Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

Venera · Venera

Thanks to the forum and our family circumstances, I finally made it to my first meeting!! Feels great! I have been looking for excuses to not go there, rather than opportunities. But by a miracle today I found that there is a lunch mtg close to my office, and I just went. I was imagining it more like a group...

Jerry F · Jerry F

I ask that you send some to the Big Island of Hawaii especially for a sober alcoholic/addict who is attempting to abide with his mother who is currently active alcoholic. He is a sponsee and doing a good job on his own program remaining clean and sober while attempting to be helpful and not enabling....

Katytexasmom · Katytexasmom

Who am I kidding? I have not slipped...I have jumped head first into insanity! I walked away from alanon for a time...you know...I got busy...things got better! HUGE mistake! My middle son wont talk to me. He ended up at hospital multiple times for 'anxiety' so he could get a shot. He has been doin...

Luiza · Luiza

I really don't understand. And I am not even talking about my husband today. General anger at people. I don't show it but burns inside. I think generally people are all trying to lie to me, manipulate me, use me, laugh behind my back and talk about my shortcomes when I am not listening. Of course that I kno...

Luiza · Luiza

After our last argument when my husband was playing "Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde", I tried to take him to an AA meeting but the meeting was canceled. After this we haven't spoken about the situation and things were quiet. He obviously never attempted to go to other meeting by himself. Tonight he wa...

lookingup · lookingup

Im actually realizing that alanon is actually here for.me weather my a is drinking or not drinking,I'm haveing a hard time with it I've always clung onto relationships all toxic in my life,I could always take care of me in a relationship but never out of an relationship Im wanting and needing so despe...

Hullibee · Hullibee

My AH says I'm pushing too hard. I have spent every waking moment and sleeping moment with him since I found out about his affair. He tells me every night he loves me. He holds me in bed and we rekindle our marriage vows but today he says I'm pushing. What does that mean???? I'm clinging to some fantasy...

Debilyn · Debilyn

from my fb. Now listen if anyone need to drink, this woman does....lol lolWent to thrift store, had on a sweatshirt jeans, it was raining remember.. dumby. Was so hot i was dying so found a neat denim dress and some good quality sandals, puttem on. Ok I got the feed, then groceries at the bent can store, go...

Flower49 · Flower49

So as of Sunday night since my AH said the guys in the 1/2 way house suggested that if I visit I should interact with them as well, which spun me out for a day, he decided to be passive/aggressive and not call me last night, because as we all know the world stopped because he didn't call me that was actually qu...

Flower49 · Flower49

Last night and today I have sat and cried and cried. I feel completely foolish, strung along and just crushed. I keep asking my HP to comfort me, show me the way, but I still feel so down.

joker · joker

I met a man three months ago, 53 years old and I quickly discovered he is an active alcoholic. He works out of town for two weeks at a time and returns home for a week at a time. We speak everyday on the phone when he is out of town working. During the week he is home, he drinks non stop, as soon as he wakes up till...

Newlife girl · Newlife girl

My girls, my sister and her family and my mom and I are all going to a theme park tomorrow. I have had a really bad last 4-5 days on an emotional roller coaster. I used to love roller coasters as a teenager. I had no fear. As I get older I have become really afraid and anxious regarding roller coasters, so I usu...

SerenityRUS · SerenityRUS

Soooo .. LOL .. I have ANOTHER atty .. this is #4 in 2 1/2 years. HOPEFULLY I will be divorced by the time the kids go back to school .. so please please please keep praying for me in that regard. I will meet with her Monday .. one of the questions I asked the secretary was .. ok .. so is she pregnant, planni...

SerenityRUS · SerenityRUS

Sooo .. my little guy had a wonderful time at camp .. I was glad that he got away .. however the scuffle here had weighed on his mind more than I realized because during his down time I guess he spent some time drawing pictures of "the bullies" as he named it. I did not see the picture. I felt sad f...

Breakingfree · Breakingfree

Life has been crazy busy, but good! The boyfriend and I have made it to 4 months and are still going strong, healthiest relationship I've ever had and I love that he doesn't drink like me. My kids and I went to Texas to visit my childhood best friend in Fort Worth from June 24th-July 8th, got home and went to...

Jozie · Jozie

Hello Family :) So Sorry its Been so Long :/ New Computer, and Crazy Summer, but Starting to get Back on Track Now :) So Yesterday I took My Harley out for Some Inner Reflecting, and it was a Beautiful Day for it, I Couldn't have been Blessed with a better one, Funny how after working my Program, I Can N...

