Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

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

shimo · shimo

The Business Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 6 is postponed to the following Wednesday, July 13, at 7:00 PM EST. Yours in recovery - Shimo (Jeri)

-- Edited by shimo at 13:29, 2005-07-03

shimo · shimo

I am unable to chair the meeting for Tuesday morning. Hope someone will be able to step up in my place and I thank you in advance. Yours in recovery - Shimo (Jeri)

Busbe · Busbe

Well Friday was a down day for hubby and me he was forced to retire from his stressful job he will be 67 in Sept and really I feel it is a blessing in disguise he was getting so tired he kind of wanted to go another year but I dont think in my heart he would have made it without getting sick or something. I d...

cloud · cloud

Hey (((((((roomies)))))) a child has gone missing in my home town of Gardner Mass. Many news People and the community are on the look out she is twelve her name is Raven Randall, she was last seen being abducted into a green Mini van with a colored man, Please pray for her saftey. Massachusetts has had nu...

swolves · swolves

Two nights ago I got served with divorce .....which I do not want. He told me he did it because I scared him. I am without a job and told him I was considering going to my parents for six weeks to work....I will make a minimum of 3000.00 during that time... making enough to pay the bills at home and not eat up al...

cdb · cdb

Hello friends, I made it to my destination and things are going well. I am just very tired and so is my mom. I hope all is going well with all of you. I am saying prayers for those on my prayer list and also all of you here. My daughter still does not have a job and that boyfriend of hers is still visitin...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

Surrender means saying, "Okay, God. I'll do whatever You want." Faith in the God of our recovery means we trust that, eventually, we'll like doing that. Today, I will surrender to my Higher Power. I'll tust that God's plan for me will be go...

bcanuck · bcanuck

I want to say a thank you to my HP for the small miracles in my life and the lives of others. Yesterday was my son's high school graduation. The ceremony was at 10:00 in the morning, on a work day for my a hubby, so he was actually sober and not reeking of alcohol at the event. Thank you HP. Also yester...

browneyes · browneyes

Hey all, glad to be here, hope you guys are doing well. Just when i think i have all the answers(ha ha) something new pops up in my mind. i am going to go back to school in the fall so i can get a better paying job to support myself and two children so i can leave my a. but then i think if i k...

neeinil · neeinil

My son had been thru rehab numerous times and has always relapsed. He was living with us for a while but it didn't work out. Now I haven't heard from him in 6 weeks. I've learned to detach from his problem but I cant detach from him-I worry a lot about his well-being and where he is. We have been attending wee...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

Celebrate your freedom....July 4th ( More Language of Letting Go ) Today in the United States, we celebrate our nation's independence. Why not take a moment to celebrate your independence as well? Whether you've found freed...

jessi · jessi

Well, here I am again... I am faced with a $1,600 medical bill, partially because I didn't check to make sure I was with an "in-network" doctor. And I am sitting here and wondering how I get myself into these messes financially... It's not uncommon for me to get my finances in order and then basicall...

mom to 2 · mom to 2

For those who have been following my sordid tale---I went to the lawyer and filed for divorce today. I feel really good about the decision. I feel some peace knowing I'll never have to hope for help from my A, never have to count on him for anything again. I've completely given up all...

fiona123 · fiona123

Hi You guys Me again...asking for more prayers. A baby girl was born a few hours ago to a young coulpe ( family friends) with "severe downs- syndrome" and there is a possibility the little girl may not make it This news came as a total shock to the family, as prenatal testing had never reveal...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

I hope everyone has a safe and somewhat calm 4th weekend. Just chiming in to say that it has been for me one of the toughest holidays in the past to get through. Without this board, I've had a couple of 4th of July's--well I made it ! Alive and well. I know one...

kerry5 · kerry5

It is really hard to be an op. But it is very well worth it to give service to the group. I remember the days deblyin were talking about with lulu and mell1000 and bd. I miss those days very much. I do find the room has changed and its hard to take because of my expectations. and what it once was. I am not saying t...

mastiff · mastiff

hi all, i have court scheduled for child support issues on friday 7/1...... although it promises to be a action packed fun filled morning, i will have to ask someone to fill in for me chairing cause it will prevent me from being here. thank you in advance you wonderful person that steps up!!!!!...

