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rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Rigorous Honesty As we work the program, we find that we cannot be rigorously honest about what we are adicted to unless we are rigorously honest about our other actions as well. Once our Higher Power takes charge of our lives, a general housecleaning occurs. Gradually, we see that the attitudes...

toto12 · toto12

Dear Oz, What happens in cyberspace on these days? The chatroom says "waiting for data" but nothing happens. Well, I'll wait longer but 10 minutes should be enough. Oh oz, computer chatroom in the sky, what's happening? a Frustated Toto

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Substance over Form I'm learning that for a variety of reasons, I've spent much of my life focusing on form rather than substance. My focus has been on having my hair done perfectly, wearing the right clothes, having my makeup applied perfectly, living in the right place, furnishing it with th...

princess433 · princess433

Its been a long hard road without you by my side, Why wernt you there all the nights that I cried? You used to be a hero in my eyes. Its not ok, but im alright. All these years I learned to survive, The days I spent so cold and angry, were filled with hate of you. The memories will never go away, the scars will nev...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Hope for Today - October 12 When I think of boundaries, it helps if I think of a castle in a lake. Boundaries are the drawbridge connecting the castle with the world. Usually the drawbridge is down, and people can walk freely back and forth. However, when danger is sensed, the drawbridge r...

cdb · cdb

I am not sure what the problem is because I finally got in an hour ago. Now, I can't get into the room again :( At least I can post again. I hope kitty_light can too as her IP said it was banned too. cdb :)

gardengal · gardengal

I guess alot of us are not accessing the room?

lmt123 · lmt123

hello.... i didn't know if anyone else is having trouble logging onto the chat room today...i was able to log on earlier, and had a phone call prior to chatting, then got booted because i was on the phone for quite some time...didn't know if getting the "boot" may have caused something to happen...lo...

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

cant get into chat tonight whats going on?

tara21403 · tara21403

I have been married to an A for almost three years now. I love him so much. At first I was one of his biggest enablers with all the feelings that go along with that.... I have come so far and I just love this book I am reading.... It described our marriage to a T. I highly reco...

pattyann1963 · pattyann1963

ive tried rebooting also but didnt work maybe try agin later wished i knew what the problem was or somebody knew,i dont know what to do HELP US PLZ IF U CAN,LOL SOS.

Ratchie · Ratchie

Friends, Thanks for your posts. They inspire me & help me thru the day! Just an update re the vehicle situation. I'm driving the Blazer my husband gave me. He gave me the title with it (I've already signed off on it so there can be no "take backs"). S...

Flora123 · Flora123

Virtually, I mean. lol, had to get your attention! I just can not get into the chat room. Is it Java? is it me? Moi? I have not offended anyone (for a while, at least). So frustrating - think I hate computers. Love, Flora xxxx

Emmie11 · Emmie11

Anyone else having difficulty getting into the chat room?

Flora123 · Flora123

Hi, sorry took me so long, left the folder at daughter's house. Realise you many miles from Istanbul - the meeting there is at the American Hospital, Wed, 6.00 p.m. I have a phone number, must be discreet - she may know of other English speaking meetings, not listed here in London. You can e...

marmare · marmare

As I pulled into the parking lot at the grocery store tonight, I was talking to my son that's in the Air Force, my phone beeped so I said good bye flipped over to the other line, thinking the boys at home are making dinner and have a question....I never looked at the caller i.d. just flipped over and said hel...

nycbt · nycbt

I too am having a problem connecting.

marmare · marmare

I relaxed last night. My boys, 14 & 18 cooked dinner for me!!! It was nice since I don't walk in the house until almost 7:30pm after work. It was so nice just to eat dinner. Thanks to all that responded to my post as I need to just accept things and not question why. This morni...

debilyn · debilyn

Did I get your attention??? (c: Cdb and kitty_light cannot get into the room, it says all IPs are banned. thank you John!! love,debilyn Ps thank you for your help with Haxi. Something just isn't right there.

soberbedwetter · soberbedwetter

my stomack feels like it is pouring out of me and there is a great big hole left where it used to be, my heart is broken i dont know what to, do. that was why vented ealier no hard feelings, sorry to all.

