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Forward · Forward

I have no idea what to do. My husband is an alcoholic. He was a drinker when we married 21 years ago, but everyone we knew drank then. I grew up and grew out of it but he didn't. Around 15 years ago he quit and stayed sober for 10 years. Then 5 years ago he started up again. It has been hell. He had his own b...

denro · denro

I have many sober alcoholics around my life and come from an alcoholic Father. On three previous occasions I have suffered financial losses at the hands of people I trusted, loans, investments etc. Now I have done it again, this time with serious money. My investment partner after the global meltdow...

Theoceancalls · Theoceancalls

Wish the bottom would get here already otherwise I worry the rate of my ah's alcoholsmwillvsurly kill him...or someone else. Im feeling I need to get to a f2f as im too him focused, wishing for things beyond my control, analyzing, thinking and trying to change the things I CANT....that said. When will...

slogan_jim · slogan_jim

Hi, my name is slogan_jim and I would like to share on the notion of acceptance. I am feeling very lonely tonight. It's a saturday night, I am young, I should be out partying and having a great time out on the town. Then again, I feel like that is what is expected of me and not what I truly want right now. Right...

ELEKTRAWMN · ELEKTRAWMN

We all know the A in our life lies when they drink. Well, in my case anyway. Does your A lie when they are sober? I mean about little petty stuff? Mine does. Not only that but continues to elaborate on that lie when that subject is brought up. I think a lot of it in my case is pride and not wanting to admi...

WornOutMrsFixIt · WornOutMrsFixIt

Right at bedtime . . . very relaxing. I heard tonight that my AH showed up at a business meeting at 9 am on Wednesday smelling like alcohol. They go around the room and everyone says something and when it was his turn he stood up and made a sarcastic remark about a girl who was evidently dressed "u...

JAMIE74 · JAMIE74

I set then in my mind when he started drinking again. No going with him to buy it, no buying it for him, no drinking with him. I never told him those boundaries, just kept them to myself. But he kinda threw me a curve ball...when he started drinking again it was the whiskey. The one think that turns him into a...

stephaniej · stephaniej

My AH works second shift. During the week, that is 3-11, and I am fast asleep by the time he gets home and starts drinking. Many months ago, in an effort to help preserve my sanity, I instituted some tactics like running a fan or white noise machine while I sleep, to mask the noise he makes and the sounds o...

katfshh · katfshh

The other day I went on FB, not through my normal account. I remembered I had an account through an old email address. I went on there and looked at my exA fiance's FB. Nothing much on there, but then I saw his 20 year old daughter, She is now friends with my exAF last girlfriend. They had all blocked this lad...

Pushka · Pushka

LOL .. my name is Pushka and I'm a meddler .. I need a 12 step daily program to remind me not to meddle. UGH!!! It's a really hard habit to break. So this weekend I was all so proud of myself for a few reasons .. my boundaries are getting stronger. I'm more able to see when I do things that cause me pain and ba...

Jerry F · Jerry F

I decided to not go to my home group last evening opting to drive out of town to a far off (23 miles!! OMG!!) shoreline community to hear a candidate speak to a group. He use to be the mayor and lotsa people want him back. Some of us feel he will be properly supportive to our native rights and sooooo I went...

GailMichelle · GailMichelle

Today, we're driving in my car, when I realize that I'm almost completely out of gas. So, we seek the nearest gas station of our choice and pull in. I busy myself with making a few calls on my cell; I don't even know what he is going through. So I was a little shocked when he got in the car all huffy and call...

WornOutMrsFixIt · WornOutMrsFixIt

Whenever I have a conversation or a meetup with him, it always ends up with him angry and calling me names. Where does this come from? At first it was only directed at me but now it is starting to creep in when he is discussing other people. It seems to be so common but I don"t really understand it.

Findinghope · Findinghope

My AH relapsed today, and in a way that has major consequences. I'm upset, and sad, and just so dissapointed. Every time I think he's moved forward and has some sobriety under his belt, it comes flinging back in awful ways. I'm by myself, and just feeling sad tonight. Sad that this man I love so much has th...

Jozie · Jozie

What a Week! Right Now My Husband is Going over one of the Hardest decission of His Life, and Our Lives will be Forever Changed come 2014! I'm Excited for Him, and a Little Nervous for Me, but I know that what ever or however, we will get to were we need to be! I have FAITH in My HP, So I Know I will be Lifted and Ca...

Theemettaart · Theemettaart

Sorry for not being on this board as much as i would like. There is so much going on. Today my sister and i called local social work and my parents house docter. We all together decided on a fast intervention at my mom. Their doctor went to her house to talk to her. Now she is totally pissed! she is angry with u...

holivex · holivex

Some of you might remember the post I had last weekend asking how I would know if I could trust to let AH back into the lives of my children and myself. Well, I have my answer. He's relapsed. He was even drinking the day I posted that topic. He showed up at the house for his first visitation with my kids. ...

