Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

marmare · marmare

Good Morning, I have to say knowing that you are here helps me in an odd way. Things have settled down, but I know that this is just the controled drinking state that my A is in. There is hardly any talking of the subject anymore, I did share with my mother in-law who seems to think that if I divorc...

shimo · shimo

shimo · shimo

I regret that I am unable to chair the meeting for Tuesday morning due to circumstances beyond my control. Hoping once again that someone will step up and I thank you in advance. Shimo (Jeri)

Powerless · Powerless

Today my husband has obviously taken pills, but instead of arguing with him about it...I told him to go to bed and sleep it off. Meanwhile, I am up and angry that he cannot leave the drugs alone. I am angry that I have to take care of everything while he sleeps. He does not even care that...

melanieL · melanieL

Well my ex-A got back from Canada and the AA world convention on Friday and I have not had any peace since. He was absolutely full of it. But still made me feel bad. He came over on the Friday to see the kids, but spent the whole time talking to me about how wonderful it was , and how there w...

harleygirl555 · harleygirl555

Can someone please help me to understand!!! My fiance told me today that his sponser thinks it is best if he moves out and leaves his family-and he already has an apartment next to his sponsers house. My A tells me that he loves me but has no room in his life for us anymore. I am so confus...

SexySadie · SexySadie

I am so glad that I found this place. I've been to several meetings and really enjoy the support and friendship. SO and I have been together for 5yrs. He is an alcoholic and I am the enabler. I think I probably could have written the book on enabling. Two weeks ago, something in me just snapped. He'd be...

debilyn · debilyn

Was just thinking about you and wondering how you are?? Last I remember you had shown some good progress. I miss seeing you on here!! love,debilyn

Becka · Becka

Hi, I am brand new at this; I will try not to drag on. I told my husband of only 2 ½ years to leave 3 weeks ago. I guess I basically threw him out. The staying out all night partying with his so called friends, the drinking and drug use (which I found out quite accidentally and then kept finding late...

pepodwyer · pepodwyer

 Hi,

harleygirl555 · harleygirl555

My fiance has finally been sober for 5 months and I am so glad yet at the same time I have feelings of loneliness and fear. He is sober yet he still lies about supid things. I do my best to support him and his meetings because I know if he doesn't go he will relapse and lately he has been blowing th...

jamesthomas · jamesthomas

I am not sure what the topic of this post is. I am in a difficult situation right now. I am in Ahmenabad, India, teaching for 45 days. There are no meetings here - not even open AA, which always does in a pinch. Most of the time I am fine, but lately I have been ill (its India, imagine). My thoughts and feelin...

kerry5 · kerry5

Lessons ............ A 91-year-old woman died after living a very long dignified life. When she met God, she asked Him something that had really bothered her for a very long time. "If Man was created in God's image, and if all men are created equal, why do people treat each other so...

DanaAngel · DanaAngel

As a service to those who access this board I am putting up the link to Emotions Anonymous www.emotionsanonymous.org/ I am looking into seeing if this program fits me also (and I think it might). My other half has had the handbook for a couple of years and I just started reading it and just rec...

UncleLou · UncleLou

Here's a copy of a letter I sent my wife the day after dropping our son off at camp. I have been in recovery after checking myself into a 90 day rehab 2 years ago. She got an attorney about a year ago to 'protect herself and the kids financially.' As far as I'm concerned our financial problems a...

browneyes · browneyes

hey everyone, hope all is well needless to say all is not well with me. i have been struggling lately as some of you know. well things are not going well at home and i am trying to decide what is really the "right " thing to do. in short, here is the immediate problem (although not the o...

dis5 · dis5

well, I don't even know were to begin. I haven't been in here for about a month now and it's really starten to show in how I'm acting. The only place I can really come here is while I'm at work. Lately it's been real busy. I haven't made it to f2f meetings in about a month also. ... First couple...

