Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

Christy · Christy

The greatest enemy of individual freedom is the individual himself. Saul Alinsky said that, and he was right. In almost every case, nothing is stopping you, nothing is holding you back but your own thoughts about yourself and about "how life is." Your personal freedom to experience y...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

Just a little follow up on what happened with my BF. I work at a public health clinic and he came in here today to take me to lunch and get tested for every STD known to man - I also have to thank my coworker later for the tetanus and hep A/B shots she threw in. He still swears nothing ever happened. He still s...

maire rua · maire rua

Dear all, have just had distressing news in relation to employment, there is an embargo on replacing summer staff so I usually do this work but will unallowed to do so because of new rules apparently. I was gracious about same when told and am putting it into hps hands. I had to then tell my son that I would...

chezza · chezza

I thought I'd come on the board and share my experience tonight. I have been attending al-anon since september last year. I joined on the basis of me living with an a/bf for 10 years. Last week I realised that in actual fact my father is and a. Can any of you guys relate to not knowing this then finally re...

needaway · needaway

Hi everybody, Im quite new to this whole forum thing, never mind Alanon. just wanted to say hello. I hope this is the right place. I have been lurking for a few days now, and already have gained some hope from the wisdom and stories people have been providing, so thank you. I wouldn't know where to star...

Inpain · Inpain

First, I'd like to thank everyone here who has helped give acceptance and support. I am understanding I am not alone in all my thoughts, and it is much appreciated. I am always nervous to post here because I never know if it's the "right" thing to say, but I realize, maybe everyone here thin...

Sincerely · Sincerely

Hello and Hugs, ugg... I just hung up with my A hubby. Today is his first day offshore and he works nights. His normal routine is wake up about 3pm, get moving and get working at 5pm. Well, he normally calls me everyday at 4ish. It's anxeity everyday. If he is going to call or no call. If he calls every...

Jozie · Jozie

Ok so I was sitting here trying to figure out WHY I could not get my thoughts wrapped around the 12 steps, I mean when I read them I understand "What" they mean, but in my head, the connection was not there...So I started playing around and I think i found it... Now I am NOT TELLING ANYONE to do thi...

shellyj123 · shellyj123

So much has been going on lately and there has just been so little time for me to come and post. I've missed it, and my MIP family so very much:) So much going on in all your lives. My mother has been ill, worse than I have seen her in years and that has been a lot to deal with. I don't know HP's plan for her but...

Jozie · Jozie

Ok all... This is my attemp at writting a poem... Feel free to share your thoughts for, I have no clue as to how it really sounds to some one else... Funny I am nervous as can be :) Let'n Go & Let'n God & Al-anon :) P.S. I had always called my Father "Daddy-O" Kisses all... My Daddy-O in Hea...

rosielightshines · rosielightshines

Storm is over and I am thinking.....NO!!! I am not gonna let the #$%$#$% win!!!!! I am gonna take the self critic/sabateur to the "court of recovery" and make her PROVE to me that i am stupid, dumb, mess up, etc.......I am gonna put this stinking self critic on the stand in the "court of...

Suzannah · Suzannah

How can this be. In a matter of hours all is lost. It's only a matter of time...such a shock...they have taken away all that was keeping her alive away. Thank you everyone for your prayers, I feel so blessed and hugged by your prayers, and I am sure that my darling friend feels the same, such is the peace th...

Lilly Burn · Lilly Burn

I think Canadian guy was wondering what happened to people who came here then disappeared. I expect most like myself have continued to read the posts and draw tremendous strength, but my grief and loss are less harsh after 5 months, still have bad days which i work to overcome, I managed to get through o...

Andrea12 · Andrea12

((((((Friends)))))), Yesterday I was coming home, my son was on his dirt bike, he passed me and turned around so he could get some cash. The the worst thing ever happened........He wrecked on his bike, I was so afraid my knees were actually knocking.....He hit the pavement so hard and rolled back......

rosielightshines · rosielightshines

I go to meets...Work the steps....co-sponsor work and I STILL "get on me" for the dumbest things Today, I am at Wal-Mart...I get some stuff, spent more then I wanted the bill came to $75 and change I stuffed the receipt in my bag...and I am driving home and I just "know" (wrongly)...

silver brumby · silver brumby

Ello fellow cybalanons! I have not been able to post anything here as I can't get my head around where I am!! L O L! Trying to get a perspective on my life without the AH living with me at the moment. There is an element of limbo, like (what's going to happen to me?) But yeah, definately the pictures getting...

Codependent · Codependent

Well, I have been plugging along do quite well with detaching from the A- with a slip here or there. I have been seeing a therapist. While I still drink occasionally, I am learning to recognize my triggers, etc, and not go to excess. What is coming up now is my true insecurity. I have met a man that I kne...

