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ally · ally

I was born in Glasgow, Scotland in April 1971. I was raised with my parents and one older sister, I am four years younger. We were like any other family in Glasgow at that time, we all had our own troubles, behind closed doors. I like to use the phrase Dysfunctional families. Life was normal for me I think,...

Mandy123 · Mandy123

Hi all, I had something come up and I think I will be 30-40 minutes late for tonight's meeting. Just wanted to get the word out. See you all later tonight. Yours in recovery, Mandy

ddub · ddub

I had forgot and piggy backed this question onto Norwood's post about resentments are a choice too - how true the more I think about it. However, showing lower levels today of confidence, assertiveness and not worrying... (other days I do better & I am working on this) how do you deal with the &qu...

Karilynn · Karilynn

(((((((((((Family)))))))), A very good morning to you all. Just wanted to update you all. I am feeling much better today. I decided to stay home yesterday for me, not for hubby. I called work and told them that I was feeling under the weather. So I vegged, watched my favorite West Wing Series (hey...

debilyn · debilyn

ver are you ma dear friend? How are you and whatcha thinken bout? hoping you are on your path,love,debilyn

Aloha · Aloha

Jeez this day has been full of hard knocks. Didn't sleep well last night, so woke up on the tired side as it was, but didn't feel bad about myself. Called my sponsor and that's when I think it all started. That dang reminder "so, when are you going to get to an open AA meeting this week?" Do...

Tiger2006 · Tiger2006

Hard to believe but almost a year is upon us since the horrific tragedy at VTech. As I was scanning the message boards, I was recalling the reassurance you all gave me as I tried to comfort my friend. I haven't heard from her, I can't recall if she graduated, but God knows that the campus is probably geari...

norwood · norwood

I found the secret (the one that works for me) to letting go of resentments. It is in truly owning my choices. When I have resented others it always came with a "but", or "I was forced to......", or "they did.......", etc. When I own my choices, there are no "bu...

HopeinVA · HopeinVA

I have a few questions. Please forgive me as I am still new to all of this. First, I am a little confused about the program. I have read about the 12 steps and the "family" disease. I have to be honest though, when I first read that we go through the 12 steps I was sort of confused because as I re...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

There's this absolutely gorgeous drug rep that comes to my work every Wednesday and all the girls here are gaga over him. I have gotten little tidbits of information about him and heard everyone going on about him and kept saying call me when he comes next, introduce me, set me up!!! He's tall, same...

Loupiness · Loupiness

I have mentioned before that I believe my ah's relationship with his g/f is an addiction, particularly now that he is not drinking/using. I came across a cell phone bill with 10 solid pages of text messaging. He has messages going back and forth all day long. According to our office manager, (or should...

glad · glad

you wrote: How can anyone love and accept others until they can truely love and accept themselves? hmmm is that why he can say certain things and then just appear to sweep them under the rug? High expectations with no room for failure/ not seeing alot of love and acceptance growing up/ seeing lots and...

Mandy123 · Mandy123

Hi family, Ok ok some advertising for Sunday's evening meeting. And lol made ya look. Sunday's topics are: facing reality, fantasy/illusion, and owning our choices. Your hosts Paul aka norwood and myself aka to some as nutjob. Also please remember that the Sunday evening meeting begins a bit e...

omajoy · omajoy

Two weeks ago today my mom's funeral was just ending. Since that time I have been on the roller coaster. Flew home, saw spouse through unsuccessful surgery and now we have TWO more invasive surgeries on the calendar during next six weeks. I have moments flashing back on Mom's life....ho...

roxygirl · roxygirl

My son is an alcoholic! Why is he so mean and rotten to the core? He treats me like a piece of shit! He talks to me with no respect! Anything I say he has to argue with me, I am never right about anything in his opinion. I don't like being around him, he is very toxic. Has anyone experienced this behavior...

