Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

Lyne · Lyne

The reading for Monday, 8/3, discusses when it is time to make a self-appraisal. This happens when our own thoughts create turmoil. We are reminded that our first obligation is to work out our own thinking patterns. The reminder says we can change nothing but ourselves, and the principal source o...

SunnyFrogs · SunnyFrogs

A boundary I have set for myself,quite awhile ago,is I refuse to be around AH when he's drinking. It's so different when he drinks compared to other substances and I just simply don't want to be around him when he does. With this pandemic, there's not a lot of options. Oh,and with this extreme heat on to...

DavidG · DavidG

Hi y'all ... My ultimate gurus are Lois and Bill. They have pop star and film star status for me. I have their photo on the wall. But for a long time I wanted to be a guru and leader too! Not surprising since I used Bill's saying a lot. One that appears in the AA Big Book. "Half measures avail us nothing....

Enigmatic · Enigmatic

Such a great page today in Courage, sums up how so many of us got here but more importantly: how to get to a better place. I came here to change others, but found out I needed to change myself...practice the 12 Steps of AA in my own life, develop a higher power, and accept that I am responsible for the serenit...

yanksfan51 · yanksfan51

Good morning everyone: Todays reading is about the power of prayer, and the idea that we have the ability to pray in many different ways, in different places, and at any time. The writer begins with a description of how sleeping patterns have changed for him/her. The writer describes the inability...

PosiesandPuppies · PosiesandPuppies

Happy August! Today I will be pulling directly from The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie. "Say thank you, until you mean it. Thank God, life, and the universe for everyone and everything sent your way. Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns...

DavidG · DavidG

I say this more times than often. Even as i grow older- much older... Through my 20's my girls friends got rougher and tougher. In my steps 8 and 9 I took account of these people. Being a country lad- I was much slower on the uptake than my urban counterparts- and I could name each one of them. Doing Step...

Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

Today is a good day just to send out my random thoughts. I realized after reading some of my story that I have an idea. It seems like I can truly say that I can name naming, then I blame blaming & then shame shaming. Now I am claim claiming the fact that I came up w/these thoughts. Maybe this isn't exactly...

DavidG · DavidG

My home relationship has improved markedly over the last 18 to 24 months. Not quite where I want it- but getting fairly close... I am working part time. SO came home from work and found an element on on the stove. It had been like that since breakfast- so it must have been on very low. She put some toasti...

Maresie888 · Maresie888

Every day at work I sign s statement that I am feeling well and can work. This oricess is repea4ed when I get to work. So it is twice.once when I check in. Once when I get screened Yesterday I called off. I have been working a lot.lately. my fatigue kevel was high Todsy I get a mote saying ny absence was un...

Freetime · Freetime

The author remembered reading a magazine article stating that the correct use of the mind leads to wisdom and the incorrect use of the mind mind leads to insanity. When coming into Al-Anon, the author realized that the core of the program was based on the right use of the mind as well as the heart. The au...

Iamhere · Iamhere

Good morning MIP. Today's reading talks about decisions and choices we can make to be happy. We have all heard that happiness is an inside job, and that we can be as happy as we choose to me. While we all recognize it's unrealistic to be happy all the time, we can be happy most of the time if we make a commi...

Skorpi · Skorpi

In today's reading, the author reflects on the spiritual nature of the Al-Anon program. Al-Anon is not based on any particular religion, and no religious belief is required. There is not a specific dogma or philosophy. The important part is believing in a power greater than ourselves. We need this h...

Maresie888 · Maresie888

I have been working briefly with a coworker who compulsively lies. His lies are not anything that can affect my.job I spent years with the qualifier who lied comoulsively. He lied about crashing the car repeatedly (which I paid for). He lied about working, where he was, virtually anything he was res...

Lyne · Lyne

The reading for Monday, 7/27, asks the question: If alcoholism/addictions did not exist, would marriages and all other relationships be perfect? And of course the answer is no: sobriety does not end all problems. It is true that alcoholism does wreck marriages that might have otherwise been s...

Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

I really hope this doesn't get old. I am writing my life story as I speak. It has been over a year since I started in early July last year. It is very detailed & I hope it doesn't get too boring! I feel very exited about my memories! I really have a good story to tell--the whole truth! I feel like maybe I sh...

PosiesandPuppies · PosiesandPuppies

Good morning MIP family! Today's reading talks about Courage. The author talks about after years and years of letting people take advantage of them, they had come to Al-Anon with quite a store of anger, resentment and guilt. So many times they wanted to "bite off their tongue" for saying "Yes," when w...

pinkchip · pinkchip

11 plus years sober. Was very sad to hear of Betty's passing. Working daily still as rehab is "essential" healthcare. It is crazy cuz I have plenty of exposure to barely recovering or relapsing people but now limited AA (and Alanon). BUT...on the flip side....still have a job and income and more likel...

