Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

Jill · Jill

I stayed in town this year. My husband (the Hindu) has no history of celebrating Christmas other than what I have shown him. This year we're doing what I like. The parties were over the past few weeks. Cooking was minimal, but we shopped for almost-prepared food and finished cooking it at home. Great id...

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

im so hurt right now by everything. my a didnt come home yet and its quarter after nine pm. its supposed to be our christmas together. im supposed to go out of town tomarow to see relatives but now i cant face them. i tried to talk about this in chatroom but felt like no one cares. what do i do? i literaally fee...

leo · leo

Hi everyone thinking of you all the clock has just struck 12.00am in Australia so Merry Xmas wherever you are. For those of you on your own you are not alone with all your friends here. Best wishes. Luv Leo x

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

well i got by butt up and made myself some supper. and not something you can just throw in the microwave. i made a pasta dish. its really good. thats one small babystep

iona54 · iona54

cannot get into chat room. either by mirc or by website..anyone else having problem? iona54

Jennifer · Jennifer

Good gravy I have run through the whole rollercoaster of emotions this week. Ok here it goes and please give me your honest opinion on this one. After spending the last couple days alone, thinking, being kind to myself and rereading some literature, I am wondering if&nb...

lilleah · lilleah

it has been awhile since my last post. I hope everyone is well. I have a question. My A just started Christmas shopping yesterday, Friday. He got every thing for me, and our 2 kids. But he has bought NOTHING for his parents, or his nephew. He did get something for his niece. He told me to wake him up today at 8...

kitty · kitty

I decided to buy the Cooking the Three Dog Bakery Way (by Mark Beckloff & Dan Dye) for my mom as she has gone down there & spent over $100 on dog cookies. All of the food there, is "clean" so humans can eat it too ~I never tried any of them~ but figured it would be neat to bake dog bo...

kathykelly · kathykelly

My daughter (22) is being released from a hospital in Arizona today. She was in an auto accident and suffered two broken ankles, a fractured skull and a small bone in her ear was broke. She found her way there, over three thousand miles away from home over a two week period. She left o...

mastiff · mastiff

hello all and merry christmas!!!! As most of you know i have 3 little ones and will be very busy tomarrow morning with them i'm sure. I know that christmas is a hard time for many, so i dont like not being there for them, but i feel i need to put my kiddo's first and be with them that morning and no...

danz123 · danz123

((((((Friends))))) I would like to wish each and every one of you happy, serene holidays. I have been very anxious about tonight's family get together, and it is now upon me. Luckily I was able to make it to a f2f this morning. I left there filled with gratitude.&nb...

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

How could you be so stupid To do this to me again? How could I be so dumb To let you hurt me again? I feel so alone In a deep dark hole No one to reach out to No one to comfort my soul. The pain is intense The tears wont stop There’s no one around To make this stop. How could I trust...

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

well its 10:30am i finally got some sleep at 5am. then guess who shows up here with flowers? like those will make everything better. i told him to leave me alone i am done. then he became ignorant. so he is making it easier for me to see how much of an a$$ he really is. usually he cries and begs for me back. not t...

onlyacousin · onlyacousin

Please see other post -- Edited by onlyacousin at 14:00, 2005-12-24

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

im doing what i can to feel sane tonight. dont know what to do. im basically feeling alone and suicidal right now. i feel like no one cares about me or what happens to me. ive called numerous distress lines that have not helped. i took xanex to relax. all of my close friends are out of town and i dont want to bo...

JStickels · JStickels

I need to some feed back on how much I should let go of my 17 year old son. His dad and I have been divorced since my son was 2. My xhusband is the alcoholic. Whenever my son and his dad are getting along. My son starts treating me and his step dad badly. My husband and I...

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

sorry im posting so much. my a is safe at his moms. so i feel better. but still mad about him relapsing. wont know anything till tomorrow. he said i'll stil go out of town with you. screw that. im not going. im not going anywhere with him.

Jeannie · Jeannie

On Wednesday I had checked to make sure a bill I paid had cleared. I discovered again that my husband had helped himself to the money and the check had bounced. I called him very angrily and told him that the check had bounced and that he had no right to take the money. He got flustered and said he was going to...

