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Truth · Truth

Things that I learned in Al-anon from a wonderful sponser. It has been an amazing journey and it will only get better. Only a few short years ago, I would use numerous techniques that I did not even understand how it affected others. I use to mistake my feelings for others. I felt this way in a situation so...

neshema2 · neshema2

excerpt from reading one of my books written by Melodie Beattie........ It's a worthy goal to be a considerate, loving, nurturing person. But caretaking is neglecting us to the point of feeling victimized. Caretaking involves caring for others in ways that hamper them in learning to take responsi...

pinkchip · pinkchip

Letting it rule your life or being obsessed about it is allowing PTSD/or the abuser to kick your ass still, or it's embracing martyrdom. Neither of which are things my higher power wants for me and am grateful to have that clarity. It was a giant step in my recovery when I began refusing to suffer through...

Aloha · Aloha

I have been told three times now in the last couple of weeks that I'm too hard on myself. The first, and toughest, came when I was working my 5th step with my sponsor. At one point I had to just stop the process and say "I'm fed up!" because I was just in tears seeing my behavioral patterns over and...

SerenityRUS · SerenityRUS

There was another court date today .. similar updated status deal .. word on the street is STBAX's atty is very over him at the moment. They are going to have to compel him to come to court to show his financials. It actually means I could be divorced sooner than later ... we will see. Sooo .. things coul...

Truth · Truth

I just read a fantastic article on parents failing to teach a moral code. I think parents now a days sometimes excuse inappropriate behavior.

MissingSarah · MissingSarah

Hello, Is Al-Anon the right place for family members of those who are using drugs? Or only alcohol? If this is not the right group, would someone kindly direct me to to the right name/group. Thanks very much!

Truth · Truth

Well I did a lot more research on PTSD today and I have to respectfully disagree with assessments of martyrdom. This is research from the leading psychologists. KEEP IN MIND: Although it is common for people with PTSD to feel very guilty about what happened to them or the way that they acted durin...

Cathyinaz · Cathyinaz

I wanted to tell everyone I had a very happy day yesterday. I got all my chores done, made some homemade potato salad and bbq ribs that were great tasting. I went for a ride on my son's bike down the dirt road praying I wouldn't fall. As I get older I'm getting scared of riding a bike..LOL Spent the aft...

sunshine23 · sunshine23

I was at an Alanon meeting and I heard this analogy that was and is so me. In the beginning of my disease, I am like a dog. Always at the door listening, waiting for AH. A little pat and we are all happy. I will be so happy as long as he makes it home. At some point, we need to be like a cat. Taking care of ourselves....

Saraeisme · Saraeisme

Hi... It's me again. First day and 2nd topic... soooo... He went in to a detox rehab voluntarily a few weeks ago. The next day they sent him to the hospital because he complained about his leg. He was diagnosed with Wernicke's Disease. He stayed there for a week detoxing. They were going to transfer him...

mercedes1959 · mercedes1959

Hello all....looking for some ES&H. I really like my job. I have a co worker who is a dry A. How do I detach? She tries to abuse me on the job, to suck me into her drama. I stay out of it but she is the elephant in the living room. I am having a really hard time. The boss likes to complain about her, and says...

Saraeisme · Saraeisme

Hi. I just found this forum a few days ago. I've been to my first three f2f meetings the last three days. i know one of the three C's is control. We can't control them ..... But Saturday I took his car for the first half of the day and didn't leave him with keys to mine. I really want to take it again today. *a...

Flower49 · Flower49

I hear a lot about making amends all the time in AA meetings I go to with my husband. I have read about it in the big book, in Al Anon books in short it is everywhere. My question is what is an Amends? My AH telling me sorry just won't cut it. He has reeked havoc in our marriage, spiritual, emotional, physical a...

mburr · mburr

Hi all, Newbie here. I've been lurking and reading for a while and finally decided to make an account. Long story, kinda short...my partner told me that she wanted a break, completely out of the blue and I was blindsided by it. We have been together for 5 years and were going on 6 in a few months, were engag...

missmeliss · missmeliss

The plan- Take daughter to her father's on Friday night. Go to my mothers, take a show to watch with her, sleep, go for breakfast together, go electronics shopping with middle brother (we want to build a "spirit radio", fun fun!!), have acupuncture for the first time after several failed a...

grateful2be · grateful2be

As most of us probably knew, Maya Angelou, within the past week. As I reflect on her poetry, her books I've read, the interviews she's held, I see a child who grew up in a mess, was raped at 7, was sent back and forth to live between her grandmother and her Mom, experienced poverty, multiple types of discr...

neshema2 · neshema2

Every now and again, I like to post like "what am i grateful for" or "what did i do for me of late" kinda keeps me thinking of positive stuff OK what good stuff have i done for me??????? got a lawn mower that helps me push it so i am mowing my yard now, and getting new exercise and sa...

neshema2 · neshema2

today i am grateful for: I was able to help my sponsor put together a nice letter to extend her interest only mortgage payment so we will get a year to help her sell the house, she wants to move and MAYBE i will get a roomie in a year.... I am thankful that my problem daughter and i have reached a "peacef...

