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seekingserenity · seekingserenity

so, I'm in a wierd mood... I am getting ready to move from ohio to nc...and I am realizing that I have to start over. I am gonna be in a new state that has no baggage. Now, that's a good thing but I am realizing that I am not going to have the familliarness of where I am now...and I'm scared cause even though I kno...

charlescharles · charlescharles

good evening folks thought i would share my a has really gone over the edge..threatening suicide..taking pilss and generally being rather unhappy and even tragic i told her today that i would either call the cops...change my phone number or even relocate i know these are just words but hopefully i ca...

joyoma · joyoma

This morning I was cautiously optimistic about my son's AA attendance the past two weeks. Now, just a few hours after that post, he calls. Ranting, slurring a bit, negativity, irritability, griping.....same old, same old. Good thing people here told me to have "no expectations" beca...

Marshmallow · Marshmallow

I'm new to the board. I left and filed for divorce from my AH over the past month. I do love him, we've been together for 20 years of which 13 we were married. I have been very angry and hurt for a long time. I started doing some al anon reading and meetings and it's making alot of sense. My father was a...

Jean4444 · Jean4444

I feel like I will never be able to get really close to anyone ever again. This makes me sad. I have always craved this, of course. I know how to detach, but when will I learn to attach in a healthy way, if ever? I have learned how to not act through this program but how do I learn how to act? Any advice or ESH...

HEARTBROKEN IN NJ · HEARTBROKEN IN NJ

Although I have moved on with my life and am very happy, I can't help but have thoughts of my ex A b/f and all that he's dealing with right now. Guess thats one of my weaknesses. Once someone is in my heart, there always remains a place for them there, even if its a very little place. As you may recall, he was...

Loupiness · Loupiness

As thoughts come shooting into my mind, I have found it helpful to post them here. I have discovered it is a good way to keep me from obsessing, and get it out and processed. Then, the comments give me other helpful perspectives, so then I can move on. So, 4 in the morning and here I am... Over the past few da...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Aloha Family!! I believe that I once posted about a customer and good friend that was having much trouble with being clean and sober and the ups and downs, ins and outs of relapse. Two weeks ago she was bundled up much to chagrin and hauled off to the rehab program very near to my home. She was reluctant an...

StargazerLily · StargazerLily

I don't know how to balance my relationship with my sisters and my relationship with my parents. I feel like I'm lieing to my parents when I don't tell them what I'm feeling (now that I am having all these new feelings). Instead what I have done is begin to avoid my parents and they have noticed. They asked...

notalone · notalone

When I need help I go to my friends. You are now invited to be my friend. Like I said I'm new to this. I have one face to face Naranon meeting under my belt. I will be back to it on Wednesday but I need more support. My 17 year old son is moving back into our life after a 90 day trip into rehab. This weekend he h...

joyoma · joyoma

I have spent the past 10 days or so being very steady and positive by hard work. My cancer issues are being addressed ODAT (the very words of my doctors), and I am accepting and working on healthy habits, including stress management. My son has two weeks of AA under his belt; he goes daily and has been sob...

cantmoveon · cantmoveon

so im not good at these message board thingys. well - actually i dont know if i'm not good at them i just haven't ever been on one. seems totally strage to me to reach out to a bunch of complete strangers and think they have any idea (or really care) about my long boring saga with my ex. BUT i promised a friend i...

maresie · maresie

As you all know I have been reading the book. the night of the gun by David Carr which is a recovery memoir of sorts. In the book he talks about what was the worst night for him in the drugging. For me, like David Carr, there were many many worst nights in dealing with the A. There were nights I felt absolutel...

RainyJamie · RainyJamie

HI to all who know and those who don't: I GOT MY DRIVER'S LISCENCE!!!! I had so much anxiety and fear about about driving, and was totally dependant on AH for so many things related to the fact I couldn't drive. I tolerated horrible behavior and actions, including letting him drive when I knew he was drun...

maresie · maresie

Whatever happened along the way there were good times surely. There were time when the A cared, took care of, wanted a relationship. Whatever happened to him, whatever his drug addiction did, he became wanting a ATM relationship with me. I left the A a year ago, hung around for a long time taking care o...

Mandy123 · Mandy123

Hi all, Today's ODAT (One Day at a Time) really spoke to me. It spoke of the thought of running away and starting all over again and how that wouldn't work. Now that soudns like a good idea to me.....but where ever I go, there I am. I will be taking me with me and all my issues with me. Which brings me to the quot...

