Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

miss lucy · miss lucy

there is a saying here in england that it never rains but it pours! nothing could be more true for me.... i think there is a permanent rain cloud following me ready to dampen even the best of days! i am starting my study next week....3months of hard work infront of me and i will be ready to launch my busine...

Mandy123 · Mandy123

Hi all, Just passing along something really neat :). Save the date! Hallmark Hall of Fame Presentation on the CBS, Sunday, April 25 at 9 P.M. WHEN LOVE IS NOT ENOUGH: THE LOIS WILSON STORY a new Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation starri...

maresie · maresie

I am coming up to three years from when I moved out from the ex A. For a full year or more after that I remined enmeshed and totally involved with him on many levels (i.e. he took up every minute of my time and more). Now after three good years of al anon and not living with him I can see that there were many man...

Sweet Stanley · Sweet Stanley

Last night must have been "the night...." My AH fell off the wagon again last night too. I was just going to reply to a post, but decided to start a little different one. I really wanted to go into one of my screaming sessions, but managed to walk away (of course, I threw in a few snide remarks lea...

tweety23 · tweety23

Hi all. Haven't posted in a while but I am starting to feel like I need it again; feeling the anxiety again. I can't really make f2f meetings due to babysitting issues but try to read literature and work the program as much as I can. But I have been slacking lately and getting "those feelings" a...

tlcate · tlcate

This was posted on the MIP AA site. Thought I would share it here. I am looking forward to watching this. The Lois Wilson Story-the Founding of Al-Anon and her life with Bill Wilson... Hallmark Hall of Fame April 25, 2010-looks like a very important production especially for people in recovery......

shimo · shimo

I am unable to chair the Monday a.m. meeting. If an OP is unavailable, perhaps one of the members could step-up and chair. Thanks! Love in recovery, Shimo -- Edited by shimo on Sunday 28th of February 2010 12:38:25 PM

tlcate · tlcate

Every so often we see posts that express frustration about moderation on MIP, what can be posted and what can't, what literature can be discussed, whether we are WSO approved and so forth. I was made a moderator and not really given a set of "rules" or told to go to business meetings etc. I ju...

tlcate · tlcate

http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?aBID=42763&p=3&topicID=34341854-- Edited by tlcate on Su...

angelchar375 · angelchar375

I thought I really hit my bottom last year when I almost went on a roadtrip with my ah who was planning on taking enough drugs to kill himself and our whole family when we were driving to Mexico. But this year, same time, I am totally overwhelmed by my two toddlers being sick all the time and my ah in recovery...

teddybearpoet · teddybearpoet

Is anyone else having problems get into the chatroom??? I have tried a few times and it says about the server.. Cathy

White Rabbit · White Rabbit

If I'm not snooping, and I happen upon something that indicates that someone has lied to me, what do I do? Lying is unacceptable. I want to let the other person know that. It crossed my honesty boundary. But how can I communicate this without trying to control the other person? I'm really sad, honest...

Tattyhead · Tattyhead

Came home from a stressful day at work. AH in bed, v ill with "indigestion". (not the first time by a long way). I don't know what to do any more. I said he ought to go to the family doctor - he says he will make the appointment in his own time - I'm not to do it. I don't know what I can say/do that wil...

Tracy · Tracy

I am trying very very hard to work my programme. My A has disappeared again. He got sober last may. then had a slip in November. Has been sober again for around 10 weeks. In this time I have been taken out on dates, bought flowers treated how I desearve. Then bang the disease attacks again. I got on w...

Tracy · Tracy

-- Edited by Tracy on Saturday 27th of February 2010 07:44:18 PM

Jerry F · Jerry F

For the minute but knowing this group another meeting place can pop up at any second!! Tsunami warnings are closing off the area and evacuating the people from it as it is about 10 feet above sea level. Staying home and attending MIP and praying that the victims of yet another earthquake find healing....