Aloha · Aloha

Feeling kind of blah today. I don't like being reminded to do things that I kind of don't want to do. Talking with my sponsor this morning she was inquiring about when I'm going to get to the next open AA meeting. Erm... shoot. Wasn't really planning on it this week was the thing. In any case, told her I...

maresie · maresie

Detachment is huge for me because of the way I live and will have to continue to live for some time. This morning I was met at the back door (I live in the back of the house which means I am cut off from the others most of the time) by a roommmate who was irate about something. I was able to practice murphy's law w...

debilyn · debilyn

My eyes were kicked open. Had to sorta sit back and think about what I am doing. With the disabilities I have it makes it almost impossible to leave home. Can either stand and work, keep moving, or lay down and be here. In that I believe I may have been over bearing with out meaning to. If anyone has felt I was...

Mandy123 · Mandy123

Family, I know I know progress not perfection, but when will I stop letting my big mouth, red haired temper, and my pain getting the better of me? My normal child care provider is on vaction today and tomorrow. I asked hub, since he works nights, if her could help me out and parent our children while I am at...

Christy · Christy

(((Fellow Alanuts))) I've mentioned Eckhart Tolle's book "A New Earth" several times recently,. He has such insight and brings to light awareness of things I have struggled with in the past. This one was a forehead smacker for me..lol A simple concept So true, but something my thoug...

Gailey · Gailey

I have not posted in a long time about what is going on in my life....which is a lot right now. First, my A son has not had a drink in 2 months...praise HP!!! In October I had gastric bypass surgery and have so far lost 75lbs. Today is my 6 month surgiversary. I feel great and would still like to lose about 25 mo...

cinmgrier · cinmgrier

I have been living with an alcoholic husband for 12 years. His mom passed away four years ago and since that time he has been very angry and violent. When he goes to AA, it only lasts for two or three months and then it starts all over again. We have a nine year together and I have a 15 year from previous mar...

glad · glad

I am learning that if I stay with my "A" I will have to accept that I get only little bits of him at a time-and the pieces don't always connect. Unable to have the desired flow of thoughts ideas, dreams or plans. - It's like each day stands alone for him. He even sometimes says-this was a good day o...

Aloha · Aloha

Well, I ensnared myself in a disappointment trap yesterday. Just shoulda known, ya know? But I'm okay with it now... doing better. Just taking it as yet another lesson learned. I told my AH a couple days ago that I was going to attend a hot yoga class on Wednesday evening. He sounded mildly interest...

Just For Now · Just For Now

Lots of "junk" under the bridge here. So much junk that it seems to be blocking the trust in my Marriage. I have owned up to alot that I have done with my mistakes and wrong doings. And make it a point to continue to do so--regardless of the anger and pain that comes up in remembrance. I think d...

Maria123 · Maria123

I've been in my head alot lately. Sometimes depending on which way I choose I can find myself in an old neighborhood. I can go round and round Denial Circle, Sabatoge Hill,Sex Drive, Pity Pot Springs and wouldnt ya know it right past Serenity Park. I think I need to bring a few things with me when I go insid...

mum2leahnjosh · mum2leahnjosh

I have a problem guys. When I get stressed and worked up I binge. I have always had problems with food and I know that its a life time battle I face. I dont know how to stop doing this. I use sweet stuff to cheer me up. To a point where I can eat several chocolate bars, bag and bags of sweets then a packed of busicu...

JenniferN · JenniferN

Where to begin? With the few hours I spent with Michael last night/this morning? or with the fact that I realized last night that my mother does not support my recovery....I think I'll start with mother.... I realized last night while he was in his meeting and I was sitting in a different room reading &q...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

I know that I have serious trust issues, I have been trying to deal with my feelings that they are heartless machines... Not capable of love, etc. I don't recall feeling this way when I was younger, I felt loved even tho I had been betrayed I believed they were capable of love. Now I'm jaded... I think my...

david62 · david62

Hello ((((Family)))) This Sunday evening is the monthly business meeting (9pm CST), I hope you can make it! We will be having a full meeting, and the election of new officers (Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer). Please try to be there!!! Here is the agenda for the meeting! MIP Al-Anon Business...