Karilynn · Karilynn

To my extended family, I wish each and everyone of you and your families a very blessed, peaceful, and Happy Holiday season. I thank all of you for your insight, love, support, laughter and strength. May your holidays be safe and hopefully sober. Merry Christmas! Happy Hannukah! Hap...

ednaxray · ednaxray

sorry to have messed up the directions. hope this answers your ? "that pumpkin s#$% this is better than pie. preheat oven to 350 1 large can pumpkin 1 large evaporated milk 1 cup sugar 3 eggs ¼ tsp cinnamon these are mixed together with a mixer and dumped in a...

marmare · marmare

I finished my baking around 9 tonight....have a wonderful story to tell you....when my 18 yr old's car caught fire, about a week ago nobody stopped on on the road he was on to help, though he was trying to flag someone down....then this lady, like a grandma, who was on her way h...

Picowitch · Picowitch

Just want to take a minute to wish all whom I might not catch up with on chat a Merry Xmas and hope you have a good time, or an easy time, whichever it is likely to be, preferably both. Heres to a peaceful Xmas to all, those who are around us, and those who cannot be. Merry Xmas

BlueCloud · BlueCloud

Roomies, I wanted to share some recovery that I experienced today. I've realized recently, that there is a "room" in my mind called "The Relationship," and I go there often to move furniture (lol), fix things, obsess, and generally focus on things outside of my control LOL. I feel like goi...

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

can you tell how nuts im going right now? my a just tried to come home but i wouldnt let him in. and now he left. he is obviously on something right now and now im scared he will do something stupid like harm himself. im wondering if i did the right thing in sending him away. i really need to talk but i cant get in...

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

im going nuts. i cant get into chat. i cant sleep. its 3:30am i tried to lie down but couldnt. just kept thinking.and feeling sorry for myself. i hate that. my mind is just racing right now. ahhhhhhhhhhh

liliana · liliana

I guess I am going to have to start my day over as someone suggested to me in a f to f meeting the other night. I got off of work at 3 usually I work until 9:30. My husband knew all week yet he decided to go to the bar to say Merry Christmas. So I shopped for food alone, brought all the bags (14) up to the second floor...

angel123 · angel123

Sponcers are wonderful people,they are or have bin where we are.I lost my sponcer of cancer,everything she ever said to me is in my heart and I apply them when needed.The best thing I have learned from her was something I now say to others.....Feelings are not right or wrong they just are.Feel,deal,he...

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

thank you all for your support im just so on my pity pot right now. trying to get off so bear with me. love y'all

Diane43 · Diane43

Hi Everyone, Happy Holidays to each of you..I have not been here for quite some time and I must add I do miss it. The guy I had been seeing still calls me and gives me hope...Just a week ago, he called me and we talked for awhile..I had asked him to come down to visit...but more of the same excuses..h...

kissers · kissers

Some of you know I walked off my job in August because my manager couldn't keep his hands to himself. He wound up punching me and I reported him to HR. They told me I would have no choice but to report to him. I refused to go back to work under him. I filed for unemployment and was denied. They said the laws were...

sandy · sandy

Merry Christmas everyone. I just like to say thank you to all that have responded to my post when I've been very sad or angry. Your responses have been so, so helpful to me. Sometimes I feel bad because I don't respond to the post but I haven't gotten myself together as of yet so giving words of enc...

mollyann · mollyann

This year, for the first time since I can remember, my finances are not in a mess during Christmas. My Christmas present to myself was to pay off my credit card. It put me in a position where I have limited money to spend on presents, and I'm so glad I did it! Now my only two big bills are my mortg...

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

my a is making me so mad today. everyday he wants to go over to his moms. all the time. yesterday we went to get christmas stuff and who had to come along? his mom. we rented a bunch of movies to watch together and what did he do? he said we would spend the night watching movies with her because his sister is goi...

Jennifer · Jennifer

Here I am on a new day, grateful to be here. As I was replying to a post here I heard my front door open, and guess who came home thinking I would be gone for the most of the morning and afternoon. He had said he would call before coming by, but it is a small thing so I will let it go. He didn't want to stay because it...

Jennifer · Jennifer

Hello Everyone, My name is Jennifer. I'm here tonight doing my best to take care of myself. I'm sitting here alternately feeling sorry for myself, guilty and just plain sad. This year has been unbelievably painful. I lost a dog, a cat, and my blinders that got me through life. My husband is an alcohol...

