Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

RunnerChick · RunnerChick

Happy Monday all Boy have I been lost lately. Maybe not LOST but working through alot of things. I've been doing alot of inner child work and examination and I probably should have been doing this in conjunction with my sponsor BUT, I'm finding out ALOT about ME and my issues. I really belong in an ACOA gr...

67mermaid · 67mermaid

Hi there.... I am not sure where to start so here is a little history. I used to be a Cub Scout Den leader, I worked with lots of little guys and there parents doing activities and learning about the outdoors. We always had this one father who was very invlolved and active with the group, but he often smelle...

Bluelady · Bluelady

I am new here. I just found out yesterday my daughter is going into treatment. She is married and lives in a different town. Although I have to admit I did suspect her drinking problem I had no idea it was at this point. I am in shock and yes still denial. I know this is a good thing she is getting help, my heart...

maresie · maresie

You would think with all that I endured with the ex A two years ago catastrophe would be old hat for me. Day in day out I have to guard myself not to get overloaded with anxiety about the stolen check. I knew it would be weeks but I had no idea I would go off the deep end and feel so victimized. I know full well...

smartkat · smartkat

If there are problems with my SILs lack of care of the kids (bad enough to warrant calling CPS) would it be appropriate to talk to her sponsor about things? I am NOT going to try to GET info from the sponsor, but I do want to GIVE info to her.My SIL puts a shield around herself making it virtually impossibl...

maresie · maresie

One thing I have uncovered is that I really expect that it is going to be me giving and getting very very little. Since I have put lots of bouncaries in place this is evident to me. My people pleasing was one way I thought I got something when in fact it was a way I exhausted myself. Boundaries are a tough one...

christinajeanne · christinajeanne

I am finding my peace and serenity. I realize it's about taking care of myself and spending time with my higher power. it is not always easy to find peace. But, I am realizing that I am not alone as I once thought I was. There is nothing wrong with admitting that I'm hurting to people and being honest with my...

Rora · Rora

As I reflect on my relationship with my exaH I realize how from the very beginning I was willing to over look some things that were important to me. I was willing to believe the excuses, the lies, the very ridiculous stories, the insults, the games. When I tried to set boundaries of tolerance, and he'd r...

Marshmallow · Marshmallow

It's been a long time since I visited this site. Left my AH (20 years together) a little over a year ago, it was tough we were divorced in May. We have two wonderful children that we share together. Problem is my ex-AH continues to be such an angry man. He's always blowing up in front of the children or...

Karilynn · Karilynn

Anybody else having trouble with their screen size? I've adjusted everything on my end. Yet when I come to the board it seems out of proportion. Help John! O great computer up in the sky we need the gremlins worked out please. Live strong, Karilynn & Pipers Kitty

nmike · nmike

I am sure that I have brought up the question before. How about your family of origin - parents, sibs, cousins? We are all in midlife so we have life experiences. Since my AHsober left and I told them that he wanted a divorce, it is like a dead silence. Well, except when they mention his name. Or that they sa...

mominneed · mominneed

Hi, I have a son who has now had 2 dui's in the last 7 months and has spent 3 weeks in jail so far. He is currently in rehab doing a 28 day program-which ends on Friday. My heart is broken and I can't "let go" of him. How do I let go? he is almost 21

christinajeanne · christinajeanne

I feel like I let my life revolve around others and what they think of me or what they think I should do. I know approval is something I've always seek. I've bended my own will to please others. It is only through coming to this program that I am really starting to stand up for myself and do what is best for me....

MaryPoppins · MaryPoppins

Hi Everyone, When I first started coming to Alanon, I thought it was a way to learn to deal with my alcoholic husband, I had NO idea it was to teach me to focus on ME. Those first few months I vented and vented, felt like I had to get everything out, it was SO healing to be believed and validated, such a contr...

3littlekittens · 3littlekittens

My lovely AH who after 5 days in detox, 30 days in an IOP, nearly 2 months of active sobriety, and $2000 out of pocket expenses for what insurance would not cover for his treatment announced to me last week that he has resumed drinking, and wants to see if he can "drink socially." His plan is not...

3littlekittens · 3littlekittens

Thank you to everyone for your comments and nurturing support regarding my post last night. I really appreciate the warm encouragement. I am literally taking one minute at a time. I particularly appreciated the encouragement about sponsorship. I do not have a sponsor, and I feel so weird about as...

New member · karalargent

Hello! My name is Kara. I am a new member and thought I would introduce myself. I am 27 years old and have been married to my husband for a year and a half. He is a recovering alcoholic and addict. I am a mother of 3 boys, ages 5, 3, and 5 months. My oldest two were from a previous marriage. My husband, j...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

That is all. Thanks for listening. Note: This is a duplicate of the one I posted in the AA forum.