Shetaz · Shetaz

Good morning everyone,I really need some ESH on a problem,first tho some about me.. I have been married to same A for 42 years,he is presently in AA and sober now for 1 year,AGAIN.He has been to treatment 4 times since 1973,had 8 years sobriety once,then 3-4 years and now 1 year......ongoing thing it...

jj · jj

I haven't posted for a while and that is probably because not much has changed with my situation. What has changed is that I am working my program very well I think and I am feeling just great about ME!!! I have a great support group whom I am greatful to both Alanon and AA. At this point I rea...

tk47834 · tk47834

Hello, all. I attended an Al-anon meeting last night. First one I've been to in about 6 months. My "A" attended the AA meeting a received his 6 year token. Those little tokens mean so, very much. I never thought he would ever stop drinking. It was nice to see my fellow "A...

kerry5 · kerry5

I dont understand alot of things about the way people act. ANd i know that people are sick and in thier own stuff. But so am i and i am not mean, even when i didnt have recovery i still never understood. I am a very shy person extremely shy. But not shy to say whats on my mind and when im in person i talk to p...

melanieL · melanieL

I wonder whether anyone has any tips on detatching. I have now come to realise that there is absolutely no chance of a reconciliation with my ex-a and myself. He has told me that he loves me , but will always cheat on me with other women, it is something he cannot help and I deserve better.&nb...

AlaMom · AlaMom

I have spent a fair amount of time reflecting on my most recent post. I discussed with my sponsor and members of my group how I have been feeling. What it all boiled down to was I was doing a fair amount of the poor me's. I wanted people to feel sorry for me for whatever reason. Mos...

cheri · cheri

Hi, My name is cheri. I am an alcoholic and have been sober 4 years. My husband has been sober 15 years. Recently I discovered some things about my husband that really disturb me, and my sponsor told me to start going to alanon, that I needed to learn what was mine and what wasn't. I have been walking on eg...

laura · laura

I am new to this board and am feeling very overwhelmed and hope someone can help. My mother and I have not spoken in about 18 months due to her alcoholism. I have been covering for her my whole life and finally had enough. I told her i would always be there for her but she needed to stop dr...

rolieselene · rolieselene

hello everyone i'm looking for information on al anon group meetings in california........i'm in a relationship with an A (for 5yrs).... he has only been going to his meeting since about a month ago......he has been sober/clean since then.........now he spends most of his time on the phone with h...

cdb · cdb

Hello friends, I have been so patient and loving with my mom who has alzheimers. She has been working on a jigsaw puzzle which she cannot do. She seems to enjoy her time figuring out how to fit the pieces together that really don't go together afterall :) I don't say too much...

kismetstrand · kismetstrand

Sorry for the short notice, but just found out I need to go pick hubby up and won't be back on time to chair tonight's meeting. It is a Step meeting, we are on Step Seven. My apologies...and my thanks to whoever is able to chair. Kis

mandy_loves_GOD · mandy_loves_GOD

I have gone to the e-mail address that was given to me, I've have downloaded mIRC to try to get to it and still can't get through

I need help PLEASE, really need a meeting I will do anything which I am right now reaching out for help.

lil_feathered_one · lil_feathered_one

Hello all! It has been awhile since I have had the time to post and even this morning I don't have a whole lot of time. I have been working more and then with the 4 kids I find I have very little time for myself. I am however taking this weekend off. Hubby is still doing good with his sobriety. Things are slow...

browneyes · browneyes

Hey there everytime i read one of your posts, i feel better and like the way you explain things, You are very wise and i appreciate you being here.... i also replyed to you in my "crisis" post if you have time to go back and read i would appreciate it. i hope i am not being tooo self...

Belongtome · Belongtome

Hi Everyone...no big drama today...just wanted to post and let everybody know how it's going for me. First, thanks to all for your posts and replies. It's like getting an answer before I even ask a question. And, I have a hard time verbalizing any problem, so I really appreciate all the...

Aaron212 · Aaron212

I have been dating a recovering a. for about a month or so. She has been sober for just over a year and regulary attends AA meetings. I care very deeply for this person and value her well-being and continued sobriety. I understand that this is something she needs to deal with on her own (with the hel...

holly123 · holly123

Thanks to all that replied to my "slipping again" post. I am working on a lot of what was said, you all just reminded me of what I already know. I really feel bad when I go off the deep end because I know my a is trying and I think that my foolish reactions are pushing him away.&nb...

holly123 · holly123

I am so very frustrated right now both with myself and my a. I can't seem to stop reacting to him or setting myself up for rejection. It's mostly because sometimes he suprises me and does something I'm sure he won't but most of the time he doesn't so why do I keep expecting him to want to be a par...

