Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

gardengal · gardengal

"We" admitted we were powerless over alcohol-- that our lives had become unmanageable. I was just as powerless over my A's alcoholism as he was, since I had failed in every way I tried to control his drinking. My own life was indeed unmanageable, as I was forced into doing and being that which I...

lossingit4themoment · lossingit4themoment

Hello everyone! I am sure you have heard the start of many post the same way mine will be. I really think I am in the the right place though, after reading a book called women who love to much I finally started to figure out way and who I am. My father was an Acholic and my husband is also.&...

Jeannie · Jeannie

I was sitting talking with one of my friends last night. She has been going through some life changes recently and has been seeking out the advice of a psychic to find out what the future holds. I was curiouse and I asked her if it made her feel better and she said yes, then told me I should go speak to one, w...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

Incorporating my woundedness into my being makes me whole. I look back at childhood pictures and see how wounded I appear. Yet I still hear the voices of those who dismissed and shunned me as that wounded child with statements such as "Don't turn your lip-out." ..."Put a smile o...

mastiff · mastiff

These words were on a hallmark card that I had to by for myself heehee When I found it, I though I was reading strait out of my alanon lit!!! *After a while we learn the difference between being liked, and being alive. *We learn that being a loving person doesn't mean spreading ourselfs so thin...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

Thought is the Blossom, Language the Bud, Action the Fruit behind it -- Ralph Waldo Emmerson. (Ahh, I must trust the alanon process!)

Phil · Phil

When our life is not working the way we feel it should be, faith, trust and patience will lead us towards new insights if we allow it. If you can remember not to panic but to be still and "breathe" yes you heard right, I did say breath. Deep slow breaths to calm you down so that you can h...

she123 · she123

This was the topic at my face-to-face home group meeting tonight. I'm ashamed to say that after six and a half years in Alanon I have rarely looked at The Twelve Concepts. But tonight after listening to an excellent chair on the Fourth Concept.... "Participation is the key to ha...

mastiff · mastiff

Hi all, thought I'd pass these wise words along to all of you. People are unreasonable, illogical and self-centered, love them anyway. If you do good, people may accuse you of selfish motives, do good anyway. If you are successful, you may win false friends and true enemies, succeed anyway. ...

richard · richard

I would like to share two ‘reply’ post with everyone and anyone who might be interested. They kind of reflect where I at with certain things. Thanks in advance for reading them if you do: thanks anyway if you do not. But, Al-anon is well organized. “Organize” is the root word of “organization”. And, Al-...

stillouthere · stillouthere

hello i'm thinking about coming back to meetings. i have not been to a meeting since my husband died the relationship i'm in now is sick but no one has a drinking problem. i'm not sure what to do, i cry often.

cdb · cdb

Hello friends, I got a call from my parents today. My dad is in congestive heart failure and mom has alzheimers. They are packing to move closer to me. They are in AZ and I am in ND. I never did offer to fly there and help them out because I have my own health issues and wouldn't be much of a help anyway :(&nbs...

richard · richard

”Someone did mention to me tonight at the meeting that I should be greatful that I at least have parents and he is right. That put me back into living one day at a time.” Just my opinion… that crack came from someone whose pain has a long indirect path back to abuse in hers or his childhood and they have a need...

sanddie · sanddie

Isn't it true that an alcoholic has underlying conditions typically? This being the case, the alcohol only masks the pain of the real issue, which is an issue yet for the alcoholic to be discovered. I would think that when an alcoholic is truly ready to quit drinking it is ONLY when they ar...

dewi · dewi

Hi Everyone, I’m Dewi and this is my first time posting. I’m a grateful member of al-anon for almost three years. My 16-year-old daughter’s drug problems brought me to al-anon while she spent time in Rehab; she then attended a loving nurturing therapeutic boarding school for two yea...

AngelBearPoet · AngelBearPoet

Hello all.. Sorry I do not post more.. I have been doing alot of work and trying to work thru some things.. As of now as the topic says i am working on grief.. Not sure how i am doing at this time with it.. I have started writting grief letters.. The first one was to my sister who passed 11 years ago on jan 4th of t...

jj · jj

First of all I would like to apologize for not reading everyones posts but I am not upto it these days. I am feeling a bit better and not thiking so negativly. I am praying all the time for myself and my kids that I will get through this and take from it and turn this in to a positive. Your support is so help...