TF · TF

I am new to this and this is only my 2nd post, but i have that knot in my stomach again. AH in recovery for almost 1 1/2 years but sometimes i feel i am dealing with the same alcoholic behavior. In the the process of buying a 2 family home installing carpet and tile next week and now we find out we have to buy a n...

Andrea12 · Andrea12

((((((((Friends))))))))))), It's funny how we learn we are powerless over the alcoholic....funny thing is we are powerless over so many things in our lives. Powerless over the choices our children make, powerless over mom's still ringing our ears...powerless over so many things in life. Today f...

Tattyhead · Tattyhead

Hi everyone! First post and not quite sure what to expect. No AlAnon group near me and precious little support of any form. I have been married for nearly 38 years and my husband has been dependent on alcohol for about 4-5 years. I also have a dependent son with a learning disability. Physically fine but...

journeygirl · journeygirl

on a difficult day. AH has changed his reservation and he flies home tomorrow. I checked online yesterday and wrote down the locations and meeting times of AA meetings in our town (very small) as well as 2 neighboring towns. Do I give it to him, tell him this is the meeting schedule, do with it what you wil...

journeygirl · journeygirl

Ok, yet another crisis. I swear, even with AH off at rehab I am not getting peace. If you read my previous posts, AH has threatened to leave rehab I think 3 times now. Well, today it seems he is really going. His brother is on the way to pick him up now (he is in another state). He says he is going to get a hotel ro...

db55 · db55

I have to get the focus back on me because that crazy behavior crept back in. It took me a day to recognize it. My AH had surgery on Monday. He's been back in AA for about 6 months or so.... things have been so nice. But of course he was anxious about the surgery and so was I . .. Morning of the surgery he took...

Sincerely · Sincerely

Hello and Hugs, Its a lovely Thursday afternoon here in South Louisiana, the rain has finally stopped and the weather is crisp. I can feel fall just around the corner. For many years, I have referred to my life as to what was going on during that time. For example, before my dad died, after my dad died,...

N8SMOM · N8SMOM

Tomorrow is our 10-year wedding anniversary. With the way things have been going, I haven't felt like celebrating (I haven't even gotten him a card). The past 2 days have been pure hell with his drinking and selfishness, and I'm ready to walk out the door. Heck, if it weren't for the fact that he's...

jitsuka · jitsuka

Hi everyone First time on here and been to 2 al-anon meetings here in the UK, very helpful really. Girlfriend has recently admitted she's an alcoholic, her mum was an alcoholic (grown up with it), finding bottles around the house, very matriarchial emotionally controlling woman in the irish-catho...

Aloha · Aloha

Had a great meeting tonight, and one member was talking about having a changed attitude when driving where she used to go through road rage, but not so much anymore. I was thinking as she was sharing about how probably a good 90% of the time with traffic incidents, no one cut anyone off on purpose. Most of...

shellyj123 · shellyj123

I woke up this morning with my head on my lab and my hands tucked under his nice warm belly(ya think I need a boyfriend or what??:)), feeling a huge sense of peace and happiness, an overwhelming gratitude for the many blessings in my life and for the people and events that got me where I am today. If you wou...

RunnerChick · RunnerChick

I actually began this train of thought in another post and am re-pasting here to jump start this one as I am eager to receive other's E,S&H on the topic. I have found that Alanon gives me back the tool to EXPERIENCE and live in the present. I cannot explain WHY but, it seems my entire life has been a seri...

maresie · maresie

Lately I've been beginning to see it was the fantasy of the way the ex A might be (which was actually a whole illusion at the beginning of the relationship that held me in thrall. The issue wasn't his behavior which was incredibly self destructive and alienating. The issue was my holding onto this fan...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

Wow, since I have given up hope of getting back together with him my attitude has really changed for the positive. Maybe getting all the chemicals from drinking/smoking/sugar have cleared my head and this is what has led me to see the situation more clearly? I know every time I exercise my mood impro...

Lilly Burn · Lilly Burn

Ive done that awful thing again and snooped on internet, to find 8 months after my AH abandoned me that he is living with an argentinian woman in the west indies and has been since february. I heard that he had met someone but my sister in law told me there was nothing in it...she lied to me, she knew because...

vareporter · vareporter

Hello. My husband is an alcoholic, and yesterday he committed to getting help. He attended his first AA meeting, and right now is at his second. I am so proud the he's finally realized that he has a problem with alcohol. However, what is my role in this? I know I cannot control his drinking, but what...

mo5495 · mo5495

I received guidance from another web forum to visit Al-Anon. I am afraid to go to an actual face-to-face meeting for fear that it will enrage my husband. I have been married to him for 17 years. He has been a heavy drinker the whole time. I have screamed, cried, threatened, and just about everything...

journeygirl · journeygirl

This is only my second post, but I have been reading the forum for about 3 weeks now since my AH entered rehab. I have been reading the Al-Anon literature as well and really trying to begin working the steps. My AH is currently on day 19 of a 28-day rehab program in another state. The last few days when I spok...