pixel04 · pixel04

Hi, One of my biggest problems is that I tend to be a worst case scenario thinker. I have always figured that if I can handle the worst possible thing that could happen, then everything will turn out all right in the end. I've come a long way in learning to live more in the present. I don't go as far down t...

captcodee · captcodee

I know there are alot of newcomers that come to this website looking for a little bit of hope to make it through another day. I myself did the same thing. So this morning, I woke up, and my HP has guided me here to do a posting. So HP, here are my fingers, go ahead... I love an alco...

nycbt · nycbt

When I first came into these rooms I felt alone and frighten. I didn't think there was a person in this world that could help me. I thought I was in a gaint mess and it was sinking very fast. I would be upset and start throwing stuff, glass, cutting my arm and so far. I would call him so much I thought my phone...

chrissy · chrissy

i just came home from my cousins wedding i got dressed up looked great and had a blAST only cried when one of mine & my husband songs came on. i had to leave the room. i danced my ass off and will be paying for it tomorrow i havent felt that good in years.FOR ONE NIGHT I ALMOST DID NOT THINK OF H...

debilyn · debilyn

May I ask what made you pick that nic? Just curious. For the life of me I could not find the post you are apologing for. Did it get taken off? Ya know, we all make mistakes! Especially when we are sick from being an A or loving one or both! We say things we wish we hadn't of, or do things we wish we ha...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Being Right "When we admit that our lives have become unmanageable, we don't have to argue our point of view... We no longer have to be right all the time."Basic Text p. 56 #######ROSIE....oh yeah, when i realized that i could not was not going to *fight it anymroe*...all of a sudden, i d...

soberbedwetter · soberbedwetter

I am going to see my doctor (psychiatrist) today.

Scamper · Scamper

Hi all. I have been reading a lot of the posts here on this site. I feel much better now, and also am more confident that I am doing the right thing for myself. I have just recycled my former marriage with my A, and we are now separated 'again'. Seems like we were...

VioletScars · VioletScars

My A has been playing poker rather than drinking or using, however, it interferes with our relationship, so is this just another addiction? Should I support it since it is better than drinking or using? He is not using his money or my money, he is using his fathers money who also plays poker with him...

kissers · kissers

Hi Everyone: I have recently started Alanon and have a sponsor. I know that I am supposed to be able to forgive the alcoholic(my father) but I don't ever see that happening. A part of me loves him because he is my father, but another part hates him with every ounce in me. He thought it was funny to watch me in...

Kim · Kim

Hello all: well rough weekend. Kept the focus off of me on on my A and you know where I wound up? Parked down a dark road in my car watching his friends house to see if he was really there....As I sat there I said to myself "Self, this is unhealthy, insane behavior" and drove my private eye butt h...

soberbedwetter · soberbedwetter

is this not a chat room to vent< I thought it was!

captcodee · captcodee

Thanksgiving. Home, family, friends, good eats.... I am from a very small town, surrounded by mountains, fun places to play, and a very safe place where everyone watches out for everyone. This weekend, I took my family "home" for the thanksgiving feast. My 6 yr old daughter wanted...

soberbedwetter · soberbedwetter

-- Edited by canadianguy at 10:23, 2005-10-12

gardengal · gardengal

By the time we reach Alanon many of us resent others whose lives appear less

troubled, envying what we think they have.But in time we discover that each of us are special. I have a unique set of skills, interests and opportunities. I'm asured that I have everthing I need to do what I am here to do to...

