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Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

I have been thinking, reading & writing a lot lately & I realized that part of my year was awful but then the end of it ended very well. I am so grateful that 2014 is over but I really am trying not to hang on to the negative things from the past. I don't want to dwell on it. Every day is a blank page to fil...

deacon · deacon

Sis shared something with me that has profoundly moved me. After she had admitted her husband to the hospital,she told the doctor that he was a very heavy drinker, and that they were separating due to his drinking. She stated that she would not be staying with him at the hospital but to call her if nece...

glad · glad

3 plus years after any contact the ex Alcoholic bf sends a friend request, from his face book page with pics of himself and his now long term live in girlfriend. This was a crazy messed up break up where he knew I was in pain and I chased him, there is no doubt in my mind he enjoyed the good bye's over a...

Breakingfree · Breakingfree

2014 was a great year for me. I met a wonderful man that is truly a keeper, I finished my first full year of nursing school. My two daughters are healthy and doing well in school and life. We just went on a vacation for 4 days with my boyfriend and both of our kids and it went very well. We ended the year all of us...

Compliments · Compliments

Hello I am thinking i should work the 12 steps , new to Alannon and please forgive me if this is wrong.. We admitted we were powerless over _______--that our lives had become unmanageable. I am powerless over my husbands outburst , I am powerless over his drinking I am powerless over the effect it is ca...

Lyne · Lyne

Happy New Year to all and thank you! I'm a work in progress however, compared to how I was prior to alanon 1 and 1/2 years ago, I have happiness and serenity many days. I am able to look honestly (I'm trying :) and see my shortcomings still, and I want to work them out. Let Go and Let God indeed. The 3 C's he...

cloudyskies · cloudyskies

God teaches us to pray for one another. My dearest Al-Anon family I pray God will grant each of you serenity and peace in this New Year. When life becomes a struggle, I pray for our HP's guidance in your lives. I pray God will grant each of you the serenity to accept the things you cannot change, the courage...

LinSC · LinSC

Another year has gone by, and I have learned something in Al-Anon. Yes it has taken me years to get to where I am. A little more serene, a little more patient, a little wiser, because of Alanon and all who post there stories and wisdom on this board. Thank You and here is to another year of learning, living r...

DavidG · DavidG

Ah caint hug y'all. And after all its already Jan 2 here in NZ. One of the hotumanawa [hot hearts] of the board Betty I have already hugged you in person so I understand the nature of your warmth. You welcomed me, a stranger~ in my life I was so used to put-downs and let-downs, but you came early to greet me a...

robinfl · robinfl

I've been attending meeting for a few months now. I'm starting to "get it" I am grateful for Al-anon 1st step its a huge monkey off my back recognizing I have no control and giving it to God. I know that I cannot change him and he will never give me what I need. I've released the anger and have tru...

expertatdenial · expertatdenial

I am brand new to this board and in some ways can't believe I'm even writing a post as I've never really told people about the hell I've lived through. I have been married 20 years to an alcoholic who quit drinking 10 years ago this month. Once he made the decision to stop drinking, he never faltered-he'...

hotrod · hotrod

Hi Everyone I had a lesson in :Lettting go and Letting God this week My brother broke his hip last week after a fall in his home. He lives alone and it took him 4 hours to reach the telephone to call for help. He has had a surgery an been transferred to a rehab near his home. I have talked to him several time...

hotrod · hotrod

HAPPY NEW YEAR MIP FAMILY WITH THE HELP OF MY ALANON TOOLS, THIS WILL CONTINUE TO BE MY RENEWED NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION Finish each day and be done with it. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Green Eyes · Green Eyes

This was the topic of our meeting last night: For what are you thankful for this past year and/or what do you hope or look forward to for 2015? I am thankful for: - Getting to be with my AD on Christmas Day after only seeing her once this whole year. She looked healthy and there was no drama. - I have started a n...

mjferg · mjferg

I can't believe that last night I was sitting in a room at my college orientation!Yes,I did it,I faced a fear.I filled out my forms and went to school.It wasn't too long ago my life was filled with hopelessness and pain.I am not kidding,when I started this I thought I was beyond hope.My journey hasn't be...

deacon · deacon

We have watched him deteriorate for the last ten years. He has lost the love of most family members due to his alcoholic behavior. A month ago his wife said, " Enough, I want a divorce!" And then I think he found out how many bridges he had burned over the years because no one wanted him to move in...

el-cee · el-cee

I know there is a sticky above but i don't usually bother with them often, sorry but true. Ive just been to one and they are so good. This can be a difficult time of year for us type of people so these are another tool where you can connect with like minded people.x They are every three hours right through unt...