tullemars · tullemars

I wish I had more time to heal. Alot of emotions right now. 30 days is not enough. I wish I could be positive about this. Let the shit hit the fan. I have to move on. Taking one minute at a time.

david62 · david62

Hello (((((((Recovery Buddies)))))))) I heard a story this morning that I liked and thought I would share it with yall. Some of you may have heard it, but it was a new one to me. There was this ant, a very hardworking, loyal member of the colony. He was always there toiling away carryin...

debilyn · debilyn

Everything is normal here. Slept with 3 Bassets last night. Rufus just climbed > on Lusterpig, who sleeps next to my bed on a pile of blankets, and got on my > bed. > > Of course my huge Winnie cat was up there too. She kept me quiet. Everytime I > would say,"geez, YOU GUYS MOVE OVER!!" She would jump up,... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

loulou · loulou

Hi I am new to al anon having attended my first meeting last week. I am in need of some support and guidance if possible. I live in Utah and the meetings here are very small. I have been reading the book how al anon works and am enjoying it, but am not sure how to put the steps in motion or into my life. Can anyone...

Stephanie · Stephanie

Okay, now that I have introduced myself...this is my primary parenting problem. We are a blended home. Because my partner (I notice you call them your "A" here, so...) my A drinks only in the evening, during the day and early evening she is a great co-parent. She loves the ki...

Stephanie · Stephanie

I just wanted to introduce myself. I am the mother of two, a girl 14 and a boy 12. My partner of 2 and 1/2 years is a "functional" alcoholic. She is a professional woman and maintains her work but drinks each night. I look forward to having somewhere to ask questions particularly ab...

browneyes · browneyes

hey guys well it is late and i just had a talk with my kids. they are 8 and almost 5. we were going to bed and my daughter (8) just bursts out with "i wanna move away from dad, i hate him, and i don't care if i have to switch schools again and i don't care if you have to work and i have to go to daycare&...

kerry5 · kerry5

i will not be able to chair tommorow morning as i am visiting a friend thanks ill replace someone this week later in the week kerry

Someone who cares · Someone who cares

Hi All, I'm new to the board and I'm hoping you all can guide me in the right direction. I'm far from new to Alcholism, my Mom is recovering, sober for over 9 years (Thank God). My newest problem is with my Sister-in-Law (my husbands sister). I love her dearly, she's like the sister I nev...

TLC2 · TLC2

Hi gang, I noticed we hadn't heard from jj for awhile, so I emailed her to see if she was ok. It was so unlike her not to be here cheering us all on, compforting anyone who needed it. She is living with her parents right now, so doesn't have access to a computor. I know a lot of us tend to isolate when we're goi...

ItsmeTC · ItsmeTC

Hi cbd, You said you were leaving again. When are you going and when will you be back? I really miss you when you are gone you have been so much help to me. If you can while your gone you could email me at ItsmeTC88@aol.com. It would be very helpfu...

hopeful · hopeful

I am a very grateful member of this programme and i have had great experiences ever since joining al fews years ago. However i have my driving test comimg up next week and this will be my fourth attempt i have prayed about it and i thought i had completely handed over this situation to...

Belongtome · Belongtome

This morning I was reading, and a little quote caught my eye. I'd like to share with you. "If you get this upset when you burn the toast, how will you feel when the house burns down?" It just got me thinking of how I react somedays when a little something goes wrong. Maybe next time I'll sa...

elizabeth · elizabeth

Frog In The Water A few years back, there was a story going around the 12-step rooms about a frog in the water. It goes like this: If you put a frog into a pan of boiling water, it will jump out faster than the eye can see. But if you put the frog into a pan of water that is the frog's body temperature and then sl...