Enigmatic · Enigmatic

AlAnon is a spiritual recovery program that yields miracles after persistent, consistent thought and effort. This can be compared to the work of a stone cutter who may strike a stone 99 times with no apparent effect before the rewarding break on the 100th. Acceptance of Alcoholism as a disease, acce...

Toronto · Toronto

Good Afternoon All. Earlier I waded in on a post without properly introducing myself. My intent was not to offend, but share how applying Alanon priciples have enriched my life. I entered AA recovery 25 years ago when my then hubby kicked me to the curb. Smart man. He cut his losses quickly. I was in...

Christiob · Christiob

Ive been dragged into my alcoholic siblings problem for the last several months. It started as helping her get to detox (more than once) and once to rehab (she was sober for maybe 30 days after the rehab). Two months ago she had a bad fall and broke her arm, so needed help at home for awhile and has been un...

DavidG · DavidG

Hi y'a'll... Having this group here, and the MIP groups generally has been a great boon for me. It has taken me beyond the possible... as it was... ...I needed 3 or 4 meetings a week at times- and had none. The bonus here is that we have some of the high motivation members- from different corn...

SunnyFrogs · SunnyFrogs

I know in "that other thread" I said I doubted I would ever be logging in again,yet here I am. I actually logged in because I was going to apologize for the things I said because I wasn't feeling good about myself for it. I felt like I was wrong in what I said and felt I didn't have the right to say what I thought...

yanksfan51 · yanksfan51

Good morning everyone: Todays reading is about the twelve concepts and general warranties of the program. I will admit I dont know a lot about this except when they have been referred to in a meeting. The writer connects the warranties with being able adjust attitudes in relation to making decision...

yanksfan51 · yanksfan51

I thought I posted this! So sorry everyone. It was sitting here waiting to go as I got ready to write today. What day is it again???? My apologies. Heres last weeks writing: Good morning Everyone: Today?s reading is about our growth toward self sufficiency. Many of us who grew up in alcoholism or h...

foriver · foriver

Hi friends, I've gotten to a point where I don't know if what I'm doing/feeling is considered detaching "with love" or just plain I don't care anymore. I've been with my A for 5.5 years and we have a 1.5 year old daughter together. He relapses every few weeks - months. Never sober longer than 11 months...

DavidG · DavidG

Was in the city last week. At a hearing over child care and protection. I had to flick back- and see if I was repeating myself- and I was just about to. Getting into the present moment has been really hard for me. I was so much caught up between the "if only's" and the what if's. And i had a really big d...

Freetime · Freetime

I am posting very early for Friday -- I have a busy couple of days coming up. Today's page in One Day At A Time in Al-Anon reminds us how it feels to be a newcomer, and how we can best support newcomers. The newcomer usually feels alone in a hostile world, drowning in a sea of troubles. We need to guard agai...

Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

It has been 54 years since I came to this planet & I never had it so good! All the blessings & positive thoughts for me are far from evident. I really feel that I deserve them & the friends I have met over the years who have been w/ me almost a life time. I have been so blessed w/ all of you that take m...

Maresie888 · Maresie888

When I met the qualifier I had a lot of goals. I also had a lot of hope that my life would get better. I saw him as a good sign. There were a number of red flags there from the beginning. Then a series of catastrophe's Somewhere along the line my goaks evaporared. Despite the pandemic, despite various ob...

dragonfly04 · dragonfly04

Last night was a rough night. My A bf got fired from his job that he just recently got hired from. He started working overnight 8 pm to 6 am. He came home around 2 am last night he said he had gotten fired. He drank a 4 pack of those mini wine bottles during his lunch break and when he returned got into an argumen...

Dancer66 · Dancer66

So life is crazy. My AH is up and down (and never the pass out kinds of drunk, just enough to be mean and annoying). He holds a job (works from home) and only drinks at night. But the changes that have come from his drinking in his attitude and his ability to interact with me and family (even when not drink...

DavidG · DavidG

... At our local supermarket there is a young woman of 22. My nephew's kid. 10 years ago our mother died- her grandmother... on the same night her dad died as well. They lived in the neighbourhood. After mum died I heard the news about D. and went around there. I stood with this kid- as she was then- a...

Iamhere · Iamhere

Tomorrow's reading talks about finding our sense of humor. Most of us, when we arrived to the rooms rarely cracked a smile and resented others who did. For some, the laughter in the meetings was hard to understand, as our lives felt tragic and serious. While many changes in recovery are awesome and w...

Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

Now & then I really feel the presence of my Higher Power. He leads & guides me through all the good & bad. He listens to my rants & complaints every single day. And, when I fail, he forgives me. I am so blessed. Today I can truly sit here & say I never had it so good! I know some people have...

