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Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

It is one of those days when I can get out on my own & enjoy the warmer days of spring. As a lot of us have experienced a long winter. I has been difficult but bearable. We didn't have a lot of natural disasters up here but I am very moved by all the devastation. It breaks my heart to see all of those who are su...

Aloha · Aloha

I had a great laugh at myself this weekend. The exA and I are still in touch. We don't talk every day. We maybe hear from one-another once every few months if even that often. I was on the phone the other day when the ex called. I let him go to voice mail and then after I got off the phone my phone service transcr...

yanksfan51 · yanksfan51

Good morning Everyone- Todays reading is about the ability to listen to others and consider other peoples opinions. In my family, I grew up thinking that when someone expressed an opinion that it was an invitation to start an argument. Not necessarily negative- just that there is no way ones insti...

Mattie · Mattie

My ex-AH, and my child's dad, died of alcoholism a year ago this season. He had stopped drinking about six months before, but the side effects were irreversible and one of them got him. (Although he was a secretive drinker, we know he was not drinking because he had recently moved and there were no bot...

JerryF · JerryF

After I had awaken from an Easter Theme Dream and traveled along our beautiful coast line with the sunlit sea side and ocean movement I had the opportunity to see recovery from the disease as a ressurection from certain death. It was meaningful for me as both my alcoholic addict wife and I both had nea...

Skorpi · Skorpi

I've been under a bit of stress this year. Things at work with my program are not going well. My work is fine, my team's work is fine, the revenue is not fine. The revenue is also not within my control or influence. Some big decisions are being made, and they will have a large impact on me and my team. I think...

Michelle4839 · Michelle4839

I am married to a recovering alcoholic/addict who has been sober for a year and a half. He occasionally still plus music on the side (he has a full time day job but he used to be just a night time bar musician.) whenever he plays at a certain bar I get very nervous. And last time He played there, two days ago, h...

KT2015 · KT2015

My fourth step really helped me see that I have a lot of anger. That's not really easy to admit as when I was a kid growing up in an alcoholic home I wasn't allowed to be angry. Expressing anger was not allowed and I didn't feel it was acceptable to even be angry. I was afraid of anger especially my own. I...

Lyne · Lyne

The reading for Monday, 4/22, talks about the importance of the first 3 steps: admit the areas we are powerless over, we learn about a power greater than ourselves, and we place our will and our lives in the hands of the higher power. We let go of burdens that were not ours in the first place, and we can be...

Freetime · Freetime

Today's reading discusses the benefits gained by learning the facts about alcoholism. The writer recognizes that alcoholism is a disease, and its sufferers are sick people, not bad people. With this knowledge, we can have realistic expectations and not set ourselves up for disappointment. Kno...

Iamhere · Iamhere

It's been a busy, busy day here - full of fun, meeting, etc. I just wanted to take a moment and wish everyone a Happy Easter! May you all enjoy your day whether you celebrate it formally or not!

Skorpi · Skorpi

Hello MIP! Today's reading in C2C is about making decisions that affect others as a group. The author shares that many of us have felt anxious when we need to make decisions that will affect family members or other people as a group. Al-Anon's first tradition (Our common welfare should come first. Pe...

Iamhere · Iamhere

Today's reading discusses that we get what we give. Often times, we arrive yearning for things we were not getting from the A in our lives. Examples include: courtesy, respect, attention, affection, communication... As we grow and work the program, we come to realize we can not receive what we d...

Aloha · Aloha

It seems like a silly thing to do on an online message board, right? Talk about face-to-face meetings. Posting about my life on a message board like this means utmost anonymity - I guarantee that, especially if I'm extremely cautious about what details I share about my personal life. When I went back t...

hotrod · hotrod

The ODAT reading for today 4-16 speaks about letting go of obsessing over a problem and allowing solutions to unfold naturally This then proves that our human understanding is unable to conquer many issues and that is the reason we can let go and trust in the God of our understanding.We can let go an...

frostbliss · frostbliss

Hi all, This is my first post on this board. I attend ACOA meetings in my community, but my schedule has been crunchy lately and I've missed several. I have panic disorder and have lived with it since my early 20s. I was well for a long time - even my doctor said I no longer met the criteria for panic disor...

SunnyFrogs · SunnyFrogs

Hello.I thought I would take the leap and hop in to introduce myself. I am currently surrounded by alcoholics and addicts.It seems nearly everyone in my life is one or the other.I feel I am drowning and I don't know how to save myself. I have been daydreaming about running away from all of them and never l...

Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

I really would like to know if anyone has some literature that states the obstacles to success in Al anon? I haven't seen a copy in a long time. We used to read it in my past Al anon group. Haven't seen it for over 20 years.

