Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

Iamhere · Iamhere

Today's reading talks about our own process of self-discovery using Al-Anon. The author discusses that perhaps searching from bar to bar, making scenes in public places and getting hysterical over little things is a bit insane. Often, we (friends and family) are the ones who agonize over the alc...

tiredtonite · tiredtonite

OK.. I hope this will make you lol if you're not having a good day. Mine has been one of feeling powerless but just accepting it. So here goes.. I thought I might help the alcoholic in my life and myself to eat a little healthier. We both like desserts but they are often high fat and high sugar and we're beg...

Skorpi · Skorpi

In today's reading in Courage to Change, the author reflects on an important lesson they have learned in AlAnon - thinking before speaking. The author shares that they used to say everything that came to mind, even if they were not sure if what they said was true. Through work in the program, the autho...

joker · joker

As my dating life unfolds, the one man I had been dating, well last weekend, after 7 months of knowing him, he admitted to me he is an active alcoholic and said you can not leave any alcohol around my home as I will drink it. I was feeling a bit crazy and feeling a bit unstable being around him. I thought it was...

Iamhere · Iamhere

I am rarely at a loss for words, but find myself there tonight. The details are not important - I am. So often, we can get bogged down in the what happened and the summary is my son has relapsed. Of course, as the evidence presented last evening, my mind goes off to the races wondering how long has this be...

El · El

Hello MIP family, I am sure I have written before about the undeniable progression of my AH's disease. It is obviously taking its toll on him physically and cognitively. The times we can be out doing "normal" activities is getting shorter and shorter before he is ready to pass out or even somewhat en...

DavidG · DavidG

Hi y'all Coming up 36 years in Alanon... I am blessed, truly blessed to be here... it was hard at first- and nothing seemed to happen. "now, if not sooner" seems to be the motto at that stage. I am 13 or 14 in this photo. A wee squirt. By age 20 I was 5'6"... This was our family home- our kitchen. I had gotten...

hotrod · hotrod

The ODAT Reading for today, January,15 speaks about the erroneous assumption that once the alcoholic reaches sobriety all our problems will be solved. The reading points out that this is an illusion. Sobriety is only the first step in building a good life. We both need to work to overcome the emo...

Temple · Temple

Went to see my Primary Care Physician this morning. This is funny--first one in 40 years and he's retiring in 2 months. I'd been seen by his nurse, and therefor contaminated before I ever got to talk to him, and he's this big teddy bear of a man who comes in beaming at me. And I broke down sobbing while he w...

yanksfan51 · yanksfan51

Good morning Everyone- Todays reading is about taking inventory, examining our behavior and participating in our own recovery. The writer describes meetings when a group inventory was taken. The writer felt impatient and anxious to get back to the meeting without the inventory. He/she began t...

Overcome · Overcome

Monday evening meeting starting in the chat room. Follow this link to get in: http://www.12stepforums.net/chatroom2.html Topics: Unacceptable Behavior and dealing with lies and excuses from the alcoholic. Open topic as it applies to the al-anon program. Overcomer -- Edited by Overcome on Mo...

Lyne · Lyne

The reading for Monday, 1/14, discusses the author realizing that they could not stop someone else from drinking. They came to understand that by giving up this losing battle, one could become free. Even when the loved one became sober, the author learned that their fears had little to do with the al...

gloves808 · gloves808

Good morning everyone. Had my first visit with the therapist today. Fortunate to meet with someone who I think I am going to stick with, so her personality meshes with my personality very well. We of course covered a lot of basics when it comes to what I want out of therapy/life. It felt good to sit down an...

mamalioness · mamalioness

BIG PROGRESS!!!! I went into work today and told everyone that I was still sore from my back and that I would work as long as it was still comfortable adn then I'm leaving when I get tired and sore.....so the folks may or may NOT get their W2's... I was stiff and a bit sore after 4 hrs.,doing my regular work, s...

Jozie · Jozie

Hey Family... To Say I've had a Blessed Holiday would be an Understatement... I have Had So Many Wonderful Moments with my Kids, Grandkids, Nieces & Nephews, Mom, Siblings, and Friends...Even got a New Puppy to Love... and Her Name too is "Jozie" :D But For what ever Reason, My Heart is Just In Such...

mamalioness · mamalioness

the "kids" are playing waaay past our bedtime....older dog got sick and tired of the play so she got up, off her nice towel and LEFT...She is in the office, in her crate, crashed out on her stuff toys..... It 11pm so I'm gonna tell these kids to go to bed.... Got you these 2 videos...when you click on them, t...

mamalioness · mamalioness

I made a NEW friend who is in recovery like me..we had a GREAT chat at coffee grateful that I have a warm, dry place to sleep in this soggy, cold weather

Green Eyes · Green Eyes

https://alanon.activeboard.com/t52215254/this-horrible-disease-took-away-my-ah-last-night/

Freetime · Freetime

Good morning, MIP Family -- That is exactly the topic of today's reading. The author feels lucky to have found a second family where they can speak freely, be accepted as they are, have the dignity to solve their own problems, and are freely given the empathy and love that they deserve just by being the...