Angel · Angel

Hello, I am new to this group. My husband is an A. I love him so dearly. He is a great man. Even when drinking he would never hurt me or our children. He just gets quiet for the most part and acts like a clammed shell fish. He will forget things I tell him, or say that I never told him. But aside from all that I can d... >

elizabeth · elizabeth

So often we get on automatic pilot in our lives where we don't really challenge the things we say to ourselves. When you look at the world and you talk to yourself about what's going on, you trust yourself. You just assume that you would tell yourself the truth. But, you need to stop and ask, are you givi...

laughmybutt25 · laughmybutt25

This is the first time I've ever done anything like this.. and it feels a little awkward. My father is an alcoholic. He always has been but in the last two years things have gotten out of control. We were on the verge of losing everything and moved to GA to get a fresh start. Well, things aren't working ou...

holly123 · holly123

Hi all, This week has definetly tested my will. I spent alot of it angry and frustrated, then on Thursday night I go bowling, for me, my night out. My a came home in an ugly mood, I started a conversation with him about something that happened at work, that set h...

jj · jj

Hey All!! TLC you are so sweet!!!! Thank you all for your loving support and prayers. My health is still on the better side of what it was but yes some symptoms have come back which I was well aware was a possibility but hoped that it would not. :( I did finally here back from my Doctor...

cdb · cdb

Hello friends, I am under the understanding that we are not to discuss religion or politics in the chat room. I am not sure how to handle this when several people decide to get into a discussion. I did try to say we don't discuss religion or politics here but was taken as being pushy by myself and another...

suzee · suzee

I would like some advice about my A drinking at home. He goes down in the basement every night - usually after 11 PM. and gets drunk. I hate it. Of course my nagging about it hasn't helped. He says at least he's not at the bar. In some ways I agree. I used to stay up all night wonderi...

megan · megan

I signed the lease today and will move my clothes and bike into the apartment tomorrow. I will buy an aero bed - inflatable bed to sleep on until my furniture gets delivered. I let myself cry as I left my new place Just for a few moments 14 years is a long time. Thanks to all who held my hand...

mastiff · mastiff

Hi all, just reminding you that if your thinking about coming to the Yosemite Conference with us, or if you just want more info on it, you should email Jim at ysc@sti.net . Next week my home group and the AA group will be stuffing flyers and sending them out to those on the list!!!!!!!!!&nbs...

shimo · shimo

I am unable to honor my commitment to chair the meeting for tomorrow morning as I need to pick my sister up at the airport. Hoping someone will step up and chair for me and I thank you in advance. Shimo (Jeri)

maka · maka

My A is in recovery, or so he says, I am having trouble believing him. He finished a 30 day rehab and is home now. He has had 2 relapses and the contract was that he will have to find another place to live if it happens again. He was open about the relapses he had, but now I think he will hid a...