Riley3 · Riley3

I try to live my life but the A seems to find me. I have to leave the room. We dont talk or I do not want any conversations. I am left to figure out most of the decisions because I cant have a normal conversations. How can I pretend my life isnt falling apart when it is? There is no marriage. I am tired of being wi...

Lyne · Lyne

The reading for Monday, 4/15, talks about looking for answers from alanon, for all sorts of problems from divorce to finance to emotions. Alanons position is that we must each find our own answers as members suggest meetings, readings, a sponsor, etc. But one exception exists, in the case of violen...

Aloha · Aloha

Something I posted in another thread had me thinking about learning and failure and all that good stuff. Essentially, in that other post, I reasoned out that for me, Al-Anon is a place where I get to learn how to take care of myself spiritually and emotionally. I want to focus in on the "learn" portion of...

yanksfan51 · yanksfan51

Good morning Everyone: Todays reading is about the family of Alanon. There is a particular strength in being near people who can hear our stories and truly know where we have been. Some of us may have had very strong families of origin, feel quite close to our family members but are disillusioned whe...

Lyne · Lyne

To keep my sanity and give myself something special I needed, I bought a condo and live there half time. My son and his family live close by there, and the kids and my A dont speak. This is how the damage from the alcohol affected my life, and of course I cant control anyone. As a tax issue arose, my As usual...

a4l · a4l

I admit it was hard to be back in the foo of enmeshment. It bought out my defensive, aggressive, offensive sides. It was frustrating to think "I" had the answers if only "they" would wake up/quit crying/start living. But now I'm just observing and can see how affected by this disease most of the foo are....

Freetime · Freetime

Quick fixes -- the author of today's reading lists many ways of being impatient when seeking an immediate solution to a difficult situation.Pray "Grant me patience Lord, and hurry!" Expect to take 15 minutes to fix a problem that has existed for 20 years. Make a few program calls and share at a meeti...

a4l · a4l

I am back into the tribal fold which is mostly women. It's been a funny blessing to observe the dynamics at play and I consider myself fortunate to have this living experience. Three women gathered accidentally with one only in common; two of whom are diametrically opposed on a tribal matter. It was in...

Riley3 · Riley3

Its hard to walk the walk. I feel the uncertainty and craziness start creeping in my life. I think I am fine and the anger and resentment starts to surface. I dont dream of getting old. I dream of getting out and escaping total dysfunctionism. I try, I try, I try to pretend I have that perfect home. Heck, I...

Overcome · Overcome

For anyone with problems with someone with a drinking problem, or someone's drinking is giving you problems, please join us in the chat room, at this link: http://www.12stepforums.net/chatroom2.html Topic: Keep It Simple, "Living in the Happy" (Keeping it Positive) and Anger. Overcomer -- E...

Iamhere · Iamhere

Good morning MIP! Today's reading shares many reasons why one would/does continue coming to Al-Anon. No matter the length of time in recovery, most find that we need continual spiritual help to live with or having lived with an alcoholic. The list is noteworthy - - To maintain a rational perspe...

ophelia · ophelia

Hi everyone, I'm wondering what level of contact you've maintained with your SO while they (and you) were going through recovery, and whether you've left it open-ended in terms of eventual outcome while still remaining in contact. My ABF entered AA right after we broke up due to his drinking and has b...

a4l · a4l

OK life's good. My bills are up to date, my children are happy, schools going to be a scrape and pass this semester but hey when pressure hits c's get degrees ( and who knows i might miraculously get Bs I don't really care because these are my non-law electives that I have to do). A major project is almost wr...

WendyP · WendyP

Hi, I would like to share on how this Topic has an effect on me. It is going on into the 5th Year that I haven't be allowed to see 3 of my Grand Children, why?. It is because I stood up for them, against their Parents. One is my Son and His Partner. Thankfully, I heard a Lady share one night at a meeting of how sh...

Overcome · Overcome

OPEN MEETING starting now in MIP chat room at the link below: http://www.12stepforums.net/chatroom2.html Topic is: Alcoholism as a disease and open topic as it relates to teh family disease of alcoholism. This is our first Open meeting, to see how they go.

DavidG · DavidG

A new member flew into our group... it sounded like a sparrow hitting a window- thunk! Thinking they could fly straight through? But the response was phenomenal... a soft landing. We have all bin there- many times for some. The empathy is strong. It is very much - o...