Twinkies · Twinkies

The kids are staying at my parents house tonight. I was hoping since they were gone, maybe AH and I could do something together. Maybe dinner or a movie. I brought it up to him but he chose instead to do what he does most nights - relax in his man cave with his faithful companion Sam Adams. While my days are bu...

Iamhere · Iamhere

Good morning MIP! Today's reading discusses worry. The author suggests that when we succumb to worry, we open a Pandora's box of terrifying pictures, paranoid voices and relentless self-criticism. When we give substance to this worry, we lose touch with reality, and typically nothing useful...

mamalioness · mamalioness

The slogan says let go and let God, I just say let go let my higher power and boy was I tested with that this afternoon when I came home I fired up my computer and the profile would not load, I kept getting an error so I did deal let go and let God. And I also paused and prayed. I took deep breaths and said OK, will g...

Temple · Temple

When I came home from the hospital the second time, everything was very rosy around here. Husband had gotten enough of a scare about losing me to be over hisownself, and I had had my night of forgiveness and acceptance and all. And everything was more loving than it's been in decades. And I asked him on...

Skorpi · Skorpi

Hello MIP! Today's C2C speaks about one of my own character defects: looking outside myself for approval. The author shares that when the approval of others becomes necessary in order for us to feel satisfaction in our own good works, when the applause of others become THE reason for our behavior o...

JerryF · JerryF

I saw some pictures posted on facebook by our grand daughter in law of the great grand kids. How stunning in beauty they are!! I desire to hug/hold them again while they are "up there" and we are "down here" oceans apart. We found out that grand son/daughter are separated...so soon after being marri...

Temple · Temple

Tom-- So glad to see you on the board. Would love to hear how it is working out with the new GF, should you decide to share. You are able to sit up and type, so I am encouraged. Well that was pretty snarky, wasn't it. You've been forgiving me for a long time,and I hope you continue. And I really do want you to b...

Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

Not looking for a diagnosis or anything. I just need to share a few things that have been happening. Actually if I shared what I really feel would anyone really care? Sometimes when I go to any kind of meeting, it seems that I always feel uncomfortable when I leave. I can't believe I have after 33 years in t...

Temple · Temple

Thanks for the reminder about Psycho-Cybernetics. I read it a million years ago and forgot. Have to see if I still have it, or get another copy. I've read every self-help book and New Thought kind of thing, it seems, and lots of it has been helpful. I tend to be a "sampler" and always moving onto the next...

SerenityRUS · SerenityRUS

I realize as I get older that there are a couple of things going on .. first off my mom just can't help herself .. and second off .. it's not going to change. I was a bad daughter and didn't call during the holidays which sends my mother into panic mode that I'm angry with her .. I'm not angry .. I just don't wan...

norasq · norasq

Hi, all -- I don't often post here but in between my local meetings, I read a lot here and get a lot of strength and clarity from all of you. I am posting because I have been struggling a bit since my ex-husband ("R)") announced that he'd decided to go to rehab, and then entered rehab on Dec. 17. We were marrie...

PosiesandPuppies · PosiesandPuppies

Hi family! I am struggling today... I would say not with the same issues, but you know, it all circles back to Letting Go and lack of control. Here is the backstory - My Kid is now 18. He struggles with anxiety. He has had periodic episodes of such high anxiety, that he begins crying and has a panic attack. T...

mamalioness · mamalioness

Each Day a New Beginning The Chinese say that water is the most powerful element, because it is perfectly nonresistant. It can wear away a rock and sweep all before it. --Florence Scovel Shinn **Florence talks about nonresistance being the key to serenity and better karmic energy in our lives....

mamalioness · mamalioness

Down with another back spasm but I see a change in me. I didnt go nuts with anger, I didnt curse it and God for this horrible pain. I just immediately started deep breathing, took a whole med instead of 1/2. Immediately started stretching, did everything that you do when you first are stricken with one o...

hotrod · hotrod

he ODAT Reading for today, January 8 speaks about A time when sobriety arrives in the home. The reading suggests that when this happens-- ll is not always followed by roses and sweet music but that we need to be aware and grateful for the small blessings that do arrive with sobriety By applying...