Jozie · Jozie

Hey all... Sorry I have not been much of a help or support here of late, the excuses really don't matter, so I wouldn't waist your time... I have been doin some "inner Demon" searches here of late, tryin to figure out what makes me tick, and frankly what Ticks me Off... And well, the numbers are...

Jerry F · Jerry F

I don't have to do anything at all to be blessed. Aloha Family...almost a couple of years ago now I introduced you all to one of the miracles in our life which was given to us just because. My HP loves to see me smile and likes the way I sing I guess cause this little gem causes me to do both instantaneously....

blender_girl · blender_girl

AH went for about a month without drinking (that I know of). Our agreement was that he would see recovery and I would hold off on filing for divorce for 90 days, then we'd see where we were at that time. To the best of my knowledge, he never contacted anyone from AA and went to maybe one or two counselin...

wifeofalcoholic · wifeofalcoholic

My husband has not had a drink in a few months. He went away on a 1 day business trip. He said he would call that night. There was no call and when I called him, there was no answer. I went to bed so nervous, I could not sleep. I called in the morning, he did not pick up. I texted him. By this time I was shaki...

Sincerely · Sincerely

Hello and Hugs Everyone! I'm a lil stressing. This friday will be 3 weeks since my husband moved out. I am blessed to have a great job and make good money. I even got a $1 an hour raise about a month ago. I'm a lil stressed. For the first time in YEARS, i'm having to streeeeeeeeeetch my money. Financi...

shellyj123 · shellyj123

After this past weekend and break up with bf, and at the advice of a very wise lady (thanks TLC) I decided to give some thought to my part in this relationship. It was quite easy to point out all the character faults that the exbf had, even easier when we are hurt and angry, but I needed to look at MY part in th...

Jean4444 · Jean4444

I have not posted here in a very long time. I am doing pretty well these days, one day at a time. I am in a good relationship with a good man. We really enjoy each other's company and its very simple and nice. We are both al-anoners but we have separate programs. Its working out really well- we understa...

juniper · juniper

My story, like everyone elses, is a long story. So I will try to condence it as much as I can.(here is a bit of history and patterning that has once again come into my life and quite frankly I am sick of it. Thats why I am here. (This is just the bad stuff, but there was some good stuff too. Sometimes the bad c...

maresie · maresie

At the end of my relationship with the ex A I was absolutely over responsible for him and totally under responsible for myself. My desire to connect with others often means I blur the line with what I need to do to take care of myself. As I've said a number of times taking care of me is really foreign to me....

Ness · Ness

I have a burning shoulder pain, almost constant, and it varies in severity ...good day, slow burn...bad day, cattle prod territoryMy daughter is currently undergoing training as a volunteer in addiction recovery support and tissue issues was the topic today....my shoulder is a known 'living wit...

shellyj123 · shellyj123

Well I made it through a sleepless, sick night (think I am getting a bug again) and woke up with about 2-3hrs pf total sleep. I called EXBF last night and told him if we were done that he was going to be man enough and tell me from his lips to my ear-via the WWW was unacceptable to me. So he called and left me a vo...

woopsadaisy · woopsadaisy

This is the start of step 4. I wrote this in my step 3 post reposonse. Since writing it, I see more and more *S* I have done. Feeling kinda crappy at the moment. But I also know I need to do this. there is no other way, unless someone forced me, which no one will. So... I am forcing myself. I don't want to beat mys...

MyThoughts2U2 · MyThoughts2U2

How does sponsorship work in this group?

shellyj123 · shellyj123

The weekend started out well, but ended with a BANG! The new man I had been seeing for the past two months and I went to my son's game Sat morning, his daughter's game Sat afternoon, then to DQ. We met later that night at his house and left for a movie-our first "real" date without kids. Movie...

Jennifer · Jennifer

I've been thinking today about being alone. Lots of people are really scared of being alone. I'm not, don't get me wrong I would love to have people or in particular a special person in my life but it seems like every time I find someone I want to have emotional intimacy with besides my family I change into...