TLC2 · TLC2

I know how hard this time of year can be for some of us. I am praying for a peaceful, serene Holiday for everybody, with, without our A's, whatever is best for each and every one of you. For me, that means him staying away from the bottle for the first time since I've known him at Christmas time. (so far, so go...

AlaMom · AlaMom

to each and everyone in the MIP family. I hope that during this season each of you can find some peace in your lives even if only for one day. Remember during this busy time to take the time to take care of yourselves - for you are the most important thing. Have a blessed one everyone....

Dolphin123 · Dolphin123

Hello my roomies, I know I am anxious for the Holidays to be over with, but I still want to wish you all a safe and happy holiday! Much Love.

leo · leo

Well I guess just when you think everything starts to fall into place you get hit by a truck and brought back to reality. Today my car has not been working and has a flat battery. My A came home from work with the sarcastic look on the face and wanting to know where the keys were so he coul...

maresie · maresie

My younger sister has been an alcoholic since she was 16. She is now 49 and that is a lot of years with alcoholic thinking. Nevertheless I constantly personalize her behavior and want to change her and obsess about being triggered by her. As she lives at some distance our contact is intermit...

just me · just me

I thought this holiday would be so special. I have bee looking forward to it all month. My company arrives today and I am a mess! My daughter came home this morning from her dad's so I could put different pants on her before she went to preschool. Her dad has no clue how to...

confused · confused

i have a million things going on in my head and realize that i do not even know where to begin. the anger i thought wasn't there is rearing it's very ugly head. the ups and downs of my emotions are going to drive me insane. i thought i saw a light at the end of the tunnel, at least a glimmer but instead was swallo...

Dolphin123 · Dolphin123

Hello all, I am so looking forward to Monday morning. The holiday will be over and the stress can calm down. I know one day at a time. My "A" just called to tell me that I ruined our camcorder, "So know we have a $700 piece of junk!" in his words. I feel bad, but it was an accident. I was trying to charge it an...

Cilla · Cilla

I've not had the opportunity to post often and have mostly replied to other forums. Today I've been granted some down time and although the holiday stress is there, getting a well needed break from the hustle and bustle of combining my life (ie, family, church, al-anon, work, health issues; yo...

Cyn · Cyn

About a month ago - I sat in a depressed state for days on end wishing I werent alive so I wouldnt feel the pain of leaving the love of my life. I had no desire, no ability to see past that minute, no desire to eat. I dreaded the thought of Christmas - of Christmas shopping and having to do i...

angel123 · angel123

Click the attatchment for reading from the forum,on "change "1993

gardengal · gardengal

A CHECK LIST FOR EVALUATING "OUR" MATURITY The difficulties of coping with alcoholism in another are much more effectively met when we ourselves reflect attitudes of mature adults. A mature adult is one who....... 1. Does not automatically resent criticism, realizing that it may cont...

angel123 · angel123

Sometimes there are others that are unable to go to meetings or recieve Alanon lit thought I would post a storie from the Forum.Attachment good reading,I felt myself from it.sharing something good.love Angel

Diva · Diva

I have a dear friend, Maria, whom I do love with all my heart. Maria has no family save one cousin who lives here in San Antonio, so when my husband and I decided to call San Antonio home, Maria sold her home in Albuquerque and followed soon after. Her reasoning was because we and her cousin are here and she w...

whitie · whitie

I've shared before that I work in an Assisted Living Center and that one of our residents was a man in his 50 with multiple health problems. He has the most amazing attitude that always humbles me. He is so positive through all his illnesses. He could not longer afford to live in our facility and moved t...

angel123 · angel123

another great Slogan love Sharon/angel

whitie · whitie

I was at the doctor yesterday and was diagnosed with Essential Tremors. The shaking is more prevelent when taking decongestents like I've been taking for my sinus', or from caffeine or stress. The doctor said that the tremors are proven to settle down some when you consume alcohol! All I could do was l...

angel123 · angel123

1988 The Forum put together each slogan to repercent a flower,It was done once more in 1990 at a convention that I know of.I have collected a few.Do not have all for I donated some of my forum books to my home group,given to members in time of need or wanting them.Thought you may enjoy.Attachment is the re...