AlaMom · AlaMom

Hiya eveyone, I am not sure what has been going on with me of late. However, in the last couple of weeks I have been on my husband about the possibility of him drinking again. For whatever reason the fear is kicking up big time. I know he has dropped off his meeting schedule and isnt r...

Strong4myboys · Strong4myboys

Hi everyone, I am new here. I called AA last week and they recommended I seek help from Al-Anon. Through my searching I found this board as well as other websites that seem helpful. It's amazing reading some of your posts how similar my story is to some of yours. I would love to hear any input on my situat...

lin0606 · lin0606

My husband found this old book in a thrift shop, "The Trouble With Alcohol". I liked this section, does it sound like anybody you know? Most alcoholics have four character traits that keep them frustrated, in pain, moody, and desocialized. It is a good idea to take a hard look at these traits. ...

fiona123 · fiona123

Hi You guys Well....last night was like a movie. Dan's family is very blessed, his new nephew Connor made a perfect healthy entrance into the world at 10 PM ...his parents Jim & Michelle and the grandparents all thrilled and grateful A few doors down the hall , the opposite scenario was...

mandy_loves_GOD · mandy_loves_GOD

Help I can't get to on -line meeting's anymore I need your help to get there PLEASE.....

Idealsummerluv · Idealsummerluv

I don't know what this uneasiness is about. There is nothing really pressing on my mind. Last night was my holiday and maybe I am dreading going to work later tonight. Maybe it is feeling overwhelmed with chores. First things firs...

nikkilou · nikkilou

hi everyone, I really do love this site but I'm looking for a chat room other than the one here. If anyone knows of a good one please let me know. I have trouble fitting in to this one. What I really need is a sponser but have not found one yet. I don't go to many face to face meetin...

Mark S · Mark S

Friends, I come to the board very unsure of myself at this point. Some of you may know me many may not however my qualifier is my wife who has been affected by alcohol and gambling and has been to rehab 3 times, third time for both addictions. My source of confusion lately is not her drinking gambling, it...

Cam · Cam

Hello I am Cam I have just came back from the lodge where my wife is in treatment. This place has what they call family week where the family can participate for a week. The family learns about the disease and how it effects the alcoholic and the rest of the people that are around the alcoholi...

Michelle2 · Michelle2

I need help explaining addiction and father's abandonment to my children. They don't understand, I don't understand. The kids have only recently begun asking more questions (8 months after thier father and I split up). I know I need to start going to meetings. I'v...

New Member · marmare

Hi, I am hoping that there will be great ideas and support for me here. I don't even know where to start, the story is long and I get tired of my own story. I will say that my husband of almost 7 years is an alcoholic and cocaine user. We met when I was his bartender. He cleaned up his li...

Dolphin123 · Dolphin123

Hello Friends, I don't know why, but I le tmyself sink into the ugliness again. I have been sitting on the pitty-pot for who knows how long (long enough to let my nick expire). Feeling sorry for myself, for my kids, and for my addict. I went into the insanity of my disease, and feeling hateful to him for h...

cdb · cdb

Hello tc, I am not sure if you are checking the message board out but if you are, I have been thinking of you and saying prayers for you. (((((((((((((((tc,son)))))))))))) Hope to catch up with you soon when I am back to my computer. I still have your email address at home but not here. Hang in there and t...

carla035 · carla035

Good morning all~ Glad to be back after a short hiatus ! I am so grateful for this forum and the message boards that I found some 3 yrs ago. I spent the morning here trying to get grounded and found such peace being here. Today I am grateful for all of you and this program that has shown me a bette...

cdb · cdb

Hello Cjo, This morning my mom saw a doe outside the cabin on the road here! I told her about your interpretation of the sightings like that. What would it mean now that she saw a doe? She asked the neighbors if they saw it and none of them did. One neighbor told her there have been bears around here before...

jmot · jmot

Hi Everyone I'm new to the online AL Anon but I've been to many face to face meetings. I feel it's really helped me. I've been educating myself and learning how to take care of myself. My husband is a closet alcoholic. Just three months ago, a little less than a year, being married, it was confirmed, he h...