Beskem · Beskem

Ok, I just might have gone off the wall. My A wife has a drinking and gambling problem. She has been sober for the last three weeks. Apparantly thinking I would condone her playing Bingo if she didn't drink($9000.00 last year) When I didn't she started getting more an...

mastiff · mastiff

Hey all thought you might like these 1. Give God what's best, not what's left. 2. Man's way leads to a hopeless end, HP's way leads to an endless hope. 3. A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing. 4. He who kneel's before God, can stand before any man. 5. Don't put a question mark where HP p...

teddybear · teddybear

Cancer is a symbol, as most illness is, of something going wrong in the person's life, a warning to us to take another road. "Love is Letting Go of Fear" author B.Siegel When we keep all of our emotions inside, and we do not share our hurtful feelings, we could develop cancer, I know, because I did.&n...

wendync · wendync

I guess I just need somewhere to vent - my husband is an a - January of this year he went through a 28 day treatment program, only to start drinking the day he got out. It didn't take long to get back to where we were before. Meanwhile, my hair is falling out, I keep losing weight, my nerves are shot...Then abo...

Josie · Josie

Hi all..new to the group...thanks for being here. I normally go to three Alanon mtgs/wk and one ACoA mtg, but this week was only able to make it to one of the four. I am feeling a bit lost..lol. I need some support and strength with a boundary issue that I am having with my father.&nb...

kohan · kohan

How do I get my wife to stop drinking? I am running out of approaches to try - I am becoming detatched from her. Her promises never last long. (We have two young children). She refuses to go to AA meetings. Any suggestions?

keeghan · keeghan

is there such thing as an online sponser. if there isn't why not, i think it would help people who are just starting out, like me. glad to be here, Amber (keeghan)

teddybear · teddybear

Hi to all of my friends, I had the feeling that what I said, did not count too much, because I have been away from the message board for too long. I know that God (HP) speaks through the people, and the experiences in our lives. I feel very blessed today, because the answer I...

cdb · cdb

Hello Debilyn, I miss you! (((((((((((((debilyn)))))))))) I can't remember if you know about what is going on with my parents? They are moving here to ND by mothers day! Dad is still in congestive heart failure and mom's alzheimers is worse. They are very happy to be living 2 hours north of me. I am st...

debilyn · debilyn

I wanted to wait a bit before I posted to you. You are a very brave woman and you gave your mom the best gift. She saw you at your best. I am so so proud of you. I know the hell you went thru. I know how you feel now. Stay in that fog as long as you can and let it heal you. PLEASE ignore any poisonous re...

Mariana · Mariana

Guys, guys, guys....thank you so much for your prayers, best wishes, comfort and care, I consider myself well and truly hugged! My miracle happened this afternoon. My husband called me while I was at work and said he needed to talk to me, my first reaction, oh no what has happened? what have I d...

cdb · cdb

Hello, I am sorry, but I cannot read any more posts and answer them right now. After reading jj's post below about being scared, I feel just helpless. I just want to ask anyone that reads this to please say prayers for her or do whatever your religion does to send positive healing thoughts to her. She ha...

melanieL · melanieL

JUST HAD A CONVERSATION WITH MY EX-A, HE USUALLY HAS THE CHILDREN EVERY OTHER WEEKEND. HE NOW STATES HE IS NOT SURE IF HE CAN HAVE MY 15 YEAR OLD TO STAY AT WEEKENDS NOW, HE SAYS SHE IS MORE THAT HE CAN COPE WITH AND IT WILL HINDER HIS RECOVERY. I KNOW THIS IS IMPORTANT, BUT HOW DO I TELL HER HE DOES...

search41 · search41

Sanddie & Abby - Sanddie - i too knew hp put it in my heart to get back together with my a. i knew it without a doubt. and, the truth is, i have no regrets about that whatsoever. i know i am where i am supposed to be. i guess i just have to get that stupid 'guilt' thing for ventin...

kerry5 · kerry5

I wasn't going to post this. Because i dont like things like this. But i have been sharing about it for the two months my mom was ill. She passed away Saturday very peacefully i was with her. Not a peaceful day with family but mom peaceful none the less and thats all that matters. I want to thank everyone who...

mastiff · mastiff

Hey Sean, I thought I'd let you finish this cause I got stuck, maybe you can put some music to it and get famous!! heehee You in the mirror, starring back at me, Cold dark expression, my own worst enemy. Wallowing in seclusion, I chose to ignore his call, Failed attemps on my own, fo...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

The Alcoholic Speaks to His Family Don't accept my promises. I'll do anything to get off the hook. Nature of my illness prevents me from keeping my promises, even though I mean them at the time. Don't believe everything I tell you. It may be a lie. Denial of Re...

odaat · odaat

Thank you all for your love and support this week. It really made a difference in my life. I haven't been happy in a long long time. Its been a bad year with two major hurricanes hitting our town in Florida, and the usual stuff with my "A" husband. My husband is really con...