Wisdom67 · Wisdom67

I want to thank you all for being a support to me .. I just wanted you all to know. Everything I ever said here was the truth I never fabricated my home living with my Ah. Again the RO still not working for me .. My a AH who I am divorcing has every one of mine cry for help or any chance recovery been photo copied .i...

tattoovick · tattoovick

Hi In March my mum was given 6 months, she has laid off the alcohol until last week and is currently going through withdrawal again, This has happened countless times and she has nearly died 4 times in the last 8 years, I'm a mum, 3 kids, eldest doing exams at the moment, a wifey, and sister and have 3 jobs, n...

Gaby · Gaby

Well yesterday my son privately sent me a message through Facebook. Said he is holding himself responsible and he's alive. Today he sends me another message saying he's alive and well. I just responded that he is very much loved. It kills me to know that he is choosing to live the way he is living. But I ha...

Truth · Truth

God I think so differently than most. Poor choices to me is choosing a salad vs a hamburger and fries. Choosing to not brush your teeth vs brushing them. Choosing to name call, intimidate, rage in front of a child is actually a form of child abuse. I don't consider that a poor choice. I call a spade a spad...

lookingup · lookingup

He said he just got in from out of town and been working hard he was dirty,he wanted to get some. Of his clothes and shower,I asked him where he was staying he said here and there,so I dunno,why he couldn't take a bath where he was staying????any ways he was straight as far as I could tell,said he would be bac...

debhud · debhud

morning all. i could use some suggestions as to my responses to my AS attitude. i have distanced myself somewhat from him and his downhill spiral. but we do talk on the phone a few times a week. conversation usually goes as follows..."mom, there is just so much on my plate right now. i can't do a...

Truth · Truth

Well today I have a fear creeping up, the old fear that I will not get believed. I find it so interesting that people are so willing to stand up and advocate for the alcoholic yet when I ask no one wants to get involved. What a crazy system we set up.

tiredtonite · tiredtonite

I've mostly been coming here and reading and benefiting from the experience, strength and hope of your shares lately. Each day seems to bring a new drama in my bf's family as well as consequences from his choices. I'm grateful for really getting what it means to detach and continue to take care of just m...

tortuga · tortuga

...thats when change begins to happen' I'm in that process. I don't know about you others out there, but I have been 2 years living with an A. and I separated in very dramatic hurtful ways. Today I can say, i am happy it all ended, even if it will take me months to recover from the abuse. It has become too horr...

tshorty · tshorty

AH came home yesterday and was another person after only a week. All he talked about was the meeting an how much he learned. My only thing is getting past all the hurt. He has done some some terrible things wasted money, cheating, you name it and I'm just trying to figure out what do I do with all the hurt...

ClearTheFog · ClearTheFog

Well here I am again. I thought I was going to come here to offload a pity-party on to you. But after a quick think-through, I realize the real issue is me STILL not living MY life for MYSELF, but needing validation from others first and foremost. I'm not currently embroiled in any drama involving chemi...

sylviahenry · sylviahenry

are there any meetings?

sadsusie · sadsusie

I saw the post about Thailand, so I figured I would ask. We are planning an extended trip to Morocco to visit family, and my biggest concern is that I backslide. It would be a huge comfort to me to know there are meetings there. (we may eventually move). I looked online but found nothing. This is something...

grateful2be · grateful2be

I went to a meeting last night near my home. I haven't been to this particular meeting in awhile. My schedule didn't permit it. Finally, I could go. I have to admit that I sat there blinking in disbelief. There are people who have been in the program for a long, long time. The preamble includes a gu...

jcmo4029 · jcmo4029

I am new to this forum/board. I have first went to Al-Anon after my husband finished alcohol/drug treatment for 30 days, 30 years ago. He remained sober a year or two, then began drinking & smoking pot again. I remained in Al-Anon for a year or two after he began using again, then gradually left....

astallaslions · astallaslions

Tonight, was just awful. I've been dealing with depression, and not well. I had a pretty bad fit of it the night before. All I wanted was comfort, and he could give me any. So today, our terrible fight from the previous night triggered his cycle of woe-is-me binge drinking. I just don't know when it's gon...