Suzannah · Suzannah

Please, please, please. I know the power of prayer, of united prayer, of prayer from the heart and from others in support. I am asking you to stop for just a minute of your day and offer up a prayer for my very dear friend. She is this minute being taken into Intensive Care...kidney failure...not good. ...

clara · clara

First things first; daughter is doing the same. Her vision is no better, and better news, no worse. She will see the specialist Wednesday. Anyway, she calls me this afternoon. I was at my al-anon meeting, which i needed badly. Hubby answerd the phone and told her where I was at. Her brightlent sta...

GlitterGirl · GlitterGirl

These are some reasons I held very close for not participating in al-anon in the past... and these are some of my fears that have surfaced over the last 7-10 days since I joined. Please be gentle with me... I'm not saying that this is *true* -- but these were my truths... for a long time. And these are my f...

atomic · atomic

I'm going to make this as short as possible but I'm guessing that's not going to mean much. I kicked my husband out of the house last week. He's a black-out drunk and an egomaniac. I've been so incredibly angry for four years, pretty much since the day our first daughter was born. I've spent those year...

debilyn · debilyn

Don't be concerned about the keys. Just disable the vehicle. The older vehicles you can just take the distributor cap off. If the car is not locked, open the hood and undo what the dealer tells you to to disable the car. Find out ahead of time. Also find out if you can disable it if you cannot open the hood. I...

Jozie · Jozie

Well After last weeks "tail Drag'n" kinda week, I have put me in an new mode, I went to our camp, weather was beautiful, the river was Way up so I didn't get to swim or kayak, but I was just content Being in the NOW... My boy road his 4wheeler, and the husband tinkered around doing little things,...

Inpain · Inpain

I'm having a very hard time lately. My husband, cheated on me in last year. I found out in December - 3 weeks before our 10 year anniversary. From that point I kicked him out and we have 3 small children 5,5, and 4. I worked part time, but would never have been able to pay our bills. He begged to come home...

debilyn · debilyn

mary if you feel like it, many of these wonderful bros and sis do not know of your struggle to get where you are. Would you mind sharing how things went from when you lost your home and pets,and plants to now? I know it always made me feel so proud of you. I learned from you too. Plus I love how you will have a gro...

Gailey · Gailey

IT TAKES COURAGE TO FACE DIFFICULTIES ________________________________ Courage is the power to face your difficulties. It comes from the reserves of your mind that are more powerful then any of your outside circumstances. When you recognize that you are bigger than your problems, you gain the co...

Jean4444 · Jean4444

Into Orbit It doesn't matter if they're hurting themselves. It doesn't matter that we could help them if they'd only listen to, and cooperate with, us. IT DOESN'T MATTER, DOESN'T MATTER, DOESN'T MATTER, DOESN'T MATTER. Codependent No More I think I can change him. Nobody's ever really loved him an...

Jerry F · Jerry F

It's called Long-Term Hope. Since most of us are born with an abundance of natural desires, it isn't strange that we often let these far exceed their intended purpose. When they drive us blindly, or we willfully demand that they supply us with more satisfactions or pleasure than are possible or due u...

Priscilla83 · Priscilla83

Well, my husband/oldest baby threw a fit last night. He was in a bad mood. He was eating in bed and my baby daughter spilled his soda. I was so pissed at him, cause he's the adult. She's a baby, he's the one that has to take care of her nad see that she doesn't spill soda all over herself. He asked where the extr...

stillkickin · stillkickin

Things just don't want to look up for me right now. I have been trying to just go day to day, hour by hour if I had to. Some days seemed better than others. Now, I found out that I may not be employed much longer if things do not pick up. I have some possible things I could fall back on but nothing for sure. I guess...

mimi70 · mimi70

Hi all, I'm new to the board and new to this experience. I've been dating my BF for a little over 9 months. At the time that I met him, he was very open and honest about is issues with alcohol, but had been sober for 2 years, and before that 6 years. He is retired military, and his last slip came when he was re...

Tenderheartsks · Tenderheartsks

This past semester in college was so hard as I had major surgery less than two weeks before the semester began. It was uphill the entire time for me, so I took 2 incompletes, which I will finish by the end of next month. I started volunteering half days at my local hospital last week in the medical records d...