MyThoughts2U2 · MyThoughts2U2

How do you know what is your HP's plan and will for you when prayer and meditation does not provide answers?

kat777 · kat777

hi, I am a first time poster, hope I am doing this right. From the age of 16, until I was 40 years old I lived with my husband who is an alcoholic. We married when I was 20, had 3 children in 5 years. He was a hard worker, a good provider, and everyone,s friend. If you met him you would like him, he was fun and charm...

Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

FRUSTRATION, GUILT BUT TAKING CARE OF ME WHEN IT COMES TO MY MOTHER. SHE GOT TO ME YESTERDAY & I LET HER! LAST SATURDAY I MENTIONED THAT SHE WANTED ME TO GO WITH HER SOMEWHERE & I SAID NO. SUNDAY I WAS ALL BENT OUT OF SHAPE WHILE WE ATTENDED A MEETING BEFORE & AFTERWARDS. YESTERDAY I TOLD HER...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

So last night I get home and my best friend texts me... Says the ex bf came thru her line at walmart just now and told her to tell me hi and to come by tomorrow for a donut (he works at krispy kreme). So I go to my pta meeting... good place to meet normal people :D and then call her and talk during a long walk. I g...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

I am on day 8 of the journey of self improvement, finished the first book and going to re-read the highlights and do some of the exercises in there. I have been doing the diet like a diet nazi and exercising in some form every day (this weekend was walking on the beach and boogie boarding). I have lost 6 po...

Sincerely · Sincerely

Hello Everyone, Its a lil over 2 weeks since my husband moved out. I feel so much peace inside my heart. I get lonely, but i was lonely when he was here. I get sad because it didn't work out between us, but i got sad when he was here and was drunk. I get nervous about my future and what it may hold for me, but i...

Andrea12 · Andrea12

Hello Friends, Well the shat hit the fan as some of you know was having some problems with daughters boyfriend...well the other day he was drunk...yuk....was going to drive....him and my son got into a fist fight because son was not going to let him drive drunk it was awful....his friend finally came a...

woopsadaisy · woopsadaisy

Can I get some feedback on Step 3 and how to work it? What did you do for this step? I feel like I want to be able to write something down about it (was in school too long, probably feel like I need to hand in my homework now). And step 4 too. I can read the book, and understand the concepts-- but what do they LOOK l...