Skorpi · Skorpi

Hello MIP! In today's reading, the author quotes the Al-Anon suggested closing (a closing that my home group does not use): "though you may not like all of us, you'll love us in a very special way - the same way we already love you." The author reflects that every Al-Anon meeting is an opportunity to pr...

DavidG · DavidG

I am a leader, in the sense that I have done a lot of the work in Alanon. My goal-set was to be able to be a good example of Alanon recovery. If I don't like the way something is done, I just do it the way I think is most effective. I am liberated enough, and confident enough to do this. I try to be humble. But no l...

Iamhere · Iamhere

I am respecting Marasie's original discussion by moving some unrelated dialogue here. I do welcome any member to offer ESH on this thread, if desired. My post: Bo - I can't control how you choose to interpret my warning. That's up to you. What I will say is you have been asked repeatedly via Private...

SerenityRUS · SerenityRUS

So .. LOL .. we have a dog who I thought had a lot of schnauzer in him however apparently has more chuchu in him. Being a responsible doggie mommy and it's been years since I have owned a dog and we were not the covid19 let's get a dog we were the pre covid19 of hey this looks fun let's do it .. I remind myself ove...

mamalioness · mamalioness

I'm at work for the good boss yesetrday and he said he wanted to give me as much work as he could, considering the covid, impacting HIS business, etc., and anyway, while we were chatting Liz, the off. mgr at the A-hole's place texted...."omg rosie, he is being so rude to me, I legit wanted to walk out" I c...

akdono · akdono

Hi, everyone I am a newcomer and this is my first post. Thank you for the time ro read my concerns and answer me truthfully. My husband is an alcoholic new to recovery like sober only for one month. He's been home for about two weeks. I have a gut feeling and strong intuition that he has relapsed and contin...

Enigmatic · Enigmatic

A main concept of AlAnon is that our focus need be on our own thoughts, perceptions, and actions rather than those of the alcoholic or others. To the extent that we ignore this concept we experience loss of serenity.One excuse we may use to justify interference in the affairs of the alcoholic and other...

DavidG · DavidG

Time is a bit of an illusion for me. As a kid time seemed to take forever. Then I had strong memories of these times- that other people had forgotten. Today is 2020. I went to meditation this morning. There is an old friend there. We share heaps and heaps afterwards. Her oldest son had a garage business...

Lyne · Lyne

The reading for Monday, 7/20, says the following: Wanting to know why the alcoholic drinks or, when sober, why he does what he does is an itch for which there is no scratch. The reading goes on to say that some of us will never get over trying to figure this out. Instead of becoming frustrated, the writ...

kay123 · kay123

Over the last year there have been several rehab stays, some more successful than others. There have been several overdoses and few too many close calls where the medics fortunately showed up in time. I can't close my eyes with out images of his blue skin, his lifeless body. He is trying but the lies c...

Maresie888 · Maresie888

Some of the people in my building are totally addicted to tobacco. Two years ago the City and the County introduced measures to ban smoking in.the building. They had a meeting where residents stated their rights were being taken away. They were livid. Among them was one charactor #Mel# who was par...

PosiesandPuppies · PosiesandPuppies

EASY DOES IT Today's reading speaks about the slogan "Easy Does It." When we first come to Al-Anon, we often come with the philosophy that if something works, it will work even better and faster if we try harder. (emphasis mine).But Al-Anon involves a long-term process of growth and change. Our effor...

DavidG · DavidG

Huh? you might be asking yourself- what does this mean. Somewhere along the line- some of us must have had someone make amends to us! I think, maybe, as family members, this might happen more often? Not sure if it does? Anyway I cannot share any details at all, obviously. I am so very grateful to Alan...

DavidG · DavidG

I am a dreamer, and always shall be... ... One day I would like nominate slogan no. 21- and shepherd through a group conscience, to our district assembly- to GSO- and then to a WSO conference. It might be something like:- "we have the right to be wrong" or maybe "care or cure?" ~sigh~ Anyway- unti...

Freetime · Freetime

Finding peace and contentment whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not -- the author of today's page was able to get to this point by listening to someone who said, "You'll have to learn to make it whether the alcoholics do or not." The author began to separate their own welfare from that of the alc...

Bo · Bo

There's a local meeting here, in the tri-state area, that I attend regularly. Like many, I feel it's an excellent meeting. The meeting, which is one meeting, for 90 minutes is structured the following way: The meeting starts at 730pm. If there is a beginner present, they do a beginner's meeting openi...