GlitterGirl · GlitterGirl

I wrote this letter to my mom... on Mother's Day in 2007. The previous night she'd been drinking. My sister and her infant son lived with my mother at the time... and because my sister tried to take my mom's keys and purse so she couldn't drive, there was a fight. A big one. It certainly wasn't the firs...

rosielightshines · rosielightshines

I was cleaning out my bedroom and ran into an OLD and DEARLY loved friend!!! Here is his story!! I was 15 and walking down this path at the Cape Cod, Massachusetts summer home we had and i found this UGLY bunny rabbit---he was BUTT ugly---- head was not ripped but wobbly, dirty, the fuzz on its body was fil...

danz123 · danz123

Reminder: MIP business meeting tonight, Sunday, June 7th at 9 pm est. Hope to see you all there. hugs, danz

Jen · Jen

I haven't been here much lately, just popped in once in awhile, but tonight I went to a meeting and it was a good one. Winter has been kind of tough on our little meeting in our little town. Tough like sitting at the meeting room hoping someone will come a few times. Only had once or twice when someone didn'...

N8SMOM · N8SMOM

My husband has been out of work since March 18 on medical leave. I started going to Al-Anon meetings 10 days later and have gone at least 3 times a week ever since then. I have 3 of my favorites that I would never want to miss. Here's the problem. My husband is starting back to work. He doesn't have a set s...

xter · xter

he's only been going to meetings for a week. our marriage is hanging by a thread. i don't have to tell you all the story, you've lived it or heard it before. suffice it to say, i didn't throw him out last week even though all of my friends told me to. i stayed. and he stayed. and we agreed to go to therapy...

MrsGratitude · MrsGratitude

Just so tired this week. Only got to one f2f. Think it's the rainy spring weather. So grateful for this board. Thanks everybody for all the insight and recovery.

Karilynn · Karilynn

((((((Family)))), Just wanted to take a moment and wish you all a very happy NATIONAL DONUT DAY! I did not know this until someone wished me it today. Now I have no clue what this means or how we should celebrate, but I hope you all have a very happy one. I guess that means I have to go eat my favorite crul...

clara · clara

Jennifer was having vision problems in her left eye. This has been going on for about 1 month; she gets migraines and she thought she was trying to get a migraine headache. She went to eye doctor today and upon exam on the eye, he told her that she has had an "eye stroke". She has lost about 70%...

Suzannah · Suzannah

serenity love understanding acceptance friendship and guess where I got these from this family THANK YOU

shellyj123 · shellyj123

Again last night I passed out at 7pm, can not seem to get it together this week. Just sooooooo very tired and beaten down. My mom has been sick, my son was finishing out his last week of school and this is the busiest week of the month for me at work. I am betting the "trip down memory lane" last n...

MMMBop · MMMBop

Hi everyone, this is my first time every searching out information on this website. I live with my family and brother who is a 25 year old alcoholic. It is not a social thing. He has no friends and drinks alone at home all day, everyday. He has no life outside of drinking. He cannot keep a job or be soci...

Andrea12 · Andrea12

Hello Friends, It has been raining for days and it has me in a sort of funk...a little depressed...I wish the sun would just come out again.... Yesterday I was in the car with my daughter and g-daughter a song came on the radio...tears streamed down my face.....reminded me of me and hubby when I was abou...

N8SMOM · N8SMOM

My anxiety is back in full-force and I have no idea why. It started Sunday night and has been on and off since then. I went to a meeting Monday night and felt a lot better. Last night I was so depressed, so I looked up a "Depression" topic in Courage to Change and it basically said to go to a meet...

clara · clara

Went to see daughter. Her spirits are good, which helps. We met her and her guardian saint for lunch at a restaurant in the town she lives in. First thing she said, "I do not want to talk about Brad(soon to be ex)". I said fine, we will talk about anything you want to talk about. When we a...

debilyn · debilyn

When ever I see I have a pm? I get this sick feeling like I have to go to the principals office! lol I never had to go to a principal when I was a kid! But I did get called in when I was teaching, got in trouble for bringing in a live turkey,Romeo for the kids, for thanksgiving.... haha love,debilyn

maresie · maresie

Before I ever came to al anon I had this denial that my only issues were in relationships but other than that I was pretty functional. Lately I have been willing to look at some of the problems I have had at work are about my attitude (basicallly I feel like a victim) and that I don't necessarily have great b...

debilyn · debilyn

I know and believe in my heart that A's do not have a choice. After so many years of Al Anon and being old.... No one would keep driving after killing a child when they drove drunk. No one would choose to lose their loved ones, their job, their spiritual self, children, home,pets, family,friends, health...

Jozie · Jozie

Well its Friday... So I must have survived yet another week, I was sure would be the end... So I guess things must be looking up... Today I am in a desent mood, I think mainly because my Boy made it thru his first year of middle school with, No Drama, (Other then the fall on the steps), no kids picking, no fig...

Christy · Christy

These quotes are from Tolle's book, The Power of Now."I cannot tell you any spiritual truth that deep within you don't know already. All I can do is remind you of what you have forgotten" - Page 6 "The mind is a superb instrument if used rightly. Used wrongly, however, it b...