maresie · maresie

A month ago I had a check stolen. I am going through absolute hell to get it replaced. Please send your prayers that I will make it through this incredibly difficult process. I need patience, faith and endurance to keep on with so many obstacles in my way. Maresie.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Feeling Overwhelmed by my Character Defects (Preview) Happy Monday all Boy have I been lost lately. Maybe not LOST but working through alot of things. I've been doing alot of inner child work and examination and I probably should have been doing this in conjunction with my sponsor BUT, I'm finding out ALOT about ME and my issues. I really belong in an ACOA gr...	RunnerChick	5	3792	Sep 21, 2009 by debilyn
	Im new! Need help. (Preview) Hi there.... I am not sure where to start so here is a little history. I used to be a Cub Scout Den leader, I worked with lots of little guys and there parents doing activities and learning about the outdoors. We always had this one father who was very invlolved and active with the group, but he often smelle...	67mermaid	4	609	Sep 21, 2009 by Andrea12
	I am new here (Preview) I am new here. I just found out yesterday my daughter is going into treatment. She is married and lives in a different town. Although I have to admit I did suspect her drinking problem I had no idea it was at this point. I am in shock and yes still denial. I know this is a good thing she is getting help, my heart...	Bluelady	7	599	Sep 21, 2009 by Andrea12
	catastrophe (Preview) You would think with all that I endured with the ex A two years ago catastrophe would be old hat for me. Day in day out I have to guard myself not to get overloaded with anxiety about the stolen check. I knew it would be weeks but I had no idea I would go off the deep end and feel so victimized. I know full well...	maresie	10	649	Sep 21, 2009 by maresie
	Should I talk to her sponsor? (Preview) If there are problems with my SILs lack of care of the kids (bad enough to warrant calling CPS) would it be appropriate to talk to her sponsor about things? I am NOT going to try to GET info from the sponsor, but I do want to GIVE info to her.My SIL puts a shield around herself making it virtually impossibl...	smartkat	16	844	Sep 21, 2009 by smartkat
	Expectations. (Preview) One thing I have uncovered is that I really expect that it is going to be me giving and getting very very little. Since I have put lots of bouncaries in place this is evident to me. My people pleasing was one way I thought I got something when in fact it was a way I exhausted myself. Boundaries are a tough one...	maresie	6	547	Sep 21, 2009 by RunnerChick
	Clumsy (Preview) I am finding my peace and serenity. I realize it's about taking care of myself and spending time with my higher power. it is not always easy to find peace. But, I am realizing that I am not alone as I once thought I was. There is nothing wrong with admitting that I'm hurting to people and being honest with my...	christinajeanne	2	534	Sep 21, 2009 by RunnerChick
	Being loved the way I need to be... (Preview) As I reflect on my relationship with my exaH I realize how from the very beginning I was willing to over look some things that were important to me. I was willing to believe the excuses, the lies, the very ridiculous stories, the insults, the games. When I tried to set boundaries of tolerance, and he'd r...	Rora	9	609	Sep 21, 2009 by Lilly Burn
	Been a long time...had a bad day (Preview) It's been a long time since I visited this site. Left my AH (20 years together) a little over a year ago, it was tough we were divorced in May. We have two wonderful children that we share together. Problem is my ex-AH continues to be such an angry man. He's always blowing up in front of the children or...	Marshmallow	4	697	Sep 21, 2009 by christinajeanne
	Screen size (Preview) Anybody else having trouble with their screen size? I've adjusted everything on my end. Yet when I come to the board it seems out of proportion. Help John! O great computer up in the sky we need the gremlins worked out please. Live strong, Karilynn & Pipers Kitty	Karilynn	4	483	Sep 21, 2009 by debilyn
	Does your family ever get it? (Preview) I am sure that I have brought up the question before. How about your family of origin - parents, sibs, cousins? We are all in midlife so we have life experiences. Since my AHsober left and I told them that he wanted a divorce, it is like a dead silence. Well, except when they mention his name. Or that they sa...	nmike	4	655	Sep 20, 2009 by Andrea12
	a mom desperately needs help. Having a really bad day (Preview) Hi, I have a son who has now had 2 dui's in the last 7 months and has spent 3 weeks in jail so far. He is currently in rehab doing a 28 day program-which ends on Friday. My heart is broken and I can't "let go" of him. How do I let go? he is almost 21	mominneed	6	634	Sep 20, 2009 by Jerry F
	Buttons (Preview) I feel like I let my life revolve around others and what they think of me or what they think I should do. I know approval is something I've always seek. I've bended my own will to please others. It is only through coming to this program that I am really starting to stand up for myself and do what is best for me....	christinajeanne	1	594	Sep 20, 2009 by Jerry F
	Alanon Award (Preview) Hi Everyone, When I first started coming to Alanon, I thought it was a way to learn to deal with my alcoholic husband, I had NO idea it was to teach me to focus on ME. Those first few months I vented and vented, felt like I had to get everything out, it was SO healing to be believed and validated, such a contr...	MaryPoppins	8	684	Sep 20, 2009 by mandy1987