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

I find the older I get and the longer I am on this path the more I know myself: Impatience - I want everything and I want it right now! Neediness - I want to be validated by someone else all the time (preferably a man) Impulsivity - I make rash life changing decisions on a whim. Bossiness - I can't really think...

fishinmama · fishinmama

HI family, Yesterday was a bit of a rough day. We went and visited son in jail. Night before daughter spent her night in jail. Not exactly the picture I had in my head when I brought them home from the hospital. Just trying not to own their problems, sometimes it is difficult. I keep praying that my hp...

maresie · maresie

I grew up in a family toxic with resentment, chaos and frustration. I know that set up meant that I gravitated towards dysfunctional people, they were familiar I knew how to interact around them and I also knew what was expected. These days after losing everything and I mean everything after a relati...

wp · wp

Today Feb 21 is ms joni's birthday. Let's all say Happy Birthday to o2bnormaljoni :) w[

Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

Thanks to everyone who posted & commented on my last posting. I was very hesitant when I thought about mentioning it. I guess I was nervous that I would be criticized for not totally letting go of that significant date in my long history of dating & marrying alcoholics in the past. I remember e...

new member · siorghra

Hi, I'm new here and I wasn't sure how this works, but oh well. I'm deployed right now and I was informed that my husband has been AWOL and essentially missing for more than a month. He was supposed to be going to ASAP (army substance abuse program) for alcohol abuse. Even though I told his unit that he was o...

Tracy · Tracy

My ex husband has an addiction that has progressed to a level that he has deserted my children. I am so tired I work ful time. Have the house to run, no help fincually , the chores, rearing two teenager. I do not know what I feel. Thanks to Al anon I know that he is ill and it is not personal. But this does n...

New member, this is my story · Alyana

My relationship with my father is ruining the rest of the relationships in my life. My father has been an alcoholic all of my life. By the time I was 19, I had come to terms with this fact, and told myself that, to have any sort of relationship with this man, I cannot trust him. He's the person I would go to wh...

speck31 · speck31

I haven't commented on very many peoples posts yet because I don't think I have much to offer at this point...but again - I am very thankful to read all that you all share on here! I feel like I have gotten worse in the past couple of days. I was doing so well - staying away from him. But his ex-wife let me kno...

jasobel · jasobel

I am feeling really confused about alcoholism today. I know I need to detach and work on myself. I have been working really hard on this, but today I need to vent. My A BF left me 3 months ago for another woman who is an alcoholic. He is further down the rabbit hole then he has ever been now that he is with her a...

Slugcat · Slugcat

i am a recovering alcoholic myself. my husband I think is starting to have a drink problem. We used to drink together about 10 years ago he managed to cut down and i couldnt cut down, i had to stop and go to aa. his drinking has always been ok, heavey sometimes but he can take it or leave it, seemingly. recent...

doxie · doxie

February 22, 2010 Before you read my nephew's letter to the judge.........One cousin died that week, once cousin lived. Two automobile accidents, two very different results. One shattered family......ours. Goodbye dear Debbie. I hope that justice is served for our beloved daughter, sister, n...

melsim · melsim

hi i am all new to this, i have been with my partner for 6 years and he is addicted to alcahol, he is 28 and has been drinking since he was very young, i got with him not knowing he was an addict. he told me about 3 year ago, i was shocked but i knew something wasnt right, i couldnt leave him as i thought everything...

freeagain · freeagain

William Moyers was on GMA this morning. He is a higher up at Hazelden. He was speaking about Charlie Sheen going back into rehab. He identified himself as a recovering A of 16 years. His message was good, on target. But it made me wonder about attraction rather than promotion. From Hazelden, the leadi...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

Ok so this may seem silly - well probably not to all of you but maybe the rest of the rational world. I have always been one to jump right into relationships. It's either all or nothing. It's on or it's off. It's hot or it's cold. We are living together from almost the day we meet and are inseperable. S...

Destynee · Destynee

I can't get to a f2f meeting. A/DH took our car and I have no one to babysit my kids anyway and one is sick. This is new to me. He came home last night for the first time in 4 days and was high on crack/herion what have you. He was so angry and blamed me for all this. Was awful. Was a bit threatening. I staye...

White Rabbit · White Rabbit

Settling and maintaining boundaries is what I think I need to focus on right now. I've gotten tons better at thinking about where I want the boundary to go and wanting it to exist. That's progress for me, believe it or not. When I got here, I didn't realize how much I allowed people to step all over me or...

Aloha · Aloha

I was reading Canadian Guy's post about loving yourself from the CODA board, and it made me think of a book I've been reading lately called "Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy" by Sarah Ban Breathnach. It's not CAL, but I've really found for me that I picked up this book at exactl...