andromeda · andromeda

AH wants to go over how we're going to split things up and I have no idea how or where to start. After 20 years of marriage, we have 'stuff'. I'm not a clutter person but we do seem to have more than I need and I know he also wants to split up the finances and talk about that too. I give it thought constantly bu...

lizzieo35 · lizzieo35

Ok so taking everyone's advice I decided that today's the day and I found a meeting in my town that's on tonight so I told him I will b going out he asked where and I was very reluctant to tell him where but I did in the end!!! What a mistake!!!!! I am not allowed to go as he might know someone there!!! I tried to e...

tiredmummy · tiredmummy

OK So I grew up with an Alcoholic father who stopped drinking when I was 13 with 1 relapse. I then meet my 1st husband when I was 15 turned out he was a drug addict and we split when I was 19 a few weeks later I met my husband! He drank but not like my dad who was a binge drinker (bottles of vodka etc for weeks) so I di...

missmeliss · missmeliss

Well, the good news is daughter and I just watched the Hobbit and thoroughly enjoyed it. Yay! Tomorrow she returns to her fathers for 2 weeks. Anyway my housemate lady has been super mega unfriendly to me and it's been very uncomfortable and today I confronted her about it and she admitted her son wants...

neshema2 · neshema2

My beloved sponsor is in a big jam: in Sept. she, with this older, very obese, not the healthiest guy started a Mushroom business....Yes, the delicious things you see in salads, on steaks, etc......they began this gig together....she sinking in so far nearly 20 grand on cost of goods sold, start up co...

missmeliss · missmeliss

This song came on the radio and took me by complete surprise...I started crying my eyes out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fk_W29L9lA My ex-husband used to sing it whenever I was sad. It was like a lullaby. Shhh Mel, here, burn one down and let it go... There is a part of me that just wants someone...

ohno · ohno

Hello - The alcoholic who brought me back to Alanon is my grandson. He is only 21. He has had quite a rough road - in and out of rehabs, detox, SLE's. He is now in an SLE, but I was told he did not apply for food stamps. One of the consequences of that would be no food - and that is triggering me as a nurturer . . . I am...

neshema2 · neshema2

With holidays, family, friends, even work can demand more of my time...last minute this or that...and if it is reasonable and I can do it, with no big cost to me, no worries, but I think during the holidays I am looking to take extra good care of me so i can return back to work on Friday refreshed and in a goo...

Mango · Mango

Hello all. I have recently found my way back into the rooms of Al-Anon after many years. When I was in Al-Anon back then, I went to meetings regularly, but never had a sponsor. I have no idea how to find one. Can some of you who have a sponsor offer some guidance? How does this work? Do you meet one on on...

el-cee · el-cee

I went to a good meeting yesterday, i must have been extra open to the good stuff because i keep thinkjng about the little nuggets i heard and i want to share them here. An old timer was saying how alanon is a gift but its not a gift that requires no looking after. Once you have alanon, you need to work it to kee...

missmeliss · missmeliss

Hey everyone. sick of me yet? Lol I am posting an awful lot aren't I. I have been pretty isolated recently and not wanting to leave my room due to the unfriendly vibes in the house. I am SO ready to move onwards and upwards!! So today I applied for 4 places. 3 of them are houses with 3 bedrooms and all of them a...

Newlife girl · Newlife girl

I can't take this chaos. I will try to make this quick and to the point. My AH had a relapse of depression/drinking that lasted about a week and a half...ending almost a week ago...hope this time frame makes sense in writing. So this episode was taking place when my girls and I went on our trip to Disneylan...

bud · bud

My Mom left this world in grace last night. I felt blessed to have used my Alanon toolkit and the support of my MIP family to have come though this the best way possible. My Uncle said I could take the photos in her room- he had placed a few of my Mom and Dad and a copy of their wedding album in her room when he fi...

el-cee · el-cee

I hold on to thoughts that are old and out of date and should have been discarded way back somewhere but for some reason, not completely sure, ive held on to them. The idea that because a relationship has lasted a long time it should last forever. Why? Its like one of those ideas or thoughts i had when i was 7...

glad · glad

Not reacting to what other say it's sometimes exhausting to me! A daughter of my finance "indicates" negative things about me (and others), as if she is insulting me through the other person or hoping I'll say something back to defend myself- through others, and get a whole tug of war goi...

mjferg · mjferg

I have been going through so many changes in my life lately, I feel overwhelmed.Some days I freeze into a little ball on my couch afraid to move.I felt that way yesterday,I nearly talked myself out of going to college.I thought maybe it was too much for me, or I couldn't do it.Or I am too old.I won't be able...

Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

So, I haven't been able to get on here since Monday of last week. So much to say. I am just grateful that I had a really relaxing day. IF it weren't for the yams going everywhere & on my wool coat, it would have been perfect! My AH who tries so hard to make everything come out right & on time, spilled th...

el-cee · el-cee

If you type in alanon speakers on you tube, there are loads to choose from. The shares are from wives, daughters, mothers, sons etc of alcoholics and they are quite indepth, lots of humour as well and if your not convinced alanons for you, you will be after listening to one of these. Put your headphones...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Feeling gratitude. Just came out of my yard from doing bird feeding and plant rescues and some landscaping and more. Also just got off an email from my younger brother who is battling good news turned bad news about his pancreatic cancer. Gonna start chemo/radiation and is asking for prayers of...

glad · glad

jeanmarie-j · jeanmarie-j

I am responding to the results I found when searching for support here with regard to O-Anon (support for families of people struggling with eating disorders/food addictions). I believe this thread was closed by Tom in error... see below: http://alanon.activeboard.com/t40454502/o-anon/ (...

neshema2 · neshema2

Hi all I am lying in bed..its Christmas and i just ate a BUNCH of food, polished off 2 butterfingers and i am lying in bed, I've spoken to all my family members and the phone rings..(my cell) I didn't look and just answered the call....maybe it was one who is catching me late, (gee i thought I either initia...

PP · PP

...and I don't need to say more. Peace and love (yes I was raised in the days of Woodstock)

Mirandac · Mirandac

My dry ah became a toxic husband toward me 11 years ago. I am at the stage now I need to face some hard truths. I have looked at my part and my reasons for staying. The marriage kept getting worse not better, no matter what I did or tried to do to improve it. I believe it is the progression of his disease even t...

Green Eyes · Green Eyes

So last week, my AD joined us for two family gatherings. It was nice to see her again after a year of her choosing not having any contact with me. Her sister invited her to join us for Christmas Eve dinner at a local restaurant. She flatly said "no." She also has chosen not to attend our family ga...

New member asking a question.. · lisalisa

I have been to a few f2f meetings in the last few years. It has helped me a lot. I have been reading here for months. I am just now getting the courage to write. I don't know why I take it all so personal when my son is mean to me, but do. I know in my heart that he can't really mean to be that nasty to his mother...

texas yankee · texas yankee

Ever since he got out of rehab 11 years ago, my son has lived about a 3 hour flight away from me - I'm not sure, but as far as I know he's staying away from his original drug of choice (crystal meth), but he drinks (often to excess) and smokes grass - he's obviously not working any program. I am pretty sure tha...

el-cee · el-cee

I heard this at a meeting today and i thought its a simple way of looking at life. If you want a good attitude then you need to do the gratitude thing. Theres always something to be grateful for, even in the midst of drama and chaos, you just need to look.

Jackie11 · Jackie11

Hello! I mentioned that I had my meeting Friday night. I knew, from past experience, I would go and it would be spot on. Certainly enough it was. We had to move to a different location because we were locked out of our usual room. Our book that has the Welcome and format was also locked in the room but we had a...

missmeliss · missmeliss

Well, right now I have no money and no job. I don't know where I will be living and I won't know until next week what my school days and times will be for the rest of the year and I haven't had any luck finding summer work either. I don't know why, it's never been difficult before but there must be a reason. But f...

New family member! · pinkchip

Yes, there is a seventh pet now. Meet Nikita (aka Nikki)!

Cathyinaz · Cathyinaz

Good Morning All I will be traveling over 2 hours for a face to face visit with my son. Always scared going to a new and unfamiliar new prison but will take my time and follow all the rules. I just hope I don't get turned away because I didn't do everything right. It's been chilly here so I'm sure I will hea...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Okay you all know that is Merry Christmas in Hawaiian sooo I can do it in English too. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Just came back from Christmas Shopping for my wife. It was fun because I do insane now on purpose and don't take myself seriously when I act it out. Had a lot of laughs with the very very young sa...

andromeda · andromeda

I have a younger sister who is 8 years younger to be exact. She lives in another state and we weren't very close until she grew up and got married and had kids, etc. We have more in common now anyway. I've always been the overachieving, organized, straight A student in school, career as an adult, respo...

ohno · ohno

As a child, my mother would not let me help her clean the house. I really wanted to contribute, but she would not allow it. There were also no boundaries in our house. My mom taught me it was okay to pop the locks off of any locked door (even her bedroom door, which I did when she was crying) with a butter knife...