StargazerLily · StargazerLily

Hi, I'm new. I just wanted to introduce myself. I am an adult child of two alcoholics. My sisters and I sort of stumbled down this road to recovery. I'm glad I found this board cause my sister and I went to an al-anon meeting and did not like it. I thought if I started here maybe it would be easier. Our therap...

HEARTBROKEN IN NJ · HEARTBROKEN IN NJ

Well, my ex a b/f was given a choice, jail or rehab. Obviously he choose rehab. I havent talked to him because he isnt allowed to make or receive calls and isnt allowed to have visitors. My question is for those of you that have had their A in rehab. Are they allowed to see their sponsors? I would think...

glad · glad

Today at a meeting a super nice lady said the greatest thing to me. It's okay to cry and not know exactly why sometimes. Perhaps it's God washing out your soul. Made me think.... Sometimes it's concreate and sometimes it's just feelings. Or both but I don't have to know right away. If it's okay to smile a...

glad · glad

Okay he's trying, he's moody and obviously really wanting a beer. He said he was sorry for being short with me (sweet) and that he was just really having a hard time tonight. I said " is there anything I can do" he said "yea, go to the beer store" Believe it or not this is deep emotiona...

Jean4444 · Jean4444

OK, so I have been visiting this guy who I am kind of involved with here in Honolulu and he is pretty terrific but he drinks alcohol EVERY SINGLE DAY at night, often before going to bed...I am now kicking myself...of course I could ONLY find another alcoholic to fall in love with...fortunately, I have NO...

HEARTBROKEN IN NJ · HEARTBROKEN IN NJ

What a gorgeous day it is today!! Well for me at least. Seems my ex a b/f has done it again. This time he couldnt hide especially from the lights and sirens that pulled him over yesterday for speeding, etc. Seems he is enjoying his drinks a little too much again and was pulled over and taken to jail wher...

Tracy · Tracy

One step forward two back I have finally realised I have to accept my Ab for who he really is and have really been trying to but out of his life. the only prob is the more i realise I carnt change him the more I think our relationship can not work. At the mo he is trying not to drink and is doing alright and has be...

Libby · Libby

I thought it was safe to go to bed (he was at a friends, "not unhappy drunk Mum" as he says, not going into town) then I was awakened at 2am - please Mum come and bring me some money, I can pay you back tomorrow - and guess what! I did! Can you believe it? I was fuming the whole time but I still did it! I w...

charlescharles · charlescharles

i have come to realize a few things today...maybe just getting more honest with myself here my real problems had have nothing to do with alcohol use..drug use...other people...other relationships i am simply..on some level..just a scared and frieghtened person..who has let others walk over him a...

charlescharles · charlescharles

hey..i'm in another dillemma and have no one to talk to about it it concerns my ex girlfriend and the woman that i have been with the deal is simple but i am making it complicated my friends are going down to the shore...were my ex might be the woman i am with now...all though we broke up...allthough we slep...

maresie · maresie

As I am doing my 4th step I am having to look at some of my charactor traits, one of them is real stubornness. Ask me to do something and my attachment to doing the opposite is right up there. When people suggested I leave the A I felt that I needed to be even more committed to the relationship to show them I cou...

greta · greta

I've had a couple of rough weeks. I have come to the realization that my little job here at the coast isn't the one for me. Hmmmm not realization..truth be acceptance. It is not a good paying job and my boss is an alcoholic. She and her husband are the general managers here and their normal day is to che...

lonewolfmama · lonewolfmama

Hello, The past four years I have been dating an A. The first two years he was abusive and I finally left him. A year later he came back in my life and was sober (but not through counseling or AA). We had a wonderful summer last year, and were able to rebuild our relationship. He made so many amends and we we...

JulieMarie · JulieMarie

I'm positive DH is an alcoholic. Except that he is positive that it's just my issue, because I don't understand social drinking. He drinks (usually alone) 2-3 times a week. Doesn't usually get "smashed" but often has just enough to not drive safely. Sometimes he does drink responsib...

charlescharles · charlescharles

hey all went to court today...spoke to the judge...got my girl off from her assault charges i still find her to be a b...and we broke up tonight..or so it goes my mind was spinning after words...she wanted to try to work things out but i guess i am putting my foot down i will not let her in my apartment anymor...

wildthang86 · wildthang86

It has been quite awhile since I have posted but I have been reading. There has been so much that has happened. But through it all I am actually feeling better. I set boundaries and stuck to them, that was extremely hard and heart breaking as well. It meant that I had to let my 18 year old son go. I fully belie...

maresie · maresie

A year ago I cut off all contact with the A. The past year has been a really hard slog. I am just beginning to emerge. I think for me now my tolerance for inappropriate behavior is getting in there. I put in better and better boundaries all the time. I really do. As a result I have more energy. I'm currentl...

glad · glad

Thanks to everyone for posting. Especially those things that we think are "silly" or maybe we shouldn't post... because in answering or identifying with others we are all helped. I think this is what "sponsoring" is all about too. Helping others allows sponsors to stay close...

maresie · maresie

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charlescharles · charlescharles

its thursday morning...something woke me up early today dreading the first phone call i will recieve today from the lady...miss her but need to continue to persevere feeling a bit empty here...thinking about my old life and wondering what it is that i am missing from the new which will catapolt me int...