Destynee · Destynee

It's been a while since I've been here. My husband was an active A. In March 2008, he went to rehab and got sober. March 7th of this year would have been 2 years. 3 weeks ago he started drinking. He hooked up with an old friend and started using drugs. He admitted to cocaine and crack. I got laid off in A...

essgee1952 · essgee1952

I have read a lot here and posted a little, mostly learning, gaining hope and inspiration. My AH of 18 years is typical in many ways, not so in others. He has a good job and makes good money, although we are in bankruptcy because of repeated arrests for DUI and public drunk, disturbing the peace, etc. H...

canadianguy · canadianguy

Hi all... I found this list on the CODA website, along with dozens of affirmations.... This list seems to be a good tool for practicing that "self-love" that has been talked about a lot on the board in recent days. (printed with permission from CODA website www.onlinecoda.net ) Take care...

kerry5 · kerry5

Hi I need an op to chair the Thrusday meeting Feb 25th. 2010. I have my childrens concert at thier school tommorow night and wont be able to chair. It is a step tradition meeting however you can skip that and just do a regular meeting i will pick up the traditions next week. Thanks Kerry (aka kerisha)

maresie · maresie

One of my neighbors ended up being hosptialized this last weekend. She has a girlfriend who basically stole all her medication and she just lost it over time as she could not get anymore medication for herself. She is still in the hospital at this point. I really believe I was certainly in the same pla...

maresie · maresie

Since I left the ex A the only men I have met have (a) active addictions (b) no boundaries and (c) both issues. There are many days when I can buckle up and say that I dont' mind being alone. Really I have not known what it is like to have an active partnership that is someone who helps out rather than deman...

Codependent · Codependent

I called the A tonight to see how he was doing. Was feeling bad about a friendship that had fallen apart. I was deceptive and hinted that it was a male friend- it wasn't. Anyway, the A ends up telling me that his mom visited this weekend in Florida and that he thinks she is bothered by the fact that he drin...

Maria123 · Maria123

A day late and a dollar short . . . but in Alanon I learned it's never too late So . . . . A BIG SPECIAL HAPPY to Grammie yesterday. I love attending meetings with you, your ESH is so full of experience, strength and hope. I hope your birthday was the best! Maria

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

I talked to my ex MIL on the phone last night and she has said she is finally done rescuing the A. She has been there to bail him out every time for YEARS and I have been saying over and over that she is not helping him. She is in AA herself and said yesterday that all of her AA friends said she is not helping him...

Rocky38 · Rocky38

Hi MIP family, I guess it has been just 5 short weeks since my AH passed away, although it seems so much longer than that. In that time, my family and I have been able to say goodbye, both here in the USA and my home country. I returned from my home country last week and have become very aware of an empty plac...

hailiestar · hailiestar

Hello, my name is Hailie and I am currently in a four year relationship with an alcoholic. I've been thinking of attending the meetings, I feel quite alone. His addiction is beginning to affect me and I'm frightened, unsure of what to do next.

speck31 · speck31

I have been reading all of your posts for the past two weeks - I can't even tell you what a blessing it has been to read all of your stories and know that I am not alone! My exAbf broke up with me two weeks ago - out of the blue. He and I have dated off and on for a year...He had been clean this time for a little over...

fishinmama · fishinmama

Good morning alanon family, fishinmama here. I have figured out I have an expectation problem. So much has happened in the last couple of weeks, geez months, for the first time I think I see a bit of the lesson here. Daughter went to court this last week, her dad took her. She got some pretty stiff fine...

RunnerChick · RunnerChick

First I want to thank everyone who responded to my earlier post a few days ago. I am so very, very grateful for this forum and for those who encourage me to "get back on the horse" and welcome me back into the recovery community with open arms. I feel far from my program. I recently sought help fo...

HOPE79 · HOPE79

I just found this forum and I know it was a blessing that I did. I grew up with an alcoholic mom and I have been with and I am married to a mean alcoholic for 12 years now. We have a 12 year old son and I'm really seeing the horrible effects that it has on him. He is a good kid but I see his frusteration/anger when it...

liljeannie · liljeannie

Hello all, It has been so very, very long since I have posted. As we all are doing, I have been working so hard on my recovery, and can honestly say, I finally feel like I am in a pretty good place. I can remember the woman who used to waste all her time, watching, waiting, seeking out the lies, the deceit,...

N8SMOM · N8SMOM

I've been in Al-Anon for almost a year now and still don't have a sponsor. I know I need one to successfully work the program and to make much-needed changes in my life. I've got 3 people that I would like to ask, but I'm not sure which one would be best. I've been praying about it and asking God to help me...

roxygirl · roxygirl

In my earlier post I said my 26. yr old son is on a 72 hour hold for depression and suicide. He is going to be released Monday morning and has no where to go! In order for him to go to rehab he needs to find a place with an available bed. He said he called a few places and he is on a waiting list, he didn't say how l...

maresie · maresie

I had a phone interview on Friday that the interviewer didn't show up for. Getting the time off for that interview was like standing on my head and the company never seem to be able to make it at a time that is convenient for me. That sent me into a tailspin of "poor me's" suddenly I was fed up if...

lindseymommyof2 · lindseymommyof2

Hi- I need to know if anyone knows some options I have... Afiance-4 dwi's, on probation, no license and was drinking(of course at home in secret-while i was going in to the liquor store getting his stuff) well a week ago I told him I am done going to the store and he needs to get help or the kids and I will lea...

Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

What do I care if my ex-husband & I would've celebrated twenty years of marriage on Tuesday! I am so over him but I can't seem to forget that date. It is not that I love him anymore. I don't even have a desire to see him or even talk to him at all! But my memory had me at a place as usual. I am so sorry that I eve...

RoseODAT · RoseODAT

Because I've been to "busy" latley, I've isolated myself from everyone, even my Al-anon friends. In the last year I've been to about 5 meetings, not including this second posting that I've put online. That is not enough.........I miss being part of a fellowship which I was when I had more t...

nmike · nmike

My AHsober called last night. He is coming to town for meetings (we work for the same company). He asked if he could stay over night and then we both attend meetings on Friday. I said yes. Our son has moved back in with me after graduating from college. So he could see his son. His sister lives 10 miles down t...

phil a · phil a

Hi everyone, my name is Phil and I'm a recovering alcoholic. Although my girlfriend has never experienced me in active addiction, she is the child of an alcoholic, and has shown interest in attending Al-Anon meetings. Any suggested reading I should tell her about? We've had many conversations abo...

Tracy · Tracy

I have been going to two alanon meetings a week, I know they are good meetings that follow the principles of al anon. There are a couple of old timers that talk to us about the traditions etc dont give advice, no cross talking things like that. I went to a different meeting last week and people were givi...

Mandy123 · Mandy123

Hi all, I haven't posted for a while, but I have been lurking and replying to posts. :) I am never cease to be amazed by how much my life has changed since I decided to take it back and truly focus on me. My divorce from my "A" will be final on 03/02/10. I am anxious, nervous and a little sad. Even th...