InspiredPhotography · InspiredPhotography

My S/O texted me and he finally said he wants to live on his own. So how I have to deal with the kids. I am very scared but alittle relieved. I have to figure things out and how I am going to do things. He has put me in so much debt. I am little angry but nothing I can do. If I don't get out I will never be happy. I know t...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Aloha family. I just shaking the ashes off my butt after a full flame out last evening. I let myself and my ego get sideswiped last evening when to my armour, pulled out my gun and shot myself in the foot then telling myself "There you got yourself good that time". I'm still going thru the P...

InspiredPhotography · InspiredPhotography

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/domestic_violence_abuse_types_signs_causes_effects.htm

WornOutMrsFixIt · WornOutMrsFixIt

I have always struggled with anxiety issues. I take medication on a daily basis (small amounts) but I am starting to have panic attacks breaking through again. I had two massive attacks today while I was at work and am even starting to have what is know as night terrors again. They are nightmares that...

Debilyn · Debilyn

It was a movie. This lanky but cute teenager was in love with the pretty neighbor girl. They grew up together playing in forts, falling from trees,swimming, catching frogs. His sister was part of it too. As teens one day, he still in love with the girl, was sitting eating lunch with her. She was nice to hi...

Pipper · Pipper

Hi everyone I'm having such trouble trying to keep my mind of my ah.he retires in two weeks and it's party on time,he has to start a program on Monday for his DUI. I know I can't control it and I'm trying to keep my mind busy .im good for a few ays I keep saying its not my problem but then I'll wake up and start wor...

larusic · larusic

Can anyone tell me of a site where I can talk to someone with respect to my son's escalating drinking?

Jozie · Jozie

Did ya Ever Just Have... One of those Days.... Seems Everyone I Come In Contact with Lately has a "Poor Me" Story to Share... And tho I am a VERY Caring & Compassionate Person, I at times Just get tired of EVERYONE around me Focusing on Everything Wrong & Nothing thats Right! That is O...

nyc018 · nyc018

Hi everyone, I haven't been on for a bit but have been reading others posts and always come here when I need some esh. Long story short - today was pretty awful and my family (parents and sister) are cutting me off. I'm afraid it's for good. History - AH is a recovering alcoholic. We have a 3 year old son. We s...

wildthang86 · wildthang86

Alright I'll be honest, I don't know where this share is going to go. I am in a lot of distress right now and need to vent. I've posted recently about my 22 year old addict son. He was released from rehab for coming up dirty on a drug test. In rehab he was getting high, really?! I was just floored. WE received t...

lacewing · lacewing

I am unable to chair our Tuesday Night Al-Anon Meeting (Tuesday, Sept. 18th). I have to go out of state to visit with my Brother who has been in Hospital for over 2 weeks in critical condition. I am hoping someone can fill in for me as I am not exactly sure when I will be coming back home so it would be grea...

KMC · KMC

So this is my first post here - haven't even had a chance to read other posts so sorry if I'm duplicating anything that's been posted before... But I'm in need of some advice regarding at-home medical detox. My mom is starting a medical detox at home on Monday, and I've got no idea what it entails... We...

Auntyaya · Auntyaya

My sister is an alcoholic (in denial) She drinks and then writes me mean, horrible emails.this has been going on ofor 12 years, since our mother died. Sometimes, the next a.m., there is an apology e mail...often, not.(we live in diff. parts of the country) I have just taken it, until now. I called her an...

TrudyS85 · TrudyS85

Well, he is only half way thru rehab, I have made it clear when he gets out that he can't come home. Why am I panicked today? I am feeling bad for where he might have to go live, somewhere not as nice as our home. I know I can't live with him, I have lost all trust for him, his verbal abuse and infidelities and sui...

IWannaFly · IWannaFly

Today is the first XABF's b-day since we are not together I ended the relationship over a month ago. At first I felt sadness that we aren't together on his b-day and then I remembered the reality of all his past b-day's. He rarely spent any of them with me, when he did it was either first thing in the am or la...