Maresie888 · Maresie888

Just when I was feeling settled anther curveball with Covid 19 I am resilient these days but there is no chance of feeling comfortable Maresie

iris52 · iris52

Currently working on step 3.Made the decision. Turned over my will and life. I hear people say that they keep taking back their will. How do you know when you have taken back your will ? My husband (sober 30 years) needs to go into an assisted living/nursing home. He has dementia and it is getting almost...

Iamhere · Iamhere

The reading for tomorrow discusses one of my favorite Al-Anon tools - relaxing! Many of us arrive at recovery living a life full of frenzied activity. School, work, project, obligations, kids, housework, etc. all helped us focus outward. Al-Anon helps us focus inward. While there is nothing w...

brocharoo · brocharoo

Hi, I'm new here but should have joined a few years ago. My husband is in recovery for opioid abuse. Me bought and took prescription oxy for almost 2 years. The majority of this time was behind my back, though I had my suspicions. He is now on suboxone and been off of the pills since January. My question is,...

Skorpi · Skorpi

Hello MIP! Today's reading from C2C speaks about the pace we progress through the program. The author shares that we each put the Al-Anon program into practice in our own lives the best we can, at the pace that seems right for us individually. The author avoids speaking harshly, or using phrases such...

Enigmatic · Enigmatic

AlAnon does not instruct on how to change the alcoholic in order to find our serenity. Instead, it guides us on changing the things we can within ourselves (thinking, perspectives, behavior, possibly circumstances; reliance on a power greater than ourselves). This approach will lead us to peace...

yanksfan51 · yanksfan51

Good morning everyone- Todays reading is about fear and how it can impede our lives in so many ways. The writer describes how fear has led to trying to control everything, how it has led to not believing he/she is worthy of trusting relationships, and its led to avoiding connections with other people....

Wolfie55 · Wolfie55

Every morning when I wake up, I have a little ritual I do. I think about the twenty four hours ahead. Before I begin, I ask God to direct my thinking. Then, I read from the ODAAT. I'm in AA also so I read their daily reader. Then, I pick a word from my god-box - this morning it was Depression. Luckily, I don't h...

Crmans · Crmans

Looking for ESH on expectations. I hear/read a lot about not having any. That automatically triggers me to think just be a doormat & take what you get. I expect respect, love, honor, communication & trust, no mental or verbal abuse. How is that possibly not ok? Especially in a marriage? I ha...