	trying to focus and get it right (Preview) My lovely AH who after 5 days in detox, 30 days in an IOP, nearly 2 months of active sobriety, and $2000 out of pocket expenses for what insurance would not cover for his treatment announced to me last week that he has resumed drinking, and wants to see if he can "drink socially." His plan is not...	3littlekittens	4	747	Sep 19, 2009 by nmike
	Thank you!!! and sponsorship questions (Preview) Thank you to everyone for your comments and nurturing support regarding my post last night. I really appreciate the warm encouragement. I am literally taking one minute at a time. I particularly appreciated the encouragement about sponsorship. I do not have a sponsor, and I feel so weird about as...	3littlekittens	1	638	Sep 19, 2009 by Jerry F
	New member (Preview) Hello! My name is Kara. I am a new member and thought I would introduce myself. I am 27 years old and have been married to my husband for a year and a half. He is a recovering alcoholic and addict. I am a mother of 3 boys, ages 5, 3, and 5 months. My oldest two were from a previous marriage. My husband, j...	karalargent	7	850	Sep 19, 2009 by nmike
	AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Preview) That is all. Thanks for listening. Note: This is a duplicate of the one I posted in the AA forum.	FlyingSquirrel	3	1301	Sep 19, 2009 by blender_girl
	yet another episode (Preview) I am new to this and this is only my 2nd post, but i have that knot in my stomach again. AH in recovery for almost 1 1/2 years but sometimes i feel i am dealing with the same alcoholic behavior. In the the process of buying a 2 family home installing carpet and tile next week and now we find out we have to buy a n...	TF	3	609	Sep 19, 2009 by neshema2
	Powerless (Preview) ((((((((Friends))))))))))), It's funny how we learn we are powerless over the alcoholic....funny thing is we are powerless over so many things in our lives. Powerless over the choices our children make, powerless over mom's still ringing our ears...powerless over so many things in life. Today f...	Andrea12	2	671	Sep 19, 2009 by Karilynn
	Newbie (Preview) Hi everyone! First post and not quite sure what to expect. No AlAnon group near me and precious little support of any form. I have been married for nearly 38 years and my husband has been dependent on alcohol for about 4-5 years. I also have a dependent son with a learning disability. Physically fine but...	Tattyhead	8	1533	Sep 19, 2009 by hotrod
	Yet another question... (Preview) on a difficult day. AH has changed his reservation and he flies home tomorrow. I checked online yesterday and wrote down the locations and meeting times of AA meetings in our town (very small) as well as 2 neighboring towns. Do I give it to him, tell him this is the meeting schedule, do with it what you wil...	journeygirl	6	621	Sep 19, 2009 by Christy
	Really need some help today... (Preview) Ok, yet another crisis. I swear, even with AH off at rehab I am not getting peace. If you read my previous posts, AH has threatened to leave rehab I think 3 times now. Well, today it seems he is really going. His brother is on the way to pick him up now (he is in another state). He says he is going to get a hotel ro...	journeygirl	7	597	Sep 19, 2009 by Christy
	It sneaks back (Preview) I have to get the focus back on me because that crazy behavior crept back in. It took me a day to recognize it. My AH had surgery on Monday. He's been back in AA for about 6 months or so.... things have been so nice. But of course he was anxious about the surgery and so was I . .. Morning of the surgery he took...	db55	8	660	Sep 18, 2009 by debilyn
	Preparing for this life's season.... (Preview) Hello and Hugs, Its a lovely Thursday afternoon here in South Louisiana, the rain has finally stopped and the weather is crisp. I can feel fall just around the corner. For many years, I have referred to my life as to what was going on during that time. For example, before my dad died, after my dad died,...	Sincerely	3	528	Sep 18, 2009 by neshema2
	Anniversary - what to do? (Preview) Tomorrow is our 10-year wedding anniversary. With the way things have been going, I haven't felt like celebrating (I haven't even gotten him a card). The past 2 days have been pure hell with his drinking and selfishness, and I'm ready to walk out the door. Heck, if it weren't for the fact that he's...	N8SMOM	8	863	Sep 18, 2009 by neshema2
	Hi, newbie here in the UK. Is there a UK forum? Girlfriend is an alcoholic (Preview) Hi everyone First time on here and been to 2 al-anon meetings here in the UK, very helpful really. Girlfriend has recently admitted she's an alcoholic, her mum was an alcoholic (grown up with it), finding bottles around the house, very matriarchial emotionally controlling woman in the irish-catho...	jitsuka	16	822	Sep 18, 2009 by jitsuka
	Going through life stuck in "Road Rage"? (Preview) Had a great meeting tonight, and one member was talking about having a changed attitude when driving where she used to go through road rage, but not so much anymore. I was thinking as she was sharing about how probably a good 90% of the time with traffic incidents, no one cut anyone off on purpose. Most of...	Aloha	6	807	Sep 18, 2009 by Andrea12
	Reflections and gratitude......... (Preview) I woke up this morning with my head on my lab and my hands tucked under his nice warm belly(ya think I need a boyfriend or what??:)), feeling a huge sense of peace and happiness, an overwhelming gratitude for the many blessings in my life and for the people and events that got me where I am today. If you wou...	shellyj123	2	722	Sep 18, 2009 by RLC