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	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	749	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	673	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	675	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	578	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	603	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	642	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	545	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	620	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	612	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	479	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	537	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	742	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	619	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	804	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	767	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	596	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	2905	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	466	Jul 3, 2005 by cdb
	BUSINESS MEETING POSTPONED (Preview) The Business Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 6 is postponed to the following Wednesday, July 13, at 7:00 PM EST. Yours in recovery - Shimo (Jeri) -- Edited by shimo at 13:29, 2005-07-03	shimo	0	454	Jul 3, 2005 by shimo
	TUESDAY A.M. MEETING - JULY 5 (Preview) I am unable to chair the meeting for Tuesday morning. Hope someone will be able to step up in my place and I thank you in advance. Yours in recovery - Shimo (Jeri)	shimo	0	497	Jul 3, 2005 by shimo
	forced retirement (Preview) Well Friday was a down day for hubby and me he was forced to retire from his stressful job he will be 67 in Sept and really I feel it is a blessing in disguise he was getting so tired he kind of wanted to go another year but I dont think in my heart he would have made it without getting sick or something. I d...	Busbe	1	503	Jul 2, 2005 by TLC2
	AMBER ALERT (Preview) Hey (((((((roomies)))))) a child has gone missing in my home town of Gardner Mass. Many news People and the community are on the look out she is twelve her name is Raven Randall, she was last seen being abducted into a green Mini van with a colored man, Please pray for her saftey. Massachusetts has had nu...	cloud	8	781	Jul 2, 2005 by TLC2
	A filed for divorce (Preview) Two nights ago I got served with divorce .....which I do not want. He told me he did it because I scared him. I am without a job and told him I was considering going to my parents for six weeks to work....I will make a minimum of 3000.00 during that time... making enough to pay the bills at home and not eat up al...	swolves	8	809	Jul 2, 2005 by TLC2
	Doing well :) (Preview) Hello friends, I made it to my destination and things are going well. I am just very tired and so is my mom. I hope all is going well with all of you. I am saying prayers for those on my prayer list and also all of you here. My daughter still does not have a job and that boyfriend of hers is still visitin...	cdb	4	605	Jul 2, 2005 by cdb
	Surrender (Preview) Surrender means saying, "Okay, God. I'll do whatever You want." Faith in the God of our recovery means we trust that, eventually, we'll like doing that. Today, I will surrender to my Higher Power. I'll tust that God's plan for me will be go...	wallsal55	1	563	Jul 2, 2005 by cdb
	Thanks to HP (Preview) I want to say a thank you to my HP for the small miracles in my life and the lives of others. Yesterday was my son's high school graduation. The ceremony was at 10:00 in the morning, on a work day for my a hubby, so he was actually sober and not reeking of alcohol at the event. Thank you HP. Also yester...	bcanuck	2	517	Jul 2, 2005 by cdb
	Questions (Preview) Hey all, glad to be here, hope you guys are doing well. Just when i think i have all the answers(ha ha) something new pops up in my mind. i am going to go back to school in the fall so i can get a better paying job to support myself and two children so i can leave my a. but then i think if i k...	browneyes	5	549	Jul 1, 2005 by dori
	How do I stop the worry? (Preview) My son had been thru rehab numerous times and has always relapsed. He was living with us for a while but it didn't work out. Now I haven't heard from him in 6 weeks. I've learned to detach from his problem but I cant detach from him-I worry a lot about his well-being and where he is. We have been attending wee...	neeinil	3	1040	Jul 1, 2005 by neeinil
	July 4, Independence Day (Preview) Celebrate your freedom....July 4th ( More Language of Letting Go ) Today in the United States, we celebrate our nation's independence. Why not take a moment to celebrate your independence as well? Whether you've found freed...	wallsal55	1	555	Jul 1, 2005 by cloud
	old feelings and old patterns (Preview) Well, here I am again... I am faced with a $1,600 medical bill, partially because I didn't check to make sure I was with an "in-network" doctor. And I am sitting here and wondering how I get myself into these messes financially... It's not uncommon for me to get my finances in order and then basicall...	jessi	3	731	Jul 1, 2005 by wallsal55