Mirandac · Mirandac

My dry ah told me tonight who he is going to aa spiritual weekend retreat with, a friend(staying in room with male)and also a girl he is friends with In AA. He had put dates on the calendar but no details. He was hoping to golf and attend seminars but unsure if he going.as you can imagine the conversation w...

littlelionman · littlelionman

I went to my first meeting this past Monday. I was scared and wondered if this was for me. As soon as people started speaking about their lives and how alcoholism affected them I knew I was in the right place. I could relate to everyone's story and I already know walking into that room was the best decis...

always hopeful · always hopeful

Hi all. I'm new to this group, though not to Al-Anon. I grew up attending meetings after my father found AA, and I, reluctantly, came back a few years ago after my father lost his battle and when I had to face that I married back into it. My AH and I moved our family long-distance just over a year ago, and now w...

Hullibee · Hullibee

I have been hesitating writing for two days. Not sure I want to hear a response I already know myself.... My AH has been drinking quite heavily again. I have been trying to get him to talk to me about our problems. He admitted that he is having an affair. I don't know how he's doing it he's been home ever...

Newlife girl · Newlife girl

I have a very close friend who knows me and my situation well. She is great at giving me her opinion and advice when I need it. but she can't take her own advice! She gives me a lot of praise for what I have done To try and change my life. She has gone to al anon and coda with me a few times but she finds it to be depre...

atheos · atheos

I am interested in coming back to the program (two years mostly-away have not been a good idea), but I have some concerns about whether "you are free to choose your own Higher Power" applies all the way through, or if the program is built with the assumption that whatever "starter high...

andromeda · andromeda

Yep, I live in a world where I say what if....ALL THE TIME. Oh, and then I continue on like this, "What if this happens? Then what?" And I go and do mental gymnastics and try to answer those questions with a million different solutions, variables, etc. Anybody else relate? This is the sin...

Newlife girl · Newlife girl

These past 4 days I worked a lot of extra hours. I was exhausted from my job and also dealing with nosey coworkers. On the way home from work yesterday I had to call my AH and tell him I was picking up our daughter. He said she hadn't eaten dinner and he asked me if we could all go out to eat. I told him I will call h...

missmeliss · missmeliss

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Need I explain?

CarlyM123 · CarlyM123

So, here I am working another night shift at the detox and my A and i have a fight. She is sober, well was when i left the house. Has been sober a week now. But we had a little fight before I left for work over the smallest thing and she texted me saying that I am hateful and mean and all this stuff. Basically s...

milkwood · milkwood

I've been thinking about the things that I do to detach. When I first heard about detachment I thought 'well that is the opposite of what I want, I'm trying to get us back together again aren't I?' Then I did some more reading and realised that detachment could mean emotional detachment as well as physi...

slowlearner · slowlearner

I'm feeling lonely today. I've been married for 26 years and my husband and I live in two separate worlds. This is because he is an active alcoholic and I chosen to step away from him and take care of myself. But it would still be nice to have someone to have a conversation with that isn't drunk, to plan v...

Jerry F · Jerry F

to keep it which I learned was about holding on to the program and my recovery and this is true...for me a fact. And then whats my point? avocados!! really??!! Really...A couple of years ago I planted a avocado seed which I got from a neighbors tree. My friends who know and know that they know so m...

CarlyM123 · CarlyM123

Hey its me again haha was just was thinking of something though and had to ask all you intelligent wonderful people... I know i am supposed to live for the day and take it one day at a time, however, in my recovery I am trying to plan what I will say or do the next time my A drinks. If she was to tell me she was goi...

tracym · tracym

Hi All, It seems no matter how long I work the program, things crop up and I have no idea what to do. A little background, my husband is a recovering alcoholic of about 8 years now. We lost our youngest son (my stepson) to suicide this past August, he was 18. The 20 year old stepson went into treatment from al...

Cathyinaz · Cathyinaz

I'm getting letters from my son and they are so nice. He thanks me for sending him letters. Just to get them no matter what they say he just loves reading them all. He told not to worry about about my job, paycheck, the president or our country. He says I have always worried about these things. He told me...

el-cee · el-cee

Oh my goodness, how gorgeous are all you guys? Just wanted to thank you for sharing that part, its quite powerful.x

SerenityRUS · SerenityRUS

Something that Alanon has given me is the gift of discernment .. I can take what I like and leave the rest. I can choose when I need to take action or just wait. Before Alanon .. I used to feel I had to address EVERYTHING right then .. get an answer whatever .. now it's more like .. hmm .. is this the alcoholic...