	Breaking through the Numbness - Sharing Topic (Preview) I actually began this train of thought in another post and am re-pasting here to jump start this one as I am eager to receive other's E,S&H on the topic. I have found that Alanon gives me back the tool to EXPERIENCE and live in the present. I cannot explain WHY but, it seems my entire life has been a seri...	RunnerChick	2	570	Sep 18, 2009 by maresie
	the fantasy (Preview) Lately I've been beginning to see it was the fantasy of the way the ex A might be (which was actually a whole illusion at the beginning of the relationship that held me in thrall. The issue wasn't his behavior which was incredibly self destructive and alienating. The issue was my holding onto this fan...	maresie	6	645	Sep 18, 2009 by maresie
	I'm so excited!!! (Preview) Wow, since I have given up hope of getting back together with him my attitude has really changed for the positive. Maybe getting all the chemicals from drinking/smoking/sugar have cleared my head and this is what has led me to see the situation more clearly? I know every time I exercise my mood impro...	carolinagirl	6	616	Sep 18, 2009 by carolinagirl
	Taken a tumble (Preview) Ive done that awful thing again and snooped on internet, to find 8 months after my AH abandoned me that he is living with an argentinian woman in the west indies and has been since february. I heard that he had met someone but my sister in law told me there was nothing in it...she lied to me, she knew because...	Lilly Burn	7	660	Sep 18, 2009 by shellyj123
	What is my role in AHs recovery? (Preview) Hello. My husband is an alcoholic, and yesterday he committed to getting help. He attended his first AA meeting, and right now is at his second. I am so proud the he's finally realized that he has a problem with alcohol. However, what is my role in this? I know I cannot control his drinking, but what...	vareporter	5	753	Sep 17, 2009 by db55
	New (Preview) I received guidance from another web forum to visit Al-Anon. I am afraid to go to an actual face-to-face meeting for fear that it will enrage my husband. I have been married to him for 17 years. He has been a heavy drinker the whole time. I have screamed, cried, threatened, and just about everything...	mo5495	4	648	Sep 17, 2009 by Jerry F
	Really trying to remember to "Let Go and let God"... (Preview) This is only my second post, but I have been reading the forum for about 3 weeks now since my AH entered rehab. I have been reading the Al-Anon literature as well and really trying to begin working the steps. My AH is currently on day 19 of a 28-day rehab program in another state. The last few days when I spok...	journeygirl	4	724	Sep 17, 2009 by journeygirl
	Time for Change... (Preview) Hey all... Sorry I have not been much of a help or support here of late, the excuses really don't matter, so I wouldn't waist your time... I have been doin some "inner Demon" searches here of late, tryin to figure out what makes me tick, and frankly what Ticks me Off... And well, the numbers are...	Jozie	4	599	Sep 17, 2009 by Ness
	Most times (Preview) I don't have to do anything at all to be blessed. Aloha Family...almost a couple of years ago now I introduced you all to one of the miracles in our life which was given to us just because. My HP loves to see me smile and likes the way I sing I guess cause this little gem causes me to do both instantaneously....	Jerry F	16	654	Sep 17, 2009 by tea2
	Sad but not surprised (Preview) AH went for about a month without drinking (that I know of). Our agreement was that he would see recovery and I would hold off on filing for divorce for 90 days, then we'd see where we were at that time. To the best of my knowledge, he never contacted anyone from AA and went to maybe one or two counselin...	blender_girl	7	734	Sep 17, 2009 by maresie
	Please, Teach me how to detach for my sanity (Preview) My husband has not had a drink in a few months. He went away on a 1 day business trip. He said he would call that night. There was no call and when I called him, there was no answer. I went to bed so nervous, I could not sleep. I called in the morning, he did not pick up. I texted him. By this time I was shaki...	wifeofalcoholic	5	1677	Sep 17, 2009 by kitty
	$$$ is stressing me (Preview) Hello and Hugs Everyone! I'm a lil stressing. This friday will be 3 weeks since my husband moved out. I am blessed to have a great job and make good money. I even got a $1 an hour raise about a month ago. I'm a lil stressed. For the first time in YEARS, i'm having to streeeeeeeeeetch my money. Financi...	Sincerely	6	659	Sep 17, 2009 by wp
	Could that be me in the mirror???????? (Preview) After this past weekend and break up with bf, and at the advice of a very wise lady (thanks TLC) I decided to give some thought to my part in this relationship. It was quite easy to point out all the character faults that the exbf had, even easier when we are hurt and angry, but I needed to look at MY part in th...	shellyj123	5	889	Sep 17, 2009 by Jozie
	Hello and doing well... (Preview) I have not posted here in a very long time. I am doing pretty well these days, one day at a time. I am in a good relationship with a good man. We really enjoy each other's company and its very simple and nice. We are both al-anoners but we have separate programs. Its working out really well- we understa...	Jean4444	4	493	Sep 17, 2009 by hotrod
	When it rains it pours (Preview) My story, like everyone elses, is a long story. So I will try to condence it as much as I can.(here is a bit of history and patterning that has once again come into my life and quite frankly I am sick of it. Thats why I am here. (This is just the bad stuff, but there was some good stuff too. Sometimes the bad c...	juniper	2	413	Sep 17, 2009 by maresie