Tammy · Tammy

I wanted to update everyone I am home now after leaving my husband of 19 years for over 2 weeks. I have been home now for almost 2 weeks and things are really going well. ( taking it day by day ) My husband the A is going to counseling and so am I then this week we started our first JOINT counseling session.... >

Ratchie · Ratchie

Friends, Today was such a crazy day. My A shows up at work & says he is giving me the newer vehicle that he just "magically" bought. That he is selling my daughter's car, it is a piece of sh** and so on. That he doesn't want to see us riding around in these junk vehicles that will be...

chrissy · chrissy

he said to me that he is no good .that he gives up and he can't handle the pressure and he wants me to move on, he doesn't deserve me. i am a good person an deserve to be happy. i just cried my eyes out and he hung up the phone. and he turned his phone off again. i am so worried he will hurt him...

sg · sg

I have truely surrendered in regards to my A's disease and the future of our relationship. I am working my Program, taking care of myself and the kids and trying to enjoy life as much as I can whether the A. wants to be involved or not. I have tried communicating w/him regarding my needs in our marriage and...

VioletScars · VioletScars

Hi everyone, I am new to posting on the board. Just wanted to let everyone know. Al-anon has been helping me greatly.

cdb · cdb

My post actually starts after marmares reply :) The first one is about the awful things bedwetter wrote on the board today but most of the posts have now been deleted. cdb :) I learned this in alanon as I would see my daughter while drunk out of her mind say things and do things that were totally shocking...

Robin · Robin

I am having a hard time accepting the fact that my 25 yr old daughter has a severe alcohol problem. She lost her 2 kids due to her abuse. She checked herself out of a program after 60 days of sobriety. This is the sixth attempt to remain sober for her in a year. She is in California, I am in Wyoming. Right now, I...

nycbt · nycbt

I had a nice weekend, I was off on Monday. On Saturday my husband went out and I handled it very well. I would normal call him all the time to see when he was coming back. I did well I actually called him twice in a couple hour span. I did call someone on my Alanon phone list and talked to her for a while. Then I cal...

nycbt · nycbt

I am so happy I lose 6 POUNDS. I have been doing situps every other day and walking. I feel that it is showing. I am taking care of myself and it is showing. I just wanted to share with you all.

hadit · hadit

Can someone please explain to me why is it that everytime I start to make progress within myself, I slip and fall behind. Just the other day I did a similar thing, gave in but rectified it. Did for me instead of for him. I am trying to set some boundaries for myself towards my a. He and I as you pr...

marmare · marmare

Well, his parents have now laid down the law. He called because his mother told him that was condition to staying there this week. He started by telling me that he hasn't thought about me all week, (I so much wanted to say that is because he was drunk and/or high, but I didn't) I stayed...

captcodee · captcodee

As you can all plainly see, there is a member who is quite upset... well, very very upset. As we process this, lets remember why we are here. Take what you like, and leave the rest. Obviously he is hurting very bad, and when he processes this, we want it to be a place he is still welcome.&nbs...

mollyann · mollyann

Hi Everyone, I found Al Anon two months ago, and started attending meetings and working my program. I was also going to monthly therapy appointments. My dad was an alcoholic and died when I was very young. I started going to Al Anon meetings because my boyfriend of six months was a heavy drinker....

nycbt · nycbt

I have a very hard time making boundaries. My husband and I have been together for 6 yrs and married for 14 months. He was sober for six months and now has gone back to drinking. We only have one car so when he decides to go out drinking I worry that something might happen like a DWI and I don't know if I want to g...

sg · sg

Just curious if anyone else has dealt w/their A becoming obsessive about certain things. For the 7 yrs I have been married to my A. he goes thru periods of obsession with certain things. It use to be HOURS upon HOURS playing computer games. Then it was things like remote control racecars,...

sandy · sandy

Thank you to all who responded to Why do I get so angry. I feel a little better, I suppose I do, I feel more like crying instead of being mad. I have such mixed emotions, like everyone I suppose or we wouldn't be here. I printed the post 10 Guidelines from our HP. I'll have to study them or get them bea...

sandie123 · sandie123

Well I've decided that it is time for a necessary change! I talked to my husband of 20 years yesterday and he told me he has no plans on ever stopping drinking. He told me he knows I cannot handle his drinking. I have decided that if he still cannot see beyond his bottle.. and it does...

kitty · kitty

I have read that a human must hear something seven times before they are willing to even consider the idea. Not only does making lists help me to remember what I love about myself & life, I make up signs & stick them on the wall, to allow my mind to see positive affirmations or reminders over &am...

mastiff · mastiff

Was reading in my husband's big book a while back and wasn't sure if all were framilar with the chapers that are addressed to us, the Alanoners..... There are 2 of them they are labeled "To Wives" and "The Family Afterward." "To Wives" was written when most of the time the alcoholic in the family w...