Aloha · Aloha

I love when I find myself in that lovely realm of Serenity. Where my daily focus is not upon the A or what A's done or doing or might be doing. This is such a great, happy place. I feel so calm, collected, open-minded, even joyful. I love this program. It has been my saving grace. If I'd not joine...

david62 · david62

Hi ((((Family)))) For those of you who know our treasurer/member DOT I have an update on her. She had neck surgery recently and suffered some complications from the surgery. She is currently in rehab and will be under care for some time to come. She is in good spirits but will be away from us for a whil...

kes · kes

I have been searching for a forum for advice & thank heavens foun this place. My sister is an alcoholic, yet to admit it, she drinks for breakfast - and then allday/night, lost her job, lost her license, lost everything. I have shared a house with her for many years, and care of her son. He is now 13 goi...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

I remember in the beginning I was so desperate to fill the hole in my life with a man. I guess I still want to find that but now I find myself to be much more wary. I have a hard time getting up the motivation to go meet people, I start thinking in terms of forever rather than it's just a date... I used to have l...

Karilynn · Karilynn

((((((((Family))))))), As most of you know, hubby is a chronic relapser. He has had long bout of sobriety and then BAM, back it again. I am greatful that they are not as severe relapses as they use to be. But I am also keenly aware of how this is a disease of progression. I sometimes wonder if it is almo...

Suzannah · Suzannah

This is the real me. I have left HEARTBROKEN behind. After thinking about ' what a name does and says about someone...' I realised that I could never obtain complete recovery if I continued to be identified with HEARTBROKEN. That is who I was, how I was, and where I was when I first joined th...

Christy · Christy

I do, because I must do something. People are unreasonable, illogical and self-centered. Love them anyway. The good you do will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Honesty and frankness will make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway. What you spent years building may be destroyed overnig...

Denoraphy · Denoraphy

After remaining pretty silent the past year and trying hard not to get into any unnessecary conflict with my AH I wound up blowing it a little while ago. He has been trying to engage in conversation the past few days, asking me to put aside some time in my day where we can talk. I have been avoiding him. ...

mum2leahnjosh · mum2leahnjosh

Whilst been here I have learned to take little steps to change things. But Im going to work on 2 things this week. Looking after myself and and change my opinion of my self. Maybe if I can change my opinion of myself I might feel like going out. I understand I have to take it one day at a time. But this is my goal...

Aloha · Aloha

My sponsor sent me this link. It's a woman who's a neuro-surgeon or something who actually experienced a stroke and she speaks about her experience and what happened to her when there became a certain separation between her right brain and her left. It's long - have about 19 minutes to sit and listen...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

My sister in law is in a coma, she had several more massive heart attacks throughout the day. I got a call earlier that she had died but apparently they revived her and she's on machines now. I am just so thankful that my niece got there before she was totally gone because I was told she died while niece wa...

Loupiness · Loupiness

I have heard on more than one occasion, that there is something one can take to pass a drug test. Does anyone here know what that is? Just wondering... Lou

gardengal · gardengal

Although I have learned many things which not only I apply to dealing with this disease, I also can change the way I think in all situations ie: work, friends, family etc. The real biggie for me was learning that I did NOT cause this , I CANNOT control this and I CANNOT cure this. The 3 C's held a major impac...

Just For Now · Just For Now

Amoungst all the nastiness and fog of alcohol....and stress...and finances... just when the stuggles and juggles seem somewhat 'steady'...the road of life get more bumps and holes for travel. Without dragging my thoughts through the grimey muck of this deep sink hole, I am remembering steps 1, 2 a...

Tiger2006 · Tiger2006

So, I know I haven't been posting in a while. And that's because of alot of things, mostly ego based. I want to show new people that the program works, so I don't want to post bad news and lots of drama, and especially as the quarter was winding up all my life was drama drama drama. And now that I'm an OFFICIA...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

I just got an email that my A's sister just had a massive heart attack and is in the hospital. She is in her early 50's. I immediately called my neice who is in the Air Force in Montana and she was crying and packing getting ready to fly out. Nobody really knows what her condition is right now. She has men...