Lynnatal · Lynnatal

I am a newcomer. I have just faced up to the fact that my 21 year old son is an alcoholic. I need serious support and advice. Are there any of you out there who have faced a similar problem?

Phil · Phil

Everyone has times when they're afraid of something. Fear has a legitimate function for us because it alerts us to something which could possibly be harmful to us. Usually, we are able to evaluate the situation and see if there is any real danger, then take steps to deal with it. &n...

jj · jj

I can't sleep!! I got bad news tonight from my dr. I got a rare reaction from being on this bad anibiotic and after not feeling well and two trips to the hospital my test results came back positive. 3% chance of getting this and I got it.. It can be fatal and I was told flat out that I could die. My heart i...

cdb · cdb

As many of you know, my 20 year old alcoholic/drug addicted daughter recently got out of an inpatient treatment program. She is not married, currently living in an apartment (that hubby chose to co-sign) and working what I consider to be a hard labor job to support herself. She attends her AA me...

cloud · cloud

Thursday night I faced every parents nightmare my son Nicholas 16 was in a terrible car accident. I told Nick he could sleepover a friends house since Friday was a half a day at school I said call me when you get there well after awhile Nick did not call here I called him at his friend Matts house there was no...

Mariana · Mariana

Today is the first day of the rest of my life and I hope I can make some improvements.......my husband was released from hospital last night after 5 days of intensive testing to establish why he had lost nearly 30 pounds, had nausea and vomiting and did not want to eat. The results....nothing....excep...

bonnierose333 · bonnierose333

Hello activeboard.com peers, As I read, "This is gonna B a good day," post, I think of something that often crosses my mind: Anyday without bad news, is a good day. Oral Roberts is famous 4 saying, "Something good is going 2 happen 2 U today," and that i...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

Am a little confused I have heard various things having been in program over 2 yrs. Like, the 4th Step is important in rebuilding self esteem. Or working all the steps. Or working the Action Steps is what restores the self esteem. An...

gardengal · gardengal

Thank you all for your kind words and support. It is over there will be no trial , thank God. It was overwhelming to say the least , when I walked into that courtroom , sat in front of the judge "alone" while my A had his lawyer next to him. I had exhausted all the means of recieving money t...

debilyn · debilyn

http://community.webshots.com/user/gypsygma If you want to see who keeps me company, look at the newest members of Potter's Eden. the feb. 10 new are the newest ones. I have not had contact with my husband A still. I put all you guys told me together and realized i was just following the...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

"Most true happiness comes from one's inner life, from the inner disposition of the mind and soul. Admittedly, a good inner life is hard to achieve, especially in these trying times. It takes reflection and contemplation and self-discipline." W.L. ...

dogscribe · dogscribe

This is so inspiring I wanted to share it with you all. It's long, but worth the read! Carrot, Egg and Coffee A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggli...

dogscribe · dogscribe

THis was posted on one of the dog forums that I go to and I thought the message was very inspiring so I wanted to share it here also. Learning Me and Scooter my 4 month ol' lab have been walking every day for awhile.I was doing this for his benifit surely not mine.But I started to learn somethin...

DanaAngel · DanaAngel

When I am just too caught up in all my "baggage" and issues as I have been the last few days, I always notice how freeing up it is to do a gratitude list. Here is my top ten, just for today: 1) my health 2) that I continue to have a job 3) my kitty, who always brightens my day : ) 4) that I continue to have...

luv123 · luv123

Some thots from meeting last week: What I have been working hardd on are self care tools that I learned here and that I have a new burning need to use. Living with active disease is so hard to bear and requires so darn much work to stay sane and afloat. I feel a little victimized by disease too—sinc...

richard · richard

It is a rainy thunderous morning. I cannot go out to my favorite State park to ride my trail bike the eight hilly miles around the beautiful lake and do a mile and a half heart slow down walk. Thus, I am up at my favorite coffee house drinking coffee, looking out the storefront window at the rain, and playin...

mastiff · mastiff

Hi all!!! I spoke with the main man in charge of registration for the November Yosemite CA conference and was told they would be mailing out registation form in mid-July. To be on the mailing list you need to email Jim at ysc@sti.net tell him you would like registation forms when they come...