Flower49 · Flower49

I had the wonderful opportunity to co-host a meeting on this board last night. I had chaired one last week when no one came to chair it, but it was so nice last night to have someone teach me the ropes, I felt great about having the opportunity to do service work here. It just made my night :)

Jessiest1 · Jessiest1

My husband went into treatment last week. I was able to visit with him the first few days. He sent a group email Friday night to his parents, brother and me that he does not want to communicate or have visitors until further notice. I feel sad that he doesn't want to talk to me. And I am hurt that he didn't sen...

texasgal · texasgal

I finally was set to move on Friday to my new town and when I got to the apt it was a disaster. I was promised a downstairs updated unit and what I was given was an upstairs unit that was literally falling apart. The light fixture from the dining area was hanging on by one wire. The tub and sink were rusted the c...

grateful2be · grateful2be

I took my camera to one of the gardens in my yard to take a picture of a beautiful Tiger Lily I don't remember planting. Most of the blooms in my yard are medium sized, but this one is about twice the size of all the others. I wanted to capture it and maybe use it as my next avatar. I stood in front of the flowe...

pinkchip · pinkchip

Yeah...it's not pretty in the midst of it but thank god for my mom. She's been there for me through a lot. I don't know if she thought I would ever get my life together. This photo is one of the ones my sponsor took at the wedding. I really like it. Your sons love you even if they aren't in a good spot now or even...

Wisdom67 · Wisdom67

I'm not better I'm depressed can not find work I ran out of money no extra no help . I checked food pantry waiting list for that no places for me to get I to housing is full . Got no family no friends to help me . My ex asked me to drop charges against him last week he said he would help me with money since he workin...

Tampa · Tampa

Although I am not new to this site, I am new to the forums. I am in desperate need of a sponsor. Right now my schedule is spread so thin I can't make it to f2f meetings. I am coming up on heavy schedule with college and having to take care of the home. I also am recovering from surgery. I need someone to help me wo...

Mirandac · Mirandac

My dry ah is living at his mothers while we separate. Saw him for 5 minutes tops to discuss money and he needs to sign agreement for our lawyer to represent me in the divorce. I told him he needed to find some time to talk this out. Instead of his usual 5 minute a day i get his attention. He is usually out saving...

Jeffs Mom · Jeffs Mom

43 year old son recently went back to his own home after 21 days of inpatient rehab. We financed the program but we also now have control over his income/bank account to handle all his finances until he has paid us back. He is divorced, without children and lives 150 miles away. It is difficult to suppo...

Flower49 · Flower49

Hi all! Went to see my A on Saturday at the 1/2 way house. Visited with him about 2.5 hours. It was good. Talked with him yesterday and I was kind of weepy, feeling irritated, and just not really hopeful. Partially I think that is because there was a big picnic and he told me on Friday that I wouldn't like it s...

hotrod · hotrod

http://stepwork.activeboard.com/t58116328/alanon-step-11/

NL14 · NL14

I've been re-reading a year's worth of journal entries. With a few exceptions, they're all like groundhog day. The number of times I said (about my AH) "I've finally snapped!", "I'm done," "I'm at the end of my rope," etc., would be funny if it weren't so sad. Every ti...

Newlife girl · Newlife girl

Thought I had coworkers under my al anon spell regarding boundaries when asking me about my AH. I guess not! Another coworker today asked me if we were divorcing after I already told her it was too hard for me to talk about him at work. He used to work at the same place so it's difficult! After she asked me ab...

el-cee · el-cee

Im getting on a plane today for the first time in years and im flying to italy. Im going to rome. Last night I had a bit of a panic attack about it, I got scared about flying, the coming out of my comfort zone, leaving my sons behind, wee bit of guilt, im going with my daughter for some mother, daughter time, a b...

Katy · Katy

Well I am having good days and bad, and I can't help but think how painful it is leaving someone that hurts me so much and makes me feel anxious and fearful all of the time even though this feels like the right thing to do and even though I have taken way to long to have the courage to do it yes it still leaves me f...

milkwood · milkwood

AH has been sleeping in the spare room for nearly two months. Day to day all is well and calm but I do find myself climbing the walls with the lack of emotional connection in my life. Its not new. It is really a long standing problem between us, and one that I ignored for a long time. Today I have tried to a...

Luiza · Luiza

The atmosphere is unbearable, I am starting to shake. He is sober, he had something to drink but is sober and he is angry. He has been so passive aggressive, I hate it. I almost got sucked in the negativity twice but daughter is awake. I must control myself. All because I refused sex last night and sugge...

blessed · blessed

If I follow these guidelines, it is time to leave. Hmmmm. Not so much the reasons to stay; but I could check off just about every one under, when to leave. Every day it is more clear that I am not as attractive as a bottle of vodka; and I won't compete with that, or anything or anybody. better, healthier go a...