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	One Day at a Time in Alanon, 8/3 (Preview) The reading for Monday, 8/3, discusses when it is time to make a self-appraisal. This happens when our own thoughts create turmoil. We are reminded that our first obligation is to work out our own thinking patterns. The reminder says we can change nothing but ourselves, and the principal source o...	Lyne	5	468	Aug 3, 2020 by DavidG
	Where Do You Go? (Preview) A boundary I have set for myself,quite awhile ago,is I refuse to be around AH when he's drinking. It's so different when he drinks compared to other substances and I just simply don't want to be around him when he does. With this pandemic, there's not a lot of options. Oh,and with this extreme heat on to...	SunnyFrogs	18	550	Aug 2, 2020 by PosiesandPuppies
	Sunday sharing... dream dreaming... (Preview) Hi y'all ... My ultimate gurus are Lois and Bill. They have pop star and film star status for me. I have their photo on the wall. But for a long time I wanted to be a guru and leader too! Not surprising since I used Bill's saying a lot. One that appears in the AA Big Book. "Half measures avail us nothing....	DavidG	4	371	Aug 2, 2020 by PosiesandPuppies
	8/1 C2C - What Is AlAnon About (Preview) Such a great page today in Courage, sums up how so many of us got here but more importantly: how to get to a better place. I came here to change others, but found out I needed to change myself...practice the 12 Steps of AA in my own life, develop a higher power, and accept that I am responsible for the serenit...	Enigmatic	5	493	Aug 2, 2020 by PosiesandPuppies
	Hope for Today August 2 (Preview) Good morning everyone: Todays reading is about the power of prayer, and the idea that we have the ability to pray in many different ways, in different places, and at any time. The writer begins with a description of how sleeping patterns have changed for him/her. The writer describes the inability...	yanksfan51	2	464	Aug 2, 2020 by PosiesandPuppies
	Saturday's Daily 08/01/2020 (Preview) Happy August! Today I will be pulling directly from The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie. "Say thank you, until you mean it. Thank God, life, and the universe for everyone and everything sent your way. Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns...	PosiesandPuppies	2	423	Aug 2, 2020 by mamalioness
	Relationships... (Preview) I say this more times than often. Even as i grow older- much older... Through my 20's my girls friends got rougher and tougher. In my steps 8 and 9 I took account of these people. Being a country lad- I was much slower on the uptake than my urban counterparts- and I could name each one of them. Doing Step...	DavidG	6	447	Aug 1, 2020 by Maresie888
	just want to share of few thoughts. (Preview) Today is a good day just to send out my random thoughts. I realized after reading some of my story that I have an idea. It seems like I can truly say that I can name naming, then I blame blaming & then shame shaming. Now I am claim claiming the fact that I came up w/these thoughts. Maybe this isn't exactly...	Hoot Nanny	2	415	Aug 1, 2020 by Lyne
	Gaslighting, par excellence... (Preview) My home relationship has improved markedly over the last 18 to 24 months. Not quite where I want it- but getting fairly close... I am working part time. SO came home from work and found an element on on the stove. It had been like that since breakfast- so it must have been on very low. She put some toasti...	DavidG	4	424	Jul 31, 2020 by JerryF
	Double binds (Preview) Every day at work I sign s statement that I am feeling well and can work. This oricess is repea4ed when I get to work. So it is twice.once when I check in. Once when I get screened Yesterday I called off. I have been working a lot.lately. my fatigue kevel was high Todsy I get a mote saying ny absence was un...	Maresie888	5	499	Jul 31, 2020 by Maresie888
	Hope For Today - July 31 (Preview) The author remembered reading a magazine article stating that the correct use of the mind leads to wisdom and the incorrect use of the mind mind leads to insanity. When coming into Al-Anon, the author realized that the core of the program was based on the right use of the mind as well as the heart. The au...	Freetime	4	364	Jul 31, 2020 by DavidG
	Courage to Change 7/30 (Preview) Good morning MIP. Today's reading talks about decisions and choices we can make to be happy. We have all heard that happiness is an inside job, and that we can be as happy as we choose to me. While we all recognize it's unrealistic to be happy all the time, we can be happy most of the time if we make a commi...	Iamhere	5	400	Jul 30, 2020 by DavidG
	Courage to Change July 29 (Preview) In today's reading, the author reflects on the spiritual nature of the Al-Anon program. Al-Anon is not based on any particular religion, and no religious belief is required. There is not a specific dogma or philosophy. The important part is believing in a power greater than ourselves. We need this h...	Skorpi	3	468	Jul 29, 2020 by Iamhere
	Lies (Preview) I have been working briefly with a coworker who compulsively lies. His lies are not anything that can affect my.job I spent years with the qualifier who lied comoulsively. He lied about crashing the car repeatedly (which I paid for). He lied about working, where he was, virtually anything he was res...	Maresie888	8	524	Jul 29, 2020 by PosiesandPuppies
	ODAT in alanon, 7/27 (Preview) The reading for Monday, 7/27, asks the question: If alcoholism/addictions did not exist, would marriages and all other relationships be perfect? And of course the answer is no: sobriety does not end all problems. It is true that alcoholism does wreck marriages that might have otherwise been s...	Lyne	3	460	Jul 28, 2020 by Maresie888