gardengal · gardengal

Once again I am to the point of shaking and utter fear. This disease has called me to court for the 4th time, in less than 2 hours

. My insides are in tight knots, as I approach this again,,,,and alone. Most of you know what Hell this disease called alcoholism can create,,and this is it at its finest. D...

cdb · cdb

Hello dot, I emailed you my address so I could get the minutes from the last bussiness meeting. Did you get it? Have you sent any out yet? cdb :)

search41 · search41

i feel so stupid and so guilty venting this, since i have chosen to stay with my a, but he is drunk, and i'm trying to be on the comp, and he's ripping me to shreds... i argued for about a minute, then said, i'm not discussing this with you anymore. you're drunk and unreasonable, and i'm done...

Jeannie · Jeannie

Hi, I am having a problem with letting go and letting God. Don’t get me wrong, I consider myself a very religious person and I love, trust and believe in God with all of my heart. I guess the part that confuses me is the letting God do part. I have been raised to believe that God works through me. I...

jo4 · jo4

((((((((((((((((((sanddie)))))))))))))))))))))))) life is tough for you sanddie and i really feel for you. it is a struggle to be a single parent. but one thing i learned from that experience is....i had to hang up my cape. no more 'supermom'. when i came to alanon,...

megan · megan

I bought a truck A red one. I take the train to the subway to the Bronx in NYC to get it. I bought it from the dealership where my sister in laws sister works at. When I went to my local dealer on Saturday he said so you will bring your husband back on Monday to buy it. then I lost interest in doing bu...

dot · dot

Steo Eleven is posted on the Step Board. Please come and share your thoughts on Step Eleven. The board needs your support. Love in Recovery - Dot -- Edited by dot at 14:07, 2005-04-17