Hullibee · Hullibee

I have had a few bad days. I haven't posted because not sure if I can handle any more glaring facts of reality. I let my daughter help me look up phone records yesterday and found phone number on husbands account that he calls daily sometimes more. Daughter called number and a woman answered. I did not h...

Mirandac · Mirandac

I did a gratitude list, a to do for the house and property if we need to sell in the divorce, a fun things to do list, also who i saw or talked to that day. I am contacting people that have been very supportive of me and my Journey with my dry ah the last 11 years. Telling them what is going on and receiving grea...

andromeda · andromeda

I am looking for someone from MIP to check in with me daily to make sure I am doing what I'm supposed to be doing with my program: am I reading, am I journaling, am I writing in my gratitude journal, am I getting to meetings and, if so, when? Am I watching my spending and sticking to a budget or being controlle...

tiredtonite · tiredtonite

I'm not sure if I've put boundaries in place or created walls where I work. It doesn't matter because I feel I was true to myself. I'm in transition to a new job in the workplace and finishing up bits and pieces of my old job. My former supervisor took me to lunch and thanked me for my work last week. They ar...

SerenityRUS · SerenityRUS

So I have worked most of this stuff out I think .. LOL .. however I did want to share some of my own growth this past week. First off, I'm dealing with the dang truck AGAIN! My STBAX actually paid 2 of the 3 tickets .. considering that they were on MY personal credit report and his motto is just don't pay this...

LiveLaughLove · LiveLaughLove

I feel like, not only have a lost at love (again!), since my A-ex created so much chaos in our relationship that what we had was destroyed...I also feel like all of my friendships were destroyed. The one's that were created through our relationship were lost when we split, since most were a part of his l...

giraffe13 · giraffe13

AxBF thinks he has a good hand to play obviously. He really upped the ante this weekend. He posted some very awful pictures and said some very awful things, that he rationalizes as work related but were clearly to hurt me deep down. 1 of them dug up a trust issue we had with someone in 2010 .. He pulled th...

watts · watts

Hi all, Just an update from me..it helps to put it down in writing too...So I'm here at my friends apartment wandering like a lost soul. Her, her daughter and her grandchildren are a great distraction from my own mind as they consistently force me to keep going through the motions of the day, as does my s...