	I hope this doesn't get old. (Preview) I really hope this doesn't get old. I am writing my life story as I speak. It has been over a year since I started in early July last year. It is very detailed & I hope it doesn't get too boring! I feel very exited about my memories! I really have a good story to tell--the whole truth! I feel like maybe I sh...	Hoot Nanny	4	407	Jul 28, 2020 by Hoot Nanny
	Courage to Change 7/25/2020 (Preview) Good morning MIP family! Today's reading talks about Courage. The author talks about after years and years of letting people take advantage of them, they had come to Al-Anon with quite a store of anger, resentment and guilt. So many times they wanted to "bite off their tongue" for saying "Yes," when w...	PosiesandPuppies	8	355	Jul 28, 2020 by Maresie888
	Greetings (Preview) 11 plus years sober. Was very sad to hear of Betty's passing. Working daily still as rehab is "essential" healthcare. It is crazy cuz I have plenty of exposure to barely recovering or relapsing people but now limited AA (and Alanon). BUT...on the flip side....still have a job and income and more likel...	pinkchip	10	616	Jul 28, 2020 by andromeda
	C2C 7/28/20 - Keep Coming Back: Benefits (Preview) AlAnon is a spiritual recovery program that yields miracles after persistent, consistent thought and effort. This can be compared to the work of a stone cutter who may strike a stone 99 times with no apparent effect before the rewarding break on the 100th. Acceptance of Alcoholism as a disease, acce...	Enigmatic	5	442	Jul 28, 2020 by Iamhere
	I'm a loud mouthed schnook! (Preview) Good Afternoon All. Earlier I waded in on a post without properly introducing myself. My intent was not to offend, but share how applying Alanon priciples have enriched my life. I entered AA recovery 25 years ago when my then hubby kicked me to the curb. Smart man. He cut his losses quickly. I was in...	Toronto	7	592	Jul 27, 2020 by Jen61
	How to detach from an alcoholic when doing so leaves them in physical danger (Preview) Ive been dragged into my alcoholic siblings problem for the last several months. It started as helping her get to detox (more than once) and once to rehab (she was sober for maybe 30 days after the rehab). Two months ago she had a bad fall and broke her arm, so needed help at home for awhile and has been un...	Christiob	5	501	Jul 27, 2020 by Jen61
	A daily, or weekly share...??? (Preview) Hi y'a'll... Having this group here, and the MIP groups generally has been a great boon for me. It has taken me beyond the possible... as it was... ...I needed 3 or 4 meetings a week at times- and had none. The bonus here is that we have some of the high motivation members- from different corn...	DavidG	1	378	Jul 27, 2020 by PosiesandPuppies
	Take What You Like And Leave The Rest (Preview) I know in "that other thread" I said I doubted I would ever be logging in again,yet here I am. I actually logged in because I was going to apologize for the things I said because I wasn't feeling good about myself for it. I felt like I was wrong in what I said and felt I didn't have the right to say what I thought...	SunnyFrogs	9	517	Jul 26, 2020 by mamalioness
	Hope for Today July 26 (Preview) Good morning everyone: Todays reading is about the twelve concepts and general warranties of the program. I will admit I dont know a lot about this except when they have been referred to in a meeting. The writer connects the warranties with being able adjust attitudes in relation to making decision...	yanksfan51	2	392	Jul 26, 2020 by Iamhere
	Last week’s hope for today! July 19 (Preview) I thought I posted this! So sorry everyone. It was sitting here waiting to go as I got ready to write today. What day is it again???? My apologies. Heres last weeks writing: Good morning Everyone: Today?s reading is about our growth toward self sufficiency. Many of us who grew up in alcoholism or h...	yanksfan51	1	391	Jul 26, 2020 by Freetime
	How to detach with love...not just completely stop caring... (Preview) Hi friends, I've gotten to a point where I don't know if what I'm doing/feeling is considered detaching "with love" or just plain I don't care anymore. I've been with my A for 5.5 years and we have a 1.5 year old daughter together. He relapses every few weeks - months. Never sober longer than 11 months...	foriver	8	643	Jul 26, 2020 by 2HP
	Good news comes last... sometimes... (Preview) Was in the city last week. At a hearing over child care and protection. I had to flick back- and see if I was repeating myself- and I was just about to. Getting into the present moment has been really hard for me. I was so much caught up between the "if only's" and the what if's. And i had a really big d...	DavidG	0	314	Jul 25, 2020 by DavidG
	ODAAT - July 24 - Welcoming Newcomers (Preview) I am posting very early for Friday -- I have a busy couple of days coming up. Today's page in One Day At A Time in Al-Anon reminds us how it feels to be a newcomer, and how we can best support newcomers. The newcomer usually feels alone in a hostile world, drowning in a sea of troubles. We need to guard agai...	Freetime	8	416	Jul 25, 2020 by mamalioness
	birthday blessings & wishes. (Preview) It has been 54 years since I came to this planet & I never had it so good! All the blessings & positive thoughts for me are far from evident. I really feel that I deserve them & the friends I have met over the years who have been w/ me almost a life time. I have been so blessed w/ all of you that take m...	Hoot Nanny	2	350	Jul 25, 2020 by PosiesandPuppies
	Goals (Preview) When I met the qualifier I had a lot of goals. I also had a lot of hope that my life would get better. I saw him as a good sign. There were a number of red flags there from the beginning. Then a series of catastrophe's Somewhere along the line my goaks evaporared. Despite the pandemic, despite various ob...	Maresie888	5	526	Jul 25, 2020 by PosiesandPuppies