Powerless · Powerless

I feel like I am deceiving him. He has asked me several times over the past few days if I am planning on leaving him. I told him no because I did not want to create a scene; especially in front of the children. He told me Saturday that his biggest fear is coming home from work one day to find out th...

Ratchie · Ratchie

Hi Friends, Well I've gotten through week one with my husband moved out. I've still seen him almost every day as he is still getting stuff out of the house, but not staying here anymore. One night when he was here moving more stuff I told him he could eat supper with me & the girls.&nbs...

bd · bd

Hi There I can't believe the kindness of this group. All the hands that have been extended in my time of need. I guess my biggest thing was that I needed to ask. To admit I had all these feelings was a hard thing to do. People who know me just tell me to let it go. I don't hav...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Hope for Today - October 11 My method for dealing with the insanity and chaos while growing up in an alcoholic environment was *not* to deal with it. I escaped into a fantasy world of books and art and remained physically and emotionally removed from what went on around me. My family could ar...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Meditation for the Day "First be reconciled to your brother and then come and offer your gift to God." First I must get right with other people and then I can get right with God. If I hold resentment against someone, which I find it very difficult to overcome, I should try to put something else constr...

ditto · ditto

Does anyone know of a good divorce bulletin board -- something along the lines of this one, but for people going through a divorce?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	honesty and willingness (Preview) Rigorous Honesty As we work the program, we find that we cannot be rigorously honest about what we are adicted to unless we are rigorously honest about our other actions as well. Once our Higher Power takes charge of our lives, a general housecleaning occurs. Gradually, we see that the attitudes...	rosie light shines	0	475	Oct 13, 2005 by rosie light shines
	Let me in! (Preview) Dear Oz, What happens in cyberspace on these days? The chatroom says "waiting for data" but nothing happens. Well, I'll wait longer but 10 minutes should be enough. Oh oz, computer chatroom in the sky, what's happening? a Frustated Toto	toto12	2	583	Oct 13, 2005 by toto12
	working on my SUBSTANCE (Preview) Substance over Form I'm learning that for a variety of reasons, I've spent much of my life focusing on form rather than substance. My focus has been on having my hair done perfectly, wearing the right clothes, having my makeup applied perfectly, living in the right place, furnishing it with th...	rosie light shines	0	398	Oct 13, 2005 by rosie light shines
	Read this poem please... (Preview) Its been a long hard road without you by my side, Why wernt you there all the nights that I cried? You used to be a hero in my eyes. Its not ok, but im alright. All these years I learned to survive, The days I spent so cold and angry, were filled with hate of you. The memories will never go away, the scars will nev...	princess433	5	530	Oct 13, 2005 by Diva
	boundaries rather than barb wire (Preview) Hope for Today - October 12 When I think of boundaries, it helps if I think of a castle in a lake. Boundaries are the drawbridge connecting the castle with the world. Usually the drawbridge is down, and people can walk freely back and forth. However, when danger is sensed, the drawbridge r...	rosie light shines	1	497	Oct 13, 2005 by kitty
	Can't get into the room :( (Preview) I am not sure what the problem is because I finally got in an hour ago. Now, I can't get into the room again :( At least I can post again. I hope kitty_light can too as her IP said it was banned too. cdb :)	cdb	3	472	Oct 13, 2005 by cdb
	Not getting in the room either (Preview) I guess alot of us are not accessing the room?	gardengal	0	406	Oct 12, 2005 by gardengal
	trouble logging onto chat tonite.... (Preview) hello.... i didn't know if anyone else is having trouble logging onto the chat room today...i was able to log on earlier, and had a phone call prior to chatting, then got booted because i was on the phone for quite some time...didn't know if getting the "boot" may have caused something to happen...lo...	lmt123	3	424	Oct 12, 2005 by sandie123
	HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Preview) cant get into chat tonight whats going on?	notsonew1111	1	474	Oct 12, 2005 by jonibaloni21
	Reading The Dilemma of the Alcoholic Marriage... (Preview) I have been married to an A for almost three years now. I love him so much. At first I was one of his biggest enablers with all the feelings that go along with that.... I have come so far and I just love this book I am reading.... It described our marriage to a T. I highly reco...	tara21403	5	635	Oct 12, 2005 by tara21403
	im getting no connection to the room (Preview) ive tried rebooting also but didnt work maybe try agin later wished i knew what the problem was or somebody knew,i dont know what to do HELP US PLZ IF U CAN,LOL SOS.	pattyann1963	1	387	Oct 12, 2005 by tara21403
	Update/ Week One / Vehicle Situation (Preview) Friends, Thanks for your posts. They inspire me & help me thru the day! Just an update re the vehicle situation. I'm driving the Blazer my husband gave me. He gave me the title with it (I've already signed off on it so there can be no "take backs"). S...	Ratchie	1	458	Oct 12, 2005 by lin0606
	Am Outside, John, Knocking on Your Door (Preview) Virtually, I mean. lol, had to get your attention! I just can not get into the chat room. Is it Java? is it me? Moi? I have not offended anyone (for a while, at least). So frustrating - think I hate computers. Love, Flora xxxx	Flora123	6	540	Oct 12, 2005 by lmt123
	Trouble with Connection (Preview) Anyone else having difficulty getting into the chat room?	Emmie11	3	591	Oct 12, 2005 by pattyann1963
	For Chris (Turkey) (Preview) Hi, sorry took me so long, left the folder at daughter's house. Realise you many miles from Istanbul - the meeting there is at the American Hospital, Wed, 6.00 p.m. I have a phone number, must be discreet - she may know of other English speaking meetings, not listed here in London. You can e...	Flora123	0	435	Oct 12, 2005 by Flora123
	So now I'm confused... (Preview) As I pulled into the parking lot at the grocery store tonight, I was talking to my son that's in the Air Force, my phone beeped so I said good bye flipped over to the other line, thinking the boys at home are making dinner and have a question....I never looked at the caller i.d. just flipped over and said hel...	marmare	7	847	Oct 12, 2005 by Ratchie
	I have problem getting in (Preview) I too am having a problem connecting.	nycbt	1	505	Oct 12, 2005 by Flora123
	Wednesday (Preview) I relaxed last night. My boys, 14 & 18 cooked dinner for me!!! It was nice since I don't walk in the house until almost 7:30pm after work. It was so nice just to eat dinner. Thanks to all that responded to my post as I need to just accept things and not question why. This morni...	marmare	4	626	Oct 12, 2005 by Flora123
	HANDSOME JOHN!!!! (Preview) Did I get your attention??? (c: Cdb and kitty_light cannot get into the room, it says all IPs are banned. thank you John!! love,debilyn Ps thank you for your help with Haxi. Something just isn't right there.	debilyn	1	486	Oct 12, 2005 by cdb
	empty (Preview) my stomack feels like it is pouring out of me and there is a great big hole left where it used to be, my heart is broken i dont know what to, do. that was why vented ealier no hard feelings, sorry to all.	soberbedwetter	7	625	Oct 12, 2005 by lin0606
	worst case scenarios (Preview) Hi, One of my biggest problems is that I tend to be a worst case scenario thinker. I have always figured that if I can handle the worst possible thing that could happen, then everything will turn out all right in the end. I've come a long way in learning to live more in the present. I don't go as far down t...	pixel04	5	638	Oct 12, 2005 by Flora123
	I love him, but aint gonna live with him.. (Preview) I know there are alot of newcomers that come to this website looking for a little bit of hope to make it through another day. I myself did the same thing. So this morning, I woke up, and my HP has guided me here to do a posting. So HP, here are my fingers, go ahead... I love an alco...	captcodee	6	1041	Oct 12, 2005 by brakkenk