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	First F2F meeting (Preview) Thanks to the forum and our family circumstances, I finally made it to my first meeting!! Feels great! I have been looking for excuses to not go there, rather than opportunities. But by a miracle today I found that there is a lunch mtg close to my office, and I just went. I was imagining it more like a group...	Venera	2	234	Jul 25, 2014 by hotrod
	During your prayer times... (Preview) I ask that you send some to the Big Island of Hawaii especially for a sober alcoholic/addict who is attempting to abide with his mother who is currently active alcoholic. He is a sponsee and doing a good job on his own program remaining clean and sober while attempting to be helpful and not enabling....	Jerry F	11	423	Jul 25, 2014 by lilsis64
	In a slippery place! (Preview) Who am I kidding? I have not slipped...I have jumped head first into insanity! I walked away from alanon for a time...you know...I got busy...things got better! HUGE mistake! My middle son wont talk to me. He ended up at hospital multiple times for 'anxiety' so he could get a shot. He has been doin...	Katytexasmom	5	491	Jul 25, 2014 by Breakingfree
	Why I carry so much anger? (Preview) I really don't understand. And I am not even talking about my husband today. General anger at people. I don't show it but burns inside. I think generally people are all trying to lie to me, manipulate me, use me, laugh behind my back and talk about my shortcomes when I am not listening. Of course that I kno...	Luiza	8	598	Jul 25, 2014 by maryjane
	Husband's txt message.. (Preview) After our last argument when my husband was playing "Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde", I tried to take him to an AA meeting but the meeting was canceled. After this we haven't spoken about the situation and things were quiet. He obviously never attempted to go to other meeting by himself. Tonight he wa...	Luiza	17	451	Jul 25, 2014 by maryjane
	Trying to take care of me (Preview) Im actually realizing that alanon is actually here for.me weather my a is drinking or not drinking,I'm haveing a hard time with it I've always clung onto relationships all toxic in my life,I could always take care of me in a relationship but never out of an relationship Im wanting and needing so despe...	lookingup	14	615	Jul 25, 2014 by karma13
	I'm stupid, stupid, stupid (Preview) My AH says I'm pushing too hard. I have spent every waking moment and sleeping moment with him since I found out about his affair. He tells me every night he loves me. He holds me in bed and we rekindle our marriage vows but today he says I'm pushing. What does that mean???? I'm clinging to some fantasy...	Hullibee	12	814	Jul 24, 2014 by Jerry F
	A little vignette of my crazy life (Preview) from my fb. Now listen if anyone need to drink, this woman does....lol lolWent to thrift store, had on a sweatshirt jeans, it was raining remember.. dumby. Was so hot i was dying so found a neat denim dress and some good quality sandals, puttem on. Ok I got the feed, then groceries at the bent can store, go...	Debilyn	2	512	Jul 24, 2014 by missmeliss
	Update to Resisting and Confusion (Preview) So as of Sunday night since my AH said the guys in the 1/2 way house suggested that if I visit I should interact with them as well, which spun me out for a day, he decided to be passive/aggressive and not call me last night, because as we all know the world stopped because he didn't call me that was actually qu...	Flower49	15	521	Jul 24, 2014 by Flower49
	Broken Heart, Broken Soul (Preview) Last night and today I have sat and cried and cried. I feel completely foolish, strung along and just crushed. I keep asking my HP to comfort me, show me the way, but I still feel so down.	Flower49	11	639	Jul 24, 2014 by andromeda
	Feeling insame and confused (Preview) I met a man three months ago, 53 years old and I quickly discovered he is an active alcoholic. He works out of town for two weeks at a time and returns home for a week at a time. We speak everyday on the phone when he is out of town working. During the week he is home, he drinks non stop, as soon as he wakes up till...	joker	11	517	Jul 24, 2014 by andromeda
	Wanting courage to ride a REAL roller coaster tomorrow!! (Preview) My girls, my sister and her family and my mom and I are all going to a theme park tomorrow. I have had a really bad last 4-5 days on an emotional roller coaster. I used to love roller coasters as a teenager. I had no fear. As I get older I have become really afraid and anxious regarding roller coasters, so I usu...	Newlife girl	13	434	Jul 24, 2014 by grateful2be
	Finally more information .. (Preview) Soooo .. LOL .. I have ANOTHER atty .. this is #4 in 2 1/2 years. HOPEFULLY I will be divorced by the time the kids go back to school .. so please please please keep praying for me in that regard. I will meet with her Monday .. one of the questions I asked the secretary was .. ok .. so is she pregnant, planni...	SerenityRUS	2	323	Jul 24, 2014 by tiredtonite
	Update on scuffle .. (Preview) Sooo .. my little guy had a wonderful time at camp .. I was glad that he got away .. however the scuffle here had weighed on his mind more than I realized because during his down time I guess he spent some time drawing pictures of "the bullies" as he named it. I did not see the picture. I felt sad f...	SerenityRUS	12	432	Jul 24, 2014 by SerenityRUS
	I love all the new pictures of my MIP family members! Update on me (Preview) Life has been crazy busy, but good! The boyfriend and I have made it to 4 months and are still going strong, healthiest relationship I've ever had and I love that he doesn't drink like me. My kids and I went to Texas to visit my childhood best friend in Fort Worth from June 24th-July 8th, got home and went to...	Breakingfree	9	517	Jul 24, 2014 by SerenityRUS