just me · just me

This is my first time posting. My ex husband is one of my current A's. I have a family full of them! He is the father of my 4 yr old daughter. Therefore I have to deal with him even though we are divorced. To give you a little background on our situation...he filed fo...

angelinme908 · angelinme908

After my f2f meeting, I didn't want to go and sit home alone so I decided to go out to the bar and socialize. I figured it would be safe - my ex g/f has a class on Wed. and is busy with work so shouldn't be out. I was wrong!!!! I go in and I see her with the ex g/f before me. They are with a g...

nycbt · nycbt

My husband has too much time on his hands. He has not been working in a while maybe only on a tue or sat and the rest of the time he has been home. So therefore he has been home all day long. I can't prove it however I know that in the past he has gotten into alot of troblue. Last night when I came down into the hallw...

UncleLou · UncleLou

Went to my homegroup AA meeting last night and saw a young face I thought I recognized. Went up to him after the meeting and asked "didn't I give you a ride after a meeting a few years ago?" Yup same kid, he remembered me. The meeting was a year and a half ago, the kid (early 20's) had just gotten out of a...

Kim · Kim

Well, here I am again. Last night my A decided it was time for him to make "amends" with my father and he went to see him. Aplogized for everything and took the blame for our separation...yada, yada yada....I was not at all in support of this I didnot feel that he was in the right place to do so....

toto12 · toto12

Hi John, Can you help? I wanted to register on the acoa site board room, but it won't take me because it says that my email address is already in use. I used my email address for this site, naturally. I only have one email. What do I do to be in both rooms with one email address? And, w...

Dolphin123 · Dolphin123

Hi Roomies Julie (browneyes) Hey! i just saw your note asking how some of us were. I appreciate your thoughts! I have been so busy it is crazy, but I am enjoying it so much.For the first time in years I have a social life, lol and I am having a hard time keeping up with it. I have been going to my me...

