5, 2006 by sas
	Right Back Where I Started (Preview) Well, I have put myself back in an unacceptable intolerable situation. I am not sure how to dig my way back out of the muck. I left my husband of 10 years in 1995. His cocaine use escalated to a dangerous level and after years of attending alanon I finally found the strength to get myself and our 2 c...	mia66	4	365	Jan 5, 2006 by lin0606
	The first step (Preview) My husband went to rehab today. It's been extremely difficult on the kids (who think he went on a trip...they are little). It's been harder on my husband than anyone, he loves those kids so much and misses them, I just keep telling him it's a positive thing in the long run. In a way, I wish he'd just come hom...	GSDGIRL36	4	389	Jan 5, 2006 by GSDGIRL36
	Overwhelmed (Preview) Hi guys Thank you my friends for responding to me, i just started crying , I don't know why. I'm just feeling pretty overwhelmed with trying to figure it all out. And it means a lot to me for you all to support me. I hate feeling like this. like i just want someone to take care of...	browneyes	3	369	Jan 5, 2006 by fiona123
	boundaries (Preview) I need help with boundaries. Does anyone have experience with an A who constantly uses the visitation with the kids to manipulate? Mine keeps making changes to the visitation schedule based on his situation. 1 year and 4 jobs later I am tired of this crap! He expects me to ju...	just me	8	368	Jan 4, 2006 by butterfly6
	Depression over the holidays (Preview) Christmas eve, our grown daughter tried to commit suicide while she was drinking. She has done this several times before....she lives in another state and I feel helpless to help her at times like this. She lost a baby five years ago, and it seems she has lost all hope now too. She is...	Sweetpea950	6	742	Jan 4, 2006 by Sweetpea950
	hi leo (Preview) thank you for the post, I missed it. Now I am dealing with my one hundred and five year and nine mo. old gma. She has now gone bananas. It is pretty tiriring. We are doing our best to keep a sense of humor. She is a crack up. We write all the things down she says. says she has her boobs in the bedroom.....	debilyn	3	304	Jan 4, 2006 by whitie
	Letting the illusion go (Preview) I've been thinking. I think the reason I have been so devastated with shame since my A husband's impropriety on New Years in front of our friends was the fact that my bubble of "pretend superbness in a peaceful marriage" has burst. I have known for years, deep in my heart...	Jule_cat21	8	455	Jan 4, 2006 by Jennifer
	he went in!!!!! (Preview) Took my A to rehab this morning. It was a sad and happy morning. I cried as I left, but was in a surprisingly good mood today. I think alot of it had to do with my own ability to let go. I let go to some extent four months ago when I made him leave. I was happy today because I was able to keep it together all th...	Kim	10	612	Jan 4, 2006 by GSDGIRL36
	HOW TO HANDLE MY BOUTS OF FEAR AN INDICISIONS (Preview) One of the main symptoms of my disease is a sense of uncertaintity and confusion. This is especially true when I have to make a decision about something that is full of emotion, which for me is just about everything, Setting a boundary with a friend, standing up for myself on the job, staying home...	gardengal	5	322	Jan 4, 2006 by sas
	Boredom? (Preview) How do you guys deal with boredom. For me, it's when my mind starts to wander and I end up too in my head. Unfortunately I happen to have a job that requires very little of my mental capacity. I spend a lot of the day attempting to "look busy". So, a lot of my days are actually spent with "The Committee" or obse...	Emafer	5	318	Jan 4, 2006 by Emafer
	Hope (Preview) This morning I got a phone call early in the morning. I don't like these as usually it means trouble. It was my husband. He said that he was at his new job a half hour early and thought he would call me. He has not worked in 3 years 11 months! My opinion? He was an alcoholic of the kind that w...	megan	9	348	Jan 4, 2006 by browneyes
	Help with resentment (Preview) Hello everyone, Not feeling very proud of myself today, because of the added vet bills and holiday stuff this year my A and I agreed that we would put our Christmas checks from parents in towards household bills. This is the broken promise and lie I found out about right before the holiday, he c...	Jennifer	4	380	Jan 4, 2006 by maresie
	I'd rather take his inventory than mine (Preview) I had a conversation with my boss this morning part of being willing to show up in my life. I realise I would rather take his inventory than mine and part of this compulsive taking everyone else's inventory is willfulness on my part. Last summer I got willing to do work I would not normally do (the area I li...	maresie	4	420	Jan 4, 2006 by maresie
	I'm stuck in my head. Help! (Preview) I am new to this message board as of yesterday and have found a lot of good help here already. I have lately had a problem with being stuck in my head, stuck in my own thoughts, and I can't seem to get away from them. Everything and nearly everyone is triggering me. I don't really know wh...	sas	7	1116	Jan 4, 2006 by sas
	""FEARS OF LETTING GO"" A COMMON THING WE ALL SHARE (Preview) I made this topic today at the meeting...."Fear of Letting Go" I thought I would share it one here as well for those who could not make it to the meeting... This is truly i find my worst fear of all.I don't know why,but something always holds me back from letting go.Letting go of the past is especia...	Lauren ashley	9	540	Jan 4, 2006 by nycbt
	Husband in prison (Preview) Hey everyone-Happy New Year to you all!! I have been away for a while but thought I would catch up. Today I got a call from my husband saying he is going back to jail for driving under the influence. He has been awake for over five days and has been shooting it, too. So it wasn't really a surpr...	browneyes	7	372	Jan 4, 2006 by Dolphin123
	look back (Preview) When I first meet my husband I didn't want to leave his side for any amount of time. I would call him all the time. He would do his stuff drink/drug I thought if I would give him attention that he would stop doing all the nonsense. Well then I went on depression meds some work some didn't I wanted to cha...	nycbt	2	295	Jan 4, 2006 by captcodee
	is sobriety any better???? (Preview) My husband has been in recovery for a little over a year now . . . he is an acoholic and addict. I met him when he was clean, then he started using again, and now he's clean again. It's been an up and down roller coaster. When he first became sober again, he was loving and close and talked w...	krise	9	574	Jan 4, 2006 by athena12
	scared of god's will for me??? (Preview) Our Greatest Need "We eventually redefine our beliefs and understanding to the point where we see that our greatest need is for knowledge of God's will for us and the strength to carry that out"Basic Text p. 46When we first arrived in NA, we had all kinds of ideas of what we needed. Some of us set our s...	rosie light shines	5	517	Jan 4, 2006 by leo
	Need pick me up (Preview) The holidays were good to me. My brother surprised my mom for Christmas. It had been over 20 years since he spent Christmas Day with her. It was nice to have him home. My A has been behaving himself. He did drink champange on New Year's Eve. But that has been it s...	marmare	8	552	Jan 4, 2006 by leo
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