	Only the Willing Survive! (Preview) Hello Family :) So Sorry its Been so Long :/ New Computer, and Crazy Summer, but Starting to get Back on Track Now :) So Yesterday I took My Harley out for Some Inner Reflecting, and it was a Beautiful Day for it, I Couldn't have been Blessed with a better one, Funny how after working my Program, I Can N...	Jozie	7	547	Jul 24, 2014 by SerenityRUS
	Getting a divorce (Preview) My dry ah told me tonight who he is going to aa spiritual weekend retreat with, a friend(staying in room with male)and also a girl he is friends with In AA. He had put dates on the calendar but no details. He was hoping to golf and attend seminars but unsure if he going.as you can imagine the conversation w...	Mirandac	25	997	Jul 23, 2014 by Mirandac
	Just went to my first meeting (Preview) I went to my first meeting this past Monday. I was scared and wondered if this was for me. As soon as people started speaking about their lives and how alcoholism affected them I knew I was in the right place. I could relate to everyone's story and I already know walking into that room was the best decis...	littlelionman	11	447	Jul 23, 2014 by NL14
	New Here (Preview) Hi all. I'm new to this group, though not to Al-Anon. I grew up attending meetings after my father found AA, and I, reluctantly, came back a few years ago after my father lost his battle and when I had to face that I married back into it. My AH and I moved our family long-distance just over a year ago, and now w...	always hopeful	5	494	Jul 23, 2014 by NL14
	On shaky ground ... (Preview) I have been hesitating writing for two days. Not sure I want to hear a response I already know myself.... My AH has been drinking quite heavily again. I have been trying to get him to talk to me about our problems. He admitted that he is having an affair. I don't know how he's doing it he's been home ever...	Hullibee	13	493	Jul 23, 2014 by milkwood
	Do I keep my mouth shut or not? (Preview) I have a very close friend who knows me and my situation well. She is great at giving me her opinion and advice when I need it. but she can't take her own advice! She gives me a lot of praise for what I have done To try and change my life. She has gone to al anon and coda with me a few times but she finds it to be depre...	Newlife girl	22	664	Jul 23, 2014 by el-cee
	Atheists: How did you handle steps 3, 7 and 11? (Preview) I am interested in coming back to the program (two years mostly-away have not been a good idea), but I have some concerns about whether "you are free to choose your own Higher Power" applies all the way through, or if the program is built with the assumption that whatever "starter high...	atheos	10	709	Jul 23, 2014 by sad_dog_mommy
	What if..... (Preview) Yep, I live in a world where I say what if....ALL THE TIME. Oh, and then I continue on like this, "What if this happens? Then what?" And I go and do mental gymnastics and try to answer those questions with a million different solutions, variables, etc. Anybody else relate? This is the sin...	andromeda	24	570	Jul 23, 2014 by andromeda
	My brain. It's confused. (Preview) These past 4 days I worked a lot of extra hours. I was exhausted from my job and also dealing with nosey coworkers. On the way home from work yesterday I had to call my AH and tell him I was picking up our daughter. He said she hadn't eaten dinner and he asked me if we could all go out to eat. I told him I will call h...	Newlife girl	15	593	Jul 23, 2014 by Jerry F
	All I can say is... (Preview) WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Need I explain?	missmeliss	36	745	Jul 23, 2014 by Cathyinaz
	confused (Preview) So, here I am working another night shift at the detox and my A and i have a fight. She is sober, well was when i left the house. Has been sober a week now. But we had a little fight before I left for work over the smallest thing and she texted me saying that I am hateful and mean and all this stuff. Basically s...	CarlyM123	11	449	Jul 23, 2014 by KennyFenderjazz
	Thoughts about detachment (Preview) I've been thinking about the things that I do to detach. When I first heard about detachment I thought 'well that is the opposite of what I want, I'm trying to get us back together again aren't I?' Then I did some more reading and realised that detachment could mean emotional detachment as well as physi...	milkwood	14	712	Jul 23, 2014 by milkwood
	Feeling Lonely. (Preview) I'm feeling lonely today. I've been married for 26 years and my husband and I live in two separate worlds. This is because he is an active alcoholic and I chosen to step away from him and take care of myself. But it would still be nice to have someone to have a conversation with that isn't drunk, to plan v...	slowlearner	15	903	Jul 23, 2014 by allicat1214
	You have to give it away in order (Preview) to keep it which I learned was about holding on to the program and my recovery and this is true...for me a fact. And then whats my point? avocados!! really??!! Really...A couple of years ago I planted a avocado seed which I got from a neighbors tree. My friends who know and know that they know so m...	Jerry F	14	623	Jul 23, 2014 by Jozie
	Asking for your thoughts (Preview) Hey its me again haha was just was thinking of something though and had to ask all you intelligent wonderful people... I know i am supposed to live for the day and take it one day at a time, however, in my recovery I am trying to plan what I will say or do the next time my A drinks. If she was to tell me she was goi...	CarlyM123	4	508	Jul 23, 2014 by grateful2be