GlitterGirl · GlitterGirl

Hello I'm very new to this forum... have been lurking about for the last week and reading, and today I decided to register. So far, I have attended 2 of the online, chatroom Al-Anon meetings. This is a big step for me, because I've been resistant to seeking group help/support via Al-Anon for many years...

Aloha · Aloha

I'm feeling really good this morning, so I just wanted to share my ESH. I'm officially working step 3 with my sponsor, and I've finally started to get myself into a rhythm of using the third step prayer (not CAL, but from the Big Book, page 63). What's really interesting, is that after a meditation mee...

shellyj123 · shellyj123

I have searched all around, and asked all around but can't find anyone who seems to know if there is a First Step Prayer. I know there are prayers for the other 12 Steps in AA but I can't find a first step one anywhere..... Is there any place online that lists the 12 Step prayers? thanks shelly

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

So my bf stayed the night last night, helped me unpack and move furniture, etc. This morning I'm in the shower and he's sleeping and I get that voice in my head from yesterday that lingered from a poster saying something about secret keepers and what secrets is he keeping from you. Soooo I noticed his p...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

So I did the weighted pro and con list which came out a tie, I did the soul searching, talking to him on the phone all day about what he was thinking, reading my horroscope (which said to set boundaries), etc. etc. etc. When I told my coworker that I had a tie on the list she said ok that means you do nothing (...

shellyj123 · shellyj123

Found out today that EXABF is regularly emaling one of the friends on his page. Was told that through a good friend who is actually a friend of the woman he has been emailing. My friend who I havn't spoken to in ages attempted to add my ex to her page (not knowing who he was she assured me and I do believe her...

danz123 · danz123

June 7, 2009 (9 PM est) Business Meeting Agenda I. Review of May minutesII. Review of op meeting scheduleIII. Old businessA. Discussion of Helper service position B. Availability of MIRC to ops IV. ...

Diva · Diva

Many years ago when I was very young (in the early 60s) I became pregnant by a successful, bright, and handsome young man. In those days it was illegal to end a pregnancy by abortion even if I had wanted to, and there was no thought of a marriage between the young man and me. So, one snowy CHristmas eveni...