	Learning how to detach (Preview) Last night was a rough night. My A bf got fired from his job that he just recently got hired from. He started working overnight 8 pm to 6 am. He came home around 2 am last night he said he had gotten fired. He drank a 4 pack of those mini wine bottles during his lunch break and when he returned got into an argumen...	dragonfly04	14	607	Jul 24, 2020 by JerryF
	has anyone needed extra help (like medication) while dealing with all this? (Preview) So life is crazy. My AH is up and down (and never the pass out kinds of drunk, just enough to be mean and annoying). He holds a job (works from home) and only drinks at night. But the changes that have come from his drinking in his attitude and his ability to interact with me and family (even when not drink...	Dancer66	14	792	Jul 24, 2020 by Maresie888
	Step 12... stepping out... (Preview) ... At our local supermarket there is a young woman of 22. My nephew's kid. 10 years ago our mother died- her grandmother... on the same night her dad died as well. They lived in the neighbourhood. After mum died I heard the news about D. and went around there. I stood with this kid- as she was then- a...	DavidG	1	379	Jul 24, 2020 by Lyne
	Courage to Change 7/23 (Preview) Tomorrow's reading talks about finding our sense of humor. Most of us, when we arrived to the rooms rarely cracked a smile and resented others who did. For some, the laughter in the meetings was hard to understand, as our lives felt tragic and serious. While many changes in recovery are awesome and w...	Iamhere	4	377	Jul 23, 2020 by serenity47
	God always steps in... (Preview) Now & then I really feel the presence of my Higher Power. He leads & guides me through all the good & bad. He listens to my rants & complaints every single day. And, when I fail, he forgives me. I am so blessed. Today I can truly sit here & say I never had it so good! I know some people have...	Hoot Nanny	5	432	Jul 23, 2020 by PosiesandPuppies
	Courage to Change July 22 (Preview) Hello MIP! In today's reading, the author quotes the Al-Anon suggested closing (a closing that my home group does not use): "though you may not like all of us, you'll love us in a very special way - the same way we already love you." The author reflects that every Al-Anon meeting is an opportunity to pr...	Skorpi	6	590	Jul 22, 2020 by DavidG
	Tradition 2, for myself... (Preview) I am a leader, in the sense that I have done a lot of the work in Alanon. My goal-set was to be able to be a good example of Alanon recovery. If I don't like the way something is done, I just do it the way I think is most effective. I am liberated enough, and confident enough to do this. I try to be humble. But no l...	DavidG	1	341	Jul 22, 2020 by Temple
	Clarifying - for Bo - Continued Dialogue for Cross-Talk, Quoting, Courtesy (closed) (Preview) I am respecting Marasie's original discussion by moving some unrelated dialogue here. I do welcome any member to offer ESH on this thread, if desired. My post: Bo - I can't control how you choose to interpret my warning. That's up to you. What I will say is you have been asked repeatedly via Private...	Iamhere	30	748	Jul 22, 2020 by Iamhere
	Funny Story ... (Preview) So .. LOL .. we have a dog who I thought had a lot of schnauzer in him however apparently has more chuchu in him. Being a responsible doggie mommy and it's been years since I have owned a dog and we were not the covid19 let's get a dog we were the pre covid19 of hey this looks fun let's do it .. I remind myself ove...	SerenityRUS	6	471	Jul 21, 2020 by mamalioness
	Feedback appreciated (Preview) I'm at work for the good boss yesetrday and he said he wanted to give me as much work as he could, considering the covid, impacting HIS business, etc., and anyway, while we were chatting Liz, the off. mgr at the A-hole's place texted...."omg rosie, he is being so rude to me, I legit wanted to walk out" I c...	mamalioness	31	541	Jul 21, 2020 by mamalioness
	Should I trust my intuition about my husband relapsing (Preview) Hi, everyone I am a newcomer and this is my first post. Thank you for the time ro read my concerns and answer me truthfully. My husband is an alcoholic new to recovery like sober only for one month. He's been home for about two weeks. I have a gut feeling and strong intuition that he has relapsed and contin...	akdono	8	690	Jul 21, 2020 by Bettertomorrow
	C2C 7/21/20 Why We Must Avoid Interfering, Even When Difficult (Preview) A main concept of AlAnon is that our focus need be on our own thoughts, perceptions, and actions rather than those of the alcoholic or others. To the extent that we ignore this concept we experience loss of serenity.One excuse we may use to justify interference in the affairs of the alcoholic and other...	Enigmatic	4	492	Jul 21, 2020 by Maresie888
	Good news looking better... (Preview) Time is a bit of an illusion for me. As a kid time seemed to take forever. Then I had strong memories of these times- that other people had forgotten. Today is 2020. I went to meditation this morning. There is an old friend there. We share heaps and heaps afterwards. Her oldest son had a garage business...	DavidG	0	347	Jul 20, 2020 by DavidG
	ODAT in alanon, 7/20 (Preview) The reading for Monday, 7/20, says the following: Wanting to know why the alcoholic drinks or, when sober, why he does what he does is an itch for which there is no scratch. The reading goes on to say that some of us will never get over trying to figure this out. Instead of becoming frustrated, the writ...	Lyne	3	343	Jul 20, 2020 by Iamhere
