The material presented
here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
Would it be all right if sometimes I just post and ask whoever is on here to talk to me sometimes? It's just so hard when the AH already works nights and then refuses to come home for hours and hours after work (staying out drinking). Sometimes I just feel desperate for someone to talk to ME. And I can't go to the F2F meetings. The only ones in my area are on a weeknight that I have custody exchange with my ex so I can never go, even if I could gather up the courage to try. So this board is my total contact with Al Anon right now. I don't even hassle him about drinking--I'm just asking him to do it at home (and he can bring his friends over if he wants). But that's still too much to ask for some reason. Hard not to take that personally.
I see no reason not to post and say hey i'm online and in the chat room, who wants to join me.. (assuming it isn't a meeting time lol). The room is there, might as well use it
Hugs.
I agree Great idea By the way you are dealing with a dreadful disease over which you are powerless. His actions are his own based on the disease, so please do not take them as personal.
Hi~Don't forget that there are live meetings online here, and if you are not ready to talk, you could sign on and just listen. I know there is also a phone network. You could look that up online. I believe Alanon is on Facebook-someone I know gets help through that. And you can also private message anyone on the board. It's not live but you are likely to get a response. And have you considered an alcohol and substance abuse counselor in your area ? That CASAC would know all about your struggles and be able to counsel you in a private setting. So please take advantage of all the help available to you. We all understand some parts of everyone' s story. It's a difficult situation, but Alanon brings hope to those who try. Keep coming back, Lyne
Hi Jayla.
The other night (midnight PST) I popped into the chat room because I was just checking out the website. Guess what? There was someone there, and we had a wonderful conversation.
Just wanted to let you know.
Thank you all. I really appreciate the ideas and support. I'll do that next time. And the chat meetings and phone meetings would be an option for me. I have more hope now thanks!