	I filed for divorce (Preview) For those who have been following my sordid tale---I went to the lawyer and filed for divorce today. I feel really good about the decision. I feel some peace knowing I'll never have to hope for help from my A, never have to count on him for anything again. I've completely given up all...	mom to 2	13	817	Jul 1, 2005 by dori
	Prayers pls for struggling newborn (Preview) Hi You guys Me again...asking for more prayers. A baby girl was born a few hours ago to a young coulpe ( family friends) with "severe downs- syndrome" and there is a possibility the little girl may not make it This news came as a total shock to the family, as prenatal testing had never reveal...	fiona123	5	614	Jul 1, 2005 by jessi
	Chime in for the 4th Wkend. (Preview) I hope everyone has a safe and somewhat calm 4th weekend. Just chiming in to say that it has been for me one of the toughest holidays in the past to get through. Without this board, I've had a couple of 4th of July's--well I made it ! Alive and well. I know one...	wallsal55	2	491	Jul 1, 2005 by DanaAngel
	Bein an Op (Preview) It is really hard to be an op. But it is very well worth it to give service to the group. I remember the days deblyin were talking about with lulu and mell1000 and bd. I miss those days very much. I do find the room has changed and its hard to take because of my expectations. and what it once was. I am not saying t...	kerry5	4	552	Jun 30, 2005 by kerry5
	help on friday please? (Preview) hi all, i have court scheduled for child support issues on friday 7/1...... although it promises to be a action packed fun filled morning, i will have to ask someone to fill in for me chairing cause it will prevent me from being here. thank you in advance you wonderful person that steps up!!!!!...	mastiff	3	565	Jun 30, 2005 by shimo
	My A comes back Friday (Preview) I wish I had more time to heal. Alot of emotions right now. 30 days is not enough. I wish I could be positive about this. Let the shit hit the fan. I have to move on. Taking one minute at a time.	tullemars	2	514	Jun 30, 2005 by jessi
	The Ant (Preview) Hello (((((((Recovery Buddies)))))))) I heard a story this morning that I liked and thought I would share it with yall. Some of you may have heard it, but it was a new one to me. There was this ant, a very hardworking, loyal member of the colony. He was always there toiling away carryin...	david62	6	660	Jun 30, 2005 by bob6502
	Jest fer Eden Lovers!! (Preview) Everything is normal here. Slept with 3 Bassets last night. Rufus just climbed > on Lusterpig, who sleeps next to my bed on a pile of blankets, and got on my > bed. > > Of course my huge Winnie cat was up there too. She kept me quiet. Everytime I > would say,"geez, YOU GUYS MOVE OVER!!" She would jump up,... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>	debilyn	6	684	Jun 30, 2005 by ArwynEvenstar
	New to al anon (Preview) Hi I am new to al anon having attended my first meeting last week. I am in need of some support and guidance if possible. I live in Utah and the meetings here are very small. I have been reading the book how al anon works and am enjoying it, but am not sure how to put the steps in motion or into my life. Can anyone...	loulou	5	555	Jun 29, 2005 by jessi
	kids, respect and ADD (Preview) Okay, now that I have introduced myself...this is my primary parenting problem. We are a blended home. Because my partner (I notice you call them your "A" here, so...) my A drinks only in the evening, during the day and early evening she is a great co-parent. She loves the ki...	Stephanie	2	521	Jun 29, 2005 by wallsal55
	Introduction (Preview) I just wanted to introduce myself. I am the mother of two, a girl 14 and a boy 12. My partner of 2 and 1/2 years is a "functional" alcoholic. She is a professional woman and maintains her work but drinks each night. I look forward to having somewhere to ask questions particularly ab...	Stephanie	4	554	Jun 29, 2005 by Belongtome
	Feeling the guilt (Preview) hey guys well it is late and i just had a talk with my kids. they are 8 and almost 5. we were going to bed and my daughter (8) just bursts out with "i wanna move away from dad, i hate him, and i don't care if i have to switch schools again and i don't care if you have to work and i have to go to daycare&...	browneyes	5	564	Jun 29, 2005 by Belongtome
	Wednesday A.m Meeting June 29th (Preview) i will not be able to chair tommorow morning as i am visiting a friend thanks ill replace someone this week later in the week kerry	kerry5	1	492	Jun 29, 2005 by mastiff
	Need help! (Preview) Hi All, I'm new to the board and I'm hoping you all can guide me in the right direction. I'm far from new to Alcholism, my Mom is recovering, sober for over 9 years (Thank God). My newest problem is with my Sister-in-Law (my husbands sister). I love her dearly, she's like the sister I nev...	Someone who cares	5	559	Jun 29, 2005 by jj
	prayers please (Preview) Hi gang, I noticed we hadn't heard from jj for awhile, so I emailed her to see if she was ok. It was so unlike her not to be here cheering us all on, compforting anyone who needed it. She is living with her parents right now, so doesn't have access to a computor. I know a lot of us tend to isolate when we're goi...	TLC2	8	569	Jun 28, 2005 by Maria123