Green Eyes · Green Eyes

I just returned from a very relaxing week-long vacation at a lake resort area about 500 miles from where I live. This was my first extended vacation since separating from my AH a year and a half ago. It was SO nice not to have to endure any drama during my break. In past years, I had to walk on my tiptoes aroun...

mehere80 · mehere80

Just curious about what you all have to share about the situation of wondering when/if someone will hit their bottom. Just observing, you know- while working your al anon program. One terrible thing after another and he keeps going back to his idea of "controlled" drinking. After eve...

stephaniej · stephaniej

Every time I come back here after a long absence, it is so cathartic. I read the posts and immediately filled with a sense of "I totally forgotl...I am NOT alone in this." My husband's alcoholism almost seems to take a track similar to bipolar disorder. He has definite "up" an...

ilovedogs · ilovedogs

Hi all! AH and I have had 2 sessions of marriage counseling and they did not go well. NO surprises there, at least not for me. AH is surprised, though, and has decided we need to find a new counselor. He thought the first one was too pompous and that he used John Gottman's books too much to explain our pr...

lnc12 · lnc12

I've been away from my AH for 2 weeks tomorrow. The first 2 days were horrible, but then things got progressively better. Now though, I feel like it's all starting over again. I want my husband back. Not the drunk that he has turned into, but the man inside of this drunk shell. I miss him so much. I just k...

AStrongerMe · AStrongerMe

I think it might be the case. One thing I want badly is to figure out how to forgive my exH and move forward on that. I"ve moved forward in my life in so many ways. I am so thrilled with my life, good and bad all together. I feel so strong in my decisions and taking care of myself and becoming the person I...

Advice Needed for Family Member · ChrisKNJ

My wife's mother is an alcoholic. She destroyed her life due to drinking. She lost her career, house, pets, and eventually went into cardiac arrest several times and was due to die. She ended up medically surviving and has made huge strides in getting her life back. She has re-established a relat...

rehprof · rehprof

Hi All -- For those of us who are slogging through our own recovery, and ready to try a new relationship after the A, I just HAD to share this from Getting them sober -- #4...IT IS SO ME!!!! Denial is also when we tell ourselves that what is, isn't; and when we tell ourselves that we really dont see what we do s...

Aloha · Aloha

Subject line is a simple thought for myself and others to chew on. Really, it makes perfect sense. No one can do it for me... so why should I feel I can magically do it for others...? Thank God, I can only do it for myself. I'm enough of a project as it is!

Adi · Adi

Hello I'm Adi I am the partner of an alcoholic and I never thought I would be looking for help because I do the helping and I need to stop it. My A (I've noticed that is the name your mostly using) is 'doing well' with his sponsor I think, it's hard to know whats true...but after the last 'big thing' I gave myse...

silent · silent

i just ignored it and when my a b/f called he said nothing about her or even mentioned her name to me he was off on a whole diff. problem than her,so i never mentioned her either so all that frustrating i done for nothing when there nothing even ever came of it so i guess they had made other arrangements anywa...

Jessamine · Jessamine

I'm struggling so much, I feel so lost. I literally feel insane. My AH hit rock bottom 19 months ago when he drove drunk and injured a number of people - he's been in recovery since. I hit my bottom about 6 months later as AH's legal consequences were in full swing. I've been in Al-Anon for 13 months, work...

Country Boy · Country Boy

AW & my 11th wedding anniversary is this weekend. Things have been really rough between us the past few years especially. We (I) started talking about a trial separation a few months ago. She seems to think I am talking about a divorce & doesn't understand that I think we need a break from each o...

teachmath · teachmath

I have been dating a recovering alcoholic for just about 9 months. He is just over 10 months sober (I did not know he was in recovery until we were dating nearly 2 months). I have needed some emotional support the last few days due to a scary medical situation. I am still awaiting test results with no id...

InspiredPhotography · InspiredPhotography

Hi everyone:) My mom emailed me about a week ago. Saying her friend had dropped off some clothes (then she emailed my S/O) mother who is 8 hours away from her asking if she was coming down on Thanksgiving to see family if she wouldn't mind talking them. I haven't spoken to my mom since March (six months ago...

InspiredPhotography · InspiredPhotography

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZyZ7wwoAK-SegvjXm8iV3TffED60LoWb-3UxVckO2rI?feat=directlink-- Edited by InspiredPhotography on Tuesday 11th of September 2012 08:04:56 PM -- Edited by InspiredPhotography on Tuesday 11th of September 2012 08:25:25 PM

InspiredPhotography · InspiredPhotography

So my photo shoot canceled, on the up side I had a great time with my gf (who I babysat for) we went out and took the kids to a park. Something so simple can uplift your spirits. The weather was off and on rainy but that didn't stop me from having a smile on my face! Any positive happenings in your life right no...