Skorpi · Skorpi

Hello MIP! Today's reading from Courage to Change is about Step 8 (Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.) The author begins by sharing that many of us who have lived with the effects of alcoholism have come to see ourselves as innocent victims of other pe...

hotrod · hotrod

The C2C reading for today April 9 speaks about denying our feelings in order to protect ourselves. The reading suggests that detachment comes easy to many because we have been using it throughout our lifetime. however we have been detaching with indifference and not love as Al-Anon suggests...

lookingup · lookingup

Hi everyone, just wanted to share something here ,to see if others here have had the same experience or similar, i went to my dr few weeks ago,and because she prescribes me tramadol for my arthritis ,it use to be a non narcotic yrs ago now it's a narcotic as of yrs ago,I take only what's prescribed nothing...

Lyne · Lyne

The reading for Monday, 4/8, discusses the value of examining the past, but not getting stuck there. The author says for those of us who denied, distorted, or lost touch with painful memories, facing the reality of our past can be a crucial part of our recovery. However, fond memories must also be re...

Twinkies · Twinkies

I made it to my first f2f meeting last week. I was intimidated and nearly talked myself out of it. But I pushed through, took a deep breath, put one foot in front of the other, and made myself walk through the doors. It was a great decision. I felt welcomed and cared for and finally understood. But it also br...

andromeda · andromeda

I have been feeling an internal agitation and wasn't sure where it was coming from. Probably for the past few weeks. Everything is great in my life: new friends, lots of hiking, I'm working out more, work is going really great despite the craziness of tax season, and things with my bf are great too. W...

yanksfan51 · yanksfan51

Good morning everyone- Todays reading is about how many tools in the program help us alleviate worry. Step 3 is mentioned, as the decision to turn our will and lives over to God is the humility needed to acknowledge that we are the result of all that has been part of our lives. The difficulties and trium...

Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

Being self-aware & remembering to take care of me. I am not selfless or totally selfish. I have to admit that my ah sometimes challenges me. I have to protect myself from becoming too involved in the disease & less in recovery. Recovery is paramount in dealing w difficult people. I have a new aw...

Aloha · Aloha

Self-care is so often overlooked. I know, for me especially it was overlooked a LOT pre-Al-Anon. I used to think that just exercise and eating right would take care of all my troubles. I've since learned I need balance in my self-care if I want to feel balanced in my life. For me, balance includes physic...

Freetime · Freetime

Today's reading in One Day At A Time in Al-Anon describes the Twelve Steps as a shortcut to using our God-given talents that have been dormant, or like a medicine that can cure us of our despair. When we resist taking these steps, could it be that we have a desire for martyrdom? We want help for the despe...

Fooled · Fooled

Hey all! Long time. Just dropping in to put my thoughts in perspective. My sponsor suggested journaling but I often found when seriously struggling I get some great feedback from here. This place is my roots. So why not go back, right? So to catch up: I'm celebrating my 3rd year in recovery and I'm stil...

RachelsMom · RachelsMom

It was one of those "strange" (no really) conversations with Rachel that ended with her saying, "How about I never talk to you ever f****** again". And I hadn't done anything or said anything to warrant that reaction and then I think, "ahhh, there you go again trying to make sense of the actions of an add...

PosiesandPuppies · PosiesandPuppies

So last night was rough. Had one of my nightmares involving my Ex-husband. I find it odd that when things are going especially good - I am peaceful, no fires to put out, Ex and I are actually meeting and talking like adults - that I have one of these dreams. This one involved a scenario in which I was at my own...

Iamhere · Iamhere

Tomorrow's reading is one of my favorites. The writer talks about waking up and feeling behind already! Previous to the disease kicking up in life, morning were special and joyous. Not so with the disease. Instead going to bed was stressful as was getting up. The reading continues to discuss cha...

Skorpi · Skorpi

Hello MIP! In today's reading, the author speaks to the fears many of us had about going to Al-Anon. Many feared that our friends, family, boss, or the alcoholic in our lives would find out that we were going to Al-Anon. Many of us didn't want anyone to know about the problems we faced. The author share...

Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

I just heard from my ex ah. He was wanting to make amends. The catch is that he tried to contact me in 2017. I replied through messenger today. My sponsor said it was OK as long as we have no further contact. I am not sure if I did the right thing. Anyone have any ESH on this? I would appreciate any responses. Al...

DavidG · DavidG

Hi there, y'all... ... Step four is big for me too, Betty... I am chairing on the topic at a face to face meeting tonight. I looked that the checklist you pinned up below:- "Am I generous and try to contribute to the group by volunteering?" Oh I am not generous- I am needy and still willing to learn!...