Truth · Truth

I got an email from my ex-A ....at the end he says it is obvious you are making your decisions out of spite and jealousy. I have examined my motives so many times that I know I was making a conscious choice from logic. It is just hard to not take it personally... Not so much because it is coming from him but bec...

andromeda · andromeda

My AH disappeared into his room after we opened up presents this AM. He's been amiable and easy to get along with except for his silence to and from church yesterday and how he disappeared for the first 10 minutes of service.... But, honestly, I can't complain. He is now asleep on his bed with his hands...

ohno · ohno

Got news today that my grandson has been discharged from detox and is going to an SLE - within 5 minutes of the phone call, I wanted to start rescuing by bringing him bedding, towels, clothes, etc. Instead, I called someone from an Alanon phone list and was able to let go and have some faith that this is HIS...

ohno · ohno

I am trying to train myself away from my thinking compulsion (in this case about my grandson - it has been other people, that's why I know it is a compulsion). I use thinking to take me away from myself - I guess because I don't find myself that interesting, but the people I am obsessing about seem fascinat...

Jackie11 · Jackie11

Happy New Year! 5 weeks until I can file for divorce. I left my AH in February 2014. I agreed to joint counseling because he swore up down and sideways that he had changed and "everything" was different. Before counseling could begin he was required to attend 90/90. He was also to send 1 text m...

mugwump · mugwump

Hello, completely new here, so please tell me if this is in the wrong place! Long story short(ish)... A year ago, we realised that my Mother-in-Law was drinking. At the time we didn't know how much of a problem it was, until around Easter time, when we realised it was pretty bad, including being drunk at...

lgnutah · lgnutah

It is so hard to live with someone struggling with both mental illness and addiction. Does anyone have words of advice or encouragement for me? Our adult A son has been diagnosed as bi-polar. When he was in his junior year of college he was arrested for a drug charge and went through a court mandated pro...

missmeliss · missmeliss

I've been staying at a friend's house for a few days so I can attend some business in this area. It's no big deal, this male friend (and his fiance sometimes) have stayed at my house for the same reasons plenty of times in the past and this is the first ever time I have ever returned the favor. The two of them a...