	How far I come (Preview) When I first came into these rooms I felt alone and frighten. I didn't think there was a person in this world that could help me. I thought I was in a gaint mess and it was sinking very fast. I would be upset and start throwing stuff, glass, cutting my arm and so far. I would call him so much I thought my phone...	nycbt	3	596	Oct 12, 2005 by Karilynn
	HI GUYS I HAD A GREAT NIGHT AT MY COUSIN'S WEDDING WITH OUT MY A ,but i still miss him (Preview) i just came home from my cousins wedding i got dressed up looked great and had a blAST only cried when one of mine & my husband songs came on. i had to leave the room. i danced my ass off and will be paying for it tomorrow i havent felt that good in years.FOR ONE NIGHT I ALMOST DID NOT THINK OF H...	chrissy	11	841	Oct 12, 2005 by tara21403
	soberbedwetter (Preview) May I ask what made you pick that nic? Just curious. For the life of me I could not find the post you are apologing for. Did it get taken off? Ya know, we all make mistakes! Especially when we are sick from being an A or loving one or both! We say things we wish we hadn't of, or do things we wish we ha...	debilyn	0	494	Oct 12, 2005 by debilyn
	its OK to be imperfect (Preview) Being Right "When we admit that our lives have become unmanageable, we don't have to argue our point of view... We no longer have to be right all the time."Basic Text p. 56 #######ROSIE....oh yeah, when i realized that i could not was not going to fight it anymroe...all of a sudden, i d...	rosie light shines	0	405	Oct 12, 2005 by rosie light shines
	mental health (Preview) I am going to see my doctor (psychiatrist) today.	soberbedwetter	2	718	Oct 12, 2005 by gardengal
	Thank you... (Preview) Hi all. I have been reading a lot of the posts here on this site. I feel much better now, and also am more confident that I am doing the right thing for myself. I have just recycled my former marriage with my A, and we are now separated 'again'. Seems like we were...	Scamper	1	696	Oct 12, 2005 by captcodee
	Getting frustrated (Preview) My A has been playing poker rather than drinking or using, however, it interferes with our relationship, so is this just another addiction? Should I support it since it is better than drinking or using? He is not using his money or my money, he is using his fathers money who also plays poker with him...	VioletScars	8	921	Oct 12, 2005 by hudsond
	Bitterness (Preview) Hi Everyone: I have recently started Alanon and have a sponsor. I know that I am supposed to be able to forgive the alcoholic(my father) but I don't ever see that happening. A part of me loves him because he is my father, but another part hates him with every ounce in me. He thought it was funny to watch me in...	kissers	6	607	Oct 12, 2005 by Emmie11
	the detective part II (Preview) Hello all: well rough weekend. Kept the focus off of me on on my A and you know where I wound up? Parked down a dark road in my car watching his friends house to see if he was really there....As I sat there I said to myself "Self, this is unhealthy, insane behavior" and drove my private eye butt h...	Kim	7	855	Oct 12, 2005 by leo
	venting (Preview) is this not a chat room to vent< I thought it was!	soberbedwetter	2	703	Oct 12, 2005 by captcodee
	You won't beleive it, but my daughter was lost this weekend!! (Preview) Thanksgiving. Home, family, friends, good eats.... I am from a very small town, surrounded by mountains, fun places to play, and a very safe place where everyone watches out for everyone. This weekend, I took my family "home" for the thanksgiving feast. My 6 yr old daughter wanted...	captcodee	9	845	Oct 12, 2005 by nycbt
	suicidal (Preview) -- Edited by canadianguy at 10:23, 2005-10-12	soberbedwetter	2	799	Oct 12, 2005 by gardengal
	ENVY ,SOMETHING WE RARELY TALK ABOUT (Preview) By the time we reach Alanon many of us resent others whose lives appear less troubled, envying what we think they have.But in time we discover that each of us are special. I have a unique set of skills, interests and opportunities. I'm asured that I have everthing I need to do what I am here to do to...	gardengal	4	1327	Oct 12, 2005 by gardengal
	Living DAY to DAY (Preview) I wanted to update everyone I am home now after leaving my husband of 19 years for over 2 weeks. I have been home now for almost 2 weeks and things are really going well. ( taking it day by day ) My husband the A is going to counseling and so am I then this week we started our first JOINT counseling session.... >	Tammy	4	783	Oct 12, 2005 by nikkilou