Wolfie55 · Wolfie55

"Today I'll allow others to say what they think and allow myself to think about what they say." - Hope For Today

Freja · Freja

I'm starting to wonder if the disease is really starting to take a stronger hold on my hubby. I don't keep tabs on his drinking usually but I think I've definitely been noticing an increase unlike anythng I've seen before. I'm just fact-gathering for if/when I have opportunity to have a constructive c...

frsba · frsba

I feel so bad it was a few months ago. I have such great guilt and feeling of betrayal to her. She has not talked to me since, I think she has been though a recovery with counselling and free of heroin but not knowing is just so heartbreaking to me not to be able to communicate with someone I spent every oth...

wildthang86 · wildthang86

It was great. It was actually a Nar-Anon meeting but that's because my son is an addict. I found alanon years ago, right here, because of my AH. But the fact is I just needed a program for ME. So I believe that I should do both so that I can relate my situation best to each group. I was grateful to find a Nar-Ano...

slogan_jim · slogan_jim

Hi, My name is slogan_Jim and I am a grateful member of Al-Anon. I would like to share on the slogan 'This to Shall Pass' Tonight, I decided to become the GR of my home group. It's something I look forward to and a challenge that I am excited to take on. I have thought about it for awhile, consulted with other...

NCLadybug · NCLadybug

My AH says he has not had anything to drink. 6 days ago he drank some beer when a buddy stopped by the house. I thought something was fishy. I asked if he had been drinking. He said no. I could smell it on his breath. He admitted to just a swallow, not the whole can. For ages, seems like several years, AH...

LarryWhiteford · LarryWhiteford

Offering advice, directly speaking to an individual member instead of the group, Cross Talk is not referring to someones share if you are moved by it or if it reminds you of your own experience. Nor is sharing your own experience in response to a share. We try to avoid offering unsolicited advice or ins...

silent · silent

my a mother after 2 yrs of haveing nothing to do with me is now in much need to use me agin,well she needs a haircut my a wants me to over to her house to cut her hair and she will pay me,ugh no this i dont want to do at all its not worth it to me but i havent the guts to even answer my a ph. calls,cause i dont know how to t...

Debilyn · Debilyn

Ok his name is Charlie. This guy loved me from the minute he saw me. How did I know? He got right next to me and gave me his full attention. I was a gonner. It's been so fun, lotsa laughs, going for walks. He hangs out when I clear out the yucky bushes and stuff up here,or relaxes on the deck with me. Never, every...

debhud · debhud

i don't want to get into too many details. son signed out of rehab. because i am blessed with this program, i am remaining serene about his decision. however my elderly parents who are very close to him are just devastated. i saw them age before my eyes. my mother just about cried as she is so upset. ...

Diva · Diva

He loves cats. He has two. He dotes on them. I love cats too...and dogs...I love their company...I prefer theirs to his. It has dawned on me after all these years that he has no human feelings. No caring, no empathy, no feelings of any kind toward other people except hate. So sad. I shake my head an...