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	another year, another chance to start over! (Preview) I have been thinking, reading & writing a lot lately & I realized that part of my year was awful but then the end of it ended very well. I am so grateful that 2014 is over but I really am trying not to hang on to the negative things from the past. I don't want to dwell on it. Every day is a blank page to fil...	Hoot Nanny	1	534	Jan 2, 2015 by hotrod
	Go home and leave the guilt here (Preview) Sis shared something with me that has profoundly moved me. After she had admitted her husband to the hospital,she told the doctor that he was a very heavy drinker, and that they were separating due to his drinking. She stated that she would not be staying with him at the hospital but to call her if nece...	deacon	3	548	Jan 2, 2015 by hotrod
	sometimes technology is a pain! (Preview) 3 plus years after any contact the ex Alcoholic bf sends a friend request, from his face book page with pics of himself and his now long term live in girlfriend. This was a crazy messed up break up where he knew I was in pain and I chased him, there is no doubt in my mind he enjoyed the good bye's over a...	glad	4	828	Jan 2, 2015 by grateful2be
	My year in review and what 2015 brings for me... (Preview) 2014 was a great year for me. I met a wonderful man that is truly a keeper, I finished my first full year of nursing school. My two daughters are healthy and doing well in school and life. We just went on a vacation for 4 days with my boyfriend and both of our kids and it went very well. We ended the year all of us...	Breakingfree	5	552	Jan 2, 2015 by grateful2be
	I am powerless.... (Preview) Hello I am thinking i should work the 12 steps , new to Alannon and please forgive me if this is wrong.. We admitted we were powerless over _______--that our lives had become unmanageable. I am powerless over my husbands outburst , I am powerless over his drinking I am powerless over the effect it is ca...	Compliments	31	1061	Jan 2, 2015 by ohno
	Gratitude for all of you! (Preview) Happy New Year to all and thank you! I'm a work in progress however, compared to how I was prior to alanon 1 and 1/2 years ago, I have happiness and serenity many days. I am able to look honestly (I'm trying :) and see my shortcomings still, and I want to work them out. Let Go and Let God indeed. The 3 C's he...	Lyne	8	596	Jan 2, 2015 by Breakingfree
	To my Al-Anon family (Preview) God teaches us to pray for one another. My dearest Al-Anon family I pray God will grant each of you serenity and peace in this New Year. When life becomes a struggle, I pray for our HP's guidance in your lives. I pray God will grant each of you the serenity to accept the things you cannot change, the courage...	cloudyskies	6	568	Jan 2, 2015 by glad
	Thanks and Happy New Years (Preview) Another year has gone by, and I have learned something in Al-Anon. Yes it has taken me years to get to where I am. A little more serene, a little more patient, a little wiser, because of Alanon and all who post there stories and wisdom on this board. Thank You and here is to another year of learning, living r...	LinSC	3	491	Jan 2, 2015 by Jerry F
	((((((((((((((((((((((((( Betty )))))))))))))))))))))))) (Preview) Ah caint hug y'all. And after all its already Jan 2 here in NZ. One of the hotumanawa [hot hearts] of the board Betty I have already hugged you in person so I understand the nature of your warmth. You welcomed me, a stranger~ in my life I was so used to put-downs and let-downs, but you came early to greet me a...	DavidG	3	620	Jan 2, 2015 by Jerry F
	Confused About Boundries (Preview) I've been attending meeting for a few months now. I'm starting to "get it" I am grateful for Al-anon 1st step its a huge monkey off my back recognizing I have no control and giving it to God. I know that I cannot change him and he will never give me what I need. I've released the anger and have tru...	robinfl	4	619	Jan 2, 2015 by Jerry F
	Is this a crazy question? Alcoholic husband stopped drinking 10 years ago-what's wrong with me? (Preview) I am brand new to this board and in some ways can't believe I'm even writing a post as I've never really told people about the hell I've lived through. I have been married 20 years to an alcoholic who quit drinking 10 years ago this month. Once he made the decision to stop drinking, he never faltered-he'...	expertatdenial	16	930	Jan 1, 2015 by maryjane
	Letting Go (Preview) Hi Everyone I had a lesson in :Lettting go and Letting God this week My brother broke his hip last week after a fall in his home. He lives alone and it took him 4 hours to reach the telephone to call for help. He has had a surgery an been transferred to a rehab near his home. I have talked to him several time...	hotrod	21	907	Jan 1, 2015 by Lyne
	Happy New Year (Preview) HAPPY NEW YEAR MIP FAMILY WITH THE HELP OF MY ALANON TOOLS, THIS WILL CONTINUE TO BE MY RENEWED NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION Finish each day and be done with it. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well. Ralph Waldo Emerson	hotrod	15	722	Jan 1, 2015 by likemyheart
	Gratitude List for 2014 or Personal Goals for 2015 (Preview) This was the topic of our meeting last night: For what are you thankful for this past year and/or what do you hope or look forward to for 2015? I am thankful for: - Getting to be with my AD on Christmas Day after only seeing her once this whole year. She looked healthy and there was no drama. - I have started a n...	Green Eyes	3	652	Jan 1, 2015 by Jerry F