cdb · cdb

Hello friends, I am finding that when I see the beautiful things in nature such as today that it brings serenity to me. Right outside the front yard here at the cabin are squirrels, a chipmunk, woodpeckers, finches, hummingbirds, chickadees, etc. I wish you all could be here with me to...

jo4 · jo4

just back from the World AA conference in Toronto, Ontario Canada! Awesome! Met people from all over the world. Any of you here? going to the last meeting tomorrow morning. jo

mom to 2 · mom to 2

Hello all, again, Long story short, I filed for divorce on Monday. My husband was still in California, partying night and day and ignoring his family and responsibilities. He has spent soooo much money---you would not believe how much. So, now he came back. He's been...

dori · dori

Good morning folks, They say say it outloud so it doesnt have the same amount of power.I came here this morning have no where to go to say it.I am still out of a job both kids are working i feel like scum of the earth. Last night we dug for change trying to get gas in the cars and corn dogs for d...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

I am leaving this post for the weekend. Any reading on anxiety from Courage to Change may help. This one particularly looked inviting to me from Courage to Change. p. 290 Sometimes, there is just too much going on, or too many folks around...

lebe27 · lebe27

Well he has relapsed again. Can't go more than 2 or 3 months. Was going to AA meetings almost daily but it did no good. He even called whole bunch of counsellors in the phone book yesterday but few took medicaid and those that did were not taking new patients. Really starting t...

debilyn · debilyn

I went to the surgeon today. He has done a lot of breast reductions. He also has felt a lot of breast tissue that has problems there. He said mine felt fine.That what he thinks she felt was scare tissue from a lump I had removed before. He also said that may be what is getting sore. Of course It was no...

cdb · cdb

Hello friends, Wow, this story with the girl Shasta Groene has hit close to home with me. My daughter's old boyfriend that I have called her druggy boyfriend who lives in Fargo, ND where that Joseph Duncan is from sells meth there! My daughter went to High School with her ex-boyfriend w...

cdb · cdb

Hello friends, Josey was suppose to email me from the message board. If you see her would you tell her I sent her some email from the message board here and I am waiting for a reply. Please give her lots of hugs too as she is going through some new stressful things now. cdb