Lyne · Lyne

The reading for Monday, 4/1, talks about the 3 As: Awareness, Acceptance, Action. The writer says unless the acceptance occurs, action wont be effective. It is very important to sit still, feel the feelings, and come to some acceptance, instead of jumping from awareness to action. The reminder...

yanksfan51 · yanksfan51

Good morning Everyone- Todays reading is about our connection with our HP and the importance of it for our recovery. Like the writer, I was raised in a religious faith that taught me my relationship with God was reverence and a bit of fear. In the program the relationship has felt more like a connected...

hotrod · hotrod

Learn How The Twelve Steps Work.Participate in your own recovery as well as the recovery of others, by being active on this board as we go through the 12 Steps of recovery together https://stepwork.activeboard.com/t65434346/alanon...

Freetime · Freetime

Today's reading is about what happens when we reject our higher power and decide that we can take care of our problems all by ourselves. The results can be frustrating and painful. It is like walking around in a dark room and refusing to turn on the light -- we may stumble, hurt ourselves, and not find w...

JerryF · JerryF

If you have this daily publication don't miss the page of the day. For me it reveals a growth awareness in the relationship between patience and compassion. Both of these were missing from my thoughts, feelings and behaviors when I first reach the doors of Al-Anon. I either never learned them or...

Wolfie55 · Wolfie55

It's 21 years since this happened.13 The Moon, The Stars & The End of Time Excerpt from The Seventh Crow, copyright © 2013 Bernie Schultz (An alternate version of this story was printed in the AA Grapevine, May 2010, under the title Just Friends. That version was later reprinted in a collection of...

DavidG · DavidG

Life? Living...? I have been getting to a face to face meeting... two weeks running, and plan to chair next week... This group here is my home group- however unless I am a visitor to another town- I will mostly do 5 or 6 meetings in a stretch. Because it does take time to trust- either way- I...

Iamhere · Iamhere

Good morning MIP! Today's reading is about letting go and letting God. When we hold on tightly to something, we sometimes close our eyes, turn our heads away and make our knuckles ache as our fists are clenched. Fingernails may bite into our palms and we just exhaust ourselves. When instead we trus...

Skorpi · Skorpi

Hello MIP! In today's reading from Courage to Change, the author shares that they used to think that living was surviving from crisis to crisis. Thanks to AlAnon's 12 traditions, the author has learned how a healthy family functions. The traditions have made it possible for the author to be a part of...