	This is God at work (Preview) I can't believe that last night I was sitting in a room at my college orientation!Yes,I did it,I faced a fear.I filled out my forms and went to school.It wasn't too long ago my life was filled with hopelessness and pain.I am not kidding,when I started this I thought I was beyond hope.My journey hasn't be...	mjferg	9	552	Dec 31, 2014 by Jerry F
	Lost a BIL to this disease yesterday (Preview) We have watched him deteriorate for the last ten years. He has lost the love of most family members due to his alcoholic behavior. A month ago his wife said, " Enough, I want a divorce!" And then I think he found out how many bridges he had burned over the years because no one wanted him to move in...	deacon	6	683	Dec 31, 2014 by Jerry F
	Marathon meetings (Preview) I know there is a sticky above but i don't usually bother with them often, sorry but true. Ive just been to one and they are so good. This can be a difficult time of year for us type of people so these are another tool where you can connect with like minded people.x They are every three hours right through unt...	el-cee	3	461	Dec 31, 2014 by PP
	Splitting things up (Preview) AH wants to go over how we're going to split things up and I have no idea how or where to start. After 20 years of marriage, we have 'stuff'. I'm not a clutter person but we do seem to have more than I need and I know he also wants to split up the finances and talk about that too. I give it thought constantly bu...	andromeda	16	1172	Dec 31, 2014 by PP
	note to self!!!!!! (Preview) Ok so taking everyone's advice I decided that today's the day and I found a meeting in my town that's on tonight so I told him I will b going out he asked where and I was very reluctant to tell him where but I did in the end!!! What a mistake!!!!! I am not allowed to go as he might know someone there!!! I tried to e...	lizzieo35	5	601	Dec 31, 2014 by andromeda
	finished things trying to say strong and not convince myself it wasnt that bad! (Preview) OK So I grew up with an Alcoholic father who stopped drinking when I was 13 with 1 relapse. I then meet my 1st husband when I was 15 turned out he was a drug addict and we split when I was 19 a few weeks later I met my husband! He drank but not like my dad who was a binge drinker (bottles of vodka etc for weeks) so I di...	tiredmummy	7	666	Dec 31, 2014 by Tracy
	Hmmm. (Preview) Well, the good news is daughter and I just watched the Hobbit and thoroughly enjoyed it. Yay! Tomorrow she returns to her fathers for 2 weeks. Anyway my housemate lady has been super mega unfriendly to me and it's been very uncomfortable and today I confronted her about it and she admitted her son wants...	missmeliss	16	611	Dec 31, 2014 by aquamom23
	Gotta share this for ME!!!! What a start to the week!!!! (Preview) My beloved sponsor is in a big jam: in Sept. she, with this older, very obese, not the healthiest guy started a Mushroom business....Yes, the delicious things you see in salads, on steaks, etc......they began this gig together....she sinking in so far nearly 20 grand on cost of goods sold, start up co...	neshema2	3	761	Dec 31, 2014 by hotrod
	I'll be your baby tonight. (Preview) This song came on the radio and took me by complete surprise...I started crying my eyes out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fk_W29L9lA My ex-husband used to sing it whenever I was sad. It was like a lullaby. Shhh Mel, here, burn one down and let it go... There is a part of me that just wants someone...	missmeliss	7	734	Dec 30, 2014 by neshema2
	Need Tips re: Worrying/Anxiety/Fear (Preview) Hello - The alcoholic who brought me back to Alanon is my grandson. He is only 21. He has had quite a rough road - in and out of rehabs, detox, SLE's. He is now in an SLE, but I was told he did not apply for food stamps. One of the consequences of that would be no food - and that is triggering me as a nurturer . . . I am...	ohno	6	915	Dec 30, 2014 by grateful2be
	what am I doing to take care of me (Preview) With holidays, family, friends, even work can demand more of my time...last minute this or that...and if it is reasonable and I can do it, with no big cost to me, no worries, but I think during the holidays I am looking to take extra good care of me so i can return back to work on Friday refreshed and in a goo...	neshema2	4	585	Dec 30, 2014 by PP
	How does one go about getting a sponsor? sponsor (Preview) Hello all. I have recently found my way back into the rooms of Al-Anon after many years. When I was in Al-Anon back then, I went to meetings regularly, but never had a sponsor. I have no idea how to find one. Can some of you who have a sponsor offer some guidance? How does this work? Do you meet one on on...	Mango	6	3976	Dec 30, 2014 by Jerry F
	its a gift (Preview) I went to a good meeting yesterday, i must have been extra open to the good stuff because i keep thinkjng about the little nuggets i heard and i want to share them here. An old timer was saying how alanon is a gift but its not a gift that requires no looking after. Once you have alanon, you need to work it to kee...	el-cee	7	583	Dec 30, 2014 by Sweet Stanley
	Decisions decisions. (Preview) Hey everyone. sick of me yet? Lol I am posting an awful lot aren't I. I have been pretty isolated recently and not wanting to leave my room due to the unfriendly vibes in the house. I am SO ready to move onwards and upwards!! So today I applied for 4 places. 3 of them are houses with 3 bedrooms and all of them a...	missmeliss	14	764	Dec 30, 2014 by Sweet Stanley
	He admits the truth...then says I am punishing him (Preview) I can't take this chaos. I will try to make this quick and to the point. My AH had a relapse of depression/drinking that lasted about a week and a half...ending almost a week ago...hope this time frame makes sense in writing. So this episode was taking place when my girls and I went on our trip to Disneylan...	Newlife girl	14	904	Dec 30, 2014 by PP