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	I'm lost (Preview) I have no idea what to do. My husband is an alcoholic. He was a drinker when we married 21 years ago, but everyone we knew drank then. I grew up and grew out of it but he didn't. Around 15 years ago he quit and stayed sober for 10 years. Then 5 years ago he started up again. It has been hell. He had his own b...	Forward	3	470	Sep 17, 2012 by Breakingfree
	At the effect of a Compulsive Liar (Preview) I have many sober alcoholics around my life and come from an alcoholic Father. On three previous occasions I have suffered financial losses at the hands of people I trusted, loans, investments etc. Now I have done it again, this time with serious money. My investment partner after the global meltdow...	denro	4	559	Sep 17, 2012 by denro
	Wishing he would hit bottom (Preview) Wish the bottom would get here already otherwise I worry the rate of my ah's alcoholsmwillvsurly kill him...or someone else. Im feeling I need to get to a f2f as im too him focused, wishing for things beyond my control, analyzing, thinking and trying to change the things I CANT....that said. When will...	Theoceancalls	6	639	Sep 17, 2012 by TrudyS85
	Acceptance (share) (Preview) Hi, my name is slogan_jim and I would like to share on the notion of acceptance. I am feeling very lonely tonight. It's a saturday night, I am young, I should be out partying and having a great time out on the town. Then again, I feel like that is what is expected of me and not what I truly want right now. Right...	slogan_jim	1	472	Sep 17, 2012 by RoseODAT
	Lying? (Preview) We all know the A in our life lies when they drink. Well, in my case anyway. Does your A lie when they are sober? I mean about little petty stuff? Mine does. Not only that but continues to elaborate on that lie when that subject is brought up. I think a lot of it in my case is pride and not wanting to admi...	ELEKTRAWMN	18	775	Sep 16, 2012 by afglin
	Very Upsetting News (Preview) Right at bedtime . . . very relaxing. I heard tonight that my AH showed up at a business meeting at 9 am on Wednesday smelling like alcohol. They go around the room and everyone says something and when it was his turn he stood up and made a sarcastic remark about a girl who was evidently dressed "u...	WornOutMrsFixIt	4	434	Sep 16, 2012 by nyc018
	All my boundaries out the window (Preview) I set then in my mind when he started drinking again. No going with him to buy it, no buying it for him, no drinking with him. I never told him those boundaries, just kept them to myself. But he kinda threw me a curve ball...when he started drinking again it was the whiskey. The one think that turns him into a...	JAMIE74	3	526	Sep 16, 2012 by JAMIE74
	Need Some ESH for dealing with my A tonight (Preview) My AH works second shift. During the week, that is 3-11, and I am fast asleep by the time he gets home and starts drinking. Many months ago, in an effort to help preserve my sanity, I instituted some tactics like running a fan or white noise machine while I sleep, to mask the noise he makes and the sounds o...	stephaniej	3	587	Sep 16, 2012 by jitsuka
	Trying not to look! (Preview) The other day I went on FB, not through my normal account. I remembered I had an account through an old email address. I went on there and looked at my exA fiance's FB. Nothing much on there, but then I saw his 20 year old daughter, She is now friends with my exAF last girlfriend. They had all blocked this lad...	katfshh	4	515	Sep 16, 2012 by katfshh
	Plotting and planning .. (Preview) LOL .. my name is Pushka and I'm a meddler .. I need a 12 step daily program to remind me not to meddle. UGH!!! It's a really hard habit to break. So this weekend I was all so proud of myself for a few reasons .. my boundaries are getting stronger. I'm more able to see when I do things that cause me pain and ba...	Pushka	4	659	Sep 16, 2012 by Pushka
	Weird and sane and sober...Weird!! (Preview) I decided to not go to my home group last evening opting to drive out of town to a far off (23 miles!! OMG!!) shoreline community to hear a candidate speak to a group. He use to be the mayor and lotsa people want him back. Some of us feel he will be properly supportive to our native rights and sooooo I went...	Jerry F	8	742	Sep 16, 2012 by wildthang86
	Living with a RA (Preview) Today, we're driving in my car, when I realize that I'm almost completely out of gas. So, we seek the nearest gas station of our choice and pull in. I busy myself with making a few calls on my cell; I don't even know what he is going through. So I was a little shocked when he got in the car all huffy and call...	GailMichelle	4	751	Sep 16, 2012 by Jerry F
	Why Are A's So Mean (Preview) Whenever I have a conversation or a meetup with him, it always ends up with him angry and calling me names. Where does this come from? At first it was only directed at me but now it is starting to creep in when he is discussing other people. It seems to be so common but I don"t really understand it.	WornOutMrsFixIt	11	774	Sep 15, 2012 by likemyheart
	Rough night (Preview) My AH relapsed today, and in a way that has major consequences. I'm upset, and sad, and just so dissapointed. Every time I think he's moved forward and has some sobriety under his belt, it comes flinging back in awful ways. I'm by myself, and just feeling sad tonight. Sad that this man I love so much has th...	Findinghope	5	488	Sep 15, 2012 by Pushka
	I'm Getting there! (Preview) What a Week! Right Now My Husband is Going over one of the Hardest decission of His Life, and Our Lives will be Forever Changed come 2014! I'm Excited for Him, and a Little Nervous for Me, but I know that what ever or however, we will get to were we need to be! I have FAITH in My HP, So I Know I will be Lifted and Ca...	Jozie	5	534	Sep 15, 2012 by Zimmy