lookingup · lookingup

Stayed busy allday best I could,I may have had a coda slip I dunno but I couldn't stand it anymore and I texted my a bf I asked him if he was ok he texted back and said yes he was good that he was out of town I guessed he was delivering cars,I dunno then he texted me agin and said thanks for asking.i texted back and...

tshorty · tshorty

Hello all, this is my first time on this blog but from what I read I really enjoy it. I just found out my hubby is an Addict and my life has been turned upside down. I saw the signs but didn't want to admit it but he finally confess and decided to go to rehab. He has been in rehab for only a week cause the insura...

phoenixmagicgirl · phoenixmagicgirl

Hi everyone! I hope everyone is doing well! Things here are going pretty well..aside from my AM still drinking... An update on myself.. I passed my Anatomy & Physiology 2 class with a B. It was hard but I had a really good Professor which made all the difference! I've finished all of my prer...

Truth · Truth

Well I did the abuse testing today and it was a clear yes. She said I pretty much had already done everything on the safety plan however she wanted to do the follow up counseling sessions to work through the last few issues I got triggered on. She said I must have worked through most of it because I am not get...

Alexsmom75 · Alexsmom75

So...9 years ago my husband had an affair after spending over a year deployed and being diagnosed with PTSD. Me being the dutiful enabler (I wasn't in al-anon at the time) not only stood by him, but made excuses why it wasn't his fault. I harbored hurt and resentment at him somewhat, but nothing compare...

SunshineGirl · SunshineGirl

A post to share my thankfulness for my Al-anon program. Today would have been a difficult day with my AH. I would have been angry, seething and acted like an insane person. As it was I acted and thought in my Al-anon way and it was a pleasant day. A brief moment of me starting to feel annoyed. Which I r...

slogan_jim · slogan_jim

Hi everyone, My name is slogan_Jim and I am a grateful member of al-anon. There have been a lot of good things happening in my life as of late. it's an opportunity for me to finally look back on my life and say wow, all this hard work maybe really was worth it. I have some many advantages that other don't and I...

Gaby · Gaby

So today I get a phone call from my sons car dealership they said his vehicle is out for repo. I told them I don't know what is going on I have had no communication with him. They said well we got the car. I know these people personally. So the lady said that repo guy found my son sleeping in the car and he told my...

lookingup · lookingup

I made a meeting finally here in mip last nite,it was good and I felt much better just helped me come to reality that I'm not alone with this desease.still feeling lonesome for I'm use to haveing someone here everynite but I have this boared and you all great folks,and my freinds,no family so my friends a...

slogan_jim · slogan_jim

Hi Everyone, My name is Slogan_Jim and I am a grateful member of al-anon. Last night I came to an epiphany. I was asking myself about my dating life and why I just feel such a block when it comes to letting women in. I've been thinking about dating a lot lately. Whenever I think of the prospect of asking a gir...

Truth · Truth

One security system - check Tomorrow - safety plans and lawyer Gathering my evidence - check Action....action ....action

NinaB · NinaB

I have been with my boyfriend for over 2 years which I love and adore even though we have had a lot of rough roads and I have always been a caregiver and catered to him. He has been in and out of AA for 20 plus years and knows the program well. Before him I was married to an alcoholic for 18 years and eventual...

Peggy53 · Peggy53

My sister in law, who has been drinking for 40 years, has been diagnosed with alcoholic keytoacidosis and released from the hospital. One more drink could kill her. She is resisting any recovery program. She is walking that fine line between life and death. Even after spending 4 days in the hospi...

el-cee · el-cee

My vocabulary has really grown these days. I use words like grateful, honesty, serenity, truth, courage, actually there are quite a few people i know with these names!!!! These words meant nothing to me before really. Living with the disease of alcoholism means there is no way these behaviours can b...

sunshine23 · sunshine23

Today I had a parent teacher for my kids. They used to be all As students. 2 years ago, we moved because of AH's job. Their grades are continuously deteriorating. So the teachers were telling us they are not doing well. My AH was at the PT too. after that he commented that they are doing very badly. I told hi...

ilovedogs · ilovedogs

So, I had pretty much made up my mind that I was done with my marriage. I am looking for jobs, looking for a rental house I can get this summer, I have a lawyer and the money put away for the retainer, I feel READY truly. I have not communicated verbally any of this to my AH although it had appeared that he was...