Temple · Temple

Anybody have first-hand experience? I feel as if I am at the bottom of a well. Sound echoes. Can't see well, feel detached. This is with present surroundings; feel more connected to posts and PMS. I had some episodes when I was 12, maybe 13. I called it "being dizzy." I felt as if sound was coming from...

Lyne · Lyne

The reading for Monday, 1/7, speaks of the value of taking a half hour for oneself each day. The author says if a half hour seems to long, start with 5 minutes and work up to the half hour. The author often uses this time to pray or meditate, so they can find peace and power with HP. The author has also foun...

Maresie · Maresie

For me for most of my life the holidays were this huge problem every year. I really bought into a lot of myths about Christmas and indeed all the holidays. I felt even more sensitive around the holidays. One year I went with the now ex A to this lovely seaside resort I let his behavior spoil it all for me...

Overcome · Overcome

Tonight's Topics are: Building Trust with HP Follow this linK to get in the room: http://www.12stepforums.net/chatroom2.html

Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

It has been a good year so far but I have already had challenges. I just know that there will be more to come. I am not deluding myself at all. The end of last year was difficult but now that it is over, I can breathe. Today is my Al anon birthday or anniversary. It has been 33 years since I walked into my first me...

Loser1963 · Loser1963

I really need help dealing with the leftover problems from my long term relationship with a dry alcoholic

yanksfan51 · yanksfan51

Good morning Everyone- and Happy 2019! Todays reading is about how our growth in Al-Anon can help us recognize our part in any difficulties we have had with our A when trying to communicate. I can relate to the writer who states that before Alanon, the feeing about alcoholism was something much more p...

Temple · Temple

https://www.cheatsheet.com/health-fitness/what-really-happens-when-dont-wash-ha...

Temple · Temple

Did that get everyone's attention? Grins It's more truth than drama. I have across the board allergies to almost everything except for Mother Nature and nail polish. I forget, living here in my pretty much chemical-free house. Howevs, on the morning of December 1, I had emergency surgery for a very...

courage101 · courage101

Saturday morning meeting January 5, 2019 Everyone is welcome to join us in the morning meeting .Topic: "Staying in the positive"The website link to the group meeting room is http://www.12stepforums.net/chatroom2.html. There are other ways to join the room also. Using mIRC or other chat clie...

Overcome · Overcome

Please come in and join us for a morning meeting. Friday morning meeting January 4, 2019 Topics: Step One, New Beginnings, "practicing the program after you no longer live with the alcoholic" and open topic, as it relates to alanon.The website link to the group meeting room is http://www.12step...

DavidG · DavidG

Hi y'all... This share is a ramble. But i would like to see how it goes. I picture Lois as a saint really. I am sure she had her moments. "Damn your old meetings!" Bill was not a saint really. he was more like a product of his age. Coming through the age of prohibition- in some countries. Coming through the st...

Twinkies · Twinkies

As I continue gaining knowledge and perspective I am starting to understand that there is still some anger for me to process. I really thought that most of what was left was just sadness over the loss of hope for the relationship with AH. But yesterday something triggered a wave of anger and frustratio...

Freetime · Freetime

The sentence that jumped out to me from today's reading: "I began to believe that my life could amount to more than a string of painful days to be survived." Like me, the author came to Al-Anon feeling desperate and lonely.... but then paid attention to members in meetings, worked the steps, got a spon...

mamalioness · mamalioness

When you can't stand criticism you learn to be a perfectionist. --Anonymous I was reading touchstones and saw this and had to share it...Author says its human to make mistakes and to feel incomplete..we are never going to be perfect Author talks about how we are all actually a process..We are not th...

lookingup · lookingup

This is my update from past post of flying to Las Vegas to by with my Daughter n Family,3 half hour flight,so well worth it, I actually made it,never flown in my life stayed in my box in Mississippi, Aim a brave courageous,willing person,was able to over come alot of my fears just by doin it,living in the n...

Pol · Pol

I'm asking for some prayers...this is the worse Christmas that I have ever been through. Two Days ago me and my daughter got into an argument because a boy came to the house(shes 14). An hour later she took off and went missing. I was so scared and my husband left work to go to all her friends houses, to see...

mamalioness · mamalioness

FIRST THINGS FIRST with job bookkeeping closeouts coming up, now, I used to feel overwhelmed...oh my!! so much to do!!! and its only ME well this year is different...Sure!! Lots to do..Payroll Tax deposits, end of year payroll..End of year Financials, adjusting entries, etc., I could go on and on, b...

fishstar · fishstar

Hi, i just discovered Al-Anon & im looking to attend one. If there any group in Nairobi, Kenya or are there members here from Nairobi? Thanks.