Mandy123 · Mandy123

Hi all, Yesterday while getting ready for work this song came on. And it has always made me think of him in the past. So of course I started to cry. I then asked myself why does this song have to be about him? It didn't. So I restarted the song and listened to it again. And this time I thought of you all, and how I...

Andrea12 · Andrea12

Dear Friends, Thank you so very much for the warm welcome back. It took me awhile to get the courage up to come home, wow am I glad I did. I know how many of you have suffered thru this awful disease. I love you all, thank you so very much, wow I have missed you all. Love, Andrea

Aloha · Aloha

This was blabbering on and on in my brain last night as I attempted to try to go to sleep. I was reflecting on MY addiction. My addiction is obsession, the illusion of control over others, worry. My addiction isn't triggered by drinking, inhaling or injecting a poisonous substance into my body....

round3 · round3

I've received a new peace this week. Have to assume it has something to do with spending HOURS begging for mercy and strength and guidance from HP. And working hard at following the al-anon program. And venting to all of you with my endless "stuff". But for the past few days, I've gotte...

nmike · nmike

Why does my AHsober do what he does? Why do I keep asking why? Because he is sick, sick, sick. My son in the military came this weekend. We had a family gathering for his baby girl; my four month old grandbaby. It was the first time our family and his girlfriend's family had met formally. He had told us on the...

Just For Now · Just For Now

Such a wonderful way to calm yourself....breathing. Alot of anxiety and stress can alter your breathing...causing more anxiety or stress. So for now....just for now...I'm remembering to breath in...then out. Hard to remember that at times when you think at any moment you are for certain your wor...

Mandy123 · Mandy123

Hi all, This has been a long week and quite frankly I am glad to see it come to a close. But this week has been one of not just pain, but also one of learning. I returned to a place of worship. Oh how my soul missed that. I reached out in a time of need, which is not something I find easy to do. But it is so rewarding....

mum2leahnjosh · mum2leahnjosh

I am now 1 week in to the program. Things are still very confusing BUT I am now sort of seeing things a little different. Like this is a deasese and its not his fault. I have learnt that I do love my partner very very very much I just hate his deasese. Soooo I guess this a thank you for all your help and those of yo...

angel123 · angel123

My heart is full, Having 3 grandchildren over, yesterday really touched my heart. The love and the Joy, I receive from them is so tender. My youngest grandchild Ayden he is 2. His facial expressions alone have you smile, even when I try to teach something like no no to touching something that could hurt...

MIDGET · MIDGET

Im in the middle of a divorce from my active AH. And I told my Mom, (who lives w me) tht I didnt want any kids over this week , incl my nephew.Who by the way wears me out.Hes extremely disrespectfull.He makes me bite my tongue,, alot...I wanted to spend spring break w my kids, and to pack my ex's things.So wha...

Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

I am taking it easier these days and remembering Easy Does It! Life isn't kicking me in the butt lately. I guess I am starting to really see that I have no control over life's challenges except to do what is in front of me. I am still very leary of making major changes in my life. I am planning a lot ahead ab...

BooBoo313 · BooBoo313

It was cold and raining and I was feeling sorry for myself this morning (I think someone else had similar thought in a previous thread). I gave into it for a few minutes because I can't help but feel that I've been robbed of my "happily ever after" by the monster that has taken my AH. (sigh) Bu...