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	The greatest enemy of individual freedom (Preview) The greatest enemy of individual freedom is the individual himself. Saul Alinsky said that, and he was right. In almost every case, nothing is stopping you, nothing is holding you back but your own thoughts about yourself and about "how life is." Your personal freedom to experience y...	Christy	2	309	Jun 12, 2009 by JaneG
	Update (Preview) Just a little follow up on what happened with my BF. I work at a public health clinic and he came in here today to take me to lunch and get tested for every STD known to man - I also have to thank my coworker later for the tetanus and hep A/B shots she threw in. He still swears nothing ever happened. He still s...	carolinagirl	7	694	Jun 11, 2009 by maresie
	Upsetting news in relation to employment (Preview) Dear all, have just had distressing news in relation to employment, there is an embargo on replacing summer staff so I usually do this work but will unallowed to do so because of new rules apparently. I was gracious about same when told and am putting it into hps hands. I had to then tell my son that I would...	maire rua	6	787	Jun 11, 2009 by clara
	I am an adult child (Preview) I thought I'd come on the board and share my experience tonight. I have been attending al-anon since september last year. I joined on the basis of me living with an a/bf for 10 years. Last week I realised that in actual fact my father is and a. Can any of you guys relate to not knowing this then finally re...	chezza	7	709	Jun 11, 2009 by maresie
	Newcomer here (Preview) Hi everybody, Im quite new to this whole forum thing, never mind Alanon. just wanted to say hello. I hope this is the right place. I have been lurking for a few days now, and already have gained some hope from the wisdom and stories people have been providing, so thank you. I wouldn't know where to star...	needaway	3	561	Jun 11, 2009 by wildthang86
	I've turned into my mother.... (Preview) First, I'd like to thank everyone here who has helped give acceptance and support. I am understanding I am not alone in all my thoughts, and it is much appreciated. I am always nervous to post here because I never know if it's the "right" thing to say, but I realize, maybe everyone here thin...	Inpain	1	324	Jun 11, 2009 by rosielightshines
	I hate talking on the phone to my A hubby (Preview) Hello and Hugs, ugg... I just hung up with my A hubby. Today is his first day offshore and he works nights. His normal routine is wake up about 3pm, get moving and get working at 5pm. Well, he normally calls me everyday at 4ish. It's anxeity everyday. If he is going to call or no call. If he calls every...	Sincerely	2	958	Jun 11, 2009 by rosielightshines
	Ummm Just Think'n........ (Preview) Ok so I was sitting here trying to figure out WHY I could not get my thoughts wrapped around the 12 steps, I mean when I read them I understand "What" they mean, but in my head, the connection was not there...So I started playing around and I think i found it... Now I am NOT TELLING ANYONE to do thi...	Jozie	2	420	Jun 11, 2009 by rosielightshines
	Thoughts, ponderings and what nots......sorry it's been so long.... (Preview) So much has been going on lately and there has just been so little time for me to come and post. I've missed it, and my MIP family so very much:) So much going on in all your lives. My mother has been ill, worse than I have seen her in years and that has been a lot to deal with. I don't know HP's plan for her but...	shellyj123	3	642	Jun 11, 2009 by rosielightshines
	My Daddy-O in Heaven (Preview) Ok all... This is my attemp at writting a poem... Feel free to share your thoughts for, I have no clue as to how it really sounds to some one else... Funny I am nervous as can be :) Let'n Go & Let'n God & Al-anon :) P.S. I had always called my Father "Daddy-O" Kisses all... My Daddy-O in Hea...	Jozie	9	900	Jun 11, 2009 by Jozie
	time for the SOLUTION (Preview) Storm is over and I am thinking.....NO!!! I am not gonna let the #$%$#$% win!!!!! I am gonna take the self critic/sabateur to the "court of recovery" and make her PROVE to me that i am stupid, dumb, mess up, etc.......I am gonna put this stinking self critic on the stand in the "court of...	rosielightshines	3	499	Jun 11, 2009 by Jozie
	All life support taken away... (Preview) How can this be. In a matter of hours all is lost. It's only a matter of time...such a shock...they have taken away all that was keeping her alive away. Thank you everyone for your prayers, I feel so blessed and hugged by your prayers, and I am sure that my darling friend feels the same, such is the peace th...	Suzannah	13	1203	Jun 11, 2009 by shellyj123
	Still here... (Preview) I think Canadian guy was wondering what happened to people who came here then disappeared. I expect most like myself have continued to read the posts and draw tremendous strength, but my grief and loss are less harsh after 5 months, still have bad days which i work to overcome, I managed to get through o...	Lilly Burn	8	645	Jun 11, 2009 by Lilly Burn
	The Scare of My Life (Preview) ((((((Friends)))))), Yesterday I was coming home, my son was on his dirt bike, he passed me and turned around so he could get some cash. The the worst thing ever happened........He wrecked on his bike, I was so afraid my knees were actually knocking.....He hit the pavement so hard and rolled back......	Andrea12	15	877	Jun 11, 2009 by Karilynn
	arrgh, I wish I could just SHOOT this self critic (Preview) I go to meets...Work the steps....co-sponsor work and I STILL "get on me" for the dumbest things Today, I am at Wal-Mart...I get some stuff, spent more then I wanted the bill came to $75 and change I stuffed the receipt in my bag...and I am driving home and I just "know" (wrongly)...	rosielightshines	8	794	Jun 11, 2009 by Christy