Iamhere · Iamhere

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." from Lao-tse --- The quote of the day "No one can make me change. No one can stop me from changing. No one really knows how I must change, not even I. Not until I start. I will remember that it only takes a slight shift in direction to begin...

mamalioness · mamalioness

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!! As we approach 2019, may ALL of us experience good health, good wealth, good love and healthy self expression that is my prayer for all of us!!!!!

hotrod · hotrod

The ODAT Reading for today, January 1 Suggests that this year is a book of clean blank pages on which we can write a record of our experiences as we move through the days. The daily use of the Al-Anon program will assure us that we can learn lessons, maintain our serenity and act with courage and wisdom...

mamalioness · mamalioness

EASY DOES ITEASY DOES IT, BUT DO ITFIRST THINGS FIRSTHOW IMPORTANT IS IT?JUST FOR TODAYKEEP AN OPEN MINDYOU ARE NOT ALONEKEEP IT SIMPLEKISS = Keep It Simple StupidKISS = Keep It Serenely SimpleHOPE = Happy Our Program ExistsLET GO AND LET GOD LET IT BEGIN WITH ME LISTEN AND LEARNLIVE AND LET LIVEON...

mamalioness · mamalioness

I love to do research, extra stuff, in the course of my recovery..I am surfing different recovery sites, etc., and I came upon this GREAT list on how to Respond rather than react to someone who is spoiling for a fight and drama That's interesting.Let me think about that.Thank you for the information....

mamalioness · mamalioness

ONE DAY AT A TIME ITs only Wednesday and I caught me thinking of all the stuff I got to do on Fri, when I go back to work I caught me and said "FRI isn't here yet--lets enjoy today" and I MADE me breathe...stay in the present, under my warmer throw on couch, watching videos and staying warm...TODAY is all I got...

wp · wp

For anyone visiting this site as a beginner: Our program is based on The Serenity Prayer: God grant us the serenity To accept the things we cannot change, Courage to change the things we can, And wisdom to know the difference. Suggested preamble to the Twelve Steps: Al-Anon has but on...