Family members · maire rua

Dear All, I didn't get the job I went for on monday but am not too put out. It was not for me. My sister rang yesterday, having just arrived in the country, no warning, as usual, but this time, I set some boundaries. I pointed out that this method of arrival was not convenient and that I wished that she would n...

Sincerely · Sincerely

Finally, after pushing myself, and I mean really pushing myself, I was going to attend my 1st face to face this evening. And the whole way there, I was thinking........... This bites that I have to get out of my cozy house and go to this meeting. Ugh...I don't want to have to walk in there. This is crazy...

calicoconnie123 · calicoconnie123

My husband has been drinking all of his adult life. He is 62 years old. This is a typical work day for him. He gets home around 4:00pm, has three Vodka Martinis. Then at dinner around 6:00pm he has a glass of wine with dinner. After dinner he drinks a Scotch and Water. Then he drinks a beer. Then he drinks ano...

binohio · binohio

Hi, I am still looking for a permanent job its been almost a year. Have been working with some temp. agencies and have managed to stay temporarily for about nine months. My last assignment ended about a month ago. My mothers estate was settled a few months ago and I have been using that just to pay the esse...

Jen · Jen

I am having a particularly overwhelming problem that is greatly interfereing with my serenity. My neighbors just had a bunch of work done on the road and apparently think I am going to help pay for it. I feel like they think they have some right to spend my money, not that I have any to spend. They just got t...

Tenderheartsks · Tenderheartsks

I have a bit of a drive today (140 miles round trip) to pick it up, but that is okay. Hopefully I can start participating over here more now! The laptop has been rife with problems, not to mention the fact I need new trifocals and have been squinting at the small 14.5" screen on this thing! My Vocatio...

Kitten · Kitten

Ohh not sure how this all works... Am feeling really comforted having been this site for the first time today tho!! Was referred to Al-anon by my therapist who thought maybe my issues were related to being an adult child of an alcoholic....wow!!! There ia actually a term for it I am in awe. I think I must h...

MomGayle42 · MomGayle42

I have not called him since he went on a drinking binge and was put in jail for a DUI. It seems like it has been a few weeks but truthfully I do not know. I try hard to focus on my life, my younger son and when I catch myself slippping I say a prayer for him and then move on. Today I thought I should call though, jus...

Alone · Alone

You think after having a heart attack that you'd stop drinking, not my husband, he hasn't changed his ways in spite of his doctors advice. I am cooking and eating "heart healthy" and have even made the kids, but my husband is even cheating on that. I am so discusted with him. Not even a heart...

Loupiness · Loupiness

I think one of the hardest things for me in recovery is knowing in my head and heart what is right, but still be completely unable, or maybe I should say unwilling to change my behavior. Hey, that sounds familiar, huh? I heard a AA speaker once who talked about his craziness in early sobriety and how he had...

mslouise · mslouise

I have something on my mind this morning that I need to write. Maybe just to vent and get it out, that usually helps. I know it is silly, but maybe not. This particular situation has given me great anxiety in the past as well as caused many problems for me and bf whenever these people are involved....

Mommaceda · Mommaceda

As a brand new member, I am looking for some advice. I am sure there are others out there like me. My 19 year old daughter has been using drugs on and off for a year. She has tried to be clean at least 4 x that I am aware of. She has completed one inpatient rehabilitation program and used again within a mont...

wp · wp

Does anyone know what the problem might be ? I couldn't get into the room tonight, only to this board. I tried for 40 minutes, over and over, and it wouldn't load all the way. Patience, patience... pw

RainyJamie · RainyJamie

I feel like there have been irreversable changes inside me. The fear, anger, lonliness, betrayal ect... like it's all built up and when (if it's ever) over I wont be the same again.