	about time I posted! (Preview) Ello fellow cybalanons! I have not been able to post anything here as I can't get my head around where I am!! L O L! Trying to get a perspective on my life without the AH living with me at the moment. There is an element of limbo, like (what's going to happen to me?) But yeah, definately the pictures getting...	silver brumby	3	605	Jun 10, 2009 by nmike
	Dating.... (Preview) Well, I have been plugging along do quite well with detaching from the A- with a slip here or there. I have been seeing a therapist. While I still drink occasionally, I am learning to recognize my triggers, etc, and not go to excess. What is coming up now is my true insecurity. I have met a man that I kne...	Codependent	6	792	Jun 10, 2009 by Jean4444
	Prayers as my friend is taken into Intensive Care right this minute (Preview) Please, please, please. I know the power of prayer, of united prayer, of prayer from the heart and from others in support. I am asking you to stop for just a minute of your day and offer up a prayer for my very dear friend. She is this minute being taken into Intensive Care...kidney failure...not good. ...	Suzannah	9	851	Jun 10, 2009 by Priscilla83
	Daughter's input on my meetings!!!!!! (Preview) First things first; daughter is doing the same. Her vision is no better, and better news, no worse. She will see the specialist Wednesday. Anyway, she calls me this afternoon. I was at my al-anon meeting, which i needed badly. Hubby answerd the phone and told her where I was at. Her brightlent sta...	clara	8	2989	Jun 10, 2009 by kitty
	Resistance, Control, Letting Go, and why I don't need Al-Anon (Preview) These are some reasons I held very close for not participating in al-anon in the past... and these are some of my fears that have surfaced over the last 7-10 days since I joined. Please be gentle with me... I'm not saying that this is true -- but these were my truths... for a long time. And these are my f...	GlitterGirl	19	1595	Jun 10, 2009 by kitty
	WOW am I going to need a sponsor. (Preview) I'm going to make this as short as possible but I'm guessing that's not going to mean much. I kicked my husband out of the house last week. He's a black-out drunk and an egomaniac. I've been so incredibly angry for four years, pretty much since the day our first daughter was born. I've spent those year...	atomic	12	730	Jun 10, 2009 by thinkstoomuch
	Just a simple thing (Preview) Don't be concerned about the keys. Just disable the vehicle. The older vehicles you can just take the distributor cap off. If the car is not locked, open the hood and undo what the dealer tells you to to disable the car. Find out ahead of time. Also find out if you can disable it if you cannot open the hood. I...	debilyn	3	734	Jun 10, 2009 by debilyn
	Reclaiming my Wind... (Preview) Well After last weeks "tail Drag'n" kinda week, I have put me in an new mode, I went to our camp, weather was beautiful, the river was Way up so I didn't get to swim or kayak, but I was just content Being in the NOW... My boy road his 4wheeler, and the husband tinkered around doing little things,...	Jozie	2	565	Jun 9, 2009 by maresie
	Trust and when to leave. (Preview) I'm having a very hard time lately. My husband, cheated on me in last year. I found out in December - 3 weeks before our 10 year anniversary. From that point I kicked him out and we have 3 small children 5,5, and 4. I worked part time, but would never have been able to pay our bills. He begged to come home...	Inpain	12	850	Jun 9, 2009 by maresie
	Marisie (Preview) mary if you feel like it, many of these wonderful bros and sis do not know of your struggle to get where you are. Would you mind sharing how things went from when you lost your home and pets,and plants to now? I know it always made me feel so proud of you. I learned from you too. Plus I love how you will have a gro...	debilyn	11	748	Jun 9, 2009 by maresie
	YOUR DAILY MOTIVATION (Preview) IT TAKES COURAGE TO FACE DIFFICULTIES ________________________________ Courage is the power to face your difficulties. It comes from the reserves of your mind that are more powerful then any of your outside circumstances. When you recognize that you are bigger than your problems, you gain the co...	Gailey	3	609	Jun 9, 2009 by rosielightshines
	sound familiar? (Preview) Into Orbit It doesn't matter if they're hurting themselves. It doesn't matter that we could help them if they'd only listen to, and cooperate with, us. IT DOESN'T MATTER, DOESN'T MATTER, DOESN'T MATTER, DOESN'T MATTER. Codependent No More I think I can change him. Nobody's ever really loved him an...	Jean4444	9	719	Jun 9, 2009 by maresie
	I got this gift today and want to share it with you... (Preview) It's called *Long-Term Hope.* Since most of us are born with an abundance of natural desires, it isn't strange that we often let these far exceed their intended purpose. When they drive us blindly, or we willfully demand that they supply us with more satisfactions or pleasure than are possible or due u...	Jerry F	6	755	Jun 9, 2009 by RLC
	Living with two babys. (Preview) Well, my husband/oldest baby threw a fit last night. He was in a bad mood. He was eating in bed and my baby daughter spilled his soda. I was so pissed at him, cause he's the adult. She's a baby, he's the one that has to take care of her nad see that she doesn't spill soda all over herself. He asked where the extr...	Priscilla83	7	641	Jun 8, 2009 by angelchar375