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	Courage to Change 1/17/19 (Preview) Today's reading talks about our own process of self-discovery using Al-Anon. The author discusses that perhaps searching from bar to bar, making scenes in public places and getting hysterical over little things is a bit insane. Often, we (friends and family) are the ones who agonize over the alc...	Iamhere	6	383	Jan 17, 2019 by Iamhere
	My Half Baked Idea (Preview) OK.. I hope this will make you lol if you're not having a good day. Mine has been one of feeling powerless but just accepting it. So here goes.. I thought I might help the alcoholic in my life and myself to eat a little healthier. We both like desserts but they are often high fat and high sugar and we're beg...	tiredtonite	9	673	Jan 17, 2019 by wp
	Courage to Change January 16 (Preview) In today's reading in Courage to Change, the author reflects on an important lesson they have learned in AlAnon - thinking before speaking. The author shares that they used to say everything that came to mind, even if they were not sure if what they said was true. Through work in the program, the autho...	Skorpi	8	455	Jan 17, 2019 by El
	Received validation (Preview) As my dating life unfolds, the one man I had been dating, well last weekend, after 7 months of knowing him, he admitted to me he is an active alcoholic and said you can not leave any alcohol around my home as I will drink it. I was feeling a bit crazy and feeling a bit unstable being around him. I thought it was...	joker	6	432	Jan 17, 2019 by Iamhere
	Relapse and Denial (Preview) I am rarely at a loss for words, but find myself there tonight. The details are not important - I am. So often, we can get bogged down in the what happened and the summary is my son has relapsed. Of course, as the evidence presented last evening, my mind goes off to the races wondering how long has this be...	Iamhere	25	766	Jan 17, 2019 by Iamhere
	Watching the progression (Preview) Hello MIP family, I am sure I have written before about the undeniable progression of my AH's disease. It is obviously taking its toll on him physically and cognitively. The times we can be out doing "normal" activities is getting shorter and shorter before he is ready to pass out or even somewhat en...	El	5	405	Jan 16, 2019 by Iamhere
	Some memories... (Preview) Hi y'all Coming up 36 years in Alanon... I am blessed, truly blessed to be here... it was hard at first- and nothing seemed to happen. "now, if not sooner" seems to be the motto at that stage. I am 13 or 14 in this photo. A wee squirt. By age 20 I was 5'6"... This was our family home- our kitchen. I had gotten...	DavidG	6	439	Jan 16, 2019 by PosiesandPuppies
	ODAT Reading 1-15-2019 (Preview) The ODAT Reading for today, January,15 speaks about the erroneous assumption that once the alcoholic reaches sobriety all our problems will be solved. The reading points out that this is an illusion. Sobriety is only the first step in building a good life. We both need to work to overcome the emo...	hotrod	5	397	Jan 15, 2019 by hotrod
	Prayers/good thoughts, etc. requested (Preview) Went to see my Primary Care Physician this morning. This is funny--first one in 40 years and he's retiring in 2 months. I'd been seen by his nurse, and therefor contaminated before I ever got to talk to him, and he's this big teddy bear of a man who comes in beaming at me. And I broke down sobbing while he w...	Temple	24	874	Jan 15, 2019 by Temple
	Jan 13 Hope for Today (Preview) Good morning Everyone- Todays reading is about taking inventory, examining our behavior and participating in our own recovery. The writer describes meetings when a group inventory was taken. The writer felt impatient and anxious to get back to the meeting without the inventory. He/she began t...	yanksfan51	11	535	Jan 15, 2019 by mamalioness
	Monday evening meeting starting in the chat room (Preview) Monday evening meeting starting in the chat room. Follow this link to get in: http://www.12stepforums.net/chatroom2.html Topics: Unacceptable Behavior and dealing with lies and excuses from the alcoholic. Open topic as it applies to the al-anon program. Overcomer -- Edited by Overcome on Mo...	Overcome	0	323	Jan 14, 2019 by Overcome
	C2C, 1/14 (Preview) The reading for Monday, 1/14, discusses the author realizing that they could not stop someone else from drinking. They came to understand that by giving up this losing battle, one could become free. Even when the loved one became sober, the author learned that their fears had little to do with the al...	Lyne	3	276	Jan 14, 2019 by hotrod
	Therapy visits (Preview) Good morning everyone. Had my first visit with the therapist today. Fortunate to meet with someone who I think I am going to stick with, so her personality meshes with my personality very well. We of course covered a lot of basics when it comes to what I want out of therapy/life. It felt good to sit down an...	gloves808	12	594	Jan 13, 2019 by Maresie
	How did I take care of me today???? (Preview) BIG PROGRESS!!!! I went into work today and told everyone that I was still sore from my back and that I would work as long as it was still comfortable adn then I'm leaving when I get tired and sore.....so the folks may or may NOT get their W2's... I was stiff and a bit sore after 4 hrs.,doing my regular work, s...	mamalioness	7	404	Jan 13, 2019 by mamalioness