Loupiness · Loupiness

I am hoping that by posting, I may process my thoughts a bit and feel better about what I think I need to do. For years, I primarily stayed home with my kids and helped a bit with our business. I did a bit of per diem work in my field of education, filling in for vacations and assisting during busy times. In Go...

roxygirl · roxygirl

Can you please tell me the purpose of Alanon? Is it to help me to take care of me? And to learn how not to take on the Alcoholic's problems? Please help me see the light. Thanks, Roxygirl

maresie · maresie

Today I had to detach from something at work. I did it so well! I am so happy I am no longer just one long non stop reaction person. One of my colleagues is devastated.I really tried to model detachment for her but reaction is what she knows. I know I was there. I choose to be more functional these days. I k...

cbu03 · cbu03

I am fairly new here and my husband is an alcoholic. He has tried to cut back on his drinking, but the thing is that I don't like to be around him when he does not drink. On the days he does not drink, he just lays around and is very high strung. The days that he does drink, by the end of the night I can't stand t...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

I keep wondering this to myself. Last week I got the renewal letter for my lease, it had fill in the blank dates for how long I wanted to stay. One year is up and I found myself filling it out for another year but putting it in my drawer. I was entertaining thoughts of moving to a strange new place, finding...

onestep@atime · onestep@atime

My A husband has put me through hell for the last 7 years. I can't understand why I don't hate him and have a strong desire to help him. He is once again trying to quit, mostly I think because he is afraid I am going to take his only son and go back home which is 1200 miles from here. I don't understand his attitu...

Dragongirl777 · Dragongirl777

I just found this forum as I sat here trying to figure out what to do next. My A husband was sober for about 4 yrs and relapsed a month or so ago. He went into rehab and got out last week. He went right back to using/drinking. I confronted him today when I realized and now I'm at an impass. I want to leave, I want...

Libby · Libby

My son 19 has been binge drinking for a month. Also on anti-depressants. The result is what you guys of course know all about. He is not violent to me or my son 15 but is putting himself at great risk, stealing, smashing things, blacking out, blames the medication, doesn't want to stop drinking. I am cons...

afmom03 · afmom03

Hello Strangers!! <LOL> It has been 6 months since I've been able to log-in to post anything becuz this stupid computer wouldn't let me without "cookies en- abled"??? Whatever that is! <LOL> But...here it is almost 2:30am and I'm sooo awake and ex...

Tracy · Tracy

my AB has been sober for a couple of weeks since I no longer have lots of drama alot of feelings are coming to the surface and I am turning in to a provocker He still has not drank as far as I am aware. You see when he drinks and goes missing I think he cheats i have caught him once and tried to get over it. But some...