Flower49 · Flower49

My life is completely insane and I know I am part to blame. My AH left 3 weeks ago to a 1/2 house. He told me after 2 weeks of not hearing from him that he is to pretend or act as if he is no longer married, he is not allowed to call home and can only talk to me for 2 minutes at a time. Finally he had me come visit this pa...

lookingup · lookingup

i had him leave my home,so he politely left,and I'm dieing inside and out literally,I'm all alone here in my big house.and yes I'm concerned about him if he is ok or not he is 52yrs old and has nobody.i just couldn't take it no more he had pushed me as far as I could go and I'm a bit scared cause the mess he said...

Afh · Afh

Hello! First, I want to apologize if I'm on the incorrect forum today. I'm new to this forum and I'm wanting to share my story and seek advice. I've been in and out of Alanon activity for about two years. I have read a lot of material and been to meetings. I have recently felt stronger about myself and not...

robind78 · robind78

I have a 29-year-old daughter who is addicted to opioids. I believe she is on Suboxone at this time. About a week and a half ago, she came over. She had been living with her opioid addicted boyfriend (currently on methadone) in her car about two weeks before that. Our encounter was not positive at al...

missmeliss · missmeliss

OK friends. I have a small request. On June 26th 2014 at 11:05am- Australian Eastern Standard time- I will be undertaking the probationary drivers license test. I'm sure everyone knows how important this is to me so, I was hoping I could ask everyone a little favour. If everyone could arrange to take...

Gaby · Gaby

I miss my beautiful son. No word from him. I don't know and probably will not understand why this is happening. I keep faith and I will forever have hope. This is not like him to go on for do long not at least checking in to tell me something. I'm just hurting. I pray for peace and strength.. Can some one help m...

sadsusie · sadsusie

I just got back from getting my hair done. I had a blast even though it took 5 hours. I have a whole new look. Was looking forward to coming home and my AH was looking forward to seeing me, unfortunately It was more a matter of wishful thinking. I was looking forward to coming home, but now that I am here, I wan...

ilovedogs · ilovedogs

So, since I was reading Bettina's ESH, I felt compelled to confess something that I'm dealing with in my own program walk. I have been having a bit of an infatuation with a friend from FB. He is actually a good friend of my sister's and lives in another state. I have met him in person a few times and was al...

SerenityRUS · SerenityRUS

at least I'm out of it. I was able to find the cat a home with a co worker who lives on a farm. It will probably be hard on her because she will go to an outdoor kitty. It's better than the alternative which is a kill shelter. I'm very not happy with the STBAX at this point. He's just being an A .. I realize th...