CalamityJane · CalamityJane

Morning All! Well, I had an appointment with my GP yesterday. The appointment was about my health but the conversation quickly turned to my parents health (we have the same GP). How the conversation developed onto them and the alcohol i am not sure. The GP is aware of my father's drinking and has been fo...

david62 · david62

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	MY STORY........ALLYGIRL... (Preview) I was born in Glasgow, Scotland in April 1971. I was raised with my parents and one older sister, I am four years younger. We were like any other family in Glasgow at that time, we all had our own troubles, behind closed doors. I like to use the phrase Dysfunctional families. Life was normal for me I think,...	ally	5	410	Apr 5, 2008 by Jen
	Tonight's meeting (Preview) Hi all, I had something come up and I think I will be 30-40 minutes late for tonight's meeting. Just wanted to get the word out. See you all later tonight. Yours in recovery, Mandy	Mandy123	0	239	Apr 5, 2008 by Mandy123
	resentments are a choice but.... (Preview) I had forgot and piggy backed this question onto Norwood's post about resentments are a choice too - how true the more I think about it. However, showing lower levels today of confidence, assertiveness and not worrying... (other days I do better & I am working on this) how do you deal with the &qu...	ddub	4	540	Apr 5, 2008 by ddub
	A new day. (Preview) (((((((((((Family)))))))), A very good morning to you all. Just wanted to update you all. I am feeling much better today. I decided to stay home yesterday for me, not for hubby. I called work and told them that I was feeling under the weather. So I vegged, watched my favorite West Wing Series (hey...	Karilynn	10	331	Apr 5, 2008 by Andrea12
	Suzannah dahling (Preview) ver are you ma dear friend? How are you and whatcha thinken bout? hoping you are on your path,love,debilyn	debilyn	1	274	Apr 5, 2008 by Suzannah
	Resentful at having to see my defaults! (Preview) Jeez this day has been full of hard knocks. Didn't sleep well last night, so woke up on the tired side as it was, but didn't feel bad about myself. Called my sponsor and that's when I think it all started. That dang reminder "so, when are you going to get to an open AA meeting this week?" Do...	Aloha	2	713	Apr 5, 2008 by Jen
	anniversary of VTech shootings (Preview) Hard to believe but almost a year is upon us since the horrific tragedy at VTech. As I was scanning the message boards, I was recalling the reassurance you all gave me as I tried to comfort my friend. I haven't heard from her, I can't recall if she graduated, but God knows that the campus is probably geari...	Tiger2006	3	486	Apr 4, 2008 by cookie1971
	letting go of resentments (Preview) I found the secret (the one that works for me) to letting go of resentments. It is in truly owning my choices. When I have resented others it always came with a "but", or "I was forced to......", or "they did.......", etc. When I own my choices, there are no "bu...	norwood	3	557	Apr 4, 2008 by cookie1971
	Confusion, blame, excuses, help!! (Preview) I have a few questions. Please forgive me as I am still new to all of this. First, I am a little confused about the program. I have read about the 12 steps and the "family" disease. I have to be honest though, when I first read that we go through the 12 steps I was sort of confused because as I re...	HopeinVA	1	569	Apr 4, 2008 by Jen
	On a positive note! (Preview) There's this absolutely gorgeous drug rep that comes to my work every Wednesday and all the girls here are gaga over him. I have gotten little tidbits of information about him and heard everyone going on about him and kept saying call me when he comes next, introduce me, set me up!!! He's tall, same...	carolinagirl	11	497	Apr 4, 2008 by Jen
	Would this be bad? (Preview) I have mentioned before that I believe my ah's relationship with his g/f is an addiction, particularly now that he is not drinking/using. I came across a cell phone bill with 10 solid pages of text messaging. He has messages going back and forth all day long. According to our office manager, (or should...	Loupiness	10	625	Apr 4, 2008 by ddub
	Thanks ddub! Re:why is he so mean? (Preview) you wrote: How can anyone love and accept others until they can truely love and accept themselves? hmmm is that why he can say certain things and then just appear to sweep them under the rug? High expectations with no room for failure/ not seeing alot of love and acceptance growing up/ seeing lots and...	glad	2	354	Apr 4, 2008 by ddub