	Intervention (Preview) Sorry for not being on this board as much as i would like. There is so much going on. Today my sister and i called local social work and my parents house docter. We all together decided on a fast intervention at my mom. Their doctor went to her house to talk to her. Now she is totally pissed! she is angry with u...	Theemettaart	3	382	Sep 15, 2012 by Theemettaart
	Update...and a question about what to expect next... (Preview) Some of you might remember the post I had last weekend asking how I would know if I could trust to let AH back into the lives of my children and myself. Well, I have my answer. He's relapsed. He was even drinking the day I posted that topic. He showed up at the house for his first visitation with my kids. ...	holivex	5	511	Sep 15, 2012 by pinkchip
	It's Time (Preview) My S/O texted me and he finally said he wants to live on his own. So how I have to deal with the kids. I am very scared but alittle relieved. I have to figure things out and how I am going to do things. He has put me in so much debt. I am little angry but nothing I can do. If I don't get out I will never be happy. I know t...	InspiredPhotography	5	411	Sep 15, 2012 by pinkchip
	Flamed OUT!! (Preview) Aloha family. I just shaking the ashes off my butt after a full flame out last evening. I let myself and my ego get sideswiped last evening when to my armour, pulled out my gun and shot myself in the foot then telling myself "There you got yourself good that time". I'm still going thru the P...	Jerry F	12	727	Sep 15, 2012 by glad lee
	Emotional Abuse (Preview) http://www.helpguide.org/mental/domestic_violence_abuse_types_signs_causes_effects.htm	InspiredPhotography	0	555	Sep 15, 2012 by InspiredPhotography
	Anxiety, Dreams, Etc. (Preview) I have always struggled with anxiety issues. I take medication on a daily basis (small amounts) but I am starting to have panic attacks breaking through again. I had two massive attacks today while I was at work and am even starting to have what is know as night terrors again. They are nightmares that...	WornOutMrsFixIt	2	506	Sep 15, 2012 by Jerry F
	something I learned (Preview) It was a movie. This lanky but cute teenager was in love with the pretty neighbor girl. They grew up together playing in forts, falling from trees,swimming, catching frogs. His sister was part of it too. As teens one day, he still in love with the girl, was sitting eating lunch with her. She was nice to hi...	Debilyn	4	438	Sep 15, 2012 by MadMax
	Help detaching (Preview) Hi everyone I'm having such trouble trying to keep my mind of my ah.he retires in two weeks and it's party on time,he has to start a program on Monday for his DUI. I know I can't control it and I'm trying to keep my mind busy .im good for a few ays I keep saying its not my problem but then I'll wake up and start wor...	Pipper	5	537	Sep 15, 2012 by Pipper
	Children Drinking (Preview) Can anyone tell me of a site where I can talk to someone with respect to my son's escalating drinking?	larusic	7	671	Sep 15, 2012 by Path to Serenity
	TODAY... My PROGRAM NEEDS ... (Preview) Did ya Ever Just Have... One of those Days.... Seems Everyone I Come In Contact with Lately has a "Poor Me" Story to Share... And tho I am a VERY Caring & Compassionate Person, I at times Just get tired of EVERYONE around me Focusing on Everything Wrong & Nothing thats Right! That is O...	Jozie	4	487	Sep 14, 2012 by orchidlover
	Family has cut me off - help (Preview) Hi everyone, I haven't been on for a bit but have been reading others posts and always come here when I need some esh. Long story short - today was pretty awful and my family (parents and sister) are cutting me off. I'm afraid it's for good. History - AH is a recovering alcoholic. We have a 3 year old son. We s...	nyc018	9	987	Sep 14, 2012 by Diva
	Just barely getting by right now... (Preview) Alright I'll be honest, I don't know where this share is going to go. I am in a lot of distress right now and need to vent. I've posted recently about my 22 year old addict son. He was released from rehab for coming up dirty on a drug test. In rehab he was getting high, really?! I was just floored. WE received t...	wildthang86	7	593	Sep 14, 2012 by Path to Serenity
	Up-Coming Tuesday Night Al-Anon Meeting in Chat & Continued Prayers, Please (Preview) I am unable to chair our Tuesday Night Al-Anon Meeting (Tuesday, Sept. 18th). I have to go out of state to visit with my Brother who has been in Hospital for over 2 weeks in critical condition. I am hoping someone can fill in for me as I am not exactly sure when I will be coming back home so it would be grea...	lacewing	2	369	Sep 14, 2012 by Jill
	At-home detox (Preview) So this is my first post here - haven't even had a chance to read other posts so sorry if I'm duplicating anything that's been posted before... But I'm in need of some advice regarding at-home medical detox. My mom is starting a medical detox at home on Monday, and I've got no idea what it entails... We...	KMC	10	771	Sep 14, 2012 by Jerry F
	Sister Problem (Preview) My sister is an alcoholic (in denial) She drinks and then writes me mean, horrible emails.this has been going on ofor 12 years, since our mother died. Sometimes, the next a.m., there is an apology e mail...often, not.(we live in diff. parts of the country) I have just taken it, until now. I called her an...	Auntyaya	3	443	Sep 14, 2012 by Auntyaya