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	Monday the 11th (Preview) Good Morning, I have to say knowing that you are here helps me in an odd way. Things have settled down, but I know that this is just the controled drinking state that my A is in. There is hardly any talking of the subject anymore, I did share with my mother in-law who seems to think that if I divorc...	marmare	2	594	Jul 11, 2005 by Maria123
	BUS MTG AGENDA - JULY 13, 2005 (Preview)	shimo	0	441	Jul 11, 2005 by shimo
	NEED CHAIR - TUES A.M. MEETING (Preview) I regret that I am unable to chair the meeting for Tuesday morning due to circumstances beyond my control. Hoping once again that someone will step up and I thank you in advance. Shimo (Jeri)	shimo	0	471	Jul 11, 2005 by shimo
	Can't let go of the anger and resentment (Preview) Today my husband has obviously taken pills, but instead of arguing with him about it...I told him to go to bed and sleep it off. Meanwhile, I am up and angry that he cannot leave the drugs alone. I am angry that I have to take care of everything while he sleeps. He does not even care that...	Powerless	4	831	Jul 11, 2005 by marmare
	FEELING REALLY DOWN AGAIN (Preview) Well my ex-A got back from Canada and the AA world convention on Friday and I have not had any peace since. He was absolutely full of it. But still made me feel bad. He came over on the Friday to see the kids, but spent the whole time talking to me about how wonderful it was , and how there w...	melanieL	2	627	Jul 11, 2005 by kismetstrand
	I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND (Preview) Can someone please help me to understand!!! My fiance told me today that his sponser thinks it is best if he moves out and leaves his family-and he already has an apartment next to his sponsers house. My A tells me that he loves me but has no room in his life for us anymore. I am so confus...	harleygirl555	3	702	Jul 11, 2005 by nmike
	My first time here... (Preview) I am so glad that I found this place. I've been to several meetings and really enjoy the support and friendship. SO and I have been together for 5yrs. He is an alcoholic and I am the enabler. I think I probably could have written the book on enabling. Two weeks ago, something in me just snapped. He'd be...	SexySadie	3	676	Jul 11, 2005 by debilyn
	Holly are you around?? (Preview) Was just thinking about you and wondering how you are?? Last I remember you had shown some good progress. I miss seeing you on here!! love,debilyn	debilyn	0	415	Jul 11, 2005 by debilyn
	feeling hurt and confused (Preview) Hi, I am brand new at this; I will try not to drag on. I told my husband of only 2 ½ years to leave 3 weeks ago. I guess I basically threw him out. The staying out all night partying with his so called friends, the drinking and drug use (which I found out quite accidentally and then kept finding late...	Becka	8	759	Jul 10, 2005 by Jill
	Alcoholic Brother coming to visit (Preview)  Hi,	pepodwyer	4	632	Jul 9, 2005 by pepodwyer
	NEW AND NEED HELP (Preview) My fiance has finally been sober for 5 months and I am so glad yet at the same time I have feelings of loneliness and fear. He is sober yet he still lies about supid things. I do my best to support him and his meetings because I know if he doesn't go he will relapse and lately he has been blowing th...	harleygirl555	6	706	Jul 9, 2005 by Maria123
	help! (Preview) I am not sure what the topic of this post is. I am in a difficult situation right now. I am in Ahmenabad, India, teaching for 45 days. There are no meetings here - not even open AA, which always does in a pinch. Most of the time I am fine, but lately I have been ill (its India, imagine). My thoughts and feelin...	jamesthomas	11	774	Jul 9, 2005 by jamesthomas
	Lessons (Preview) *Lessons ............* A 91-year-old woman died after living a very long dignified life. When she met God, she asked Him something that had really bothered her for a very long time. "If Man was created in God's image, and if all men are created equal, why do people treat each other so...	kerry5	3	514	Jul 9, 2005 by kerry5
	Emotions Anonymous link (Preview) As a service to those who access this board I am putting up the link to Emotions Anonymous www.emotionsanonymous.org/ I am looking into seeing if this program fits me also (and I think it might). My other half has had the handbook for a couple of years and I just started reading it and just rec...	DanaAngel	3	597	Jul 9, 2005 by wallsal55
	Impartial feedback (Preview) Here's a copy of a letter I sent my wife the day after dropping our son off at camp. I have been in recovery after checking myself into a 90 day rehab 2 years ago. She got an attorney about a year ago to 'protect herself and the kids financially.' As far as I'm concerned our financial problems a...	UncleLou	7	665	Jul 9, 2005 by dori
	Crisis (Preview) hey everyone, hope all is well needless to say all is not well with me. i have been struggling lately as some of you know. well things are not going well at home and i am trying to decide what is really the "right " thing to do. in short, here is the immediate problem (although not the o...	browneyes	11	1200	Jul 9, 2005 by dori