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	Simple Holidays (Preview) I stayed in town this year. My husband (the Hindu) has no history of celebrating Christmas other than what I have shown him. This year we're doing what I like. The parties were over the past few weeks. Cooking was minimal, but we shopped for almost-prepared food and finished cooking it at home. Great id...	Jill	2	594	Dec 25, 2005 by Alan
	can somebody please help me? (Preview) im so hurt right now by everything. my a didnt come home yet and its quarter after nine pm. its supposed to be our christmas together. im supposed to go out of town tomarow to see relatives but now i cant face them. i tried to talk about this in chatroom but felt like no one cares. what do i do? i literaally fee...	notsonew1111	4	679	Dec 25, 2005 by Diane43
	hi everyone (Preview) Hi everyone thinking of you all the clock has just struck 12.00am in Australia so Merry Xmas wherever you are. For those of you on your own you are not alone with all your friends here. Best wishes. Luv Leo x	leo	5	563	Dec 25, 2005 by Diane43
	cooked (Preview) well i got by butt up and made myself some supper. and not something you can just throw in the microwave. i made a pasta dish. its really good. thats one small babystep	notsonew1111	3	670	Dec 25, 2005 by megan
	cannot get into chat room (Preview) cannot get into chat room. either by mirc or by website..anyone else having problem? iona54	iona54	6	549	Dec 25, 2005 by iona54
	Apology or not? (Preview) Good gravy I have run through the whole rollercoaster of emotions this week. Ok here it goes and please give me your honest opinion on this one. After spending the last couple days alone, thinking, being kind to myself and rereading some literature, I am wondering if&nb...	Jennifer	3	678	Dec 24, 2005 by Jennifer
	question-please help! (Preview) it has been awhile since my last post. I hope everyone is well. I have a question. My A just started Christmas shopping yesterday, Friday. He got every thing for me, and our 2 kids. But he has bought NOTHING for his parents, or his nephew. He did get something for his niece. He told me to wake him up today at 8...	lilleah	5	579	Dec 24, 2005 by Flora123
	per request - Dog Biscuit Recipe (Preview) I decided to buy the Cooking the Three Dog Bakery Way (by Mark Beckloff & Dan Dye) for my mom as she has gone down there & spent over $100 on dog cookies. All of the food there, is "clean" so humans can eat it too ~I never tried any of them~ but figured it would be neat to bake dog bo...	kitty	4	1137	Dec 24, 2005 by kitty
	so much (Preview) My daughter (22) is being released from a hospital in Arizona today. She was in an auto accident and suffered two broken ankles, a fractured skull and a small bone in her ear was broke. She found her way there, over three thousand miles away from home over a two week period. She left o...	kathykelly	1	554	Dec 24, 2005 by Flora123
	christmas am meeting (Preview) hello all and merry christmas!!!! As most of you know i have 3 little ones and will be very busy tomarrow morning with them i'm sure. I know that christmas is a hard time for many, so i dont like not being there for them, but i feel i need to put my kiddo's first and be with them that morning and no...	mastiff	2	528	Dec 24, 2005 by david62
	Happy Holidays (Preview) ((((((Friends))))) I would like to wish each and every one of you happy, serene holidays. I have been very anxious about tonight's family get together, and it is now upon me. Luckily I was able to make it to a f2f this morning. I left there filled with gratitude.&nb...	danz123	4	599	Dec 24, 2005 by david62
	just a poem of my thoughts (Preview) How could you be so stupid To do this to me again? How could I be so dumb To let you hurt me again? I feel so alone In a deep dark hole No one to reach out to No one to comfort my soul. The pain is intense The tears wont stop There’s no one around To make this stop. How could I trust...	notsonew1111	3	603	Dec 24, 2005 by notsonew1111
	off to a bad start (Preview) well its 10:30am i finally got some sleep at 5am. then guess who shows up here with flowers? like those will make everything better. i told him to leave me alone i am done. then he became ignorant. so he is making it easier for me to see how much of an a$$ he really is. usually he cries and begs for me back. not t...	notsonew1111	5	533	Dec 24, 2005 by marmare
	Sorry, double post (Preview) Please see other post -- Edited by onlyacousin at 14:00, 2005-12-24	onlyacousin	0	463	Dec 24, 2005 by onlyacousin
	alone (Preview) im doing what i can to feel sane tonight. dont know what to do. im basically feeling alone and suicidal right now. i feel like no one cares about me or what happens to me. ive called numerous distress lines that have not helped. i took xanex to relax. all of my close friends are out of town and i dont want to bo...	notsonew1111	7	623	Dec 24, 2005 by Joycie
	Letting go of son (Preview) I need to some feed back on how much I should let go of my 17 year old son. His dad and I have been divorced since my son was 2. My xhusband is the alcoholic. Whenever my son and his dad are getting along. My son starts treating me and his step dad badly. My husband and I...	JStickels	4	633	Dec 24, 2005 by WakingUp