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	a beautiful monday morning... (Preview) It is one of those days when I can get out on my own & enjoy the warmer days of spring. As a lot of us have experienced a long winter. I has been difficult but bearable. We didn't have a lot of natural disasters up here but I am very moved by all the devastation. It breaks my heart to see all of those who are su...	Hoot Nanny	5	1986	Apr 23, 2019 by PosiesandPuppies
	My silly imagination (Preview) I had a great laugh at myself this weekend. The exA and I are still in touch. We don't talk every day. We maybe hear from one-another once every few months if even that often. I was on the phone the other day when the ex called. I let him go to voice mail and then after I got off the phone my phone service transcr...	Aloha	6	2311	Apr 23, 2019 by PosiesandPuppies
	Hope for Today Apr 21 (Preview) Good morning Everyone- Todays reading is about the ability to listen to others and consider other peoples opinions. In my family, I grew up thinking that when someone expressed an opinion that it was an invitation to start an argument. Not necessarily negative- just that there is no way ones insti...	yanksfan51	6	626	Apr 22, 2019 by DavidG
	Just a lot of sadness (Preview) My ex-AH, and my child's dad, died of alcoholism a year ago this season. He had stopped drinking about six months before, but the side effects were irreversible and one of them got him. (Although he was a secretive drinker, we know he was not drinking because he had recently moved and there were no bot...	Mattie	14	2983	Apr 22, 2019 by andromeda
	At my morning meeting (Preview) After I had awaken from an Easter Theme Dream and traveled along our beautiful coast line with the sunlit sea side and ocean movement I had the opportunity to see recovery from the disease as a ressurection from certain death. It was meaningful for me as both my alcoholic addict wife and I both had nea...	JerryF	5	1952	Apr 22, 2019 by tiredtonite
	Big changes, easier to handle with AlAnon :-) (Preview) I've been under a bit of stress this year. Things at work with my program are not going well. My work is fine, my team's work is fine, the revenue is not fine. The revenue is also not within my control or influence. Some big decisions are being made, and they will have a large impact on me and my team. I think...	Skorpi	11	2133	Apr 22, 2019 by Bo
	How to deal with my husbands relapse (Preview) I am married to a recovering alcoholic/addict who has been sober for a year and a half. He occasionally still plus music on the side (he has a full time day job but he used to be just a night time bar musician.) whenever he plays at a certain bar I get very nervous. And last time He played there, two days ago, h...	Michelle4839	6	755	Apr 22, 2019 by Bo
	Anger (Preview) My fourth step really helped me see that I have a lot of anger. That's not really easy to admit as when I was a kid growing up in an alcoholic home I wasn't allowed to be angry. Expressing anger was not allowed and I didn't feel it was acceptable to even be angry. I was afraid of anger especially my own. I...	KT2015	19	4650	Apr 22, 2019 by Bo
	C2C, 4/22 (Preview) The reading for Monday, 4/22, talks about the importance of the first 3 steps: admit the areas we are powerless over, we learn about a power greater than ourselves, and we place our will and our lives in the hands of the higher power. We let go of burdens that were not ours in the first place, and we can be...	Lyne	3	294	Apr 22, 2019 by PosiesandPuppies
	Courage to Change, April 19 (Preview) Today's reading discusses the benefits gained by learning the facts about alcoholism. The writer recognizes that alcoholism is a disease, and its sufferers are sick people, not bad people. With this knowledge, we can have realistic expectations and not set ourselves up for disappointment. Kno...	Freetime	10	1040	Apr 22, 2019 by Riley3
	Happy Easter MIP (Preview) It's been a busy, busy day here - full of fun, meeting, etc. I just wanted to take a moment and wish everyone a Happy Easter! May you all enjoy your day whether you celebrate it formally or not!	Iamhere	6	400	Apr 21, 2019 by JerryF
	Courage to Change April 17 (Preview) Hello MIP! Today's reading in C2C is about making decisions that affect others as a group. The author shares that many of us have felt anxious when we need to make decisions that will affect family members or other people as a group. Al-Anon's first tradition (Our common welfare should come first. Pe...	Skorpi	5	507	Apr 20, 2019 by Lyne
	Courage to Change 4//18/19 (Preview) Today's reading discusses that we get what we give. Often times, we arrive yearning for things we were not getting from the A in our lives. Examples include: courtesy, respect, attention, affection, communication... As we grow and work the program, we come to realize we can not receive what we d...	Iamhere	7	2849	Apr 19, 2019 by El
	Face-to-face meetings and fellowship (Preview) It seems like a silly thing to do on an online message board, right? Talk about face-to-face meetings. Posting about my life on a message board like this means utmost anonymity - I guarantee that, especially if I'm extremely cautious about what details I share about my personal life. When I went back t...	Aloha	8	2453	Apr 18, 2019 by Bo
	ODAT Reading 4-16 (Preview) The ODAT reading for today 4-16 speaks about letting go of obsessing over a problem and allowing solutions to unfold naturally This then proves that our human understanding is unable to conquer many issues and that is the reason we can let go and trust in the God of our understanding.We can let go an...	hotrod	7	2990	Apr 18, 2019 by mamalioness