	Thank you- I am grateful (Preview) My Mom left this world in grace last night. I felt blessed to have used my Alanon toolkit and the support of my MIP family to have come though this the best way possible. My Uncle said I could take the photos in her room- he had placed a few of my Mom and Dad and a copy of their wedding album in her room when he fi...	bud	16	778	Dec 30, 2014 by Sweet Stanley
	out of date thoughts (Preview) I hold on to thoughts that are old and out of date and should have been discarded way back somewhere but for some reason, not completely sure, ive held on to them. The idea that because a relationship has lasted a long time it should last forever. Why? Its like one of those ideas or thoughts i had when i was 7...	el-cee	5	761	Dec 30, 2014 by neshema2
	Wondering what "skill" I may be missing here? (Preview) Not reacting to what other say it's sometimes exhausting to me! A daughter of my finance "indicates" negative things about me (and others), as if she is insulting me through the other person or hoping I'll say something back to defend myself- through others, and get a whole tug of war goi...	glad	4	758	Dec 30, 2014 by grateful2be
	FEAR (Preview) I have been going through so many changes in my life lately, I feel overwhelmed.Some days I freeze into a little ball on my couch afraid to move.I felt that way yesterday,I nearly talked myself out of going to college.I thought maybe it was too much for me, or I couldn't do it.Or I am too old.I won't be able...	mjferg	11	680	Dec 29, 2014 by mjferg
	Christmas was not a nightmare(a little late...) (Preview) So, I haven't been able to get on here since Monday of last week. So much to say. I am just grateful that I had a really relaxing day. IF it weren't for the yams going everywhere & on my wool coat, it would have been perfect! My AH who tries so hard to make everything come out right & on time, spilled th...	Hoot Nanny	1	605	Dec 29, 2014 by grateful2be
	you tube speakers (Preview) If you type in alanon speakers on you tube, there are loads to choose from. The shares are from wives, daughters, mothers, sons etc of alcoholics and they are quite indepth, lots of humour as well and if your not convinced alanons for you, you will be after listening to one of these. Put your headphones...	el-cee	1	930	Dec 29, 2014 by neshema2
	Gifts.... (Preview) Feeling gratitude. Just came out of my yard from doing bird feeding and plant rescues and some landscaping and more. Also just got off an email from my younger brother who is battling good news turned bad news about his pancreatic cancer. Gonna start chemo/radiation and is asking for prayers of...	Jerry F	14	667	Dec 29, 2014 by Jackie11
	take what you like, leave the rest (Preview)	glad	2	628	Dec 29, 2014 by hotrod
	O-Anon (Preview) I am responding to the results I found when searching for support here with regard to O-Anon (support for families of people struggling with eating disorders/food addictions). I believe this thread was closed by Tom in error... see below: http://alanon.activeboard.com/t40454502/o-anon/ (...	jeanmarie-j	8	4583	Dec 28, 2014 by hotrod
	Got caught by the sister!!!! (Preview) Hi all I am lying in bed..its Christmas and i just ate a BUNCH of food, polished off 2 butterfingers and i am lying in bed, I've spoken to all my family members and the phone rings..(my cell) I didn't look and just answered the call....maybe it was one who is catching me late, (gee i thought I either initia...	neshema2	12	709	Dec 28, 2014 by cloudyskies
	You Are All Gifts (Preview) ...and I don't need to say more. Peace and love (yes I was raised in the days of Woodstock)	PP	39	814	Dec 28, 2014 by cloudyskies
	toxic dry ah (Preview) My dry ah became a toxic husband toward me 11 years ago. I am at the stage now I need to face some hard truths. I have looked at my part and my reasons for staying. The marriage kept getting worse not better, no matter what I did or tried to do to improve it. I believe it is the progression of his disease even t...	Mirandac	23	913	Dec 28, 2014 by Mirandac
	My AD is Not Joining Us for the Holidays (Preview) So last week, my AD joined us for two family gatherings. It was nice to see her again after a year of her choosing not having any contact with me. Her sister invited her to join us for Christmas Eve dinner at a local restaurant. She flatly said "no." She also has chosen not to attend our family ga...	Green Eyes	8	703	Dec 28, 2014 by SerenityRUS
	New member asking a question.. (Preview) I have been to a few f2f meetings in the last few years. It has helped me a lot. I have been reading here for months. I am just now getting the courage to write. I don't know why I take it all so personal when my son is mean to me, but do. I know in my heart that he can't really mean to be that nasty to his mother...	lisalisa	11	809	Dec 28, 2014 by neshema2
	I'm pretty sure I know what I need to do (Preview) Ever since he got out of rehab 11 years ago, my son has lived about a 3 hour flight away from me - I'm not sure, but as far as I know he's staying away from his original drug of choice (crystal meth), but he drinks (often to excess) and smokes grass - he's obviously not working any program. I am pretty sure tha...	texas yankee	12	792	Dec 28, 2014 by grateful2be
	gratitude for attitude (Preview) I heard this at a meeting today and i thought its a simple way of looking at life. If you want a good attitude then you need to do the gratitude thing. Theres always something to be grateful for, even in the midst of drama and chaos, you just need to look.	el-cee	8	568	Dec 28, 2014 by el-cee