	hes ok (Preview) sorry im posting so much. my a is safe at his moms. so i feel better. but still mad about him relapsing. wont know anything till tomorrow. he said i'll stil go out of town with you. screw that. im not going. im not going anywhere with him.	notsonew1111	5	563	Dec 24, 2005 by maresie
	Everything Happens for a reason (Preview) On Wednesday I had checked to make sure a bill I paid had cleared. I discovered again that my husband had helped himself to the money and the check had bounced. I called him very angrily and told him that the check had bounced and that he had no right to take the money. He got flustered and said he was going to...	Jeannie	5	657	Dec 24, 2005 by WakingUp
	Happy Holidays to all! (Preview) To my extended family, I wish each and everyone of you and your families a very blessed, peaceful, and Happy Holiday season. I thank all of you for your insight, love, support, laughter and strength. May your holidays be safe and hopefully sober. Merry Christmas! Happy Hannukah! Hap...	Karilynn	3	491	Dec 24, 2005 by leo
	more christmas foods.corrected (Preview) sorry to have messed up the directions. hope this answers your ? "that pumpkin s#$% this is better than pie. preheat oven to 350 1 large can pumpkin 1 large evaporated milk 1 cup sugar 3 eggs ¼ tsp cinnamon these are mixed together with a mixer and dumped in a...	ednaxray	6	730	Dec 24, 2005 by marie_h
	Pay it Forward (Preview) I finished my baking around 9 tonight....have a wonderful story to tell you....when my 18 yr old's car caught fire, about a week ago nobody stopped on on the road he was on to help, though he was trying to flag someone down....then this lady, like a grandma, who was on her way h...	marmare	9	711	Dec 24, 2005 by Karilynn
	merry xmas to all (Preview) Just want to take a minute to wish all whom I might not catch up with on chat a Merry Xmas and hope you have a good time, or an easy time, whichever it is likely to be, preferably both. Heres to a peaceful Xmas to all, those who are around us, and those who cannot be. Merry Xmas	Picowitch	1	687	Dec 24, 2005 by Karilynn
	Spiritual Growth (Preview) Roomies, I wanted to share some recovery that I experienced today. I've realized recently, that there is a "room" in my mind called "The Relationship," and I go there often to move furniture (lol), fix things, obsess, and generally focus on things outside of my control LOL. I feel like goi...	BlueCloud	1	537	Dec 24, 2005 by nmike
	can you tell (Preview) can you tell how nuts im going right now? my a just tried to come home but i wouldnt let him in. and now he left. he is obviously on something right now and now im scared he will do something stupid like harm himself. im wondering if i did the right thing in sending him away. i really need to talk but i cant get in...	notsonew1111	1	553	Dec 24, 2005 by confused
	cant sleep (Preview) im going nuts. i cant get into chat. i cant sleep. its 3:30am i tried to lie down but couldnt. just kept thinking.and feeling sorry for myself. i hate that. my mind is just racing right now. ahhhhhhhhhhh	notsonew1111	1	600	Dec 24, 2005 by confused
	was having an ok day until now. (Preview) I guess I am going to have to start my day over as someone suggested to me in a f to f meeting the other night. I got off of work at 3 usually I work until 9:30. My husband knew all week yet he decided to go to the bar to say Merry Christmas. So I shopped for food alone, brought all the bags (14) up to the second floor...	liliana	3	608	Dec 24, 2005 by maresie
	A sponcer is spieal (Preview) Sponcers are wonderful people,they are or have bin where we are.I lost my sponcer of cancer,everything she ever said to me is in my heart and I apply them when needed.The best thing I have learned from her was something I now say to others.....Feelings are not right or wrong they just are.Feel,deal,he...	angel123	2	655	Dec 24, 2005 by cedarpines
	thank you (Preview) thank you all for your support im just so on my pity pot right now. trying to get off so bear with me. love y'all	notsonew1111	0	468	Dec 24, 2005 by notsonew1111
	Feeling so alone (Preview) Hi Everyone, Happy Holidays to each of you..I have not been here for quite some time and I must add I do miss it. The guy I had been seeing still calls me and gives me hope...Just a week ago, he called me and we talked for awhile..I had asked him to come down to visit...but more of the same excuses..h...	Diane43	6	634	Dec 24, 2005 by Diane43
	Please say a prayer for my children (Preview) Some of you know I walked off my job in August because my manager couldn't keep his hands to himself. He wound up punching me and I reported him to HR. They told me I would have no choice but to report to him. I refused to go back to work under him. I filed for unemployment and was denied. They said the laws were...	kissers	5	606	Dec 24, 2005 by Jeannie