	Why Am I Feeling Guilty (Preview) Well, he is only half way thru rehab, I have made it clear when he gets out that he can't come home. Why am I panicked today? I am feeling bad for where he might have to go live, somewhere not as nice as our home. I know I can't live with him, I have lost all trust for him, his verbal abuse and infidelities and sui...	TrudyS85	6	637	Sep 14, 2012 by pinkchip
	B-Day Memories (Preview) Today is the first XABF's b-day since we are not together I ended the relationship over a month ago. At first I felt sadness that we aren't together on his b-day and then I remembered the reality of all his past b-day's. He rarely spent any of them with me, when he did it was either first thing in the am or la...	IWannaFly	2	401	Sep 14, 2012 by Breakingfree
	Losing the Drama (Preview) I just returned from a very relaxing week-long vacation at a lake resort area about 500 miles from where I live. This was my first extended vacation since separating from my AH a year and a half ago. It was SO nice not to have to endure any drama during my break. In past years, I had to walk on my tiptoes aroun...	Green Eyes	3	407	Sep 13, 2012 by Debilyn
	where is the bottom (Preview) Just curious about what you all have to share about the situation of wondering when/if someone will hit their bottom. Just observing, you know- while working your al anon program. One terrible thing after another and he keeps going back to his idea of "controlled" drinking. After eve...	mehere80	6	520	Sep 13, 2012 by Mattie
	It's been far too long (Preview) Every time I come back here after a long absence, it is so cathartic. I read the posts and immediately filled with a sense of "I totally forgotl...I am NOT alone in this." My husband's alcoholism almost seems to take a track similar to bipolar disorder. He has definite "up" an...	stephaniej	6	410	Sep 13, 2012 by Breakingfree
	Update on me! (Preview) Hi all! AH and I have had 2 sessions of marriage counseling and they did not go well. NO surprises there, at least not for me. AH is surprised, though, and has decided we need to find a new counselor. He thought the first one was too pompous and that he used John Gottman's books too much to explain our pr...	ilovedogs	7	611	Sep 13, 2012 by ilovedogs
	Venting (Preview) I've been away from my AH for 2 weeks tomorrow. The first 2 days were horrible, but then things got progressively better. Now though, I feel like it's all starting over again. I want my husband back. Not the drunk that he has turned into, but the man inside of this drunk shell. I miss him so much. I just k...	lnc12	6	661	Sep 13, 2012 by Pushka
	So, I had someone suggest I have PTSD (Preview) I think it might be the case. One thing I want badly is to figure out how to forgive my exH and move forward on that. I"ve moved forward in my life in so many ways. I am so thrilled with my life, good and bad all together. I feel so strong in my decisions and taking care of myself and becoming the person I...	AStrongerMe	10	966	Sep 13, 2012 by AStrongerMe
	Advice Needed for Family Member (Preview) My wife's mother is an alcoholic. She destroyed her life due to drinking. She lost her career, house, pets, and eventually went into cardiac arrest several times and was due to die. She ended up medically surviving and has made huge strides in getting her life back. She has re-established a relat...	ChrisKNJ	5	624	Sep 13, 2012 by pinkchip
	Dating / New Relationships (Preview) Hi All -- For those of us who are slogging through our own recovery, and ready to try a new relationship after the A, I just HAD to share this from Getting them sober -- #4...IT IS SO ME!!!! Denial is also when we tell ourselves that what is, isn't; and when we tell ourselves that we really dont see what we do s...	rehprof	9	608	Sep 13, 2012 by Aloha
	I cannot think and feel for another person. (Preview) Subject line is a simple thought for myself and others to chew on. Really, it makes perfect sense. No one can do it for me... so why should I feel I can magically do it for others...? Thank God, I can only do it for myself. I'm enough of a project as it is!	Aloha	7	613	Sep 13, 2012 by stephaniej
	I'm New (Preview) Hello I'm Adi I am the partner of an alcoholic and I never thought I would be looking for help because I do the helping and I need to stop it. My A (I've noticed that is the name your mostly using) is 'doing well' with his sponsor I think, it's hard to know whats true...but after the last 'big thing' I gave myse...	Adi	8	680	Sep 12, 2012 by Adi
	i didnt have to say NO (Preview) i just ignored it and when my a b/f called he said nothing about her or even mentioned her name to me he was off on a whole diff. problem than her,so i never mentioned her either so all that frustrating i done for nothing when there nothing even ever came of it so i guess they had made other arrangements anywa...	silent	0	341	Sep 12, 2012 by silent
	Struggling to move forward (Preview) I'm struggling so much, I feel so lost. I literally feel insane. My AH hit rock bottom 19 months ago when he drove drunk and injured a number of people - he's been in recovery since. I hit my bottom about 6 months later as AH's legal consequences were in full swing. I've been in Al-Anon for 13 months, work...	Jessamine	4	662	Sep 12, 2012 by pinkchip
	Anniversary this weekend (Preview) AW & my 11th wedding anniversary is this weekend. Things have been really rough between us the past few years especially. We (I) started talking about a trial separation a few months ago. She seems to think I am talking about a divorce & doesn't understand that I think we need a break from each o...	Country Boy	8	530	Sep 12, 2012 by pinkchip