	no more excusses (Preview) well, I don't even know were to begin. I haven't been in here for about a month now and it's really starten to show in how I'm acting. The only place I can really come here is while I'm at work. Lately it's been real busy. I haven't made it to f2f meetings in about a month also. ... First couple...	dis5	5	697	Jul 9, 2005 by dori
	New here and need some ESH (Preview) Good morning everyone,I really need some ESH on a problem,first tho some about me.. I have been married to same A for 42 years,he is presently in AA and sober now for 1 year,AGAIN.He has been to treatment 4 times since 1973,had 8 years sobriety once,then 3-4 years and now 1 year......ongoing thing it...	Shetaz	8	829	Jul 9, 2005 by dori
	Excuited (Preview) I haven't posted for a while and that is probably because not much has changed with my situation. What has changed is that I am working my program very well I think and I am feeling just great about ME!!! I have a great support group whom I am greatful to both Alanon and AA. At this point I rea...	jj	5	1635	Jul 9, 2005 by dori
	Meeting (Preview) Hello, all. I attended an Al-anon meeting last night. First one I've been to in about 6 months. My "A" attended the AA meeting a received his 6 year token. Those little tokens mean so, very much. I never thought he would ever stop drinking. It was nice to see my fellow "A...	tk47834	3	494	Jul 9, 2005 by dori
	I dont understand People (Preview) I dont understand alot of things about the way people act. ANd i know that people are sick and in thier own stuff. But so am i and i am not mean, even when i didnt have recovery i still never understood. I am a very shy person extremely shy. But not shy to say whats on my mind and when im in person i talk to p...	kerry5	5	878	Jul 9, 2005 by dori
	detatching (Preview) I wonder whether anyone has any tips on detatching. I have now come to realise that there is absolutely no chance of a reconciliation with my ex-a and myself. He has told me that he loves me , but will always cheat on me with other women, it is something he cannot help and I deserve better.&nb...	melanieL	7	576	Jul 9, 2005 by dori
	Off My Pity Pot (Preview) I have spent a fair amount of time reflecting on my most recent post. I discussed with my sponsor and members of my group how I have been feeling. What it all boiled down to was I was doing a fair amount of the poor me's. I wanted people to feel sorry for me for whatever reason. Mos...	AlaMom	3	642	Jul 9, 2005 by dori
	hello (Preview) Hi, My name is cheri. I am an alcoholic and have been sober 4 years. My husband has been sober 15 years. Recently I discovered some things about my husband that really disturb me, and my sponsor told me to start going to alanon, that I needed to learn what was mine and what wasn't. I have been walking on eg...	cheri	2	464	Jul 9, 2005 by dori
	new to board (Preview) I am new to this board and am feeling very overwhelmed and hope someone can help. My mother and I have not spoken in about 18 months due to her alcoholism. I have been covering for her my whole life and finally had enough. I told her i would always be there for her but she needed to stop dr...	laura	11	653	Jul 9, 2005 by laura
	in need of information (Preview) hello everyone i'm looking for information on al anon group meetings in california........i'm in a relationship with an A (for 5yrs).... he has only been going to his meeting since about a month ago......he has been sober/clean since then.........now he spends most of his time on the phone with h...	rolieselene	2	606	Jul 9, 2005 by lildee
	Mom, Me and the Jigsaw Puzzle :) (Preview) Hello friends, I have been so patient and loving with my mom who has alzheimers. She has been working on a jigsaw puzzle which she cannot do. She seems to enjoy her time figuring out how to fit the pieces together that really don't go together afterall :) I don't say too much...	cdb	7	539	Jul 8, 2005 by Anna5256
	Need Chair Tonight - Step 7 Meeting (Preview) Sorry for the short notice, but just found out I need to go pick hubby up and won't be back on time to chair tonight's meeting. It is a Step meeting, we are on Step Seven. My apologies...and my thanks to whoever is able to chair. Kis	kismetstrand	0	691	Jul 7, 2005 by kismetstrand
	Still can't get to on-line meeting HELP! (Preview) I have gone to the e-mail address that was given to me, I've have downloaded mIRC to try to get to it and still can't get through I need help PLEASE, really need a meeting I will do anything which I am right now reaching out for help.	mandy_loves_GOD	4	504	Jul 7, 2005 by kismetstrand
	Things are still good (Preview) Hello all! It has been awhile since I have had the time to post and even this morning I don't have a whole lot of time. I have been working more and then with the 4 kids I find I have very little time for myself. I am however taking this weekend off. Hubby is still doing good with his sobriety. Things are slow...	lil_feathered_one	1	452	Jul 7, 2005 by Belongtome
	For Diva (Preview) Hey there everytime i read one of your posts, i feel better and like the way you explain things, You are very wise and i appreciate you being here.... i also replyed to you in my "crisis" post if you have time to go back and read i would appreciate it. i hope i am not being tooo self...	browneyes	1	480	Jul 7, 2005 by Diva