	Anxiety, PTSD, head exploding (Preview) Hi all, This is my first post on this board. I attend ACOA meetings in my community, but my schedule has been crunchy lately and I've missed several. I have panic disorder and have lived with it since my early 20s. I was well for a long time - even my doctor said I no longer met the criteria for panic disor...	frostbliss	18	3327	Apr 16, 2019 by ophelia
	Hello,New Here (Preview) Hello.I thought I would take the leap and hop in to introduce myself. I am currently surrounded by alcoholics and addicts.It seems nearly everyone in my life is one or the other.I feel I am drowning and I don't know how to save myself. I have been daydreaming about running away from all of them and never l...	SunnyFrogs	11	816	Apr 16, 2019 by Jen61
	does anyone know the obstacles to success... (Preview) I really would like to know if anyone has some literature that states the obstacles to success in Al anon? I haven't seen a copy in a long time. We used to read it in my past Al anon group. Haven't seen it for over 20 years.	Hoot Nanny	5	1714	Apr 16, 2019 by Hoot Nanny
	What this anxiety... (Preview) I try to live my life but the A seems to find me. I have to leave the room. We dont talk or I do not want any conversations. I am left to figure out most of the decisions because I cant have a normal conversations. How can I pretend my life isnt falling apart when it is? There is no marriage. I am tired of being wi...	Riley3	4	2012	Apr 15, 2019 by DavidG
	C2C, 4/15 (Preview) The reading for Monday, 4/15, talks about looking for answers from alanon, for all sorts of problems from divorce to finance to emotions. Alanons position is that we must each find our own answers as members suggest meetings, readings, a sponsor, etc. But one exception exists, in the case of violen...	Lyne	3	1441	Apr 15, 2019 by Freetime
	Consistency and frequency to see growth in our program (Preview) Something I posted in another thread had me thinking about learning and failure and all that good stuff. Essentially, in that other post, I reasoned out that for me, Al-Anon is a place where I get to learn how to take care of myself spiritually and emotionally. I want to focus in on the "learn" portion of...	Aloha	7	1853	Apr 14, 2019 by Iamhere
	Hope for Today Apr 14 (Preview) Good morning Everyone: Todays reading is about the family of Alanon. There is a particular strength in being near people who can hear our stories and truly know where we have been. Some of us may have had very strong families of origin, feel quite close to our family members but are disillusioned whe...	yanksfan51	6	423	Apr 14, 2019 by Iamhere
	Merry Go Round with A (Preview) To keep my sanity and give myself something special I needed, I bought a condo and live there half time. My son and his family live close by there, and the kids and my A dont speak. This is how the damage from the alcohol affected my life, and of course I cant control anyone. As a tax issue arose, my As usual...	Lyne	10	1732	Apr 14, 2019 by Iamhere
	Learning opportunities (Preview) I admit it was hard to be back in the foo of enmeshment. It bought out my defensive, aggressive, offensive sides. It was frustrating to think "I" had the answers if only "they" would wake up/quit crying/start living. But now I'm just observing and can see how affected by this disease most of the foo are....	a4l	4	1652	Apr 13, 2019 by a4l
	Courage to Change, April 12 (Preview) Quick fixes -- the author of today's reading lists many ways of being impatient when seeking an immediate solution to a difficult situation.Pray "Grant me patience Lord, and hurry!" Expect to take 15 minutes to fix a problem that has existed for 20 years. Make a few program calls and share at a meeti...	Freetime	4	458	Apr 12, 2019 by El
	Taking inventory (Preview) I am back into the tribal fold which is mostly women. It's been a funny blessing to observe the dynamics at play and I consider myself fortunate to have this living experience. Three women gathered accidentally with one only in common; two of whom are diametrically opposed on a tribal matter. It was in...	a4l	3	346	Apr 12, 2019 by PosiesandPuppies
	Trying to survive the craziness (Preview) Its hard to walk the walk. I feel the uncertainty and craziness start creeping in my life. I think I am fine and the anger and resentment starts to surface. I dont dream of getting old. I dream of getting out and escaping total dysfunctionism. I try, I try, I try to pretend I have that perfect home. Heck, I...	Riley3	10	487	Apr 12, 2019 by Bo
	Closed Meeting now starting (Preview) For anyone with problems with someone with a drinking problem, or someone's drinking is giving you problems, please join us in the chat room, at this link: http://www.12stepforums.net/chatroom2.html Topic: Keep It Simple, "Living in the Happy" (Keeping it Positive) and Anger. Overcomer -- E...	Overcome	3	365	Apr 11, 2019 by Iamhere
	Courage to Change 4/11/19 (Preview) Good morning MIP! Today's reading shares many reasons why one would/does continue coming to Al-Anon. No matter the length of time in recovery, most find that we need continual spiritual help to live with or having lived with an alcoholic. The list is noteworthy - - To maintain a rational perspe...	Iamhere	3	372	Apr 11, 2019 by Freetime
	Is this healthy? (Preview) Hi everyone, I'm wondering what level of contact you've maintained with your SO while they (and you) were going through recovery, and whether you've left it open-ended in terms of eventual outcome while still remaining in contact. My ABF entered AA right after we broke up due to his drinking and has b...	ophelia	16	851	Apr 11, 2019 by Bo