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	square 1 (Preview) so, I'm in a wierd mood... I am getting ready to move from ohio to nc...and I am realizing that I have to start over. I am gonna be in a new state that has no baggage. Now, that's a good thing but I am realizing that I am not going to have the familliarness of where I am now...and I'm scared cause even though I kno...	seekingserenity	3	470	Aug 4, 2008 by Maria123
	another stary night (Preview) good evening folks thought i would share my a has really gone over the edge..threatening suicide..taking pilss and generally being rather unhappy and even tragic i told her today that i would either call the cops...change my phone number or even relocate i know these are just words but hopefully i ca...	charlescharles	5	548	Aug 4, 2008 by lin0606
	A few hours later!! (Preview) This morning I was cautiously optimistic about my son's AA attendance the past two weeks. Now, just a few hours after that post, he calls. Ranting, slurring a bit, negativity, irritability, griping.....same old, same old. Good thing people here told me to have "no expectations" beca...	joyoma	4	627	Aug 4, 2008 by lin0606
	Emotions (Preview) I'm new to the board. I left and filed for divorce from my AH over the past month. I do love him, we've been together for 20 years of which 13 we were married. I have been very angry and hurt for a long time. I started doing some al anon reading and meetings and it's making alot of sense. My father was a...	Marshmallow	3	794	Aug 4, 2008 by Suzannah
	Never getting close? (Preview) I feel like I will never be able to get really close to anyone ever again. This makes me sad. I have always craved this, of course. I know how to detach, but when will I learn to attach in a healthy way, if ever? I have learned how to not act through this program but how do I learn how to act? Any advice or ESH...	Jean4444	14	678	Aug 4, 2008 by Jean4444
	Feeling Helpless Even Though I Should Be Feeling Relieved (Preview) Although I have moved on with my life and am very happy, I can't help but have thoughts of my ex A b/f and all that he's dealing with right now. Guess thats one of my weaknesses. Once someone is in my heart, there always remains a place for them there, even if its a very little place. As you may recall, he was...	HEARTBROKEN IN NJ	4	815	Aug 4, 2008 by HEARTBROKEN IN NJ
	it doesn't have to mean anything... (Preview) As thoughts come shooting into my mind, I have found it helpful to post them here. I have discovered it is a good way to keep me from obsessing, and get it out and processed. Then, the comments give me other helpful perspectives, so then I can move on. So, 4 in the morning and here I am... Over the past few da...	Loupiness	5	668	Aug 4, 2008 by Jean4444
	God never gives you more than you can handle. (Preview) Aloha Family!! I believe that I once posted about a customer and good friend that was having much trouble with being clean and sober and the ups and downs, ins and outs of relapse. Two weeks ago she was bundled up much to chagrin and hauled off to the rehab program very near to my home. She was reluctant an...	Jerry F	6	701	Aug 4, 2008 by Suzannah
	Question regarding my parents (Preview) I don't know how to balance my relationship with my sisters and my relationship with my parents. I feel like I'm lieing to my parents when I don't tell them what I'm feeling (now that I am having all these new feelings). Instead what I have done is begin to avoid my parents and they have noticed. They asked...	StargazerLily	5	554	Aug 4, 2008 by StargazerLily
	brand new to this life (Preview) When I need help I go to my friends. You are now invited to be my friend. Like I said I'm new to this. I have one face to face Naranon meeting under my belt. I will be back to it on Wednesday but I need more support. My 17 year old son is moving back into our life after a 90 day trip into rehab. This weekend he h...	notalone	2	601	Aug 4, 2008 by Jerry F
	being steady/positive (Preview) I have spent the past 10 days or so being very steady and positive by hard work. My cancer issues are being addressed ODAT (the very words of my doctors), and I am accepting and working on healthy habits, including stress management. My son has two weeks of AA under his belt; he goes daily and has been sob...	joyoma	2	586	Aug 4, 2008 by Jerry F
	new. and annoyed! (Preview) so im not good at these message board thingys. well - actually i dont know if i'm not good at them i just haven't ever been on one. seems totally strage to me to reach out to a bunch of complete strangers and think they have any idea (or really care) about my long boring saga with my ex. BUT i promised a friend i...	cantmoveon	17	1020	Aug 3, 2008 by cantmoveon
	The worst night (Preview) As you all know I have been reading the book. the night of the gun by David Carr which is a recovery memoir of sorts. In the book he talks about what was the worst night for him in the drugging. For me, like David Carr, there were many many worst nights in dealing with the A. There were nights I felt absolutel...	maresie	7	534	Aug 3, 2008 by Becky1
	It's HUGE!!! (Preview) HI to all who know and those who don't: I GOT MY DRIVER'S LISCENCE!!!! I had so much anxiety and fear about about driving, and was totally dependant on AH for so many things related to the fact I couldn't drive. I tolerated horrible behavior and actions, including letting him drive when I knew he was drun...	RainyJamie	15	649	Aug 3, 2008 by Becky1