	This test keeps getting harder..... (Preview) Things just don't want to look up for me right now. I have been trying to just go day to day, hour by hour if I had to. Some days seemed better than others. Now, I found out that I may not be employed much longer if things do not pick up. I have some possible things I could fall back on but nothing for sure. I guess...	stillkickin	10	792	Jun 8, 2009 by o2bnormal
	Confused about what to do (Preview) Hi all, I'm new to the board and new to this experience. I've been dating my BF for a little over 9 months. At the time that I met him, he was very open and honest about is issues with alcohol, but had been sober for 2 years, and before that 6 years. He is retired military, and his last slip came when he was re...	mimi70	7	778	Jun 8, 2009 by Diva
	I just keep plugging away... (Preview) This past semester in college was so hard as I had major surgery less than two weeks before the semester began. It was uphill the entire time for me, so I took 2 incompletes, which I will finish by the end of next month. I started volunteering half days at my local hospital last week in the medical records d...	Tenderheartsks	4	613	Jun 7, 2009 by rosielightshines
	A Letter to my Mother (Preview) I wrote this letter to my mom... on Mother's Day in 2007. The previous night she'd been drinking. My sister and her infant son lived with my mother at the time... and because my sister tried to take my mom's keys and purse so she couldn't drive, there was a fight. A big one. It certainly wasn't the firs...	GlitterGirl	6	1320	Jun 7, 2009 by Andrea12
	Me and "Mr. Bunny" (Preview) I was cleaning out my bedroom and ran into an OLD and DEARLY loved friend!!! Here is his story!! I was 15 and walking down this path at the Cape Cod, Massachusetts summer home we had and i found this UGLY bunny rabbit---he was BUTT ugly---- head was not ripped but wobbly, dirty, the fuzz on its body was fil...	rosielightshines	11	691	Jun 7, 2009 by blender_girl
	MIP Business Meeting (Preview) Reminder: MIP business meeting tonight, Sunday, June 7th at 9 pm est. Hope to see you all there. hugs, danz	danz123	0	441	Jun 7, 2009 by danz123
	Normal?? which normal? (Preview) I haven't been here much lately, just popped in once in awhile, but tonight I went to a meeting and it was a good one. Winter has been kind of tough on our little meeting in our little town. Tough like sitting at the meeting room hoping someone will come a few times. Only had once or twice when someone didn'...	Jen	6	515	Jun 7, 2009 by Jen
	Feeling Sorry for Myself (Preview) My husband has been out of work since March 18 on medical leave. I started going to Al-Anon meetings 10 days later and have gone at least 3 times a week ever since then. I have 3 of my favorites that I would never want to miss. Here's the problem. My husband is starting back to work. He doesn't have a set s...	N8SMOM	8	783	Jun 6, 2009 by rosielightshines
	sitting at home one a friday night, waiting for the AH to get home (Preview) he's only been going to meetings for a week. our marriage is hanging by a thread. i don't have to tell you all the story, you've lived it or heard it before. suffice it to say, i didn't throw him out last week even though all of my friends told me to. i stayed. and he stayed. and we agreed to go to therapy...	xter	12	908	Jun 6, 2009 by rosielightshines
	Too tired to get to a meeting.... (Preview) Just so tired this week. Only got to one f2f. Think it's the rainy spring weather. So grateful for this board. Thanks everybody for all the insight and recovery.	MrsGratitude	3	818	Jun 6, 2009 by rosielightshines
	HAPPY NATIONAL DONUT DAY! (Preview) ((((((Family)))), Just wanted to take a moment and wish you all a very happy NATIONAL DONUT DAY! I did not know this until someone wished me it today. Now I have no clue what this means or how we should celebrate, but I hope you all have a very happy one. I guess that means I have to go eat my favorite crul...	Karilynn	8	920	Jun 6, 2009 by Andrea12
	My daughter has had a stroke!!!!! (Preview) Jennifer was having vision problems in her left eye. This has been going on for about 1 month; she gets migraines and she thought she was trying to get a migraine headache. She went to eye doctor today and upon exam on the eye, he told her that she has had an "eye stroke". She has lost about 70%...	clara	21	988	Jun 6, 2009 by maresie
	Today is my birthday...and guess what gifts I value most. (Preview) serenity love understanding acceptance friendship and guess where I got these from this family THANK YOU	Suzannah	20	784	Jun 6, 2009 by maresie
	Sometimes it just hurts still~feeling a bit sad today (Preview) Again last night I passed out at 7pm, can not seem to get it together this week. Just sooooooo very tired and beaten down. My mom has been sick, my son was finishing out his last week of school and this is the busiest week of the month for me at work. I am betting the "trip down memory lane" last n...	shellyj123	4	348	Jun 6, 2009 by maresie
	New Here (Preview) Hi everyone, this is my first time every searching out information on this website. I live with my family and brother who is a 25 year old alcoholic. It is not a social thing. He has no friends and drinks alone at home all day, everyday. He has no life outside of drinking. He cannot keep a job or be soci...	MMMBop	9	434	Jun 6, 2009 by Ness
	I Miss Him (Preview) Hello Friends, It has been raining for days and it has me in a sort of funk...a little depressed...I wish the sun would just come out again.... Yesterday I was in the car with my daughter and g-daughter a song came on the radio...tears streamed down my face.....reminded me of me and hubby when I was abou...	Andrea12	9	569	Jun 6, 2009 by maresie