sanddie · sanddie

I wanted to address something that has truly bothered me for quite sometime and the stronger I get in maintaing my boundaries, clarifying my needs and pursuing a life for myself that is successful and peaceful all at the same time the more difficult this matter seems to get. I keep hearing over and ov...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	STEP ONE..."WE" ADMITTED.... (Preview) "We" admitted we were powerless over alcohol-- that our lives had become unmanageable. I was just as powerless over my A's alcoholism as he was, since I had failed in every way I tried to control his drinking. My own life was indeed unmanageable, as I was forced into doing and being that which I...	gardengal	3	971	Apr 25, 2005 by Jeannie
	New Here! (Preview) Hello everyone! I am sure you have heard the start of many post the same way mine will be. I really think I am in the the right place though, after reading a book called women who love to much I finally started to figure out way and who I am. My father was an Acholic and my husband is also.&...	lossingit4themoment	11	1509	Apr 25, 2005 by Blaze
	paths chosen (Preview) I was sitting talking with one of my friends last night. She has been going through some life changes recently and has been seeking out the advice of a psychic to find out what the future holds. I was curiouse and I asked her if it made her feel better and she said yes, then told me I should go speak to one, w...	Jeannie	5	1048	Apr 25, 2005 by sanddie
	Woundedness (Changed Forever) (Preview) Incorporating my woundedness into my being makes me whole. I look back at childhood pictures and see how wounded I appear. Yet I still hear the voices of those who dismissed and shunned me as that wounded child with statements such as "Don't turn your lip-out." ..."Put a smile o...	wallsal55	1	1004	Apr 25, 2005 by sooner
	An Al-Anon Card????? (Preview) These words were on a hallmark card that I had to by for myself heehee When I found it, I though I was reading strait out of my alanon lit!!! After a while we learn the difference between being liked, and being alive. We learn that being a loving person doesn't mean spreading ourselfs so thin...	mastiff	5	1239	Apr 25, 2005 by Christy
	Quote for Today (Preview) Thought is the Blossom, Language the Bud, Action the Fruit behind it -- Ralph Waldo Emmerson. (Ahh, I must trust the alanon process!)	wallsal55	2	1036	Apr 25, 2005 by wallsal55
	Faith, Trust, Patience, and Hope (Preview) When our life is not working the way we feel it should be, faith, trust and patience will lead us towards new insights if we allow it. If you can remember not to panic but to be still and "breathe" yes you heard right, I did say breath. Deep slow breaths to calm you down so that you can h...	Phil	3	1164	Apr 25, 2005 by sanddie
	Participation (Preview) This was the topic at my face-to-face home group meeting tonight. I'm ashamed to say that after six and a half years in Alanon I have rarely looked at The Twelve Concepts. But tonight after listening to an excellent chair on the Fourth Concept.... "Participation is the key to ha...	she123	2	1411	Apr 25, 2005 by luv123
	Some Wise Words (Preview) Hi all, thought I'd pass these wise words along to all of you. People are unreasonable, illogical and self-centered, love them anyway. If you do good, people may accuse you of selfish motives, do good anyway. If you are successful, you may win false friends and true enemies, succeed anyway. ...	mastiff	5	1070	Apr 25, 2005 by mastiff
	Sharing two 'reply' posts.... (Preview) I would like to share two ‘reply’ post with everyone and anyone who might be interested. They kind of reflect where I at with certain things. Thanks in advance for reading them if you do: thanks anyway if you do not. But, Al-anon is well organized. “Organize” is the root word of “organization”. And, Al-...	richard	1	1068	Apr 25, 2005 by mastiff
	need something do not know what (Preview) hello i'm thinking about coming back to meetings. i have not been to a meeting since my husband died the relationship i'm in now is sick but no one has a drinking problem. i'm not sure what to do, i cry often.	stillouthere	9	1220	Apr 25, 2005 by fiona123
	Update/Apprentice show/etc. (Preview) Hello friends, I got a call from my parents today. My dad is in congestive heart failure and mom has alzheimers. They are packing to move closer to me. They are in AZ and I am in ND. I never did offer to fly there and help them out because I have my own health issues and wouldn't be much of a help anyway :(&nbs...	cdb	5	1906	Apr 24, 2005 by luv123
	cdb... (Preview) ”Someone did mention to me tonight at the meeting that I should be greatful that I at least have parents and he is right. That put me back into living one day at a time.” Just my opinion… that crack came from someone whose pain has a long indirect path back to abuse in hers or his childhood and they have a need...	richard	5	1487	Apr 24, 2005 by sooner
	From One Addiction To Another..... (Preview) Isn't it true that an alcoholic has underlying conditions typically? This being the case, the alcohol only masks the pain of the real issue, which is an issue yet for the alcoholic to be discovered. I would think that when an alcoholic is truly ready to quit drinking it is ONLY when they ar...	sanddie	4	1336	Apr 24, 2005 by sanddie