	Survived Week One (Continued!) (Preview) Friends, Today was such a crazy day. My A shows up at work & says he is giving me the newer vehicle that he just "magically" bought. That he is selling my daughter's car, it is a piece of sh** and so on. That he doesn't want to see us riding around in these junk vehicles that will be...	Ratchie	4	592	Oct 12, 2005 by leo
	he called (Preview) he said to me that he is no good .that he gives up and he can't handle the pressure and he wants me to move on, he doesn't deserve me. i am a good person an deserve to be happy. i just cried my eyes out and he hung up the phone. and he turned his phone off again. i am so worried he will hurt him...	chrissy	5	864	Oct 12, 2005 by leo
	"bad dream" (Preview) I have truely surrendered in regards to my A's disease and the future of our relationship. I am working my Program, taking care of myself and the kids and trying to enjoy life as much as I can whether the A. wants to be involved or not. I have tried communicating w/him regarding my needs in our marriage and...	sg	1	1089	Oct 11, 2005 by canadianguy
	I am new (Preview) Hi everyone, I am new to posting on the board. Just wanted to let everyone know. Al-anon has been helping me greatly.	VioletScars	8	628	Oct 11, 2005 by soberbedwetter
	Focusing on my steps,,,eating disorder and HP (Preview) My post actually starts after marmares reply :) The first one is about the awful things bedwetter wrote on the board today but most of the posts have now been deleted. cdb :) I learned this in alanon as I would see my daughter while drunk out of her mind say things and do things that were totally shocking...	cdb	4	1262	Oct 11, 2005 by canadianguy
	my daughter (Preview) I am having a hard time accepting the fact that my 25 yr old daughter has a severe alcohol problem. She lost her 2 kids due to her abuse. She checked herself out of a program after 60 days of sobriety. This is the sixth attempt to remain sober for her in a year. She is in California, I am in Wyoming. Right now, I...	Robin	3	894	Oct 11, 2005 by Flora123
	FRIENDS (Preview) I had a nice weekend, I was off on Monday. On Saturday my husband went out and I handled it very well. I would normal call him all the time to see when he was coming back. I did well I actually called him twice in a couple hour span. I did call someone on my Alanon phone list and talked to her for a while. Then I cal...	nycbt	5	549	Oct 11, 2005 by bd
	I lost weight (Preview) I am so happy I lose 6 POUNDS. I have been doing situps every other day and walking. I feel that it is showing. I am taking care of myself and it is showing. I just wanted to share with you all.	nycbt	6	756	Oct 11, 2005 by bd
	Going backwards instead of forward..again (Preview) Can someone please explain to me why is it that everytime I start to make progress within myself, I slip and fall behind. Just the other day I did a similar thing, gave in but rectified it. Did for me instead of for him. I am trying to set some boundaries for myself towards my a. He and I as you pr...	hadit	8	554	Oct 11, 2005 by KathyS
	I talked to him (Preview) Well, his parents have now laid down the law. He called because his mother told him that was condition to staying there this week. He started by telling me that he hasn't thought about me all week, (I so much wanted to say that is because he was drunk and/or high, but I didn't) I stayed...	marmare	7	648	Oct 11, 2005 by hudsond
	LET"S STAY FOCUSED (Preview) As you can all plainly see, there is a member who is quite upset... well, very very upset. As we process this, lets remember why we are here. Take what you like, and leave the rest. Obviously he is hurting very bad, and when he processes this, we want it to be a place he is still welcome.&nbs...	captcodee	2	918	Oct 11, 2005 by sg
	Antidepressants and Progress with Program (Preview) Hi Everyone, I found Al Anon two months ago, and started attending meetings and working my program. I was also going to monthly therapy appointments. My dad was an alcoholic and died when I was very young. I started going to Al Anon meetings because my boyfriend of six months was a heavy drinker....	mollyann	3	619	Oct 11, 2005 by nycbt