	A Merry Christmas & thank you to all. (Preview) Merry Christmas everyone. I just like to say thank you to all that have responded to my post when I've been very sad or angry. Your responses have been so, so helpful to me. Sometimes I feel bad because I don't respond to the post but I haven't gotten myself together as of yet so giving words of enc...	sandy	0	569	Dec 24, 2005 by sandy
	Taking Care of Finances During the Holidays (Preview) This year, for the first time since I can remember, my finances are not in a mess during Christmas. My Christmas present to myself was to pay off my credit card. It put me in a position where I have limited money to spend on presents, and I'm so glad I did it! Now my only two big bills are my mortg...	mollyann	2	587	Dec 23, 2005 by BlueCloud
	annoyed (Preview) my a is making me so mad today. everyday he wants to go over to his moms. all the time. yesterday we went to get christmas stuff and who had to come along? his mom. we rented a bunch of movies to watch together and what did he do? he said we would spend the night watching movies with her because his sister is goi...	notsonew1111	3	558	Dec 23, 2005 by gknee
	A new day (Preview) Here I am on a new day, grateful to be here. As I was replying to a post here I heard my front door open, and guess who came home thinking I would be gone for the most of the morning and afternoon. He had said he would call before coming by, but it is a small thing so I will let it go. He didn't want to stay because it...	Jennifer	3	625	Dec 23, 2005 by Jennifer
	New & Sad (Preview) Hello Everyone, My name is Jennifer. I'm here tonight doing my best to take care of myself. I'm sitting here alternately feeling sorry for myself, guilty and just plain sad. This year has been unbelievably painful. I lost a dog, a cat, and my blinders that got me through life. My husband is an alcohol...	Jennifer	8	796	Dec 23, 2005 by Jennifer
	Hard time of year for some (Preview) I know how hard this time of year can be for some of us. I am praying for a peaceful, serene Holiday for everybody, with, without our A's, whatever is best for each and every one of you. For me, that means him staying away from the bottle for the first time since I've known him at Christmas time. (so far, so go...	TLC2	4	567	Dec 23, 2005 by Joycie
	Merry Christmas (Preview) to each and everyone in the MIP family. I hope that during this season each of you can find some peace in your lives even if only for one day. Remember during this busy time to take the time to take care of yourselves - for you are the most important thing. Have a blessed one everyone....	AlaMom	3	519	Dec 23, 2005 by Karilynn
	Happy Holidays All! (Preview) Hello my roomies, I know I am anxious for the Holidays to be over with, but I still want to wish you all a safe and happy holiday! Much Love.	Dolphin123	2	538	Dec 23, 2005 by Karilynn
	had to happen (Preview) Well I guess just when you think everything starts to fall into place you get hit by a truck and brought back to reality. Today my car has not been working and has a flat battery. My A came home from work with the sarcastic look on the face and wanting to know where the keys were so he coul...	leo	10	642	Dec 23, 2005 by TLC2
	dealing with denial (Preview) My younger sister has been an alcoholic since she was 16. She is now 49 and that is a lot of years with alcoholic thinking. Nevertheless I constantly personalize her behavior and want to change her and obsess about being triggered by her. As she lives at some distance our contact is intermit...	maresie	5	746	Dec 23, 2005 by maresie
	Holiday expectations (Preview) I thought this holiday would be so special. I have bee looking forward to it all month. My company arrives today and I am a mess! My daughter came home this morning from her dad's so I could put different pants on her before she went to preschool. Her dad has no clue how to...	just me	6	536	Dec 23, 2005 by just me
	ok, i was wrong, i am angry (Preview) i have a million things going on in my head and realize that i do not even know where to begin. the anger i thought wasn't there is rearing it's very ugly head. the ups and downs of my emotions are going to drive me insane. i thought i saw a light at the end of the tunnel, at least a glimmer but instead was swallo...	confused	6	705	Dec 23, 2005 by maresie
	Is it the 26th yet? (Preview) Hello all, I am so looking forward to Monday morning. The holiday will be over and the stress can calm down. I know one day at a time. My "A" just called to tell me that I ruined our camcorder, "So know we have a $700 piece of junk!" in his words. I feel bad, but it was an accident. I was trying to charge it an...	Dolphin123	1	538	Dec 23, 2005 by maresie
	Honesty (Preview) I've not had the opportunity to post often and have mostly replied to other forums. Today I've been granted some down time and although the holiday stress is there, getting a well needed break from the hustle and bustle of combining my life (ie, family, church, al-anon, work, health issues; yo...	Cilla	1	579	Dec 23, 2005 by maresie
	Holiday Thanks (Preview) About a month ago - I sat in a depressed state for days on end wishing I werent alive so I wouldnt feel the pain of leaving the love of my life. I had no desire, no ability to see past that minute, no desire to eat. I dreaded the thought of Christmas - of Christmas shopping and having to do i...	Cyn	3	515	Dec 23, 2005 by Dolphin123