	Just Checking in (Preview) Hi Everyone...no big drama today...just wanted to post and let everybody know how it's going for me. First, thanks to all for your posts and replies. It's like getting an answer before I even ask a question. And, I have a hard time verbalizing any problem, so I really appreciate all the...	Belongtome	1	485	Jul 6, 2005 by browneyes
	Relationship with recovering A. (Preview) I have been dating a recovering a. for about a month or so. She has been sober for just over a year and regulary attends AA meetings. I care very deeply for this person and value her well-being and continued sobriety. I understand that this is something she needs to deal with on her own (with the hel...	Aaron212	4	834	Jul 6, 2005 by Aaron212
	twelve steps workbook?? (Preview) Thanks to all that replied to my "slipping again" post. I am working on a lot of what was said, you all just reminded me of what I already know. I really feel bad when I go off the deep end because I know my a is trying and I think that my foolish reactions are pushing him away.&nb...	holly123	1	2005	Jul 6, 2005 by kismetstrand
	slipping again (Preview) I am so very frustrated right now both with myself and my a. I can't seem to stop reacting to him or setting myself up for rejection. It's mostly because sometimes he suprises me and does something I'm sure he won't but most of the time he doesn't so why do I keep expecting him to want to be a par...	holly123	6	728	Jul 6, 2005 by Belongtome
	Keeping the Focus on Me (Preview) Hiya eveyone, I am not sure what has been going on with me of late. However, in the last couple of weeks I have been on my husband about the possibility of him drinking again. For whatever reason the fear is kicking up big time. I know he has dropped off his meeting schedule and isnt r...	AlaMom	1	502	Jul 6, 2005 by Belongtome
	Awakening (Preview) Hi everyone, I am new here. I called AA last week and they recommended I seek help from Al-Anon. Through my searching I found this board as well as other websites that seem helpful. It's amazing reading some of your posts how similar my story is to some of yours. I would love to hear any input on my situat...	Strong4myboys	10	676	Jul 6, 2005 by Strong4myboys
	Traits of an alcoholic (Preview) My husband found this old book in a thrift shop, "The Trouble With Alcohol". I liked this section, does it sound like anybody you know? Most alcoholics have four character traits that keep them frustrated, in pain, moody, and desocialized. It is a good idea to take a hard look at these traits. ...	lin0606	4	630	Jul 5, 2005 by Wishful
	New Babies update , 1 happy, 1 sad (Preview) Hi You guys Well....last night was like a movie. Dan's family is very blessed, his new nephew Connor made a perfect healthy entrance into the world at 10 PM ...his parents Jim & Michelle and the grandparents all thrilled and grateful A few doors down the hall , the opposite scenario was...	fiona123	7	552	Jul 5, 2005 by jrtjosey
	how do I get to on-line al-anon meeting (Preview) Help I can't get to on -line meeting's anymore I need your help to get there PLEASE.....	mandy_loves_GOD	1	449	Jul 5, 2005 by Maria123
	What is this? (Preview) I don't know what this uneasiness is about. There is nothing really pressing on my mind. Last night was my holiday and maybe I am dreading going to work later tonight. Maybe it is feeling overwhelmed with chores. First things firs...	Idealsummerluv	2	495	Jul 5, 2005 by Idealsummerluv
	need more info (Preview) hi everyone, I really do love this site but I'm looking for a chat room other than the one here. If anyone knows of a good one please let me know. I have trouble fitting in to this one. What I really need is a sponser but have not found one yet. I don't go to many face to face meetin...	nikkilou	2	585	Jul 5, 2005 by agatha
	What exactly do I want (Preview) Friends, I come to the board very unsure of myself at this point. Some of you may know me many may not however my qualifier is my wife who has been affected by alcohol and gambling and has been to rehab 3 times, third time for both addictions. My source of confusion lately is not her drinking gambling, it...	Mark S	9	691	Jul 5, 2005 by lildee
	new to this (Preview) Hello I am Cam I have just came back from the lodge where my wife is in treatment. This place has what they call family week where the family can participate for a week. The family learns about the disease and how it effects the alcoholic and the rest of the people that are around the alcoholi...	Cam	9	622	Jul 5, 2005 by lildee
	Need help explaining to children (Preview) I need help explaining addiction and father's abandonment to my children. They don't understand, I don't understand. The kids have only recently begun asking more questions (8 months after thier father and I split up). I know I need to start going to meetings. I'v...	Michelle2	4	615	Jul 5, 2005 by UncleLou