	Hello (Preview) Hi Everyone, I’m Dewi and this is my first time posting. I’m a grateful member of al-anon for almost three years. My 16-year-old daughter’s drug problems brought me to al-anon while she spent time in Rehab; she then attended a loving nurturing therapeutic boarding school for two yea...	dewi	9	1523	Apr 24, 2005 by dewi
	Grief (Preview) Hello all.. Sorry I do not post more.. I have been doing alot of work and trying to work thru some things.. As of now as the topic says i am working on grief.. Not sure how i am doing at this time with it.. I have started writting grief letters.. The first one was to my sister who passed 11 years ago on jan 4th of t...	AngelBearPoet	3	1589	Apr 24, 2005 by nickemarr
	Update (Preview) First of all I would like to apologize for not reading everyones posts but I am not upto it these days. I am feeling a bit better and not thiking so negativly. I am praying all the time for myself and my kids that I will get through this and take from it and turn this in to a positive. Your support is so help...	jj	9	1084	Apr 24, 2005 by Mark S
	Off the Wall (Preview) Ok, I just might have gone off the wall. My A wife has a drinking and gambling problem. She has been sober for the last three weeks. Apparantly thinking I would condone her playing Bingo if she didn't drink($9000.00 last year) When I didn't she started getting more an...	Beskem	7	1808	Apr 24, 2005 by Mark S
	Beautiful One-Liners (Preview) Hey all thought you might like these 1. Give God what's best, not what's left. 2. Man's way leads to a hopeless end, HP's way leads to an endless hope. 3. A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing. 4. He who kneel's before God, can stand before any man. 5. Don't put a question mark where HP p...	mastiff	1	1066	Apr 23, 2005 by Christy
	My experience with sickness (Preview) Cancer is a symbol, as most illness is, of something going wrong in the person's life, a warning to us to take another road. "Love is Letting Go of Fear" author B.Siegel When we keep all of our emotions inside, and we do not share our hurtful feelings, we could develop cancer, I know, because I did.&n...	teddybear	1	1231	Apr 23, 2005 by Maria123
	what right does he have (Preview) I guess I just need somewhere to vent - my husband is an a - January of this year he went through a 28 day treatment program, only to start drinking the day he got out. It didn't take long to get back to where we were before. Meanwhile, my hair is falling out, I keep losing weight, my nerves are shot...Then abo...	wendync	14	1759	Apr 23, 2005 by fiona123
	Need help with boundaries (Preview) Hi all..new to the group...thanks for being here. I normally go to three Alanon mtgs/wk and one ACoA mtg, but this week was only able to make it to one of the four. I am feeling a bit lost..lol. I need some support and strength with a boundary issue that I am having with my father.&nb...	Josie	9	1729	Apr 23, 2005 by fiona123
	My wife is an alcoholic (Preview) How do I get my wife to stop drinking? I am running out of approaches to try - I am becoming detatched from her. Her promises never last long. (We have two young children). She refuses to go to AA meetings. Any suggestions?	kohan	14	1540	Apr 23, 2005 by sanddie
	sponsers (Preview) is there such thing as an online sponser. if there isn't why not, i think it would help people who are just starting out, like me. glad to be here, Amber (keeghan)	keeghan	6	1403	Apr 23, 2005 by mastiff
	The HP works through people (Preview) Hi to all of my friends, I had the feeling that what I said, did not count too much, because I have been away from the message board for too long. I know that God (HP) speaks through the people, and the experiences in our lives. I feel very blessed today, because the answer I...	teddybear	4	1056	Apr 23, 2005 by teddybear
	Debilyn & all (Preview) Hello Debilyn, I miss you! (((((((((((((debilyn)))))))))) I can't remember if you know about what is going on with my parents? They are moving here to ND by mothers day! Dad is still in congestive heart failure and mom's alzheimers is worse. They are very happy to be living 2 hours north of me. I am st...	cdb	5	1181	Apr 23, 2005 by debilyn
	To Kerry (Preview) I wanted to wait a bit before I posted to you. You are a very brave woman and you gave your mom the best gift. She saw you at your best. I am so so proud of you. I know the hell you went thru. I know how you feel now. Stay in that fog as long as you can and let it heal you. PLEASE ignore any poisonous re...	debilyn	2	1130	Apr 23, 2005 by jj
	Truly a miracle.... (Preview) Guys, guys, guys....thank you so much for your prayers, best wishes, comfort and care, I consider myself well and truly hugged! My miracle happened this afternoon. My husband called me while I was at work and said he needed to talk to me, my first reaction, oh no what has happened? what have I d...	Mariana	6	1161	Apr 22, 2005 by Annie
	Upset here.....:( (Preview) Hello, I am sorry, but I cannot read any more posts and answer them right now. After reading jj's post below about being scared, I feel just helpless. I just want to ask anyone that reads this to please say prayers for her or do whatever your religion does to send positive healing thoughts to her. She ha...	cdb	5	1157	Apr 22, 2005 by nmike