	My Soul Just Hurts! (Preview) Hey Family... To Say I've had a Blessed Holiday would be an Understatement... I have Had So Many Wonderful Moments with my Kids, Grandkids, Nieces & Nephews, Mom, Siblings, and Friends...Even got a New Puppy to Love... and Her Name too is "Jozie" :D But For what ever Reason, My Heart is Just In Such...	Jozie	11	645	Jan 12, 2019 by Temple
	TEMPLE (Preview) the "kids" are playing waaay past our bedtime....older dog got sick and tired of the play so she got up, off her nice towel and LEFT...She is in the office, in her crate, crashed out on her stuff toys..... It 11pm so I'm gonna tell these kids to go to bed.... Got you these 2 videos...when you click on them, t...	mamalioness	4	408	Jan 12, 2019 by Temple
	what am i grateful for today (Preview) I made a NEW friend who is in recovery like me..we had a GREAT chat at coffee grateful that I have a warm, dry place to sleep in this soggy, cold weather	mamalioness	6	1464	Jan 11, 2019 by tiredtonite
	A New Start (Preview) https://alanon.activeboard.com/t52215254/this-horrible-disease-took-away-my-ah-last-night/	Green Eyes	8	663	Jan 11, 2019 by tiredtonite
	Courage to Change, January 11 (Preview) Good morning, MIP Family -- That is exactly the topic of today's reading. The author feels lucky to have found a second family where they can speak freely, be accepted as they are, have the dignity to solve their own problems, and are freely given the empathy and love that they deserve just by being the...	Freetime	6	408	Jan 11, 2019 by Lyne
	Stepping out of my comfort zone tonight (Preview) The kids are staying at my parents house tonight. I was hoping since they were gone, maybe AH and I could do something together. Maybe dinner or a movie. I brought it up to him but he chose instead to do what he does most nights - relax in his man cave with his faithful companion Sam Adams. While my days are bu...	Twinkies	10	410	Jan 10, 2019 by Mattie
	Courage to Change 1/10/19 (Preview) Good morning MIP! Today's reading discusses worry. The author suggests that when we succumb to worry, we open a Pandora's box of terrifying pictures, paranoid voices and relentless self-criticism. When we give substance to this worry, we lose touch with reality, and typically nothing useful...	Iamhere	5	343	Jan 10, 2019 by mamalioness
	Let go. Let HP (Preview) The slogan says let go and let God, I just say let go let my higher power and boy was I tested with that this afternoon when I came home I fired up my computer and the profile would not load, I kept getting an error so I did deal let go and let God. And I also paused and prayed. I took deep breaths and said OK, will g...	mamalioness	2	1614	Jan 10, 2019 by Lyne
	If I told you this already, forgive me. Bear of very small mind presently. (Preview) When I came home from the hospital the second time, everything was very rosy around here. Husband had gotten enough of a scare about losing me to be over hisownself, and I had had my night of forgiveness and acceptance and all. And everything was more loving than it's been in decades. And I asked him on...	Temple	4	319	Jan 9, 2019 by Temple
	Courage to Change January 9 (Preview) Hello MIP! Today's C2C speaks about one of my own character defects: looking outside myself for approval. The author shares that when the approval of others becomes necessary in order for us to feel satisfaction in our own good works, when the applause of others become THE reason for our behavior o...	Skorpi	6	389	Jan 9, 2019 by hotrod
	In God's time... (Preview) I saw some pictures posted on facebook by our grand daughter in law of the great grand kids. How stunning in beauty they are!! I desire to hug/hold them again while they are "up there" and we are "down here" oceans apart. We found out that grand son/daughter are separated...so soon after being marri...	JerryF	11	484	Jan 9, 2019 by el-cee
	Canadian Guy (Preview) Tom-- So glad to see you on the board. Would love to hear how it is working out with the new GF, should you decide to share. You are able to sit up and type, so I am encouraged. Well that was pretty snarky, wasn't it. You've been forgiving me for a long time,and I hope you continue. And I really do want you to b...	Temple	4	334	Jan 8, 2019 by andromeda
	what is wrong w/ me? (Preview) Not looking for a diagnosis or anything. I just need to share a few things that have been happening. Actually if I shared what I really feel would anyone really care? Sometimes when I go to any kind of meeting, it seems that I always feel uncomfortable when I leave. I can't believe I have after 33 years in t...	Hoot Nanny	3	390	Jan 8, 2019 by Iamhere
	To Jerry (Preview) Thanks for the reminder about Psycho-Cybernetics. I read it a million years ago and forgot. Have to see if I still have it, or get another copy. I've read every self-help book and New Thought kind of thing, it seems, and lots of it has been helpful. I tend to be a "sampler" and always moving onto the next...	Temple	12	431	Jan 8, 2019 by Temple
	A story about my mom .. lol (Preview) I realize as I get older that there are a couple of things going on .. first off my mom just can't help herself .. and second off .. it's not going to change. I was a bad daughter and didn't call during the holidays which sends my mother into panic mode that I'm angry with her .. I'm not angry .. I just don't wan...	SerenityRUS	6	2737	Jan 8, 2019 by mamalioness
	Struggling with ex-A in rehab (Preview) Hi, all -- I don't often post here but in between my local meetings, I read a lot here and get a lot of strength and clarity from all of you. I am posting because I have been struggling a bit since my ex-husband ("R)") announced that he'd decided to go to rehab, and then entered rehab on Dec. 17. We were marrie...	norasq	14	654	Jan 8, 2019 by norasq