	New Member (Preview) Hi, I am hoping that there will be great ideas and support for me here. I don't even know where to start, the story is long and I get tired of my own story. I will say that my husband of almost 7 years is an alcoholic and cocaine user. We met when I was his bartender. He cleaned up his li...	marmare	4	532	Jul 4, 2005 by cdb
	Home Coming (Preview) Hello Friends, I don't know why, but I le tmyself sink into the ugliness again. I have been sitting on the pitty-pot for who knows how long (long enough to let my nick expire). Feeling sorry for myself, for my kids, and for my addict. I went into the insanity of my disease, and feeling hateful to him for h...	Dolphin123	4	506	Jul 4, 2005 by cdb
	Itsmetc???? (Preview) Hello tc, I am not sure if you are checking the message board out but if you are, I have been thinking of you and saying prayers for you. (((((((((((((((tc,son)))))))))))) Hope to catch up with you soon when I am back to my computer. I still have your email address at home but not here. Hang in there and t...	cdb	0	600	Jul 4, 2005 by cdb
	ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE !! (Preview) Good morning all~ Glad to be back after a short hiatus ! I am so grateful for this forum and the message boards that I found some 3 yrs ago. I spent the morning here trying to get grounded and found such peace being here. Today I am grateful for all of you and this program that has shown me a bette...	carla035	2	495	Jul 4, 2005 by cdb
	Cjo/Christy (Preview) Hello Cjo, This morning my mom saw a doe outside the cabin on the road here! I told her about your interpretation of the sightings like that. What would it mean now that she saw a doe? She asked the neighbors if they saw it and none of them did. One neighbor told her there have been bears around here before...	cdb	2	563	Jul 4, 2005 by cdb
	a beginner (Preview) Hi Everyone I'm new to the online AL Anon but I've been to many face to face meetings. I feel it's really helped me. I've been educating myself and learning how to take care of myself. My husband is a closet alcoholic. Just three months ago, a little less than a year, being married, it was confirmed, he h...	jmot	6	553	Jul 4, 2005 by jmot
	Nature's beauty/serenity (Preview) Hello friends, I am finding that when I see the beautiful things in nature such as today that it brings serenity to me. Right outside the front yard here at the cabin are squirrels, a chipmunk, woodpeckers, finches, hummingbirds, chickadees, etc. I wish you all could be here with me to...	cdb	3	440	Jul 4, 2005 by jj
	world conference toronto (Preview) just back from the World AA conference in Toronto, Ontario Canada! Awesome! Met people from all over the world. Any of you here? going to the last meeting tomorrow morning. jo	jo4	3	494	Jul 4, 2005 by debster
	just when I made my decison.... (Preview) Hello all, again, Long story short, I filed for divorce on Monday. My husband was still in California, partying night and day and ignoring his family and responsibilities. He has spent soooo much money---you would not believe how much. So, now he came back. He's been...	mom to 2	5	682	Jul 4, 2005 by mom to 2
	say it out loud (Preview) Good morning folks, They say say it outloud so it doesnt have the same amount of power.I came here this morning have no where to go to say it.I am still out of a job both kids are working i feel like scum of the earth. Last night we dug for change trying to get gas in the cars and corn dogs for d...	dori	7	576	Jul 4, 2005 by dori
	Anxiety (for the July 4 Holidays) (Preview) I am leaving this post for the weekend. Any reading on anxiety from Courage to Change may help. This one particularly looked inviting to me from Courage to Change. p. 290 Sometimes, there is just too much going on, or too many folks around...	wallsal55	5	749	Jul 4, 2005 by Jerry F
	Relapse Again (Preview) Well he has relapsed again. Can't go more than 2 or 3 months. Was going to AA meetings almost daily but it did no good. He even called whole bunch of counsellors in the phone book yesterday but few took medicaid and those that did were not taking new patients. Really starting t...	lebe27	6	724	Jul 4, 2005 by Jerry F
	I am ok!!!!! (c: (Preview) I went to the surgeon today. He has done a lot of breast reductions. He also has felt a lot of breast tissue that has problems there. He said mine felt fine.That what he thinks she felt was scare tissue from a lump I had removed before. He also said that may be what is getting sore. Of course It was no...	debilyn	12	549	Jul 3, 2005 by Jeannie
	Shasta(Idaho), meth, daughter (Preview) Hello friends, Wow, this story with the girl Shasta Groene has hit close to home with me. My daughter's old boyfriend that I have called her druggy boyfriend who lives in Fargo, ND where that Joseph Duncan is from sells meth there! My daughter went to High School with her ex-boyfriend w...	cdb	2	2754	Jul 3, 2005 by cdb
	Where is josey? anybody know? (Preview) Hello friends, Josey was suppose to email me from the message board. If you see her would you tell her I sent her some email from the message board here and I am waiting for a reply. Please give her lots of hugs too as she is going through some new stressful things now. cdb	cdb	2	433	Jul 3, 2005 by cdb
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