	GETTING ANGRY AND ANXIOUS (Preview) JUST HAD A CONVERSATION WITH MY EX-A, HE USUALLY HAS THE CHILDREN EVERY OTHER WEEKEND. HE NOW STATES HE IS NOT SURE IF HE CAN HAVE MY 15 YEAR OLD TO STAY AT WEEKENDS NOW, HE SAYS SHE IS MORE THAT HE CAN COPE WITH AND IT WILL HINDER HIS RECOVERY. I KNOW THIS IS IMPORTANT, BUT HOW DO I TELL HER HE DOES...	melanieL	15	3185	Apr 22, 2005 by De Anna
	Re: Just a Vent (Preview) Sanddie & Abby - Sanddie - i too knew hp put it in my heart to get back together with my a. i knew it without a doubt. and, the truth is, i have no regrets about that whatsoever. i know i am where i am supposed to be. i guess i just have to get that stupid 'guilt' thing for ventin...	search41	4	1377	Apr 21, 2005 by search41
	Thank You Everyone (Preview) I wasn't going to post this. Because i dont like things like this. But i have been sharing about it for the two months my mom was ill. She passed away Saturday very peacefully i was with her. Not a peaceful day with family but mom peaceful none the less and thats all that matters. I want to thank everyone who...	kerry5	21	1565	Apr 21, 2005 by bubbles1990
	"Friend of Lois" -Sean- lyrics? (Preview) Hey Sean, I thought I'd let you finish this cause I got stuck, maybe you can put some music to it and get famous!! heehee You in the mirror, starring back at me, Cold dark expression, my own worst enemy. Wallowing in seclusion, I chose to ignore his call, Failed attemps on my own, fo...	mastiff	2	1077	Apr 21, 2005 by david62
	Alcoholic Speaks to His Family (Preview) The Alcoholic Speaks to His Family Don't accept my promises. I'll do anything to get off the hook. Nature of my illness prevents me from keeping my promises, even though I mean them at the time. Don't believe everything I tell you. It may be a lie. Denial of Re...	wallsal55	2	2257	Apr 21, 2005 by Annie
	Working on being good to me! (Preview) Thank you all for your love and support this week. It really made a difference in my life. I haven't been happy in a long long time. Its been a bad year with two major hurricanes hitting our town in Florida, and the usual stuff with my "A" husband. My husband is really con...	odaat	5	1361	Apr 21, 2005 by joeygirl
	alcoholic son (Preview) I am a newcomer. I have just faced up to the fact that my 21 year old son is an alcoholic. I need serious support and advice. Are there any of you out there who have faced a similar problem?	Lynnatal	9	1186	Apr 21, 2005 by teddybear
	Just Saying Hi, And Sharing An Article On Fear. (Preview) Everyone has times when they're afraid of something. Fear has a legitimate function for us because it alerts us to something which could possibly be harmful to us. Usually, we are able to evaluate the situation and see if there is any real danger, then take steps to deal with it. &n...	Phil	1	1179	Apr 21, 2005 by sanddie
	scared (Preview) I can't sleep!! I got bad news tonight from my dr. I got a rare reaction from being on this bad anibiotic and after not feeling well and two trips to the hospital my test results came back positive. 3% chance of getting this and I got it.. It can be fatal and I was told flat out that I could die. My heart i...	jj	15	2000	Apr 21, 2005 by Lynnatal
	Update on my daughter (Preview) As many of you know, my 20 year old alcoholic/drug addicted daughter recently got out of an inpatient treatment program. She is not married, currently living in an apartment (that hubby chose to co-sign) and working what I consider to be a hard labor job to support herself. She attends her AA me...	cdb	5	1318	Apr 21, 2005 by Lynnatal
	prayer request for my son and his two friends (Preview) Thursday night I faced every parents nightmare my son Nicholas 16 was in a terrible car accident. I told Nick he could sleepover a friends house since Friday was a half a day at school I said call me when you get there well after awhile Nick did not call here I called him at his friend Matts house there was no...	cloud	11	1406	Apr 21, 2005 by Lynnatal
	Frustrating disease.... (Preview) Today is the first day of the rest of my life and I hope I can make some improvements.......my husband was released from hospital last night after 5 days of intensive testing to establish why he had lost nearly 30 pounds, had nausea and vomiting and did not want to eat. The results....nothing....excep...	Mariana	9	2297	Apr 21, 2005 by abbyal
	Need LOVE (Preview) Hello activeboard.com peers, As I read, "This is gonna B a good day," post, I think of something that often crosses my mind: Anyday without bad news, is a good day. Oral Roberts is famous 4 saying, "Something good is going 2 happen 2 U today," and that i...	bonnierose333	2	1584	Apr 21, 2005 by bonnierose333
	Self Esteem and the 12 Steps (Preview) Am a little confused I have heard various things having been in program over 2 yrs. Like, the 4th Step is important in rebuilding self esteem. Or working all the steps. Or working the Action Steps is what restores the self esteem. An...	wallsal55	5	1214	Apr 21, 2005 by De Anna
	THANKS TO ALL, FOR YOUR SUPPORT (Preview) Thank you all for your kind words and support. It is over there will be no trial , thank God. It was overwhelming to say the least , when I walked into that courtroom , sat in front of the judge "alone" while my A had his lawyer next to him. I had exhausted all the means of recieving money t...	gardengal	4	1038	Apr 21, 2005 by Jeannie