	Asking for some input, please (Preview) Hi family! I am struggling today... I would say not with the same issues, but you know, it all circles back to Letting Go and lack of control. Here is the backstory - My Kid is now 18. He struggles with anxiety. He has had periodic episodes of such high anxiety, that he begins crying and has a panic attack. T...	PosiesandPuppies	25	2254	Jan 8, 2019 by PosiesandPuppies
	NON-resistance_09 Jan (Each day a new beginning) (Preview) Each Day a New Beginning The Chinese say that water is the most powerful element, because it is perfectly nonresistant. It can wear away a rock and sweep all before it. --Florence Scovel Shinn **Florence talks about nonresistance being the key to serenity and better karmic energy in our lives....	mamalioness	3	347	Jan 8, 2019 by mamalioness
	Down with another back spasm but I see change in me (Preview) Down with another back spasm but I see a change in me. I didnt go nuts with anger, I didnt curse it and God for this horrible pain. I just immediately started deep breathing, took a whole med instead of 1/2. Immediately started stretching, did everything that you do when you first are stricken with one o...	mamalioness	15	1825	Jan 8, 2019 by mamalioness
	odat Reading 1-8-2019 (Preview) he ODAT Reading for today, January 8 speaks about A time when sobriety arrives in the home. The reading suggests that when this happens-- ll is not always followed by roses and sweet music but that we need to be aware and grateful for the small blessings that do arrive with sobriety By applying...	hotrod	4	455	Jan 8, 2019 by PosiesandPuppies
	Disassociative Reaction? (Preview) Anybody have first-hand experience? I feel as if I am at the bottom of a well. Sound echoes. Can't see well, feel detached. This is with present surroundings; feel more connected to posts and PMS. I had some episodes when I was 12, maybe 13. I called it "being dizzy." I felt as if sound was coming from...	Temple	7	319	Jan 7, 2019 by mamalioness
	C2C, 1/7 (Preview) The reading for Monday, 1/7, speaks of the value of taking a half hour for oneself each day. The author says if a half hour seems to long, start with 5 minutes and work up to the half hour. The author often uses this time to pray or meditate, so they can find peace and power with HP. The author has also foun...	Lyne	5	342	Jan 7, 2019 by hotrod
	The holidays (Preview) For me for most of my life the holidays were this huge problem every year. I really bought into a lot of myths about Christmas and indeed all the holidays. I felt even more sensitive around the holidays. One year I went with the now ex A to this lovely seaside resort I let his behavior spoil it all for me...	Maresie	5	328	Jan 7, 2019 by mamalioness
	Sunday Evening Meeting starting (Preview) Tonight's Topics are: Building Trust with HP Follow this linK to get in the room: http://www.12stepforums.net/chatroom2.html	Overcome	2	272	Jan 6, 2019 by Overcome
	a good year so far! (Preview) It has been a good year so far but I have already had challenges. I just know that there will be more to come. I am not deluding myself at all. The end of last year was difficult but now that it is over, I can breathe. Today is my Al anon birthday or anniversary. It has been 33 years since I walked into my first me...	Hoot Nanny	5	1383	Jan 6, 2019 by tiredtonite
	Depression and anxiety (Preview) I really need help dealing with the leftover problems from my long term relationship with a dry alcoholic	Loser1963	2	286	Jan 6, 2019 by hotrod
	Hope for Today Jan 6 (Preview) Good morning Everyone- and Happy 2019! Todays reading is about how our growth in Al-Anon can help us recognize our part in any difficulties we have had with our A when trying to communicate. I can relate to the writer who states that before Alanon, the feeing about alcoholism was something much more p...	yanksfan51	4	591	Jan 6, 2019 by PosiesandPuppies
	What happens when a person does not wash his hands (Preview) https://www.cheatsheet.com/health-fitness/what-really-happens-when-dont-wash-ha...	Temple	4	340	Jan 6, 2019 by Lyne
	They weren't able to kill me, so I am still here. (Preview) Did that get everyone's attention? Grins It's more truth than drama. I have across the board allergies to almost everything except for Mother Nature and nail polish. I forget, living here in my pretty much chemical-free house. Howevs, on the morning of December 1, I had emergency surgery for a very...	Temple	36	550	Jan 5, 2019 by Temple
	Saturday morning meeting January 5, 2019. Topic: "Staying in the positive" (Preview) Saturday morning meeting January 5, 2019 Everyone is welcome to join us in the morning meeting .Topic: "Staying in the positive"The website link to the group meeting room is http://www.12stepforums.net/chatroom2.html. There are other ways to join the room also. Using mIRC or other chat clie...	courage101	2	4669	Jan 5, 2019 by courage101
	MORNING MEETING starting an hour late. (Preview) Please come in and join us for a morning meeting. Friday morning meeting January 4, 2019 Topics: Step One, New Beginnings, "practicing the program after you no longer live with the alcoholic" and open topic, as it relates to alanon.The website link to the group meeting room is http://www.12step...	Overcome	7	1864	Jan 5, 2019 by PosiesandPuppies