	cbd (Preview) Hi cbd, You said you were leaving again. When are you going and when will you be back? I really miss you when you are gone you have been so much help to me. If you can while your gone you could email me at ItsmeTC88@aol.com. It would be very helpfu...	ItsmeTC	2	562	Jun 28, 2005 by ItsmeTC
	how do i hand over completely (Preview) I am a very grateful member of this programme and i have had great experiences ever since joining al fews years ago. However i have my driving test comimg up next week and this will be my fourth attempt i have prayed about it and i thought i had completely handed over this situation to...	hopeful	5	650	Jun 28, 2005 by hopeful
	how important is it? message (Preview) This morning I was reading, and a little quote caught my eye. I'd like to share with you. "If you get this upset when you burn the toast, how will you feel when the house burns down?" It just got me thinking of how I react somedays when a little something goes wrong. Maybe next time I'll sa...	Belongtome	4	579	Jun 28, 2005 by afglin
	frog in the water (Preview) Frog In The Water A few years back, there was a story going around the 12-step rooms about a frog in the water. It goes like this: If you put a frog into a pan of boiling water, it will jump out faster than the eye can see. But if you put the frog into a pan of water that is the frog's body temperature and then *sl...*	elizabeth	1	715	Jun 28, 2005 by afglin
	Suppport as needed (Preview) Hello, I am new to this group. My husband is an A. I love him so dearly. He is a great man. Even when drinking he would never hurt me or our children. He just gets quiet for the most part and acts like a clammed shell fish. He will forget things I tell him, or say that I never told him. But aside from all that I can d... >	Angel	4	633	Jun 28, 2005 by Angel
	Are you telling yourself the truth? (Preview) So often we get on automatic pilot in our lives where we don't really challenge the things we say to ourselves. When you look at the world and you talk to yourself about what's going on, you trust yourself. You just assume that you would tell yourself the truth. But, you need to stop and ask, are you givi...	elizabeth	1	606	Jun 28, 2005 by nmike
	Advice Needed (Preview) This is the first time I've ever done anything like this.. and it feels a little awkward. My father is an alcoholic. He always has been but in the last two years things have gotten out of control. We were on the verge of losing everything and moved to GA to get a fresh start. Well, things aren't working ou...	laughmybutt25	4	630	Jun 28, 2005 by holly123
	Muddling Through (Preview) Hi all, This week has definetly tested my will. I spent alot of it angry and frustrated, then on Thursday night I go bowling, for me, my night out. My a came home in an ugly mood, I started a conversation with him about something that happened at work, that set h...	holly123	3	814	Jun 28, 2005 by Idealsummerluv
	Back home (Preview) Hey All!! TLC you are so sweet!!!! Thank you all for your loving support and prayers. My health is still on the better side of what it was but yes some symptoms have come back which I was well aware was a possibility but hoped that it would not. :( I did finally here back from my Doctor...	jj	3	550	Jun 28, 2005 by Christy
	What to do when religion topic comes up? (Preview) Hello friends, I am under the understanding that we are not to discuss religion or politics in the chat room. I am not sure how to handle this when several people decide to get into a discussion. I did try to say we don't discuss religion or politics here but was taken as being pushy by myself and another...	cdb	6	655	Jun 28, 2005 by DanaAngel
	Drinking at home (Preview) I would like some advice about my A drinking at home. He goes down in the basement every night - usually after 11 PM. and gets drunk. I hate it. Of course my nagging about it hasn't helped. He says at least he's not at the bar. In some ways I agree. I used to stay up all night wonderi...	suzee	5	770	Jun 28, 2005 by isabela40
	moving day (Preview) I signed the lease today and will move my clothes and bike into the apartment tomorrow. I will buy an aero bed - inflatable bed to sleep on until my furniture gets delivered. I let myself cry as I left my new place Just for a few moments 14 years is a long time. Thanks to all who held my hand...	megan	6	899	Jun 27, 2005 by megan
	Yosemite Summit Conference....getting closer (Preview) Hi all, just reminding you that if your thinking about coming to the Yosemite Conference with us, or if you just want more info on it, you should email Jim at ysc@sti.net . Next week my home group and the AA group will be stuffing flyers and sending them out to those on the list!!!!!!!!!&nbs...	mastiff	4	662	Jun 27, 2005 by kismetstrand
	TUESDAY A.M. MEETING (Preview) I am unable to honor my commitment to chair the meeting for tomorrow morning as I need to pick my sister up at the airport. Hoping someone will step up and chair for me and I thank you in advance. Shimo (Jeri)	shimo	2	613	Jun 27, 2005 by shimo
	when to ask questions (Preview) My A is in recovery, or so he says, I am having trouble believing him. He finished a 30 day rehab and is home now. He has had 2 relapses and the contract was that he will have to find another place to live if it happens again. He was open about the relapses he had, but now I think he will hid a...	maka	2	527	Jun 27, 2005 by mom to 2
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