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	just letting off steam!!! (Preview) there is a saying here in england that it never rains but it pours! nothing could be more true for me.... i think there is a permanent rain cloud following me ready to dampen even the best of days! i am starting my study next week....3months of hard work infront of me and i will be ready to launch my busine...	miss lucy	3	1033	Mar 1, 2010 by miss lucy
	Losi Wilson's Story to be on CBS---April 25th (Preview) Hi all, Just passing along something really neat :). Save the date! Hallmark Hall of Fame Presentation on the CBS, Sunday, April 25 at 9 P.M. WHEN LOVE IS NOT ENOUGH: THE LOIS WILSON STORY a new Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation starri...	Mandy123	1	1471	Mar 1, 2010 by Suzi1965
	denial over responsibility and chaos (Preview) I am coming up to three years from when I moved out from the ex A. For a full year or more after that I remined enmeshed and totally involved with him on many levels (i.e. he took up every minute of my time and more). Now after three good years of al anon and not living with him I can see that there were many man...	maresie	1	893	Mar 1, 2010 by hotrod
	An eye opener for me (Preview) Last night must have been "the night...." My AH fell off the wagon again last night too. I was just going to reply to a post, but decided to start a little different one. I really wanted to go into one of my screaming sessions, but managed to walk away (of course, I threw in a few snide remarks lea...	Sweet Stanley	5	1012	Mar 1, 2010 by QOD
	Creating normal, happy memories for kids, with an A in the house.. (Preview) Hi all. Haven't posted in a while but I am starting to feel like I need it again; feeling the anxiety again. I can't really make f2f meetings due to babysitting issues but try to read literature and work the program as much as I can. But I have been slacking lately and getting "those feelings" a...	tweety23	12	1124	Mar 1, 2010 by DreamXL
	The Lois Wilson Story starring Winona Ryder... (Preview) This was posted on the MIP AA site. Thought I would share it here. I am looking forward to watching this. The Lois Wilson Story-the Founding of Al-Anon and her life with Bill Wilson... Hallmark Hall of Fame April 25, 2010-looks like a very important production especially for people in recovery......	tlcate	3	1383	Feb 28, 2010 by Jerry F
	Monday A.M. Al-Anon Meeting (Preview) I am unable to chair the Monday a.m. meeting. If an OP is unavailable, perhaps one of the members could step-up and chair. Thanks! Love in recovery, Shimo -- Edited by shimo on Sunday 28th of February 2010 12:38:25 PM	shimo	1	567	Feb 28, 2010 by Suzi1965
	Group Conscience (Preview) Every so often we see posts that express frustration about moderation on MIP, what can be posted and what can't, what literature can be discussed, whether we are WSO approved and so forth. I was made a moderator and not really given a set of "rules" or told to go to business meetings etc. I ju...	tlcate	1	1516	Feb 28, 2010 by Jerry F
	Step One - Posted on the Step Board (Preview) http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?aBID=42763&p=3&topicID=34341854-- Edited by tlcate on Su...	tlcate	1	853	Feb 28, 2010 by hotrod
	overwhelmed mom and very angry at ah (Preview) I thought I really hit my bottom last year when I almost went on a roadtrip with my ah who was planning on taking enough drugs to kill himself and our whole family when we were driving to Mexico. But this year, same time, I am totally overwhelmed by my two toddlers being sick all the time and my ah in recovery...	angelchar375	10	1734	Feb 28, 2010 by khdhjw
	CHATROOM (Preview) Is anyone else having problems get into the chatroom??? I have tried a few times and it says about the server.. Cathy	teddybearpoet	1	601	Feb 27, 2010 by tea2
	Lying (Preview) If I'm not snooping, and I happen upon something that indicates that someone has lied to me, what do I do? Lying is unacceptable. I want to let the other person know that. It crossed my honesty boundary. But how can I communicate this without trying to control the other person? I'm really sad, honest...	White Rabbit	12	1509	Feb 27, 2010 by tweety23
	What do I do now? (Preview) Came home from a stressful day at work. AH in bed, v ill with "indigestion". (not the first time by a long way). I don't know what to do any more. I said he ought to go to the family doctor - he says he will make the appointment in his own time - I'm not to do it. I don't know what I can say/do that wil...	Tattyhead	7	819	Feb 27, 2010 by Jerry F
	disease is on the attack (Preview) I am trying very very hard to work my programme. My A has disappeared again. He got sober last may. then had a slip in November. Has been sober again for around 10 weeks. In this time I have been taken out on dates, bought flowers treated how I desearve. Then bang the disease attacks again. I got on w...	Tracy	4	1014	Feb 27, 2010 by Mandy123
	disease on the attack (Preview) -- Edited by Tracy on Saturday 27th of February 2010 07:44:18 PM	Tracy	0	871	Feb 27, 2010 by Tracy
	Super Saturday AFG Canceled... (Preview) For the minute but knowing this group another meeting place can pop up at any second!! Tsunami warnings are closing off the area and evacuating the people from it as it is about 10 feet above sea level. Staying home and attending MIP and praying that the victims of yet another earthquake find healing....	Jerry F	4	1010	Feb 27, 2010 by Tracy