	My partner is home from rehab (Preview) Over the last year there have been several rehab stays, some more successful than others. There have been several overdoses and few too many close calls where the medics fortunately showed up in time. I can't close my eyes with out images of his blue skin, his lifeless body. He is trying but the lies c...	kay123	8	431	Jul 20, 2020 by mamalioness
	Addiction (Preview) Some of the people in my building are totally addicted to tobacco. Two years ago the City and the County introduced measures to ban smoking in.the building. They had a meeting where residents stated their rights were being taken away. They were livid. Among them was one charactor #Mel# who was par...	Maresie888	15	567	Jul 19, 2020 by Maresie888
	Courage to Change 7/18/20 (Preview) EASY DOES IT Today's reading speaks about the slogan "Easy Does It." When we first come to Al-Anon, we often come with the philosophy that if something works, it will work even better and faster if we try harder. (emphasis mine).But Al-Anon involves a long-term process of growth and change. Our effor...	PosiesandPuppies	3	313	Jul 19, 2020 by mamalioness
	Step 9- in reverse... (Preview) Huh? you might be asking yourself- what does this mean. Somewhere along the line- some of us must have had someone make amends to us! I think, maybe, as family members, this might happen more often? Not sure if it does? Anyway I cannot share any details at all, obviously. I am so very grateful to Alan...	DavidG	1	464	Jul 19, 2020 by Bo
	First things first... (Preview) I am a dreamer, and always shall be... ... One day I would like nominate slogan no. 21- and shepherd through a group conscience, to our district assembly- to GSO- and then to a WSO conference. It might be something like:- "we have the right to be wrong" or maybe "care or cure?" ~sigh~ Anyway- unti...	DavidG	7	473	Jul 18, 2020 by Freetime
	Courage to Change - July 17 (Preview) Finding peace and contentment whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not -- the author of today's page was able to get to this point by listening to someone who said, "You'll have to learn to make it whether the alcoholics do or not." The author began to separate their own welfare from that of the alc...	Freetime	3	607	Jul 17, 2020 by DavidG
	Question about a local meeting... (Preview) There's a local meeting here, in the tri-state area, that I attend regularly. Like many, I feel it's an excellent meeting. The meeting, which is one meeting, for 90 minutes is structured the following way: The meeting starts at 730pm. If there is a beginner present, they do a beginner's meeting openi...	Bo	20	512	Jul 16, 2020 by Freetime
	Another curveball (Preview) Just when I was feeling settled anther curveball with Covid 19 I am resilient these days but there is no chance of feeling comfortable Maresie	Maresie888	7	416	Jul 16, 2020 by Maresie888
	timing and taking back your will (Preview) Currently working on step 3.Made the decision. Turned over my will and life. I hear people say that they keep taking back their will. How do you know when you have taken back your will ? My husband (sober 30 years) needs to go into an assisted living/nursing home. He has dementia and it is getting almost...	iris52	15	672	Jul 16, 2020 by 2HP
	Courage to Change 7/16 (Preview) The reading for tomorrow discusses one of my favorite Al-Anon tools - relaxing! Many of us arrive at recovery living a life full of frenzied activity. School, work, project, obligations, kids, housework, etc. all helped us focus outward. Al-Anon helps us focus inward. While there is nothing w...	Iamhere	2	317	Jul 16, 2020 by Freetime
	From on drug to another? (Preview) Hi, I'm new here but should have joined a few years ago. My husband is in recovery for opioid abuse. Me bought and took prescription oxy for almost 2 years. The majority of this time was behind my back, though I had my suspicions. He is now on suboxone and been off of the pills since January. My question is,...	brocharoo	7	467	Jul 15, 2020 by Maresie888
	Courage to Change July 15 (Preview) Hello MIP! Today's reading from C2C speaks about the pace we progress through the program. The author shares that we each put the Al-Anon program into practice in our own lives the best we can, at the pace that seems right for us individually. The author avoids speaking harshly, or using phrases such...	Skorpi	5	347	Jul 15, 2020 by Iamhere
	ODAT 7/14 - Less is More (Preview) AlAnon does not instruct on how to change the alcoholic in order to find our serenity. Instead, it guides us on changing the things we can within ourselves (thinking, perspectives, behavior, possibly circumstances; reliance on a power greater than ourselves). This approach will lead us to peace...	Enigmatic	4	412	Jul 14, 2020 by Enigmatic
	Hope for Today July 12 (Preview) Good morning everyone- Todays reading is about fear and how it can impede our lives in so many ways. The writer describes how fear has led to trying to control everything, how it has led to not believing he/she is worthy of trusting relationships, and its led to avoiding connections with other people....	yanksfan51	6	458	Jul 14, 2020 by andromeda
	Depression (Preview) Every morning when I wake up, I have a little ritual I do. I think about the twenty four hours ahead. Before I begin, I ask God to direct my thinking. Then, I read from the ODAAT. I'm in AA also so I read their daily reader. Then, I pick a word from my god-box - this morning it was Depression. Luckily, I don't h...	Wolfie55	5	492	Jul 14, 2020 by Iamhere
	Expectations (Preview) Looking for ESH on expectations. I hear/read a lot about not having any. That automatically triggers me to think just be a doormat & take what you get. I expect respect, love, honor, communication & trust, no mental or verbal abuse. How is that possibly not ok? Especially in a marriage? I ha...	Crmans	10	1008	Jul 13, 2020 by Maresie888
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