	Constant anxiety :-( (Preview) OK life's good. My bills are up to date, my children are happy, schools going to be a scrape and pass this semester but hey when pressure hits c's get degrees ( and who knows i might miraculously get Bs I don't really care because these are my non-law electives that I have to do). A major project is almost wr...	a4l	14	2001	Apr 11, 2019 by Riley3
	Courage to Change / Courage to Be Me. (Preview) Hi, I would like to share on how this Topic has an effect on me. It is going on into the 5th Year that I haven't be allowed to see 3 of my Grand Children, why?. It is because I stood up for them, against their Parents. One is my Son and His Partner. Thankfully, I heard a Lady share one night at a meeting of how sh...	WendyP	16	1088	Apr 11, 2019 by hotrod
	OPEN MEETING now starting (Preview) OPEN MEETING starting now in MIP chat room at the link below: http://www.12stepforums.net/chatroom2.html Topic is: Alcoholism as a disease and open topic as it relates to teh family disease of alcoholism. This is our first Open meeting, to see how they go.	Overcome	0	294	Apr 10, 2019 by Overcome
	So proud... (Preview) A new member flew into our group... it sounded like a sparrow hitting a window- thunk! Thinking they could fly straight through? But the response was phenomenal... a soft landing. We have all bin there- many times for some. The empathy is strong. It is very much - o...	DavidG	4	360	Apr 10, 2019 by hotrod
	Courage to Change April 10 (Preview) Hello MIP! Today's reading from Courage to Change is about Step 8 (Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.) The author begins by sharing that many of us who have lived with the effects of alcoholism have come to see ourselves as innocent victims of other pe...	Skorpi	5	526	Apr 10, 2019 by El
	C2C reading 4-9 (Preview) The C2C reading for today April 9 speaks about denying our feelings in order to protect ourselves. The reading suggests that detachment comes easy to many because we have been using it throughout our lifetime. however we have been detaching with indifference and not love as Al-Anon suggests...	hotrod	6	516	Apr 9, 2019 by El
	New experiences (Preview) Hi everyone, just wanted to share something here ,to see if others here have had the same experience or similar, i went to my dr few weeks ago,and because she prescribes me tramadol for my arthritis ,it use to be a non narcotic yrs ago now it's a narcotic as of yrs ago,I take only what's prescribed nothing...	lookingup	7	583	Apr 9, 2019 by lookingup
	C2C, 4/8 (Preview) The reading for Monday, 4/8, discusses the value of examining the past, but not getting stuck there. The author says for those of us who denied, distorted, or lost touch with painful memories, facing the reality of our past can be a crucial part of our recovery. However, fond memories must also be re...	Lyne	7	565	Apr 8, 2019 by Iamhere
	Harsh realities (Preview) I made it to my first f2f meeting last week. I was intimidated and nearly talked myself out of it. But I pushed through, took a deep breath, put one foot in front of the other, and made myself walk through the doors. It was a great decision. I felt welcomed and cared for and finally understood. But it also br...	Twinkies	8	1541	Apr 8, 2019 by Bo
	On edge and FEAR creeping in (Preview) I have been feeling an internal agitation and wasn't sure where it was coming from. Probably for the past few weeks. Everything is great in my life: new friends, lots of hiking, I'm working out more, work is going really great despite the craziness of tax season, and things with my bf are great too. W...	andromeda	22	3142	Apr 8, 2019 by Bo
	Hope for Today Apr 7 (Preview) Good morning everyone- Todays reading is about how many tools in the program help us alleviate worry. Step 3 is mentioned, as the decision to turn our will and lives over to God is the humility needed to acknowledge that we are the result of all that has been part of our lives. The difficulties and trium...	yanksfan51	3	1693	Apr 7, 2019 by JerryF
	Out of the bondage of self (Preview) Being self-aware & remembering to take care of me. I am not selfless or totally selfish. I have to admit that my ah sometimes challenges me. I have to protect myself from becoming too involved in the disease & less in recovery. Recovery is paramount in dealing w difficult people. I have a new aw...	Hoot Nanny	6	1860	Apr 7, 2019 by Bo
	Some additional tools that help my self-care (Preview) Self-care is so often overlooked. I know, for me especially it was overlooked a LOT pre-Al-Anon. I used to think that just exercise and eating right would take care of all my troubles. I've since learned I need balance in my self-care if I want to feel balanced in my life. For me, balance includes physic...	Aloha	3	995	Apr 5, 2019 by El
	ODAT, April 5 (Preview) Today's reading in One Day At A Time in Al-Anon describes the Twelve Steps as a shortcut to using our God-given talents that have been dormant, or like a medicine that can cure us of our despair. When we resist taking these steps, could it be that we have a desire for martyrdom? We want help for the despe...	Freetime	4	1760	Apr 5, 2019 by El
	Crossroads (Preview) Hey all! Long time. Just dropping in to put my thoughts in perspective. My sponsor suggested journaling but I often found when seriously struggling I get some great feedback from here. This place is my roots. So why not go back, right? So to catch up: I'm celebrating my 3rd year in recovery and I'm stil...	Fooled	6	1908	Apr 4, 2019 by a4l