	Seriously Confused About What to Do (Preview) Hi All, It seems no matter how long I work the program, things crop up and I have no idea what to do. A little background, my husband is a recovering alcoholic of about 8 years now. We lost our youngest son (my stepson) to suicide this past August, he was 18. The 20 year old stepson went into treatment from al...	tracym	9	470	Jul 23, 2014 by karma13
	Letters (Preview) I'm getting letters from my son and they are so nice. He thanks me for sending him letters. Just to get them no matter what they say he just loves reading them all. He told not to worry about about my job, paycheck, the president or our country. He says I have always worried about these things. He told me...	Cathyinaz	15	747	Jul 22, 2014 by missmeliss
	pictures (Preview) Oh my goodness, how gorgeous are all you guys? Just wanted to thank you for sharing that part, its quite powerful.x	el-cee	21	1430	Jul 22, 2014 by Breakingfree
	Perspectives .. (Preview) Something that Alanon has given me is the gift of discernment .. I can take what I like and leave the rest. I can choose when I need to take action or just wait. Before Alanon .. I used to feel I had to address EVERYTHING right then .. get an answer whatever .. now it's more like .. hmm .. is this the alcoholic...	SerenityRUS	4	796	Jul 22, 2014 by PP
	Chaired a Meeting with Edna (Preview) I had the wonderful opportunity to co-host a meeting on this board last night. I had chaired one last week when no one came to chair it, but it was so nice last night to have someone teach me the ropes, I felt great about having the opportunity to do service work here. It just made my night :)	Flower49	8	345	Jul 22, 2014 by hotrod
	Treatment (Preview) My husband went into treatment last week. I was able to visit with him the first few days. He sent a group email Friday night to his parents, brother and me that he does not want to communicate or have visitors until further notice. I feel sad that he doesn't want to talk to me. And I am hurt that he didn't sen...	Jessiest1	6	583	Jul 22, 2014 by Ifnotforgrace
	working the program (Preview) I finally was set to move on Friday to my new town and when I got to the apt it was a disaster. I was promised a downstairs updated unit and what I was given was an upstairs unit that was literally falling apart. The light fixture from the dining area was hanging on by one wire. The tub and sink were rusted the c...	texasgal	9	453	Jul 22, 2014 by Newlife girl
	A surprise (Preview) I took my camera to one of the gardens in my yard to take a picture of a beautiful Tiger Lily I don't remember planting. Most of the blooms in my yard are medium sized, but this one is about twice the size of all the others. I wanted to capture it and maybe use it as my next avatar. I stood in front of the flowe...	grateful2be	20	592	Jul 22, 2014 by grateful2be
	If you have an A son... (Preview) Yeah...it's not pretty in the midst of it but thank god for my mom. She's been there for me through a lot. I don't know if she thought I would ever get my life together. This photo is one of the ones my sponsor took at the wedding. I really like it. Your sons love you even if they aren't in a good spot now or even...	pinkchip	15	650	Jul 22, 2014 by Luiza
	It's not working for me (Preview) I'm not better I'm depressed can not find work I ran out of money no extra no help . I checked food pantry waiting list for that no places for me to get I to housing is full . Got no family no friends to help me . My ex asked me to drop charges against him last week he said he would help me with money since he workin...	Wisdom67	14	2016	Jul 22, 2014 by Debilyn
	Sponsor (Preview) Although I am not new to this site, I am new to the forums. I am in desperate need of a sponsor. Right now my schedule is spread so thin I can't make it to f2f meetings. I am coming up on heavy schedule with college and having to take care of the home. I also am recovering from surgery. I need someone to help me wo...	Tampa	3	374	Jul 22, 2014 by Newlife girl
	Ah staying at his mothers (Preview) My dry ah is living at his mothers while we separate. Saw him for 5 minutes tops to discuss money and he needs to sign agreement for our lawyer to represent me in the divorce. I told him he needed to find some time to talk this out. Instead of his usual 5 minute a day i get his attention. He is usually out saving...	Mirandac	9	439	Jul 21, 2014 by Jen61
	Support for adult child recently out of rehab (Preview) 43 year old son recently went back to his own home after 21 days of inpatient rehab. We financed the program but we also now have control over his income/bank account to handle all his finances until he has paid us back. He is divorced, without children and lives 150 miles away. It is difficult to suppo...	Jeffs Mom	13	461	Jul 21, 2014 by grateful2be
	Am I resisting or just confused (Preview) Hi all! Went to see my A on Saturday at the 1/2 way house. Visited with him about 2.5 hours. It was good. Talked with him yesterday and I was kind of weepy, feeling irritated, and just not really hopeful. Partially I think that is because there was a big picnic and he told me on Friday that I wouldn't like it s...	Flower49	15	492	Jul 21, 2014 by Flower49
	Step 11 (Preview) http://stepwork.activeboard.com/t58116328/alanon-step-11/	hotrod	3	236	Jul 21, 2014 by hotrod
	This rope has a lot of ends (Preview) I've been re-reading a year's worth of journal entries. With a few exceptions, they're all like groundhog day. The number of times I said (about my AH) "I've finally snapped!", "I'm done," "I'm at the end of my rope," etc., would be funny if it weren't so sad. Every ti...	NL14	2	325	Jul 21, 2014 by andromeda