	A bit of Eden (Preview) http://community.webshots.com/user/gypsygma If you want to see who keeps me company, look at the newest members of Potter's Eden. the feb. 10 new are the newest ones. I have not had contact with my husband A still. I put all you guys told me together and realized i was just following the...	debilyn	6	1109	Apr 21, 2005 by Anew123
	Quote for the Day (Preview) "Most true happiness comes from one's inner life, from the inner disposition of the mind and soul. Admittedly, a good inner life is hard to achieve, especially in these trying times. It takes reflection and contemplation and self-discipline." W.L. ...	wallsal55	2	1061	Apr 21, 2005 by melanieL
	Another inspiring story to share (Preview) This is so inspiring I wanted to share it with you all. It's long, but worth the read! Carrot, Egg and Coffee A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggli...	dogscribe	4	1281	Apr 21, 2005 by cdb
	Learning (Preview) THis was posted on one of the dog forums that I go to and I thought the message was very inspiring so I wanted to share it here also. Learning Me and Scooter my 4 month ol' lab have been walking every day for awhile.I was doing this for his benifit surely not mine.But I started to learn somethin...	dogscribe	3	1150	Apr 21, 2005 by cdb
	Things to be grateful for (Preview) When I am just too caught up in all my "baggage" and issues as I have been the last few days, I always notice how freeing up it is to do a gratitude list. Here is my top ten, just for today: 1) my health 2) that I continue to have a job 3) my kitty, who always brightens my day : ) 4) that I continue to have...	DanaAngel	4	1127	Apr 21, 2005 by cdb
	self-care we r worth it! (Preview) Some thots from meeting last week: What I have been working hardd on are self care tools that I learned here and that I have a new burning need to use. Living with active disease is so hard to bear and requires so darn much work to stay sane and afloat. I feel a little victimized by disease too—sinc...	luv123	3	1221	Apr 21, 2005 by cdb
	Rainy day... (Preview) It is a rainy thunderous morning. I cannot go out to my favorite State park to ride my trail bike the eight hilly miles around the beautiful lake and do a mile and a half heart slow down walk. Thus, I am up at my favorite coffee house drinking coffee, looking out the storefront window at the rain, and playin...	richard	3	1171	Apr 21, 2005 by cdb
	Yosemite Conference Update (Preview) Hi all!!! I spoke with the main man in charge of registration for the November Yosemite CA conference and was told they would be mailing out registation form in mid-July. To be on the mailing list you need to email Jim at ysc@sti.net tell him you would like registation forms when they come...	mastiff	0	953	Apr 20, 2005 by mastiff
	I am scared ,going to face this disease , again (Preview) Once again I am to the point of shaking and utter fear. This disease has called me to court for the 4th time, in less than 2 hours. My insides are in tight knots, as I approach this again,,,,and alone. Most of you know what Hell this disease called alcoholism can create,,and this is it at its finest. D...	gardengal	10	2056	Apr 20, 2005 by Jeannie
	dot,,,minutes from business meeting (Preview) Hello dot, I emailed you my address so I could get the minutes from the last bussiness meeting. Did you get it? Have you sent any out yet? cdb :)	cdb	3	987	Apr 19, 2005 by DanaAngel
	just a vent (Preview) i feel so stupid and so guilty venting this, since i have chosen to stay with my a, but he is drunk, and i'm trying to be on the comp, and he's ripping me to shreds... i argued for about a minute, then said, i'm not discussing this with you anymore. you're drunk and unreasonable, and i'm done...	search41	15	1434	Apr 19, 2005 by abbyal
	Leg go and Let God (thoughts) very long (Preview) Hi, I am having a problem with letting go and letting God. Don’t get me wrong, I consider myself a very religious person and I love, trust and believe in God with all of my heart. I guess the part that confuses me is the letting God do part. I have been raised to believe that God works through me. I...	Jeannie	5	1324	Apr 19, 2005 by jfoy
	hi sanddie (Preview) ((((((((((((((((((sanddie)))))))))))))))))))))))) life is tough for you sanddie and i really feel for you. it is a struggle to be a single parent. but one thing i learned from that experience is....i had to hang up my cape. no more 'supermom'. when i came to alanon,...	jo4	1	965	Apr 19, 2005 by sanddie
	Freedom machine purchased (Preview) I bought a truck A red one. I take the train to the subway to the Bronx in NYC to get it. I bought it from the dealership where my sister in laws sister works at. When I went to my local dealer on Saturday he said so you will bring your husband back on Monday to buy it. then I lost interest in doing bu...	megan	4	1201	Apr 19, 2005 by Jeannie
	Step Board (Preview) Steo Eleven is posted on the Step Board. Please come and share your thoughts on Step Eleven. The board needs your support. Love in Recovery - Dot -- Edited by dot at 14:07, 2005-04-17	dot	1	1045	Apr 19, 2005 by luv123
	Unhealthy Relationships Long Term Effect.... (Preview) I wanted to address something that has truly bothered me for quite sometime and the stronger I get in maintaing my boundaries, clarifying my needs and pursuing a life for myself that is successful and peaceful all at the same time the more difficult this matter seems to get. I keep hearing over and ov...	sanddie	5	1606	Apr 18, 2005 by sanddie
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