	Bad night (Preview) It was one of those "strange" (no really) conversations with Rachel that ended with her saying, "How about I never talk to you ever f****** again". And I hadn't done anything or said anything to warrant that reaction and then I think, "ahhh, there you go again trying to make sense of the actions of an add...	RachelsMom	28	5189	Apr 4, 2019 by serenity47
	Nitghtmares (Preview) So last night was rough. Had one of my nightmares involving my Ex-husband. I find it odd that when things are going especially good - I am peaceful, no fires to put out, Ex and I are actually meeting and talking like adults - that I have one of these dreams. This one involved a scenario in which I was at my own...	PosiesandPuppies	8	1398	Apr 4, 2019 by DavidG
	Courage to Change 4/4/19 (Preview) Tomorrow's reading is one of my favorites. The writer talks about waking up and feeling behind already! Previous to the disease kicking up in life, morning were special and joyous. Not so with the disease. Instead going to bed was stressful as was getting up. The reading continues to discuss cha...	Iamhere	4	1884	Apr 4, 2019 by Lyne
	Courage to Change April 3 (Preview) Hello MIP! In today's reading, the author speaks to the fears many of us had about going to Al-Anon. Many feared that our friends, family, boss, or the alcoholic in our lives would find out that we were going to Al-Anon. Many of us didn't want anyone to know about the problems we faced. The author share...	Skorpi	6	1934	Apr 3, 2019 by Iamhere
	Amends (Preview) I just heard from my ex ah. He was wanting to make amends. The catch is that he tried to contact me in 2017. I replied through messenger today. My sponsor said it was OK as long as we have no further contact. I am not sure if I did the right thing. Anyone have any ESH on this? I would appreciate any responses. Al...	Hoot Nanny	13	4114	Apr 2, 2019 by Iamhere
	Just a general share... (Preview) Hi there, y'all... ... Step four is big for me too, Betty... I am chairing on the topic at a face to face meeting tonight. I looked that the checklist you pinned up below:- "Am I generous and try to contribute to the group by volunteering?" Oh I am not generous- I am needy and still willing to learn!...	DavidG	4	539	Apr 2, 2019 by Lyne
	C2C, 4/1 (Preview) The reading for Monday, 4/1, talks about the 3 As: Awareness, Acceptance, Action. The writer says unless the acceptance occurs, action wont be effective. It is very important to sit still, feel the feelings, and come to some acceptance, instead of jumping from awareness to action. The reminder...	Lyne	5	531	Apr 1, 2019 by DavidG
	Hope for Today 3/31 (Preview) Good morning Everyone- Todays reading is about our connection with our HP and the importance of it for our recovery. Like the writer, I was raised in a religious faith that taught me my relationship with God was reverence and a bit of fear. In the program the relationship has felt more like a connected...	yanksfan51	5	1361	Mar 31, 2019 by Iamhere
	Step 4 posted to the Step board (Preview) Learn How The Twelve Steps Work.Participate in your own recovery as well as the recovery of others, by being active on this board as we go through the 12 Steps of recovery together https://stepwork.activeboard.com/t65434346/alanon...	hotrod	1	393	Mar 31, 2019 by Iamhere
	ODAT March 29 (Preview) Today's reading is about what happens when we reject our higher power and decide that we can take care of our problems all by ourselves. The results can be frustrating and painful. It is like walking around in a dark room and refusing to turn on the light -- we may stumble, hurt ourselves, and not find w...	Freetime	6	1557	Mar 30, 2019 by andromeda
	HOPE FOR TODAY...3/27 (Preview) If you have this daily publication don't miss the page of the day. For me it reveals a growth awareness in the relationship between patience and compassion. Both of these were missing from my thoughts, feelings and behaviors when I first reach the doors of Al-Anon. I either never learned them or...	JerryF	5	3474	Mar 29, 2019 by JerryF
	The Moon The Stars And The End of Time (Preview) It's 21 years since this happened.13 The Moon, The Stars & The End of Time Excerpt from The Seventh Crow, copyright © 2013 Bernie Schultz (An alternate version of this story was printed in the AA Grapevine, May 2010, under the title Just Friends. That version was later reprinted in a collection of...	Wolfie55	7	3475	Mar 28, 2019 by Aline
	How important is it...? (Preview) Life? Living...? I have been getting to a face to face meeting... two weeks running, and plan to chair next week... This group here is my home group- however unless I am a visitor to another town- I will mostly do 5 or 6 meetings in a stretch. Because it does take time to trust- either way- I...	DavidG	6	1069	Mar 28, 2019 by Bo
	Courage to Change 3/28/19 (Preview) Good morning MIP! Today's reading is about letting go and letting God. When we hold on tightly to something, we sometimes close our eyes, turn our heads away and make our knuckles ache as our fists are clenched. Fingernails may bite into our palms and we just exhaust ourselves. When instead we trus...	Iamhere	4	1073	Mar 28, 2019 by El
	Courage to Change March 27 (Preview) Hello MIP! In today's reading from Courage to Change, the author shares that they used to think that living was surviving from crisis to crisis. Thanks to AlAnon's 12 traditions, the author has learned how a healthy family functions. The traditions have made it possible for the author to be a part of...	Skorpi	5	3045	Mar 27, 2019 by El
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