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	Things I have learned in Alanon.... (Preview) Things that I learned in Al-anon from a wonderful sponser. It has been an amazing journey and it will only get better. Only a few short years ago, I would use numerous techniques that I did not even understand how it affected others. I use to mistake my feelings for others. I felt this way in a situation so...	Truth	22	1566	Jun 4, 2014 by hotrod
	caretaking (Preview) excerpt from reading one of my books written by Melodie Beattie........ It's a worthy goal to be a considerate, loving, nurturing person. But caretaking is neglecting us to the point of feeling victimized. Caretaking involves caring for others in ways that hamper them in learning to take responsi...	neshema2	5	797	Jun 3, 2014 by SunshineGirl
	Supposing you have been legitimately victimized... (Preview) Letting it rule your life or being obsessed about it is allowing PTSD/or the abuser to kick your ass still, or it's embracing martyrdom. Neither of which are things my higher power wants for me and am grateful to have that clarity. It was a giant step in my recovery when I began refusing to suffer through...	pinkchip	25	814	Jun 3, 2014 by pinkchip
	"You're too hard on yourself!" (Preview) I have been told three times now in the last couple of weeks that I'm too hard on myself. The first, and toughest, came when I was working my 5th step with my sponsor. At one point I had to just stop the process and say "I'm fed up!" because I was just in tears seeing my behavioral patterns over and...	Aloha	4	508	Jun 3, 2014 by Aloha
	Very grateful! (Preview) There was another court date today .. similar updated status deal .. word on the street is STBAX's atty is very over him at the moment. They are going to have to compel him to come to court to show his financials. It actually means I could be divorced sooner than later ... we will see. Sooo .. things coul...	SerenityRUS	11	544	Jun 3, 2014 by el-cee
	Failure to teach a moral code (Preview) I just read a fantastic article on parents failing to teach a moral code. I think parents now a days sometimes excuse inappropriate behavior.	Truth	16	692	Jun 3, 2014 by Beatrice
	Is this the right place? (Preview) Hello, Is Al-Anon the right place for family members of those who are using drugs? Or only alcohol? If this is not the right group, would someone kindly direct me to to the right name/group. Thanks very much!	MissingSarah	17	603	Jun 3, 2014 by KennyFenderjazz
	Respectfully disagree.... (Preview) Well I did a lot more research on PTSD today and I have to respectfully disagree with assessments of martyrdom. This is research from the leading psychologists. KEEP IN MIND: Although it is common for people with PTSD to feel very guilty about what happened to them or the way that they acted durin...	Truth	19	892	Jun 3, 2014 by Truth
	Hi Everyone (Preview) I wanted to tell everyone I had a very happy day yesterday. I got all my chores done, made some homemade potato salad and bbq ribs that were great tasting. I went for a ride on my son's bike down the dirt road praying I wouldn't fall. As I get older I'm getting scared of riding a bike..LOL Spent the aft...	Cathyinaz	14	578	Jun 3, 2014 by Wisdom67
	Dogs and cats (Preview) I was at an Alanon meeting and I heard this analogy that was and is so me. In the beginning of my disease, I am like a dog. Always at the door listening, waiting for AH. A little pat and we are all happy. I will be so happy as long as he makes it home. At some point, we need to be like a cat. Taking care of ourselves....	sunshine23	9	517	Jun 2, 2014 by KennyFenderjazz
	Wernicke's (Preview) Hi... It's me again. First day and 2nd topic... soooo... He went in to a detox rehab voluntarily a few weeks ago. The next day they sent him to the hospital because he complained about his leg. He was diagnosed with Wernicke's Disease. He stayed there for a week detoxing. They were going to transfer him...	Saraeisme	8	548	Jun 2, 2014 by Saraeisme
	Please help me detach (Preview) Hello all....looking for some ES&H. I really like my job. I have a co worker who is a dry A. How do I detach? She tries to abuse me on the job, to suck me into her drama. I stay out of it but she is the elephant in the living room. I am having a really hard time. The boss likes to complain about her, and says...	mercedes1959	6	694	Jun 2, 2014 by slogan_jim
	Control... (Preview) Hi. I just found this forum a few days ago. I've been to my first three f2f meetings the last three days. i know one of the three C's is control. We can't control them ..... But Saturday I took his car for the first half of the day and didn't leave him with keys to mine. I really want to take it again today. *a...	Saraeisme	5	645	Jun 2, 2014 by neshema2
	Amends - What does that really mean and how do AA's approach this (Preview) I hear a lot about making amends all the time in AA meetings I go to with my husband. I have read about it in the big book, in Al Anon books in short it is everywhere. My question is what is an Amends? My AH telling me sorry just won't cut it. He has reeked havoc in our marriage, spiritual, emotional, physical a...	Flower49	11	3582	Jun 2, 2014 by Flower49
	new to this and in desperate need for support (Preview) Hi all, Newbie here. I've been lurking and reading for a while and finally decided to make an account. Long story, kinda short...my partner told me that she wanted a break, completely out of the blue and I was blindsided by it. We have been together for 5 years and were going on 6 in a few months, were engag...	mburr	8	627	Jun 2, 2014 by Debilyn