	change (Preview) Click the attatchment for reading from the forum,on "change "1993	angel123	2	561	Dec 23, 2005 by notsonew1111
	EVALUATING "OUR" MATURITY (Preview) A CHECK LIST FOR EVALUATING "OUR" MATURITY The difficulties of coping with alcoholism in another are much more effectively met when we ourselves reflect attitudes of mature adults. A mature adult is one who....... 1. Does not automatically resent criticism, realizing that it may cont...	gardengal	1	2336	Dec 23, 2005 by Dolphin123
	A Blessing Returned (Preview) Sometimes there are others that are unable to go to meetings or recieve Alanon lit thought I would post a storie from the Forum.Attachment good reading,I felt myself from it.sharing something good.love Angel	angel123	0	562	Dec 23, 2005 by angel123
	A bit off the subject, but I need opinions. (Preview) I have a dear friend, Maria, whom I do love with all my heart. Maria has no family save one cousin who lives here in San Antonio, so when my husband and I decided to call San Antonio home, Maria sold her home in Albuquerque and followed soon after. Her reasoning was because we and her cousin are here and she w...	Diva	12	715	Dec 23, 2005 by mebjk
	NOT feeling sorry for myself today (Preview) I've shared before that I work in an Assisted Living Center and that one of our residents was a man in his 50 with multiple health problems. He has the most amazing attitude that always humbles me. He is so positive through all his illnesses. He could not longer afford to live in our facility and moved t...	whitie	1	519	Dec 23, 2005 by angelinme908
	THINK (Preview) another great Slogan love Sharon/angel	angel123	3	558	Dec 22, 2005 by BlueCloud
	Isn't is ironic? (Preview) I was at the doctor yesterday and was diagnosed with Essential Tremors. The shaking is more prevelent when taking decongestents like I've been taking for my sinus', or from caffeine or stress. The doctor said that the tremors are proven to settle down some when you consume alcohol! All I could do was l...	whitie	3	558	Dec 22, 2005 by whitie
	Serenity Prayer (Preview) 1988 The Forum put together each slogan to repercent a flower,It was done once more in 1990 at a convention that I know of.I have collected a few.Do not have all for I donated some of my forum books to my home group,given to members in time of need or wanting them.Thought you may enjoy.Attachment is the re...	angel123	1	533	Dec 22, 2005 by Faith73
	Detaching with love (Preview) This is my first time posting. My ex husband is one of my current A's. I have a family full of them! He is the father of my 4 yr old daughter. Therefore I have to deal with him even though we are divorced. To give you a little background on our situation...he filed fo...	just me	7	625	Dec 22, 2005 by leo
	Help - I can't do it anymore (Preview) After my f2f meeting, I didn't want to go and sit home alone so I decided to go out to the bar and socialize. I figured it would be safe - my ex g/f has a class on Wed. and is busy with work so shouldn't be out. I was wrong!!!! I go in and I see her with the ex g/f before me. They are with a g...	angelinme908	8	855	Dec 22, 2005 by angelinme908
	too much time (Preview) My husband has too much time on his hands. He has not been working in a while maybe only on a tue or sat and the rest of the time he has been home. So therefore he has been home all day long. I can't prove it however I know that in the past he has gotten into alot of troblue. Last night when I came down into the hallw...	nycbt	3	539	Dec 22, 2005 by leo
	Joy to share (Preview) Went to my homegroup AA meeting last night and saw a young face I thought I recognized. Went up to him after the meeting and asked "didn't I give you a ride after a meeting a few years ago?" Yup same kid, he remembered me. The meeting was a year and a half ago, the kid (early 20's) had just gotten out of a...	UncleLou	9	617	Dec 22, 2005 by leo
	merry freakin christmas (Preview) Well, here I am again. Last night my A decided it was time for him to make "amends" with my father and he went to see him. Aplogized for everything and took the blame for our separation...yada, yada yada....I was not at all in support of this I didnot feel that he was in the right place to do so....	Kim	8	649	Dec 22, 2005 by Flora123
	also for oz, John (Preview) Hi John, Can you help? I wanted to register on the acoa site board room, but it won't take me because it says that my email address is already in use. I used my email address for this site, naturally. I only have one email. What do I do to be in both rooms with one email address? And, w...	toto12	0	542	Dec 22, 2005 by toto12
	Checking In! (Preview) Hi Roomies Julie (browneyes) Hey! i just saw your note asking how some of us were. I appreciate your thoughts! I have been so busy it is crazy, but I am enjoying it so much.For the first time in years I have a social life, lol and I am having a hard time keeping up with it. I have been going to my me...	Dolphin123	3	526	Dec 22, 2005 by twinmom2
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