	Hope (Preview) Hello! I mentioned that I had my meeting Friday night. I knew, from past experience, I would go and it would be spot on. Certainly enough it was. We had to move to a different location because we were locked out of our usual room. Our book that has the Welcome and format was also locked in the room but we had a...	Jackie11	1	512	Dec 28, 2014 by Mirandac
	More soap (Preview) Well, right now I have no money and no job. I don't know where I will be living and I won't know until next week what my school days and times will be for the rest of the year and I haven't had any luck finding summer work either. I don't know why, it's never been difficult before but there must be a reason. But f...	missmeliss	11	757	Dec 28, 2014 by milkwood
	New family member! (Preview) Yes, there is a seventh pet now. Meet Nikita (aka Nikki)!	pinkchip	20	999	Dec 28, 2014 by Jackie11
	Visit (Preview) Good Morning All I will be traveling over 2 hours for a face to face visit with my son. Always scared going to a new and unfamiliar new prison but will take my time and follow all the rules. I just hope I don't get turned away because I didn't do everything right. It's been chilly here so I'm sure I will hea...	Cathyinaz	15	719	Dec 27, 2014 by hotrod
	Mele Kalikimaka (Preview) Okay you all know that is Merry Christmas in Hawaiian sooo I can do it in English too. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Just came back from Christmas Shopping for my wife. It was fun because I do insane now on purpose and don't take myself seriously when I act it out. Had a lot of laughs with the very very young sa...	Jerry F	13	707	Dec 27, 2014 by Jerry F
	Family and expectations (Preview) I have a younger sister who is 8 years younger to be exact. She lives in another state and we weren't very close until she grew up and got married and had kids, etc. We have more in common now anyway. I've always been the overachieving, organized, straight A student in school, career as an adult, respo...	andromeda	15	817	Dec 27, 2014 by andromeda
	"Cleaning Up" and Boundaries (Preview) As a child, my mother would not let me help her clean the house. I really wanted to contribute, but she would not allow it. There were also no boundaries in our house. My mom taught me it was okay to pop the locks off of any locked door (even her bedroom door, which I did when she was crying) with a butter knife...	ohno	14	611	Dec 27, 2014 by grateful2be
	Taking it Personally (Preview) I got an email from my ex-A ....at the end he says it is obvious you are making your decisions out of spite and jealousy. I have examined my motives so many times that I know I was making a conscious choice from logic. It is just hard to not take it personally... Not so much because it is coming from him but bec...	Truth	8	617	Dec 27, 2014 by missmeliss
	Instead of resentment: a different perspective (Preview) My AH disappeared into his room after we opened up presents this AM. He's been amiable and easy to get along with except for his silence to and from church yesterday and how he disappeared for the first 10 minutes of service.... But, honestly, I can't complain. He is now asleep on his bed with his hands...	andromeda	8	703	Dec 27, 2014 by lisalisa
	Let's See if I Can Pull Off any Serenity (Preview) Got news today that my grandson has been discharged from detox and is going to an SLE - within 5 minutes of the phone call, I wanted to start rescuing by bringing him bedding, towels, clothes, etc. Instead, I called someone from an Alanon phone list and was able to let go and have some faith that this is HIS...	ohno	10	785	Dec 27, 2014 by ohno
	Thinking Compulsion (Preview) I am trying to train myself away from my thinking compulsion (in this case about my grandson - it has been other people, that's why I know it is a compulsion). I use thinking to take me away from myself - I guess because I don't find myself that interesting, but the people I am obsessing about seem fascinat...	ohno	1	402	Dec 27, 2014 by grateful2be
	It's a good thing my meeting is tonight (Preview) Happy New Year! 5 weeks until I can file for divorce. I left my AH in February 2014. I agreed to joint counseling because he swore up down and sideways that he had changed and "everything" was different. Before counseling could begin he was required to attend 90/90. He was also to send 1 text m...	Jackie11	5	741	Dec 27, 2014 by Jackie11
	Newbie needs help!! (Preview) Hello, completely new here, so please tell me if this is in the wrong place! Long story short(ish)... A year ago, we realised that my Mother-in-Law was drinking. At the time we didn't know how much of a problem it was, until around Easter time, when we realised it was pretty bad, including being drunk at...	mugwump	6	394	Dec 27, 2014 by hotrod
	Anyone living with A who also has mental illness? (Preview) It is so hard to live with someone struggling with both mental illness and addiction. Does anyone have words of advice or encouragement for me? Our adult A son has been diagnosed as bi-polar. When he was in his junior year of college he was arrested for a drug charge and went through a court mandated pro...	lgnutah	4	817	Dec 27, 2014 by grateful2be
	Because I'm a woman? (Preview) I've been staying at a friend's house for a few days so I can attend some business in this area. It's no big deal, this male friend (and his fiance sometimes) have stayed at my house for the same reasons plenty of times in the past and this is the first ever time I have ever returned the favor. The two of them a...	missmeliss	23	866	Dec 27, 2014 by missmeliss
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