	What are you up to, HP? And is my radar working? (Preview) The plan- Take daughter to her father's on Friday night. Go to my mothers, take a show to watch with her, sleep, go for breakfast together, go electronics shopping with middle brother (we want to build a "spirit radio", fun fun!!), have acupuncture for the first time after several failed a...	missmeliss	15	735	Jun 2, 2014 by missmeliss
	An empowering person leaves a legacy (Preview) As most of us probably knew, Maya Angelou, within the past week. As I reflect on her poetry, her books I've read, the interviews she's held, I see a child who grew up in a mess, was raped at 7, was sent back and forth to live between her grandmother and her Mom, experienced poverty, multiple types of discr...	grateful2be	14	884	Jun 1, 2014 by Breakingfree
	how am i taking care of me of late ????? (Preview) Every now and again, I like to post like "what am i grateful for" or "what did i do for me of late" kinda keeps me thinking of positive stuff OK what good stuff have i done for me??????? got a lawn mower that helps me push it so i am mowing my yard now, and getting new exercise and sa...	neshema2	5	482	Jun 1, 2014 by Breakingfree
	What am i grateful for??? (Preview) today i am grateful for: I was able to help my sponsor put together a nice letter to extend her interest only mortgage payment so we will get a year to help her sell the house, she wants to move and MAYBE i will get a roomie in a year.... I am thankful that my problem daughter and i have reached a "peacef...	neshema2	6	533	Jun 1, 2014 by Truth
	This is not personal update only (Preview) I want to thank you all for being a support to me .. I just wanted you all to know. Everything I ever said here was the truth I never fabricated my home living with my Ah. Again the RO still not working for me .. My a AH who I am divorcing has every one of mine cry for help or any chance recovery been photo copied .i...	Wisdom67	5	519	Jun 1, 2014 by hotrod
	Terminally ill mum (Preview) Hi In March my mum was given 6 months, she has laid off the alcohol until last week and is currently going through withdrawal again, This has happened countless times and she has nearly died 4 times in the last 8 years, I'm a mum, 3 kids, eldest doing exams at the moment, a wifey, and sister and have 3 jobs, n...	tattoovick	7	542	Jun 1, 2014 by tattoovick
	Son.. (Preview) Well yesterday my son privately sent me a message through Facebook. Said he is holding himself responsible and he's alive. Today he sends me another message saying he's alive and well. I just responded that he is very much loved. It kills me to know that he is choosing to live the way he is living. But I ha...	Gaby	6	604	Jun 1, 2014 by pinkchip
	Poor Choices vs Abuse (Preview) God I think so differently than most. Poor choices to me is choosing a salad vs a hamburger and fries. Choosing to not brush your teeth vs brushing them. Choosing to name call, intimidate, rage in front of a child is actually a form of child abuse. I don't consider that a poor choice. I call a spade a spad...	Truth	29	587	Jun 1, 2014 by el-cee
	A bf dropped in yesterday (Preview) He said he just got in from out of town and been working hard he was dirty,he wanted to get some. Of his clothes and shower,I asked him where he was staying he said here and there,so I dunno,why he couldn't take a bath where he was staying????any ways he was straight as far as I could tell,said he would be bac...	lookingup	13	534	Jun 1, 2014 by SunshineGirl
	how do i respond to AS "poor me" attitude? (Preview) morning all. i could use some suggestions as to my responses to my AS attitude. i have distanced myself somewhat from him and his downhill spiral. but we do talk on the phone a few times a week. conversation usually goes as follows..."mom, there is just so much on my plate right now. i can't do a...	debhud	8	1224	Jun 1, 2014 by SunshineGirl
	Old fear creeping up ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Well today I have a fear creeping up, the old fear that I will not get believed. I find it so interesting that people are so willing to stand up and advocate for the alcoholic yet when I ask no one wants to get involved. What a crazy system we set up.	Truth	40	772	May 31, 2014 by Jerry F
	Keeping the Focus on Me (Preview) I've mostly been coming here and reading and benefiting from the experience, strength and hope of your shares lately. Each day seems to bring a new drama in my bf's family as well as consequences from his choices. I'm grateful for really getting what it means to detach and continue to take care of just m...	tiredtonite	5	599	May 31, 2014 by hotrod
	' when the pain of living with an alcoholic gets greater than the fear of leaving them ... (Preview) ...thats when change begins to happen' I'm in that process. I don't know about you others out there, but I have been 2 years living with an A. and I separated in very dramatic hurtful ways. Today I can say, i am happy it all ended, even if it will take me months to recover from the abuse. It has become too horr...	tortuga	14	854	May 31, 2014 by neshema2
	Day 1 (Preview) AH came home yesterday and was another person after only a week. All he talked about was the meeting an how much he learned. My only thing is getting past all the hurt. He has done some some terrible things wasted money, cheating, you name it and I'm just trying to figure out what do I do with all the hurt...	tshorty	4	371	May 31, 2014 by KennyFenderjazz
	Still hero-worshiping egomaniacs (Preview) Well here I am again. I thought I was going to come here to offload a pity-party on to you. But after a quick think-through, I realize the real issue is me STILL not living MY life for MYSELF, but needing validation from others first and foremost. I'm not currently embroiled in any drama involving chemi...	ClearTheFog	9	464	May 31, 2014 by ClearTheFog