	The ATM relationship (Preview) Whatever happened along the way there were good times surely. There were time when the A cared, took care of, wanted a relationship. Whatever happened to him, whatever his drug addiction did, he became wanting a ATM relationship with me. I left the A a year ago, hung around for a long time taking care o...	maresie	1	579	Aug 3, 2008 by Becky1
	Today's ODAT (Preview) Hi all, Today's ODAT (One Day at a Time) really spoke to me. It spoke of the thought of running away and starting all over again and how that wouldn't work. Now that soudns like a good idea to me.....but where ever I go, there I am. I will be taking me with me and all my issues with me. Which brings me to the quot...	Mandy123	3	5440	Aug 3, 2008 by Maria123
	Hi Everyone (Preview) Hi, I'm new. I just wanted to introduce myself. I am an adult child of two alcoholics. My sisters and I sort of stumbled down this road to recovery. I'm glad I found this board cause my sister and I went to an al-anon meeting and did not like it. I thought if I started here maybe it would be easier. Our therap...	StargazerLily	9	592	Aug 3, 2008 by Loupiness
	Update and Information Needed On Rehab (Preview) Well, my ex a b/f was given a choice, jail or rehab. Obviously he choose rehab. I havent talked to him because he isnt allowed to make or receive calls and isnt allowed to have visitors. My question is for those of you that have had their A in rehab. Are they allowed to see their sponsors? I would think...	HEARTBROKEN IN NJ	10	593	Aug 3, 2008 by HEARTBROKEN IN NJ
	Emotions (Preview) Today at a meeting a super nice lady said the greatest thing to me. It's okay to cry and not know exactly why sometimes. Perhaps it's God washing out your soul. Made me think.... Sometimes it's concreate and sometimes it's just feelings. Or both but I don't have to know right away. If it's okay to smile a...	glad	1	498	Aug 2, 2008 by Jean4444
	What to do when you see them hurting? (Preview) Okay he's trying, he's moody and obviously really wanting a beer. He said he was sorry for being short with me (sweet) and that he was just really having a hard time tonight. I said " is there anything I can do" he said "yea, go to the beer store" Believe it or not this is deep emotiona...	glad	11	753	Aug 2, 2008 by glad
	ANOTHER A walks into my life??!!....yikes! (Preview) OK, so I have been visiting this guy who I am kind of involved with here in Honolulu and he is pretty terrific but he drinks alcohol EVERY SINGLE DAY at night, often before going to bed...I am now kicking myself...of course I could ONLY find another alcoholic to fall in love with...fortunately, I have NO...	Jean4444	11	570	Aug 2, 2008 by Loupiness
	Low and behold, he's crashed and is suffering the consequences (Preview) What a gorgeous day it is today!! Well for me at least. Seems my ex a b/f has done it again. This time he couldnt hide especially from the lights and sirens that pulled him over yesterday for speeding, etc. Seems he is enjoying his drinks a little too much again and was pulled over and taken to jail wher...	HEARTBROKEN IN NJ	3	690	Aug 2, 2008 by maresie
	what about me (Preview) One step forward two back I have finally realised I have to accept my Ab for who he really is and have really been trying to but out of his life. the only prob is the more i realise I carnt change him the more I think our relationship can not work. At the mo he is trying not to drink and is doing alright and has be...	Tracy	6	643	Aug 2, 2008 by lin0606
	Guess what I did last night (Preview) I thought it was safe to go to bed (he was at a friends, "not unhappy drunk Mum" as he says, not going into town) then I was awakened at 2am - please Mum come and bring me some money, I can pay you back tomorrow - and guess what! I did! Can you believe it? I was fuming the whole time but I still did it! I w...	Libby	9	801	Aug 2, 2008 by Sincerely
	realization (Preview) i have come to realize a few things today...maybe just getting more honest with myself here my real problems had have nothing to do with alcohol use..drug use...other people...other relationships i am simply..on some level..just a scared and frieghtened person..who has let others walk over him a...	charlescharles	4	498	Aug 2, 2008 by lin0606
	i really need some advise (Preview) hey..i'm in another dillemma and have no one to talk to about it it concerns my ex girlfriend and the woman that i have been with the deal is simple but i am making it complicated my friends are going down to the shore...were my ex might be the woman i am with now...all though we broke up...allthough we slep...	charlescharles	12	640	Aug 2, 2008 by lin0606
	HALT in practice (Preview) As I am doing my 4th step I am having to look at some of my charactor traits, one of them is real stubornness. Ask me to do something and my attachment to doing the opposite is right up there. When people suggested I leave the A I felt that I needed to be even more committed to the relationship to show them I cou...	maresie	3	965	Aug 2, 2008 by Mobirdie
	Sometimes I just don't want to! (Preview) I've had a couple of rough weeks. I have come to the realization that my little job here at the coast isn't the one for me. Hmmmm not realization..truth be acceptance. It is not a good paying job and my boss is an alcoholic. She and her husband are the general managers here and their normal day is to che...	greta	3	587	Aug 2, 2008 by nmike
	Pregnant with A Boyfriend, no Alanon mtg in my area (Preview) Hello, The past four years I have been dating an A. The first two years he was abusive and I finally left him. A year later he came back in my life and was sober (but not through counseling or AA). We had a wonderful summer last year, and were able to rebuild our relationship. He made so many amends and we we...	lonewolfmama	6	746	Aug 2, 2008 by Shark