	Relentless coworkers bugging me! (Preview) Thought I had coworkers under my al anon spell regarding boundaries when asking me about my AH. I guess not! Another coworker today asked me if we were divorcing after I already told her it was too hard for me to talk about him at work. He used to work at the same place so it's difficult! After she asked me ab...	Newlife girl	10	544	Jul 21, 2014 by Jerry F
	when in rome (Preview) Im getting on a plane today for the first time in years and im flying to italy. Im going to rome. Last night I had a bit of a panic attack about it, I got scared about flying, the coming out of my comfort zone, leaving my sons behind, wee bit of guilt, im going with my daughter for some mother, daughter time, a b...	el-cee	21	900	Jul 21, 2014 by el-cee
	Update on my having left home (Preview) Well I am having good days and bad, and I can't help but think how painful it is leaving someone that hurts me so much and makes me feel anxious and fearful all of the time even though this feels like the right thing to do and even though I have taken way to long to have the courage to do it yes it still leaves me f...	Katy	6	466	Jul 20, 2014 by sunshine23
	I need to pull my finger out... (Preview) AH has been sleeping in the spare room for nearly two months. Day to day all is well and calm but I do find myself climbing the walls with the lack of emotional connection in my life. Its not new. It is really a long standing problem between us, and one that I ignored for a long time. Today I have tried to a...	milkwood	14	495	Jul 20, 2014 by tiredtonite
	I am scared. (Preview) The atmosphere is unbearable, I am starting to shake. He is sober, he had something to drink but is sober and he is angry. He has been so passive aggressive, I hate it. I almost got sucked in the negativity twice but daughter is awake. I must control myself. All because I refused sex last night and sugge...	Luiza	31	773	Jul 20, 2014 by Tampa
	When is it time to leave? (Preview) If I follow these guidelines, it is time to leave. Hmmmm. Not so much the reasons to stay; but I could check off just about every one under, when to leave. Every day it is more clear that I am not as attractive as a bottle of vodka; and I won't compete with that, or anything or anybody. better, healthier go a...	blessed	7	852	Jul 20, 2014 by Tampa
	Facing it (Preview) I have had a few bad days. I haven't posted because not sure if I can handle any more glaring facts of reality. I let my daughter help me look up phone records yesterday and found phone number on husbands account that he calls daily sometimes more. Daughter called number and a woman answered. I did not h...	Hullibee	7	434	Jul 20, 2014 by Debilyn
	making lists (Preview) I did a gratitude list, a to do for the house and property if we need to sell in the divorce, a fun things to do list, also who i saw or talked to that day. I am contacting people that have been very supportive of me and my Journey with my dry ah the last 11 years. Telling them what is going on and receiving grea...	Mirandac	8	446	Jul 20, 2014 by Mirandac
	Need some accountabilty (Preview) I am looking for someone from MIP to check in with me daily to make sure I am doing what I'm supposed to be doing with my program: am I reading, am I journaling, am I writing in my gratitude journal, am I getting to meetings and, if so, when? Am I watching my spending and sticking to a budget or being controlle...	andromeda	11	476	Jul 20, 2014 by Cathyinaz
	Update about work (Preview) I'm not sure if I've put boundaries in place or created walls where I work. It doesn't matter because I feel I was true to myself. I'm in transition to a new job in the workplace and finishing up bits and pieces of my old job. My former supervisor took me to lunch and thanked me for my work last week. They ar...	tiredtonite	13	536	Jul 20, 2014 by grateful2be
	Parking tickets .. AND visitation .. (Preview) So I have worked most of this stuff out I think .. LOL .. however I did want to share some of my own growth this past week. First off, I'm dealing with the dang truck AGAIN! My STBAX actually paid 2 of the 3 tickets .. considering that they were on MY personal credit report and his motto is just don't pay this...	SerenityRUS	14	466	Jul 20, 2014 by SerenityRUS
	Feeling very alone (Preview) I feel like, not only have a lost at love (again!), since my A-ex created so much chaos in our relationship that what we had was destroyed...I also feel like all of my friendships were destroyed. The one's that were created through our relationship were lost when we split, since most were a part of his l...	LiveLaughLove	8	476	Jul 20, 2014 by grateful2be
	upping the ante uppingtheante breakups maliciousbehavior (Preview) AxBF thinks he has a good hand to play obviously. He really upped the ante this weekend. He posted some very awful pictures and said some very awful things, that he rationalizes as work related but were clearly to hurt me deep down. 1 of them dug up a trust issue we had with someone in 2010 .. He pulled th...	giraffe13	9	656	Jul 20, 2014 by SerenityRUS
	Just keep swimming.... (Preview) Hi all, Just an update from me..it helps to put it down in writing too...So I'm here at my friends apartment wandering like a lost soul. Her, her daughter and her grandchildren are a great distraction from my own mind as they consistently force me to keep going through the motions of the day, as does my s...	watts	6	459	Jul 19, 2014 by hotrod
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