	o-onon for families of overeaters anonymous (Preview) are there any meetings?	sylviahenry	3	890	May 31, 2014 by DavidG
	Any chance there are Alanon Meetings in Rabat or Casablana Morocco? (Preview) I saw the post about Thailand, so I figured I would ask. We are planning an extended trip to Morocco to visit family, and my biggest concern is that I backslide. It would be a huge comfort to me to know there are meetings there. (we may eventually move). I looked online but found nothing. This is something...	sadsusie	2	590	May 30, 2014 by hotrod
	Staying stuck (Preview) I went to a meeting last night near my home. I haven't been to this particular meeting in awhile. My schedule didn't permit it. Finally, I could go. I have to admit that I sat there blinking in disbelief. There are people who have been in the program for a long, long time. The preamble includes a gu...	grateful2be	22	767	May 30, 2014 by grateful2be
	Is Al-Anon Right For Me? (Preview) I am new to this forum/board. I have first went to Al-Anon after my husband finished alcohol/drug treatment for 30 days, 30 years ago. He remained sober a year or two, then began drinking & smoking pot again. I remained in Al-Anon for a year or two after he began using again, then gradually left....	jcmo4029	14	2054	May 30, 2014 by likemyheart
	messed up night (Preview) Tonight, was just awful. I've been dealing with depression, and not well. I had a pretty bad fit of it the night before. All I wanted was comfort, and he could give me any. So today, our terrible fight from the previous night triggered his cycle of woe-is-me binge drinking. I just don't know when it's gon...	astallaslions	5	628	May 30, 2014 by Jerry F
	Today seemed a bit better than yesterday. (Preview) Stayed busy allday best I could,I may have had a coda slip I dunno but I couldn't stand it anymore and I texted my a bf I asked him if he was ok he texted back and said yes he was good that he was out of town I guessed he was delivering cars,I dunno then he texted me agin and said thanks for asking.i texted back and...	lookingup	2	386	May 30, 2014 by hotrod
	Nervous return home (Preview) Hello all, this is my first time on this blog but from what I read I really enjoy it. I just found out my hubby is an Addict and my life has been turned upside down. I saw the signs but didn't want to admit it but he finally confess and decided to go to rehab. He has been in rehab for only a week cause the insura...	tshorty	3	569	May 30, 2014 by KennyFenderjazz
	Update (Preview) Hi everyone! I hope everyone is doing well! Things here are going pretty well..aside from my AM still drinking... An update on myself.. I passed my Anatomy & Physiology 2 class with a B. It was hard but I had a really good Professor which made all the difference! I've finished all of my prer...	phoenixmagicgirl	3	275	May 30, 2014 by grateful2be
	Lawyer and Abuse Test (Preview) Well I did the abuse testing today and it was a clear yes. She said I pretty much had already done everything on the safety plan however she wanted to do the follow up counseling sessions to work through the last few issues I got triggered on. She said I must have worked through most of it because I am not get...	Truth	4	388	May 30, 2014 by Truth
	Made an amends - the alcoholic in my life would like to use it against me - am I wrong? (Preview) So...9 years ago my husband had an affair after spending over a year deployed and being diagnosed with PTSD. Me being the dutiful enabler (I wasn't in al-anon at the time) not only stood by him, but made excuses why it wasn't his fault. I harbored hurt and resentment at him somewhat, but nothing compare...	Alexsmom75	10	507	May 30, 2014 by grateful2be
	Peaceful Day (Preview) A post to share my thankfulness for my Al-anon program. Today would have been a difficult day with my AH. I would have been angry, seething and acted like an insane person. As it was I acted and thought in my Al-anon way and it was a pleasant day. A brief moment of me starting to feel annoyed. Which I r...	SunshineGirl	5	394	May 30, 2014 by SunshineGirl
	Happy moments always leave me angry, and random musings (Preview) Hi everyone, My name is slogan_Jim and I am a grateful member of al-anon. There have been a lot of good things happening in my life as of late. it's an opportunity for me to finally look back on my life and say wow, all this hard work maybe really was worth it. I have some many advantages that other don't and I...	slogan_jim	8	438	May 29, 2014 by hotrod
	He is carless ::: (Preview) So today I get a phone call from my sons car dealership they said his vehicle is out for repo. I told them I don't know what is going on I have had no communication with him. They said well we got the car. I know these people personally. So the lady said that repo guy found my son sleeping in the car and he told my...	Gaby	6	599	May 29, 2014 by Cathyinaz
	Made a meeting! (Preview) I made a meeting finally here in mip last nite,it was good and I felt much better just helped me come to reality that I'm not alone with this desease.still feeling lonesome for I'm use to haveing someone here everynite but I have this boared and you all great folks,and my freinds,no family so my friends a...	lookingup	3	359	May 29, 2014 by grateful2be
	I'm afraid to trust/labels. (Preview) Hi Everyone, My name is Slogan_Jim and I am a grateful member of al-anon. Last night I came to an epiphany. I was asking myself about my dating life and why I just feel such a block when it comes to letting women in. I've been thinking about dating a lot lately. Whenever I think of the prospect of asking a gir...	slogan_jim	8	570	May 29, 2014 by serenity40