	My faults (Preview) I find the older I get and the longer I am on this path the more I know myself: Impatience - I want everything and I want it right now! Neediness - I want to be validated by someone else all the time (preferably a man) Impulsivity - I make rash life changing decisions on a whim. Bossiness - I can't really think...	carolinagirl	3	758	Feb 27, 2010 by Sheila46
	A Trip To Jail (Preview) HI family, Yesterday was a bit of a rough day. We went and visited son in jail. Night before daughter spent her night in jail. Not exactly the picture I had in my head when I brought them home from the hospital. Just trying not to own their problems, sometimes it is difficult. I keep praying that my hp...	fishinmama	6	1032	Feb 27, 2010 by Suzi1965
	the luxury of resentment. (Preview) I grew up in a family toxic with resentment, chaos and frustration. I know that set up meant that I gravitated towards dysfunctional people, they were familiar I knew how to interact around them and I also knew what was expected. These days after losing everything and I mean everything after a relati...	maresie	3	1611	Feb 27, 2010 by maresie
	birthday in room (Preview) Today Feb 21 is ms joni's birthday. Let's all say Happy Birthday to o2bnormaljoni :) w[	wp	12	1076	Feb 27, 2010 by Jerry F
	THANKS (Preview) Thanks to everyone who posted & commented on my last posting. I was very hesitant when I thought about mentioning it. I guess I was nervous that I would be criticized for not totally letting go of that significant date in my long history of dating & marrying alcoholics in the past. I remember e...	Hoot Nanny	2	917	Feb 27, 2010 by Jerry F
	new member (Preview) Hi, I'm new here and I wasn't sure how this works, but oh well. I'm deployed right now and I was informed that my husband has been AWOL and essentially missing for more than a month. He was supposed to be going to ASAP (army substance abuse program) for alcohol abuse. Even though I told his unit that he was o...	siorghra	5	911	Feb 27, 2010 by Jerry F
	How do I feel? (Preview) My ex husband has an addiction that has progressed to a level that he has deserted my children. I am so tired I work ful time. Have the house to run, no help fincually , the chores, rearing two teenager. I do not know what I feel. Thanks to Al anon I know that he is ill and it is not personal. But this does n...	Tracy	2	1024	Feb 27, 2010 by blender_girl
	New member, this is my story (Preview) My relationship with my father is ruining the rest of the relationships in my life. My father has been an alcoholic all of my life. By the time I was 19, I had come to terms with this fact, and told myself that, to have any sort of relationship with this man, I cannot trust him. He's the person I would go to wh...	Alyana	12	1219	Feb 26, 2010 by Alyana
	Sort of spinning (Preview) I haven't commented on very many peoples posts yet because I don't think I have much to offer at this point...but again - I am very thankful to read all that you all share on here! I feel like I have gotten worse in the past couple of days. I was doing so well - staying away from him. But his ex-wife let me kno...	speck31	9	972	Feb 26, 2010 by jasobel
	I know I need to detach but I need to vent... (Preview) I am feeling really confused about alcoholism today. I know I need to detach and work on myself. I have been working really hard on this, but today I need to vent. My A BF left me 3 months ago for another woman who is an alcoholic. He is further down the rabbit hole then he has ever been now that he is with her a...	jasobel	5	1046	Feb 26, 2010 by jasobel
	not knowing anything. waiting. its hard. (Preview) i am a recovering alcoholic myself. my husband I think is starting to have a drink problem. We used to drink together about 10 years ago he managed to cut down and i couldnt cut down, i had to stop and go to aa. his drinking has always been ok, heavey sometimes but he can take it or leave it, seemingly. recent...	Slugcat	6	959	Feb 26, 2010 by maresie
	A tribute to my niece Debbie who was killed five days after her cousin's (my son) almost fatal accident. (Preview) February 22, 2010 Before you read my nephew's letter to the judge.........One cousin died that week, once cousin lived. Two automobile accidents, two very different results. One shattered family......ours. Goodbye dear Debbie. I hope that justice is served for our beloved daughter, sister, n...	doxie	9	4318	Feb 26, 2010 by Karilynn
	help (Preview) hi i am all new to this, i have been with my partner for 6 years and he is addicted to alcahol, he is 28 and has been drinking since he was very young, i got with him not knowing he was an addict. he told me about 3 year ago, i was shocked but i knew something wasnt right, i couldnt leave him as i thought everything...	melsim	2	870	Feb 26, 2010 by RLC
	Charlie Sheen and Hazelden (Preview) William Moyers was on GMA this morning. He is a higher up at Hazelden. He was speaking about Charlie Sheen going back into rehab. He identified himself as a recovering A of 16 years. His message was good, on target. But it made me wonder about attraction rather than promotion. From Hazelden, the leadi...	freeagain	16	5888	Feb 26, 2010 by Karilynn
	What does "taking it slow" look like? (Preview) Ok so this may seem silly - well probably not to all of you but maybe the rest of the rational world. I have always been one to jump right into relationships. It's either all or nothing. It's on or it's off. It's hot or it's cold. We are living together from almost the day we meet and are inseperable. S...	carolinagirl	8	971	Feb 26, 2010 by Karilynn