	Anxiety is Back - HELP (Preview) My anxiety is back in full-force and I have no idea why. It started Sunday night and has been on and off since then. I went to a meeting Monday night and felt a lot better. Last night I was so depressed, so I looked up a "Depression" topic in Courage to Change and it basically said to go to a meet...	N8SMOM	7	902	Jun 6, 2009 by maresie
	update on daughter (Preview) Went to see daughter. Her spirits are good, which helps. We met her and her guardian saint for lunch at a restaurant in the town she lives in. First thing she said, "I do not want to talk about Brad(soon to be ex)". I said fine, we will talk about anything you want to talk about. When we a...	clara	7	789	Jun 6, 2009 by maresie
	ok have to tell ya this..... (Preview) When ever I see I have a pm? I get this sick feeling like I have to go to the principals office! lol I never had to go to a principal when I was a kid! But I did get called in when I was teaching, got in trouble for bringing in a live turkey,Romeo for the kids, for thanksgiving.... haha love,debilyn	debilyn	6	644	Jun 6, 2009 by Jen
	Boundaries (Preview) Before I ever came to al anon I had this denial that my only issues were in relationships but other than that I was pretty functional. Lately I have been willing to look at some of the problems I have had at work are about my attitude (basicallly I feel like a victim) and that I don't necessarily have great b...	maresie	5	471	Jun 6, 2009 by maresie
	Addiction and Choice my experience (Preview) I know and believe in my heart that A's do not have a choice. After so many years of Al Anon and being old.... No one would keep driving after killing a child when they drove drunk. No one would choose to lose their loved ones, their job, their spiritual self, children, home,pets, family,friends, health...	debilyn	15	712	Jun 6, 2009 by MrsGratitude
	Ups & Downs...Geeshhhh... I mean ESH (Preview) Well its Friday... So I must have survived yet another week, I was sure would be the end... So I guess things must be looking up... Today I am in a desent mood, I think mainly because my Boy made it thru his first year of middle school with, No Drama, (Other then the fall on the steps), no kids picking, no fig...	Jozie	3	767	Jun 6, 2009 by MrsGratitude
	Quotes from Echart Tolle. (Preview) *These quotes are from Tolle's book, The Power of Now.*"I cannot tell you any spiritual truth that deep within you don't know already. All I can do is remind you of what you have forgotten" - Page 6 "The mind is a superb instrument if used rightly. Used wrongly, however, it b...	Christy	7	1225	Jun 6, 2009 by kitty
	Al-Anon without a Higher Power (Preview) Hello I'm very new to this forum... have been lurking about for the last week and reading, and today I decided to register. So far, I have attended 2 of the online, chatroom Al-Anon meetings. This is a big step for me, because I've been resistant to seeking group help/support via Al-Anon for many years...	GlitterGirl	11	1044	Jun 6, 2009 by GlitterGirl
	Third Step ESH third step step three third step prayer (Preview) I'm feeling really good this morning, so I just wanted to share my ESH. I'm officially working step 3 with my sponsor, and I've finally started to get myself into a rhythm of using the third step prayer (not CAL, but from the Big Book, page 63). What's really interesting, is that after a meditation mee...	Aloha	1	851	Jun 5, 2009 by debilyn
	Is there a First Step Prayer? (Preview) I have searched all around, and asked all around but can't find anyone who seems to know if there is a First Step Prayer. I know there are prayers for the other 12 Steps in AA but I can't find a first step one anywhere..... Is there any place online that lists the 12 Step prayers? thanks shelly	shellyj123	1	2956	Jun 5, 2009 by serendipity
	This morning... (Preview) So my bf stayed the night last night, helped me unpack and move furniture, etc. This morning I'm in the shower and he's sleeping and I get that voice in my head from yesterday that lingered from a poster saying something about secret keepers and what secrets is he keeping from you. Soooo I noticed his p...	carolinagirl	12	677	Jun 5, 2009 by Robinks
	Made my decision. (Preview) So I did the weighted pro and con list which came out a tie, I did the soul searching, talking to him on the phone all day about what he was thinking, reading my horroscope (which said to set boundaries), etc. etc. etc. When I told my coworker that I had a tie on the list she said ok that means you do nothing (...	carolinagirl	17	729	Jun 5, 2009 by maire rua
	Sometimes the PUTZ in me takes over~UGH! Soemtimes I am such a pUTZ! (Preview) Found out today that EXABF is regularly emaling one of the friends on his page. Was told that through a good friend who is actually a friend of the woman he has been emailing. My friend who I havn't spoken to in ages attempted to add my ex to her page (not knowing who he was she assured me and I do believe her...	shellyj123	3	696	Jun 5, 2009 by canadianguy
	June Business Meeting Agenda (Preview) June 7, 2009 (9 PM est) Business Meeting Agenda I. Review of May minutesII. Review of op meeting scheduleIII. Old businessA. Discussion of Helper service position B. Availability of MIRC to ops IV. ...	danz123	1	393	Jun 5, 2009 by Robinks
	An amazing event....somewhat off-topic, but incredible (Preview) Many years ago when I was very young (in the early 60s) I became pregnant by a successful, bright, and handsome young man. In those days it was illegal to end a pregnancy by abortion even if I had wanted to, and there was no thought of a marriage between the young man and me. So, one snowy CHristmas eveni...	Diva	20	644	Jun 5, 2009 by Diva
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