	You will never guess what! (Preview) Hi family, Ok ok some advertising for Sunday's evening meeting. And lol made ya look. Sunday's topics are: facing reality, fantasy/illusion, and owning our choices. Your hosts Paul aka norwood and myself aka to some as nutjob. Also please remember that the Sunday evening meeting begins a bit e...	Mandy123	1	284	Apr 4, 2008 by norwood
	anger/grief/failure? (Preview) Two weeks ago today my mom's funeral was just ending. Since that time I have been on the roller coaster. Flew home, saw spouse through unsuccessful surgery and now we have TWO more invasive surgeries on the calendar during next six weeks. I have moments flashing back on Mom's life....ho...	omajoy	9	431	Apr 4, 2008 by Jen
	WHY IS HE SOOO MEAN? (Preview) My son is an alcoholic! Why is he so mean and rotten to the core? He treats me like a piece of shit! He talks to me with no respect! Anything I say he has to argue with me, I am never right about anything in his opinion. I don't like being around him, he is very toxic. Has anyone experienced this behavior...	roxygirl	5	698	Apr 4, 2008 by debilyn
	Just... blah today. (Preview) Feeling kind of blah today. I don't like being reminded to do things that I kind of don't want to do. Talking with my sponsor this morning she was inquiring about when I'm going to get to the next open AA meeting. Erm... shoot. Wasn't really planning on it this week was the thing. In any case, told her I...	Aloha	1	334	Apr 4, 2008 by serendipity
	detaching from others (Preview) Detachment is huge for me because of the way I live and will have to continue to live for some time. This morning I was met at the back door (I live in the back of the house which means I am cut off from the others most of the time) by a roommmate who was irate about something. I was able to practice murphy's law w...	maresie	5	263	Apr 4, 2008 by java
	Taking my own inventory (Preview) My eyes were kicked open. Had to sorta sit back and think about what I am doing. With the disabilities I have it makes it almost impossible to leave home. Can either stand and work, keep moving, or lay down and be here. In that I believe I may have been over bearing with out meaning to. If anyone has felt I was...	debilyn	4	721	Apr 4, 2008 by Suzannah
	will I ever learn to keep the mouth shut? (Preview) Family, I know I know progress not perfection, but when will I stop letting my big mouth, red haired temper, and my pain getting the better of me? My normal child care provider is on vaction today and tomorrow. I asked hub, since he works nights, if her could help me out and parent our children while I am at...	Mandy123	9	627	Apr 4, 2008 by Karilynn
	All I want is peace.. (Preview) (((Fellow Alanuts))) I've mentioned Eckhart Tolle's book "A New Earth" several times recently,. He has such insight and brings to light awareness of things I have struggled with in the past. This one was a forehead smacker for me..lol A simple concept So true, but something my thoug...	Christy	10	541	Apr 4, 2008 by ddub
	Things have been going good (Preview) I have not posted in a long time about what is going on in my life....which is a lot right now. First, my A son has not had a drink in 2 months...praise HP!!! In October I had gastric bypass surgery and have so far lost 75lbs. Today is my 6 month surgiversary. I feel great and would still like to lose about 25 mo...	Gailey	9	693	Apr 3, 2008 by Maria123
	Help (Preview) I have been living with an alcoholic husband for 12 years. His mom passed away four years ago and since that time he has been very angry and violent. When he goes to AA, it only lasts for two or three months and then it starts all over again. We have a nine year together and I have a 15 year from previous mar...	cinmgrier	8	415	Apr 3, 2008 by Maria123
	ugh!! Gotta let my thoughts out! (Preview) I am learning that if I stay with my "A" I will have to accept that I get only little bits of him at a time-and the pieces don't always connect. Unable to have the desired flow of thoughts ideas, dreams or plans. - It's like each day stands alone for him. He even sometimes says-this was a good day o...	glad	2	482	Apr 3, 2008 by Maria123
	Setting ourselves up to be disappointed (Preview) Well, I ensnared myself in a disappointment trap yesterday. Just shoulda known, ya know? But I'm okay with it now... doing better. Just taking it as yet another lesson learned. I told my AH a couple days ago that I was going to attend a hot yoga class on Wednesday evening. He sounded mildly interest...	Aloha	5	429	Apr 3, 2008 by Aloha