	I have some simple questions as a new person-can you help? (Preview) I can't get to a f2f meeting. A/DH took our car and I have no one to babysit my kids anyway and one is sick. This is new to me. He came home last night for the first time in 4 days and was high on crack/herion what have you. He was so angry and blamed me for all this. Was awful. Was a bit threatening. I staye...	Destynee	5	1138	Feb 25, 2010 by kitty
	Boundaries and saying NO (Preview) Settling and maintaining boundaries is what I think I need to focus on right now. I've gotten tons better at thinking about where I want the boundary to go and wanting it to exist. That's progress for me, believe it or not. When I got here, I didn't realize how much I allowed people to step all over me or...	White Rabbit	5	1580	Feb 25, 2010 by miss lucy
	A great companion book (Preview) I was reading Canadian Guy's post about loving yourself from the CODA board, and it made me think of a book I've been reading lately called "Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy" by Sarah Ban Breathnach. It's not CAL, but I've really found for me that I picked up this book at exactl...	Aloha	1	1030	Feb 25, 2010 by miss lucy
	Its been a while since I've been here and I'm so lost and feeling guilty (Preview) It's been a while since I've been here. My husband was an active A. In March 2008, he went to rehab and got sober. March 7th of this year would have been 2 years. 3 weeks ago he started drinking. He hooked up with an old friend and started using drugs. He admitted to cocaine and crack. I got laid off in A...	Destynee	12	831	Feb 25, 2010 by Slugcat
	Better Off Dead Or In Jail? (Preview) I have read a lot here and posted a little, mostly learning, gaining hope and inspiration. My AH of 18 years is typical in many ways, not so in others. He has a good job and makes good money, although we are in bankruptcy because of repeated arrests for DUI and public drunk, disturbing the peace, etc. H...	essgee1952	4	1168	Feb 25, 2010 by Jerry F
	10 Steps to Loving Yourself... (Preview) Hi all... I found this list on the CODA website, along with dozens of affirmations.... This list seems to be a good tool for practicing that "self-love" that has been talked about a lot on the board in recent days. (printed with permission from CODA website www.onlinecoda.net ) Take care...	canadianguy	10	2812	Feb 25, 2010 by Festfan
	Need op to chair Feb 25th Meeting 9pm (Preview) Hi I need an op to chair the Thrusday meeting Feb 25th. 2010. I have my childrens concert at thier school tommorow night and wont be able to chair. It is a step tradition meeting however you can skip that and just do a regular meeting i will pick up the traditions next week. Thanks Kerry (aka kerisha)	kerry5	0	461	Feb 24, 2010 by kerry5
	Stress levels (Preview) One of my neighbors ended up being hosptialized this last weekend. She has a girlfriend who basically stole all her medication and she just lost it over time as she could not get anymore medication for herself. She is still in the hospital at this point. I really believe I was certainly in the same pla...	maresie	6	977	Feb 24, 2010 by maresie
	Being lonely (Preview) Since I left the ex A the only men I have met have (a) active addictions (b) no boundaries and (c) both issues. There are many days when I can buckle up and say that I dont' mind being alone. Really I have not known what it is like to have an active partnership that is someone who helps out rather than deman...	maresie	7	994	Feb 24, 2010 by carolinagirl
	Feedback Please (Preview) I called the A tonight to see how he was doing. Was feeling bad about a friendship that had fallen apart. I was deceptive and hinted that it was a male friend- it wasn't. Anyway, the A ends up telling me that his mom visited this weekend in Florida and that he thinks she is bothered by the fact that he drin...	Codependent	11	1134	Feb 24, 2010 by carolinagirl
	Grammie's Birthday (Preview) A day late and a dollar short . . . but in Alanon I learned it's never too late So . . . . A BIG SPECIAL HAPPY to Grammie yesterday. I love attending meetings with you, your ESH is so full of experience, strength and hope. I hope your birthday was the best! Maria	Maria123	14	1489	Feb 23, 2010 by Peggy7
	A little hope (Preview) I talked to my ex MIL on the phone last night and she has said she is finally done rescuing the A. She has been there to bail him out every time for YEARS and I have been saying over and over that she is not helping him. She is in AA herself and said yesterday that all of her AA friends said she is not helping him...	carolinagirl	3	874	Feb 23, 2010 by maire rua
	The empty place (Preview) Hi MIP family, I guess it has been just 5 short weeks since my AH passed away, although it seems so much longer than that. In that time, my family and I have been able to say goodbye, both here in the USA and my home country. I returned from my home country last week and have become very aware of an empty plac...	Rocky38	11	964	Feb 22, 2010 by Andrea12
	I'm new and frustrated. (Preview) Hello, my name is Hailie and I am currently in a four year relationship with an alcoholic. I've been thinking of attending the meetings, I feel quite alone. His addiction is beginning to affect me and I'm frightened, unsure of what to do next.	hailiestar	8	1077	Feb 22, 2010 by Festfan
	Going to my first meeting tonight... (Preview) I have been reading all of your posts for the past two weeks - I can't even tell you what a blessing it has been to read all of your stories and know that I am not alone! My exAbf broke up with me two weeks ago - out of the blue. He and I have dated off and on for a year...He had been clean this time for a little over...	speck31	7	1141	Feb 22, 2010 by Iamhere