	Over responsibility and under responsibility. (Preview) At the end of my relationship with the ex A I was absolutely over responsible for him and totally under responsible for myself. My desire to connect with others often means I blur the line with what I need to do to take care of myself. As I've said a number of times taking care of me is really foreign to me....	maresie	3	512	Sep 17, 2009 by maresie
	Tissue Issues.......aches and pains....OUCH (Preview) I have a burning shoulder pain, almost constant, and it varies in severity ...good day, slow burn...bad day, cattle prod territoryMy daughter is currently undergoing training as a volunteer in addiction recovery support and tissue issues was the topic today....my shoulder is a known 'living wit...	Ness	3	573	Sep 17, 2009 by Mariner
	A new day~~~~update from yesterday's mess (Preview) Well I made it through a sleepless, sick night (think I am getting a bug again) and woke up with about 2-3hrs pf total sleep. I called EXBF last night and told him if we were done that he was going to be man enough and tell me from his lips to my ear-via the WWW was unacceptable to me. So he called and left me a vo...	shellyj123	7	548	Sep 16, 2009 by barisax
	brutal- honesty and feelings (Preview) This is the start of step 4. I wrote this in my step 3 post reposonse. Since writing it, I see more and more S I have done. Feeling kinda crappy at the moment. But I also know I need to do this. there is no other way, unless someone forced me, which no one will. So... I am forcing myself. I don't want to beat mys...	woopsadaisy	6	820	Sep 16, 2009 by woopsadaisy
	Sponsorship (Preview) How does sponsorship work in this group?	MyThoughts2U2	1	384	Sep 16, 2009 by rtexas
	Feeling really down and hurt right now.....in need of some ESH (Preview) The weekend started out well, but ended with a BANG! The new man I had been seeing for the past two months and I went to my son's game Sat morning, his daughter's game Sat afternoon, then to DQ. We met later that night at his house and left for a movie-our first "real" date without kids. Movie...	shellyj123	10	912	Sep 16, 2009 by maresie
	Thoughts on being alone,past/present, fears (Preview) I've been thinking today about being alone. Lots of people are really scared of being alone. I'm not, don't get me wrong I would love to have people or in particular a special person in my life but it seems like every time I find someone I want to have emotional intimacy with besides my family I change into...	Jennifer	5	604	Sep 16, 2009 by maresie
	How do you know HP's will for you? (Preview) How do you know what is your HP's plan and will for you when prayer and meditation does not provide answers?	MyThoughts2U2	8	613	Sep 16, 2009 by MyThoughts2U2
	hi, I am a first time poster, hope I am doing this right. (Preview) hi, I am a first time poster, hope I am doing this right. From the age of 16, until I was 40 years old I lived with my husband who is an alcoholic. We married when I was 20, had 3 children in 5 years. He was a hard worker, a good provider, and everyone,s friend. If you met him you would like him, he was fun and charm...	kat777	8	683	Sep 16, 2009 by chezza
	Saying no to Mom! (Preview) FRUSTRATION, GUILT BUT TAKING CARE OF ME WHEN IT COMES TO MY MOTHER. SHE GOT TO ME YESTERDAY & I LET HER! LAST SATURDAY I MENTIONED THAT SHE WANTED ME TO GO WITH HER SOMEWHERE & I SAID NO. SUNDAY I WAS ALL BENT OUT OF SHAPE WHILE WE ATTENDED A MEETING BEFORE & AFTERWARDS. YESTERDAY I TOLD HER...	Hoot Nanny	4	629	Sep 16, 2009 by Jozie
	I think I'm better (Preview) So last night I get home and my best friend texts me... Says the ex bf came thru her line at walmart just now and told her to tell me hi and to come by tomorrow for a donut (he works at krispy kreme). So I go to my pta meeting... good place to meet normal people :D and then call her and talk during a long walk. I g...	carolinagirl	8	616	Sep 16, 2009 by Jozie
	Update... (Preview) I am on day 8 of the journey of self improvement, finished the first book and going to re-read the highlights and do some of the exercises in there. I have been doing the diet like a diet nazi and exercising in some form every day (this weekend was walking on the beach and boogie boarding). I have lost 6 po...	carolinagirl	11	567	Sep 16, 2009 by carolinagirl
	...this feeling is incredible...... (Preview) Hello Everyone, Its a lil over 2 weeks since my husband moved out. I feel so much peace inside my heart. I get lonely, but i was lonely when he was here. I get sad because it didn't work out between us, but i got sad when he was here and was drunk. I get nervous about my future and what it may hold for me, but i...	Sincerely	6	588	Sep 16, 2009 by blender_girl
	Not ready to let her go (Preview) Hello Friends, Well the shat hit the fan as some of you know was having some problems with daughters boyfriend...well the other day he was drunk...yuk....was going to drive....him and my son got into a fist fight because son was not going to let him drive drunk it was awful....his friend finally came a...	Andrea12	9	580	Sep 15, 2009 by maresie
	Step 3 (Preview) Can I get some feedback on Step 3 and how to work it? What did you do for this step? I feel like I want to be able to write something down about it (was in school too long, probably feel like I need to hand in my homework now). And step 4 too. I can read the book, and understand the concepts-- but what do they LOOK l...	woopsadaisy	4	1516	Sep 15, 2009 by woopsadaisy
	prayers please (Preview) A month ago I had a check stolen. I am going through absolute hell to get it replaced. Please send your prayers that I will make it through this incredibly difficult process. I need patience, faith and endurance to keep on with so many obstacles in my way. Maresie.	maresie	12	700	Sep 15, 2009 by maresie
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