	Lois W. ... (Preview) Hi y'all... This share is a ramble. But i would like to see how it goes. I picture Lois as a saint really. I am sure she had her moments. "Damn your old meetings!" Bill was not a saint really. he was more like a product of his age. Coming through the age of prohibition- in some countries. Coming through the st...	DavidG	7	2599	Jan 4, 2019 by DavidG
	Processing anger (long - Sorry!) (Preview) As I continue gaining knowledge and perspective I am starting to understand that there is still some anger for me to process. I really thought that most of what was left was just sadness over the loss of hope for the relationship with AH. But yesterday something triggered a wave of anger and frustratio...	Twinkies	5	2416	Jan 4, 2019 by KT2015
	Courage to Change, January 4 (Preview) The sentence that jumped out to me from today's reading: "I began to believe that my life could amount to more than a string of painful days to be survived." Like me, the author came to Al-Anon feeling desperate and lonely.... but then paid attention to members in meetings, worked the steps, got a spon...	Freetime	4	465	Jan 4, 2019 by Iamhere
	if you can't stand criticism, you learn to be a perfectionist (Preview) When you can't stand criticism you learn to be a perfectionist. --Anonymous I was reading touchstones and saw this and had to share it...Author says its human to make mistakes and to feel incomplete..we are never going to be perfect Author talks about how we are all actually a process..We are not th...	mamalioness	5	1975	Jan 4, 2019 by PosiesandPuppies
	Trip to vegas (Preview) This is my update from past post of flying to Las Vegas to by with my Daughter n Family,3 half hour flight,so well worth it, I actually made it,never flown in my life stayed in my box in Mississippi, Aim a brave courageous,willing person,was able to over come alot of my fears just by doin it,living in the n...	lookingup	13	803	Jan 4, 2019 by mamalioness
	Letting go of my daughter. (Preview) I'm asking for some prayers...this is the worse Christmas that I have ever been through. Two Days ago me and my daughter got into an argument because a boy came to the house(shes 14). An hour later she took off and went missing. I was so scared and my husband left work to go to all her friends houses, to see...	Pol	21	3205	Jan 3, 2019 by mamalioness
	Slogan for Thursday (Preview) FIRST THINGS FIRST with job bookkeeping closeouts coming up, now, I used to feel overwhelmed...oh my!! so much to do!!! and its only ME well this year is different...Sure!! Lots to do..Payroll Tax deposits, end of year payroll..End of year Financials, adjusting entries, etc., I could go on and on, b...	mamalioness	0	2028	Jan 3, 2019 by mamalioness
	Al-Anon in Nairobi, Kenya? (Preview) Hi, i just discovered Al-Anon & im looking to attend one. If there any group in Nairobi, Kenya or are there members here from Nairobi? Thanks.	fishstar	5	3491	Jan 3, 2019 by JerryF
	Courage to Change 1-3-19 (Preview) "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." from Lao-tse --- The quote of the day "No one can make me change. No one can stop me from changing. No one really knows how I must change, not even I. Not until I start. I will remember that it only takes a slight shift in direction to begin...	Iamhere	5	310	Jan 3, 2019 by mamalioness
	HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! (Preview) HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!! As we approach 2019, may ALL of us experience good health, good wealth, good love and healthy self expression that is my prayer for all of us!!!!!	mamalioness	6	3568	Jan 2, 2019 by tiredtonite
	ODAT READING Jan 1 2019 (Preview) The ODAT Reading for today, January 1 Suggests that this year is a book of clean blank pages on which we can write a record of our experiences as we move through the days. The daily use of the Al-Anon program will assure us that we can learn lessons, maintain our serenity and act with courage and wisdom...	hotrod	6	1814	Jan 2, 2019 by mamalioness
	the Golden SLOGANS (Preview) EASY DOES ITEASY DOES IT, BUT DO ITFIRST THINGS FIRSTHOW IMPORTANT IS IT?JUST FOR TODAYKEEP AN OPEN MINDYOU ARE NOT ALONEKEEP IT SIMPLEKISS = Keep It Simple StupidKISS = Keep It Serenely SimpleHOPE = Happy Our Program ExistsLET GO AND LET GOD LET IT BEGIN WITH ME LISTEN AND LEARNLIVE AND LET LIVEON...	mamalioness	1	3114	Jan 2, 2019 by PosiesandPuppies
	How to absolutely difuse the drama kings and queens (Preview) I love to do research, extra stuff, in the course of my recovery..I am surfing different recovery sites, etc., and I came upon this GREAT list on how to Respond rather than react to someone who is spoiling for a fight and drama That's interesting.Let me think about that.Thank you for the information....	mamalioness	9	1676	Jan 2, 2019 by tiredtonite
	what slogan applies to me today??? (Preview) ONE DAY AT A TIME ITs only Wednesday and I caught me thinking of all the stuff I got to do on Fri, when I go back to work I caught me and said "FRI isn't here yet--lets enjoy today" and I MADE me breathe...stay in the present, under my warmer throw on couch, watching videos and staying warm...TODAY is all I got...	mamalioness	2	2456	Jan 2, 2019 by mamalioness
	What is Al-anon? (Preview) For anyone visiting this site as a beginner: Our program is based on The Serenity Prayer: God grant us the serenity To accept the things we cannot change, Courage to change the things we can, And wisdom to know the difference. Suggested preamble to the Twelve Steps: Al-Anon has but on...	wp	2	2950	Jan 2, 2019 by tiredtonite
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