	Disappointed, disgusted, ready to quit the relationship (Preview) I have been dating a recovering alcoholic for just about 9 months. He is just over 10 months sober (I did not know he was in recovery until we were dating nearly 2 months). I have needed some emotional support the last few days due to a scary medical situation. I am still awaiting test results with no id...	teachmath	14	627	Sep 12, 2012 by teachmath
	My Mom (Preview) Hi everyone:) My mom emailed me about a week ago. Saying her friend had dropped off some clothes (then she emailed my S/O) mother who is 8 hours away from her asking if she was coming down on Thanksgiving to see family if she wouldn't mind talking them. I haven't spoken to my mom since March (six months ago...	InspiredPhotography	3	540	Sep 12, 2012 by Breakingfree
	9/11 Photo (Preview) https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZyZ7wwoAK-SegvjXm8iV3TffED60LoWb-3UxVckO2rI?feat=directlink-- Edited by InspiredPhotography on Tuesday 11th of September 2012 08:04:56 PM -- Edited by InspiredPhotography on Tuesday 11th of September 2012 08:25:25 PM	InspiredPhotography	0	432	Sep 11, 2012 by InspiredPhotography
	Need some POSITIVITY??! (Preview) So my photo shoot canceled, on the up side I had a great time with my gf (who I babysat for) we went out and took the kids to a park. Something so simple can uplift your spirits. The weather was off and on rainy but that didn't stop me from having a smile on my face! Any positive happenings in your life right no...	InspiredPhotography	12	604	Sep 12, 2012 by InspiredPhotography
	Thought For Today (Preview) "Today I'll allow others to say what they think and allow myself to think about what they say." - Hope For Today	Wolfie55	5	316	Sep 12, 2012 by graceylove
	Please share your experience (Preview) I'm starting to wonder if the disease is really starting to take a stronger hold on my hubby. I don't keep tabs on his drinking usually but I think I've definitely been noticing an increase unlike anythng I've seen before. I'm just fact-gathering for if/when I have opportunity to have a constructive c...	Freja	10	565	Sep 11, 2012 by Country Boy
	I wrote a letter about injecting heroin to the parents of an escort I fell in love with. (Preview) I feel so bad it was a few months ago. I have such great guilt and feeling of betrayal to her. She has not talked to me since, I think she has been though a recovery with counselling and free of heroin but not knowing is just so heartbreaking to me not to be able to communicate with someone I spent every oth...	frsba	9	640	Sep 11, 2012 by frsba
	First F2F meeting last night!!! (Preview) It was great. It was actually a Nar-Anon meeting but that's because my son is an addict. I found alanon years ago, right here, because of my AH. But the fact is I just needed a program for ME. So I believe that I should do both so that I can relate my situation best to each group. I was grateful to find a Nar-Ano...	wildthang86	3	618	Sep 11, 2012 by canadianguy
	This to shall pass. (share) (Preview) Hi, My name is slogan_Jim and I am a grateful member of Al-Anon. I would like to share on the slogan 'This to Shall Pass' Tonight, I decided to become the GR of my home group. It's something I look forward to and a challenge that I am excited to take on. I have thought about it for awhile, consulted with other...	slogan_jim	5	772	Sep 11, 2012 by Kismet
	Wondering if AH has really stopped... (Preview) My AH says he has not had anything to drink. 6 days ago he drank some beer when a buddy stopped by the house. I thought something was fishy. I asked if he had been drinking. He said no. I could smell it on his breath. He admitted to just a swallow, not the whole can. For ages, seems like several years, AH...	NCLadybug	5	626	Sep 11, 2012 by Jackie11
	What is crosstalking? (Preview) Offering advice, directly speaking to an individual member instead of the group, Cross Talk is not referring to someones share if you are moved by it or if it reminds you of your own experience. Nor is sharing your own experience in response to a share. We try to avoid offering unsolicited advice or ins...	LarryWhiteford	12	3434	Sep 11, 2012 by bl
	feeling so drained from not being able to voice myself. (Preview) my a mother after 2 yrs of haveing nothing to do with me is now in much need to use me agin,well she needs a haircut my a wants me to over to her house to cut her hair and she will pay me,ugh no this i dont want to do at all its not worth it to me but i havent the guts to even answer my a ph. calls,cause i dont know how to t...	silent	3	416	Sep 11, 2012 by silent
	red flags of a new relationship... sigh (Preview) Ok his name is Charlie. This guy loved me from the minute he saw me. How did I know? He got right next to me and gave me his full attention. I was a gonner. It's been so fun, lotsa laughs, going for walks. He hangs out when I clear out the yucky bushes and stuff up here,or relaxes on the deck with me. Never, every...	Debilyn	11	671	Sep 11, 2012 by tiredtonite
	alcoholic son signed out of rehab. i'm ok... (Preview) i don't want to get into too many details. son signed out of rehab. because i am blessed with this program, i am remaining serene about his decision. however my elderly parents who are very close to him are just devastated. i saw them age before my eyes. my mother just about cried as she is so upset. ...	debhud	3	507	Sep 11, 2012 by Debilyn
	The man has no human feelings. (Preview) He loves cats. He has two. He dotes on them. I love cats too...and dogs...I love their company...I prefer theirs to his. It has dawned on me after all these years that he has no human feelings. No caring, no empathy, no feelings of any kind toward other people except hate. So sad. I shake my head an...	Diva	8	930	Sep 11, 2012 by Debilyn
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