	Lessons all over the place, Patience, expectations, gratitude WOW! (Preview) Good morning alanon family, fishinmama here. I have figured out I have an expectation problem. So much has happened in the last couple of weeks, geez months, for the first time I think I see a bit of the lesson here. Daughter went to court this last week, her dad took her. She got some pretty stiff fine...	fishinmama	5	1063	Feb 22, 2010 by Iamhere
	Packing and Sad (Preview) First I want to thank everyone who responded to my earlier post a few days ago. I am so very, very grateful for this forum and for those who encourage me to "get back on the horse" and welcome me back into the recovery community with open arms. I feel far from my program. I recently sought help fo...	RunnerChick	8	1017	Feb 22, 2010 by Iamhere
	I'm ready to make a change but I'm scarred of loosing everything! (Preview) I just found this forum and I know it was a blessing that I did. I grew up with an alcoholic mom and I have been with and I am married to a mean alcoholic for 12 years now. We have a 12 year old son and I'm really seeing the horrible effects that it has on him. He is a good kid but I see his frusteration/anger when it...	HOPE79	10	1085	Feb 22, 2010 by abbyal
	Ghosts of behaviors past (Preview) Hello all, It has been so very, very long since I have posted. As we all are doing, I have been working so hard on my recovery, and can honestly say, I finally feel like I am in a pretty good place. I can remember the woman who used to waste all her time, watching, waiting, seeking out the lies, the deceit,...	liljeannie	5	1011	Feb 21, 2010 by blender_girl
	Another Sponsor Question (Preview) I've been in Al-Anon for almost a year now and still don't have a sponsor. I know I need one to successfully work the program and to make much-needed changes in my life. I've got 3 people that I would like to ask, but I'm not sure which one would be best. I've been praying about it and asking God to help me...	N8SMOM	6	989	Feb 21, 2010 by tlcate
	AM I ENABLING IF I...... (Preview) In my earlier post I said my 26. yr old son is on a 72 hour hold for depression and suicide. He is going to be released Monday morning and has no where to go! In order for him to go to rehab he needs to find a place with an available bed. He said he called a few places and he is on a waiting list, he didn't say how l...	roxygirl	6	1004	Feb 21, 2010 by abbyal
	Taking things personally. (Preview) I had a phone interview on Friday that the interviewer didn't show up for. Getting the time off for that interview was like standing on my head and the company never seem to be able to make it at a time that is convenient for me. That sent me into a tailspin of "poor me's" suddenly I was fed up if...	maresie	3	1302	Feb 20, 2010 by hotrod
	list me some options please! (Preview) Hi- I need to know if anyone knows some options I have... Afiance-4 dwi's, on probation, no license and was drinking(of course at home in secret-while i was going in to the liquor store getting his stuff) well a week ago I told him I am done going to the store and he needs to get help or the kids and I will lea...	lindseymommyof2	7	1182	Feb 20, 2010 by Jerry F
	I feel stupid...we are not together anymore! (Preview) What do I care if my ex-husband & I would've celebrated twenty years of marriage on Tuesday! I am so over him but I can't seem to forget that date. It is not that I love him anymore. I don't even have a desire to see him or even talk to him at all! But my memory had me at a place as usual. I am so sorry that I eve...	Hoot Nanny	6	931	Feb 20, 2010 by Iamhere
	Busyness and Isolation (Preview) Because I've been to "busy" latley, I've isolated myself from everyone, even my Al-anon friends. In the last year I've been to about 5 meetings, not including this second posting that I've put online. That is not enough.........I miss being part of a fellowship which I was when I had more t...	RoseODAT	6	1137	Feb 20, 2010 by Iamhere
	Need your perspective (Preview) My AHsober called last night. He is coming to town for meetings (we work for the same company). He asked if he could stay over night and then we both attend meetings on Friday. I said yes. Our son has moved back in with me after graduating from college. So he could see his son. His sister lives 10 miles down t...	nmike	6	969	Feb 20, 2010 by Andrea12
	Literature for the newcomer (Preview) Hi everyone, my name is Phil and I'm a recovering alcoholic. Although my girlfriend has never experienced me in active addiction, she is the child of an alcoholic, and has shown interest in attending Al-Anon meetings. Any suggested reading I should tell her about? We've had many conversations abo...	phil a	8	1396	Feb 20, 2010 by phil a
	different meetings (Preview) I have been going to two alanon meetings a week, I know they are good meetings that follow the principles of al anon. There are a couple of old timers that talk to us about the traditions etc dont give advice, no cross talking things like that. I went to a different meeting last week and people were givi...	Tracy	3	850	Feb 20, 2010 by RoseODAT
	update (Preview) Hi all, I haven't posted for a while, but I have been lurking and replying to posts. :) I am never cease to be amazed by how much my life has changed since I decided to take it back and truly focus on me. My divorce from my "A" will be final on 03/02/10. I am anxious, nervous and a little sad. Even th...	Mandy123	7	809	Feb 20, 2010 by Maria123
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