	New Here......which way is up? (Preview) I'm positive DH is an alcoholic. Except that he is positive that it's just my issue, because I don't understand social drinking. He drinks (usually alone) 2-3 times a week. Doesn't usually get "smashed" but often has just enough to not drive safely. Sometimes he does drink responsib...	JulieMarie	4	694	Aug 2, 2008 by Jerry F
	tough nite (Preview) hey all went to court today...spoke to the judge...got my girl off from her assault charges i still find her to be a b...and we broke up tonight..or so it goes my mind was spinning after words...she wanted to try to work things out but i guess i am putting my foot down i will not let her in my apartment anymor...	charlescharles	3	638	Aug 1, 2008 by maresie
	It's been sooooo long... (Preview) It has been quite awhile since I have posted but I have been reading. There has been so much that has happened. But through it all I am actually feeling better. I set boundaries and stuck to them, that was extremely hard and heart breaking as well. It meant that I had to let my 18 year old son go. I fully belie...	wildthang86	7	557	Aug 1, 2008 by maresie
	life without the A (Preview) A year ago I cut off all contact with the A. The past year has been a really hard slog. I am just beginning to emerge. I think for me now my tolerance for inappropriate behavior is getting in there. I put in better and better boundaries all the time. I really do. As a result I have more energy. I'm currentl...	maresie	5	526	Aug 1, 2008 by kitty
	No Job too small for HP (Preview) Thanks to everyone for posting. Especially those things that we think are "silly" or maybe we shouldn't post... because in answering or identifying with others we are all helped. I think this is what "sponsoring" is all about too. Helping others allows sponsors to stay close...	glad	2	457	Aug 1, 2008 by SmallSteps
	fourth step (Preview) http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/20/magazine/20Carr-t.html?_r=1&oref=slogin	maresie	3	469	Aug 1, 2008 by kitty
	morning (Preview) its thursday morning...something woke me up early today dreading the first phone call i will recieve today from the lady...miss her but need to continue to persevere feeling a bit empty here...thinking about my old life and wondering what it is that i am missing from the new which will catapolt me int...	charlescharles	3	656	Aug 1, 2008 by Jen
	Family members (Preview) Dear All, I didn't get the job I went for on monday but am not too put out. It was not for me. My sister rang yesterday, having just arrived in the country, no warning, as usual, but this time, I set some boundaries. I pointed out that this method of arrival was not convenient and that I wished that she would n...	maire rua	5	529	Aug 1, 2008 by Jen
	1st Face to Face, give me a break..lol (Preview) Finally, after pushing myself, and I mean really pushing myself, I was going to attend my 1st face to face this evening. And the whole way there, I was thinking........... This bites that I have to get out of my cozy house and go to this meeting. Ugh...I don't want to have to walk in there. This is crazy...	Sincerely	9	698	Aug 1, 2008 by humeyayu
	Is he an alcoholic? (Preview) My husband has been drinking all of his adult life. He is 62 years old. This is a typical work day for him. He gets home around 4:00pm, has three Vodka Martinis. Then at dinner around 6:00pm he has a glass of wine with dinner. After dinner he drinks a Scotch and Water. Then he drinks a beer. Then he drinks ano...	calicoconnie123	6	637	Jul 31, 2008 by humeyayu
	Confused and scared (Preview) Hi, I am still looking for a permanent job its been almost a year. Have been working with some temp. agencies and have managed to stay temporarily for about nine months. My last assignment ended about a month ago. My mothers estate was settled a few months ago and I have been using that just to pay the esse...	binohio	4	446	Jul 31, 2008 by glad
	Grrr... I hate confrontations! (Preview) I am having a particularly overwhelming problem that is greatly interfereing with my serenity. My neighbors just had a bunch of work done on the road and apparently think I am going to help pay for it. I feel like they think they have some right to spend my money, not that I have any to spend. They just got t...	Jen	7	490	Jul 31, 2008 by Jen
	Finally, my new computer is in! (Preview) I have a bit of a drive today (140 miles round trip) to pick it up, but that is okay. Hopefully I can start participating over here more now! The laptop has been rife with problems, not to mention the fact I need new trifocals and have been squinting at the small 14.5" screen on this thing! My Vocatio...	Tenderheartsks	1	506	Jul 31, 2008 by Mandy123
	New to the group!!! (Preview) Ohh not sure how this all works... Am feeling really comforted having been this site for the first time today tho!! Was referred to Al-anon by my therapist who thought maybe my issues were related to being an adult child of an alcoholic....wow!!! There ia actually a term for it I am in awe. I think I must h...	Kitten	9	493	Jul 31, 2008 by Kitten
	I Broke Down and Called My Son (Preview) I have not called him since he went on a drinking binge and was put in jail for a DUI. It seems like it has been a few weeks but truthfully I do not know. I try hard to focus on my life, my younger son and when I catch myself slippping I say a prayer for him and then move on. Today I thought I should call though, jus...	MomGayle42	4	583	Jul 31, 2008 by stariana