	HARD AT MAKING BOUNDARIES (Preview) I have a very hard time making boundaries. My husband and I have been together for 6 yrs and married for 14 months. He was sober for six months and now has gone back to drinking. We only have one car so when he decides to go out drinking I worry that something might happen like a DWI and I don't know if I want to g...	nycbt	3	539	Oct 11, 2005 by VioletScars
	obsessiveness (Preview) Just curious if anyone else has dealt w/their A becoming obsessive about certain things. For the 7 yrs I have been married to my A. he goes thru periods of obsession with certain things. It use to be HOURS upon HOURS playing computer games. Then it was things like remote control racecars,...	sg	7	1139	Oct 11, 2005 by canadianguy
	I feel a little better, thank you (Preview) Thank you to all who responded to Why do I get so angry. I feel a little better, I suppose I do, I feel more like crying instead of being mad. I have such mixed emotions, like everyone I suppose or we wouldn't be here. I printed the post 10 Guidelines from our HP. I'll have to study them or get them bea...	sandy	3	727	Oct 11, 2005 by nycbt
	Time for a life change (Preview) Well I've decided that it is time for a necessary change! I talked to my husband of 20 years yesterday and he told me he has no plans on ever stopping drinking. He told me he knows I cannot handle his drinking. I have decided that if he still cannot see beyond his bottle.. and it does...	sandie123	6	831	Oct 11, 2005 by nycbt
	7 times (it's short) (Preview) I have read that a human must hear something seven times before they are willing to even consider the idea. Not only does making lists help me to remember what I love about myself & life, I make up signs & stick them on the wall, to allow my mind to see positive affirmations or reminders over &am...	kitty	2	568	Oct 11, 2005 by nycbt
	"To Wives" (and husbands) and "The Family Afterward" (Preview) Was reading in my husband's big book a while back and wasn't sure if all were framilar with the chapers that are addressed to us, the Alanoners..... There are 2 of them they are labeled "To Wives" and "The Family Afterward." "To Wives" was written when most of the time the alcoholic in the family w...	mastiff	8	7244	Oct 11, 2005 by mastiff
	I feel like I am deceiving him (Preview) I feel like I am deceiving him. He has asked me several times over the past few days if I am planning on leaving him. I told him no because I did not want to create a scene; especially in front of the children. He told me Saturday that his biggest fear is coming home from work one day to find out th...	Powerless	8	832	Oct 11, 2005 by captcodee
	Survived Week One (Preview) Hi Friends, Well I've gotten through week one with my husband moved out. I've still seen him almost every day as he is still getting stuff out of the house, but not staying here anymore. One night when he was here moving more stuff I told him he could eat supper with me & the girls.&nbs...	Ratchie	6	898	Oct 11, 2005 by nmike
	Feeling Better (Preview) Hi There I can't believe the kindness of this group. All the hands that have been extended in my time of need. I guess my biggest thing was that I needed to ask. To admit I had all these feelings was a hard thing to do. People who know me just tell me to let it go. I don't hav...	bd	5	543	Oct 11, 2005 by pixel04
	unique but NEVER alone (Preview) Hope for Today - October 11 My method for dealing with the insanity and chaos while growing up in an alcoholic environment was not to deal with it. I escaped into a fantasy world of books and art and remained physically and emotionally removed from what went on around me. My family could ar...	rosie light shines	0	705	Oct 11, 2005 by rosie light shines
	getting right with thy brother, even if he is a dung heap (Preview) Meditation for the Day "First be reconciled to your brother and then come and offer your gift to God." First I must get right with other people and then I can get right with God. If I hold resentment against someone, which I find it very difficult to overcome, I should try to put something else constr...	rosie light shines	0	621	Oct 11, 2005 by rosie light shines
	Divorce Bulletin Board? (Preview) Does anyone know of a good divorce bulletin board -- something along the lines of this one, but for people going through a divorce?	ditto	1	585	Oct 11, 2005 by KathyS
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