	K I am getting there (Preview) One security system - check Tomorrow - safety plans and lawyer Gathering my evidence - check Action....action ....action	Truth	6	449	May 29, 2014 by hotrod
	My partner has shut me out (Preview) I have been with my boyfriend for over 2 years which I love and adore even though we have had a lot of rough roads and I have always been a caregiver and catered to him. He has been in and out of AA for 20 plus years and knows the program well. Before him I was married to an alcoholic for 18 years and eventual...	NinaB	9	3139	May 29, 2014 by PP
	I fear we are reaching the end (Preview) My sister in law, who has been drinking for 40 years, has been diagnosed with alcoholic keytoacidosis and released from the hospital. One more drink could kill her. She is resisting any recovery program. She is walking that fine line between life and death. Even after spending 4 days in the hospi...	Peggy53	12	627	May 29, 2014 by Peggy53
	My Humility (Preview) My vocabulary has really grown these days. I use words like grateful, honesty, serenity, truth, courage, actually there are quite a few people i know with these names!!!! These words meant nothing to me before really. Living with the disease of alcoholism means there is no way these behaviours can b...	el-cee	11	738	May 29, 2014 by el-cee
	I lost it today (Preview) Today I had a parent teacher for my kids. They used to be all As students. 2 years ago, we moved because of AH's job. Their grades are continuously deteriorating. So the teachers were telling us they are not doing well. My AH was at the PT too. after that he commented that they are doing very badly. I told hi...	sunshine23	9	494	May 29, 2014 by el-cee
	he's TRYING and I'm angry...why? (Preview) So, I had pretty much made up my mind that I was done with my marriage. I am looking for jobs, looking for a rental house I can get this summer, I have a lawyer and the money put away for the retainer, I feel READY truly. I have not communicated verbally any of this to my AH although it had appeared that he was...	ilovedogs	7	577	May 29, 2014 by AlAnonPhuket
	Grief Loss Abandonmet (Preview) My life is completely insane and I know I am part to blame. My AH left 3 weeks ago to a 1/2 house. He told me after 2 weeks of not hearing from him that he is to pretend or act as if he is no longer married, he is not allowed to call home and can only talk to me for 2 minutes at a time. Finally he had me come visit this pa...	Flower49	2	637	May 29, 2014 by Flower49
	My a b/f has moved out (Preview) i had him leave my home,so he politely left,and I'm dieing inside and out literally,I'm all alone here in my big house.and yes I'm concerned about him if he is ok or not he is 52yrs old and has nobody.i just couldn't take it no more he had pushed me as far as I could go and I'm a bit scared cause the mess he said...	lookingup	6	531	May 29, 2014 by lookingup
	New and need help! (Preview) Hello! First, I want to apologize if I'm on the incorrect forum today. I'm new to this forum and I'm wanting to share my story and seek advice. I've been in and out of Alanon activity for about two years. I have read a lot of material and been to meetings. I have recently felt stronger about myself and not...	Afh	6	510	May 29, 2014 by Afh
	Grief (Preview) I have a 29-year-old daughter who is addicted to opioids. I believe she is on Suboxone at this time. About a week and a half ago, she came over. She had been living with her opioid addicted boyfriend (currently on methadone) in her car about two weeks before that. Our encounter was not positive at al...	robind78	7	660	May 29, 2014 by Cathyinaz
	A small request. (Preview) OK friends. I have a small request. On June 26th 2014 at 11:05am- Australian Eastern Standard time- I will be undertaking the probationary drivers license test. I'm sure everyone knows how important this is to me so, I was hoping I could ask everyone a little favour. If everyone could arrange to take...	missmeliss	18	737	May 28, 2014 by Jen61
	I'm just hurting .. (Preview) I miss my beautiful son. No word from him. I don't know and probably will not understand why this is happening. I keep faith and I will forever have hope. This is not like him to go on for do long not at least checking in to tell me something. I'm just hurting. I pray for peace and strength.. Can some one help m...	Gaby	12	558	May 28, 2014 by Ingwe
	AH keeps saying that everything is fine...but it's not (Preview) I just got back from getting my hair done. I had a blast even though it took 5 hours. I have a whole new look. Was looking forward to coming home and my AH was looking forward to seeing me, unfortunately It was more a matter of wishful thinking. I was looking forward to coming home, but now that I am here, I wan...	sadsusie	8	682	May 28, 2014 by Truth
	Relating to Bettina's honesty (Preview) So, since I was reading Bettina's ESH, I felt compelled to confess something that I'm dealing with in my own program walk. I have been having a bit of an infatuation with a friend from FB. He is actually a good friend of my sister's and lives in another state. I have met him in person a few times and was al...	ilovedogs	13	744	May 28, 2014 by Debilyn
	I think partially resolved .. (Preview) at least I'm out of it. I was able to find the cat a home with a co worker who lives on a farm. It will probably be hard on her because she will go to an outdoor kitty. It's better than the alternative which is a kill shelter. I'm very not happy with the STBAX at this point. He's just being an A .. I realize th...	SerenityRUS	1	419	May 28, 2014 by grateful2be
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