	heart attack (Preview) You think after having a heart attack that you'd stop drinking, not my husband, he hasn't changed his ways in spite of his doctors advice. I am cooking and eating "heart healthy" and have even made the kids, but my husband is even cheating on that. I am so discusted with him. Not even a heart...	Alone	7	586	Jul 31, 2008 by Alone
	If I'm really as sick as my secrets... (Preview) I think one of the hardest things for me in recovery is knowing in my head and heart what is right, but still be completely unable, or maybe I should say unwilling to change my behavior. Hey, that sounds familiar, huh? I heard a AA speaker once who talked about his craziness in early sobriety and how he had...	Loupiness	9	1067	Jul 31, 2008 by Maria123
	maybe this is silly...but it still makes me anxious.. (Preview) I have something on my mind this morning that I need to write. Maybe just to vent and get it out, that usually helps. I know it is silly, but maybe not. This particular situation has given me great anxiety in the past as well as caused many problems for me and bf whenever these people are involved....	mslouise	7	755	Jul 31, 2008 by Jerry F
	Where to start (Preview) As a brand new member, I am looking for some advice. I am sure there are others out there like me. My 19 year old daughter has been using drugs on and off for a year. She has tried to be clean at least 4 x that I am aware of. She has completed one inpatient rehabilitation program and used again within a mont...	Mommaceda	8	537	Jul 31, 2008 by Libby
	Can't open chatroom door ! (Preview) Does anyone know what the problem might be ? I couldn't get into the room tonight, only to this board. I tried for 40 minutes, over and over, and it wouldn't load all the way. Patience, patience... pw	wp	6	398	Jul 30, 2008 by wp
	post traumatic stress disorder (Preview) I feel like there have been irreversable changes inside me. The fear, anger, lonliness, betrayal ect... like it's all built up and when (if it's ever) over I wont be the same again.	RainyJamie	10	1315	Jul 30, 2008 by Phebe
	Is this really a dilemma? (Preview) I am hoping that by posting, I may process my thoughts a bit and feel better about what I think I need to do. For years, I primarily stayed home with my kids and helped a bit with our business. I did a bit of per diem work in my field of education, filling in for vacations and assisting during busy times. In Go...	Loupiness	5	868	Jul 30, 2008 by Jean4444
	??RE: ALANON?? (Preview) Can you please tell me the purpose of Alanon? Is it to help me to take care of me? And to learn how not to take on the Alcoholic's problems? Please help me see the light. Thanks, Roxygirl	roxygirl	7	645	Jul 30, 2008 by abbyal
	detaching (Preview) Today I had to detach from something at work. I did it so well! I am so happy I am no longer just one long non stop reaction person. One of my colleagues is devastated.I really tried to model detachment for her but reaction is what she knows. I know I was there. I choose to be more functional these days. I k...	maresie	4	517	Jul 30, 2008 by maresie
	Having a hard time coping (Preview) I am fairly new here and my husband is an alcoholic. He has tried to cut back on his drinking, but the thing is that I don't like to be around him when he does not drink. On the days he does not drink, he just lays around and is very high strung. The days that he does drink, by the end of the night I can't stand t...	cbu03	7	664	Jul 30, 2008 by Loupiness
	Am I really better? (Preview) I keep wondering this to myself. Last week I got the renewal letter for my lease, it had fill in the blank dates for how long I wanted to stay. One year is up and I found myself filling it out for another year but putting it in my drawer. I was entertaining thoughts of moving to a strange new place, finding...	carolinagirl	4	428	Jul 30, 2008 by maire rua
	Is he ashamed of me and his son? (Preview) My A husband has put me through hell for the last 7 years. I can't understand why I don't hate him and have a strong desire to help him. He is once again trying to quit, mostly I think because he is afraid I am going to take his only son and go back home which is 1200 miles from here. I don't understand his attitu...	onestep@atime	2	3559	Jul 29, 2008 by lin0606
	New here... in crisis. (Preview) I just found this forum as I sat here trying to figure out what to do next. My A husband was sober for about 4 yrs and relapsed a month or so ago. He went into rehab and got out last week. He went right back to using/drinking. I confronted him today when I realized and now I'm at an impass. I want to leave, I want...	Dragongirl777	5	1254	Jul 29, 2008 by stariana
	Just starting out here (Preview) My son 19 has been binge drinking for a month. Also on anti-depressants. The result is what you guys of course know all about. He is not violent to me or my son 15 but is putting himself at great risk, stealing, smashing things, blacking out, blames the medication, doesn't want to stop drinking. I am cons...	Libby	4	829	Jul 29, 2008 by Libby
	What a Difference 6 Months Made! (Preview) Hello Strangers!! <LOL> It has been 6 months since I've been able to log-in to post anything becuz this stupid computer wouldn't let me without "cookies en- abled"??? Whatever that is! <LOL> But...here it is almost 2:30am and I'm sooo awake and ex...	afmom03	1	524	Jul 29, 2008 by glad
	denial (Preview) my AB has been sober for a couple of weeks since I no longer have lots of drama alot of feelings are coming to the surface and I am turning in to a provocker He still has not drank as far as I am aware. You see when he drinks and goes missing I think he cheats i have caught him once and tried to get over it. But some...	Tracy	3	486	Jul 29, 2008 by kitty
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