Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

ashraven · ashraven

It turns out that my A hasn't been as wonderful as I thought. He's been drinking and he came to me last night...drunk. I didn't know what to do. Today he is just acting like nothing happened, but I can't be like that. I just don't know what to do anymore. He has been doing h...

sandie123 · sandie123

The last few days I have been having a lot of feelings.... ones which I cannot get a handle on. And on the way home from my f2f meeting tonight I realized that I really don't want to get my hands on them. I want to run as fast as I can away... away from my house... my family... my support... myself. I am scared to...

elizabeth · elizabeth

This was written by a young girl who was in jail for drug charges, and was addicted to crystal meth. She wrote this while in jail. As you will soon read, she fully grasped the horrors of the drug, as she tells in this simple, yet profound poem. She was ...

DeAnna · DeAnna

Ok, here's where I was: My husband is a good man (pd bills, cleaned, helped out, stayed home) but drank, accidently broke things, lost things, & usually fell asleep from drinking leaving me emotionally alone. Never emotional, or physcial abuse, rather emotional neglect....

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...

debilyn · debilyn

I can no longer get into the chat room!! All I get is a white window then it freezes my computer. I have Java and as you know, been in the room for years. I read the responses to your post and several others cannot get in or stay in now too. ???? John we neeeeed you. ( c: love,debilyn

Kim · Kim

Hello roomies: Things are going well. My A entered a 28 facility on January 3rd and remains there. I have only spoken to him once, he has sent letters and I am doing very well. At first I thought it would be hard, but amazingly it isn't. I have been busy, work has been very hectic and e...

allison · allison

My post last night was crazy...I felt crazy.I`m feeling better tonight,calmer anyway. My A is still makeing me feel insane though..sometimes I wonder if it is all my fault.After my post last night I calmed down and went to bed.First thing in the morning the phone is ringing..its him.Being very nice,...

Rebecca · Rebecca

for people who aren't familiar with my story then heres a quick summary... my ex boyf was clean and sober for more than 17 mths when i met him...we began dating...for a total of a yr and a half...then his old scumbag friends came back on the scene and he started drinking and doing drugs...i left him..he...

findingmyway · findingmyway

Hi all. This is my first post using a new screen name. Thought it was best to choose something a little more obscure than what I had been using. I'm heartbroken....I found a used condom (sorry to be gross) in my car yesterday. I guess I never believed that my A would cross that line. I've been on the fen...

sas · sas

An earlier post topic "feelings" got me to thinking about my approach to Al Anon. I had an on again off again 3 mo. relationship with Al Anon and have since been off for 6 months. I just couldn't figure out why I was going. You see, my husband was...

sugarca · sugarca

Started a message here and then found a place that it should be posted so I'm sorry for wasting everyone's time. -- Edited by sugarca at 08:10, 2006-01-07

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...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Just venting (Preview) It turns out that my A hasn't been as wonderful as I thought. He's been drinking and he came to me last night...drunk. I didn't know what to do. Today he is just acting like nothing happened, but I can't be like that. I just don't know what to do anymore. He has been doing h...	ashraven	4	507	Jan 8, 2006 by Jeannie
	My Heart is burning... and I'm running away (Preview) The last few days I have been having a lot of feelings.... ones which I cannot get a handle on. And on the way home from my f2f meeting tonight I realized that I really don't want to get my hands on them. I want to run as fast as I can away... away from my house... my family... my support... myself. I am scared to...	sandie123	5	677	Jan 8, 2006 by nmike
	the horror of drugs and alcohol..... (Preview) This was written by a young girl who was in jail for drug charges, and was addicted to crystal meth. She wrote this while in jail. As you will soon read, she fully grasped the horrors of the drug, as she tells in this simple, yet profound poem. She was ...	elizabeth	5	746	Jan 7, 2006 by nmike
	How do I let him know I'm there? (Preview) Ok, here's where I was: My husband is a good man (pd bills, cleaned, helped out, stayed home) but drank, accidently broke things, lost things, & usually fell asleep from drinking leaving me emotionally alone. Never emotional, or physcial abuse, rather emotional neglect....	DeAnna	7	655	Jan 7, 2006 by UncleLou
	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	5	497	Jan 7, 2006 by maresie
	Hi John (Preview) I can no longer get into the chat room!! All I get is a white window then it freezes my computer. I have Java and as you know, been in the room for years. I read the responses to your post and several others cannot get in or stay in now too. ???? John we neeeeed you. ( c: love,debilyn	debilyn	2	552	Jan 7, 2006 by maresie
	update (Preview) Hello roomies: Things are going well. My A entered a 28 facility on January 3rd and remains there. I have only spoken to him once, he has sent letters and I am doing very well. At first I thought it would be hard, but amazingly it isn't. I have been busy, work has been very hectic and e...	Kim	2	512	Jan 7, 2006 by doxie
	feeling better (Preview) My post last night was crazy...I felt crazy.I`m feeling better tonight,calmer anyway. My A is still makeing me feel insane though..sometimes I wonder if it is all my fault.After my post last night I calmed down and went to bed.First thing in the morning the phone is ringing..its him.Being very nice,...	allison	2	469	Jan 7, 2006 by Jennifer
	its kicked off again... (Preview) for people who aren't familiar with my story then heres a quick summary... my ex boyf was clean and sober for more than 17 mths when i met him...we began dating...for a total of a yr and a half...then his old scumbag friends came back on the scene and he started drinking and doing drugs...i left him..he...	Rebecca	5	555	Jan 7, 2006 by maresie
	heartbroken (Preview) Hi all. This is my first post using a new screen name. Thought it was best to choose something a little more obscure than what I had been using. I'm heartbroken....I found a used condom (sorry to be gross) in my car yesterday. I guess I never believed that my A would cross that line. I've been on the fen...	findingmyway	12	608	Jan 7, 2006 by notsonew1111
	feeling bad feeling good (Preview) An earlier post topic "feelings" got me to thinking about my approach to Al Anon. I had an on again off again 3 mo. relationship with Al Anon and have since been off for 6 months. I just couldn't figure out why I was going. You see, my husband was...	sas	2	510	Jan 7, 2006 by DeAnna
	Can't get into chat room (Preview) Started a message here and then found a place that it should be posted so I'm sorry for wasting everyone's time. -- Edited by sugarca at 08:10, 2006-01-07	sugarca	0	432	Jan 7, 2006 by sugarca
	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	564	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	522	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	796	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	615	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	694	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	528	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	603	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	656	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	501	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	532	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	678	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	1204	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	502	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	680	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	582	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	586	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	502	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	486	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	526	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	463	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	721	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	840	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	618	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	498	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	486	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	472	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	561	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	845	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	589	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	679	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	537	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	559	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	553	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	762	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	554	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	474	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	530	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	893	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	606	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	676	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	593	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	636	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	563	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	569	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	968	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	565	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	706	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	852	Jan 4, 2006 by GSDGIRL36
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