	Trust (Preview) Lots of "junk" under the bridge here. So much junk that it seems to be blocking the trust in my Marriage. I have owned up to alot that I have done with my mistakes and wrong doings. And make it a point to continue to do so--regardless of the anger and pain that comes up in remembrance. I think d...	Just For Now	4	376	Apr 3, 2008 by Aloha
	So Funny but true (Preview) I've been in my head alot lately. Sometimes depending on which way I choose I can find myself in an old neighborhood. I can go round and round Denial Circle, Sabatoge Hill,Sex Drive, Pity Pot Springs and wouldnt ya know it right past Serenity Park. I think I need to bring a few things with me when I go insid...	Maria123	8	371	Apr 3, 2008 by Suzannah
	My problem (Preview) I have a problem guys. When I get stressed and worked up I binge. I have always had problems with food and I know that its a life time battle I face. I dont know how to stop doing this. I use sweet stuff to cheer me up. To a point where I can eat several chocolate bars, bag and bags of sweets then a packed of busicu...	mum2leahnjosh	6	363	Apr 3, 2008 by Aloha
	Too Many Things To Say...Too Many Thoughts (Preview) Where to begin? With the few hours I spent with Michael last night/this morning? or with the fact that I realized last night that my mother does not support my recovery....I think I'll start with mother.... I realized last night while he was in his meeting and I was sitting in a different room reading &q...	JenniferN	2	509	Apr 3, 2008 by glad
	RE love and loneliness (Preview) I know that I have serious trust issues, I have been trying to deal with my feelings that they are heartless machines... Not capable of love, etc. I don't recall feeling this way when I was younger, I felt loved even tho I had been betrayed I believed they were capable of love. Now I'm jaded... I think my...	carolinagirl	6	420	Apr 3, 2008 by drucilla06
	April Business Mtg Sunday....be there!!!!!! :-) (Preview) Hello ((((Family)))) This Sunday evening is the monthly business meeting (9pm CST), I hope you can make it! We will be having a full meeting, and the election of new officers (Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer). Please try to be there!!! Here is the agenda for the meeting! MIP Al-Anon Business...	david62	0	333	Apr 3, 2008 by david62
	I love this place - not thinking about the A (Preview) I love when I find myself in that lovely realm of Serenity. Where my daily focus is not upon the A or what A's done or doing or might be doing. This is such a great, happy place. I feel so calm, collected, open-minded, even joyful. I love this program. It has been my saving grace. If I'd not joine...	Aloha	2	503	Apr 3, 2008 by maresie
	Prayer Request (Preview) Hi ((((Family)))) For those of you who know our treasurer/member DOT I have an update on her. She had neck surgery recently and suffered some complications from the surgery. She is currently in rehab and will be under care for some time to come. She is in good spirits but will be away from us for a whil...	david62	11	513	Apr 3, 2008 by aunitedway
	Help, I'm new & desperate for advice, re sister & her kid (Preview) I have been searching for a forum for advice & thank heavens foun this place. My sister is an alcoholic, yet to admit it, she drinks for breakfast - and then allday/night, lost her job, lost her license, lost everything. I have shared a house with her for many years, and care of her son. He is now 13 goi...	kes	9	522	Apr 2, 2008 by kes
	tired of being alone but scared to be together. (Preview) I remember in the beginning I was so desperate to fill the hole in my life with a man. I guess I still want to find that but now I find myself to be much more wary. I have a hard time getting up the motivation to go meet people, I start thinking in terms of forever rather than it's just a date... I used to have l...	carolinagirl	11	529	Apr 2, 2008 by chris52
	I sometimes wonder.... (Preview) ((((((((Family))))))), As most of you know, hubby is a chronic relapser. He has had long bout of sobriety and then BAM, back it again. I am greatful that they are not as severe relapses as they use to be. But I am also keenly aware of how this is a disease of progression. I sometimes wonder if it is almo...	Karilynn	11	331	Apr 2, 2008 by chris52
	The real me... (Preview) This is the real me. I have left HEARTBROKEN behind. After thinking about ' what a name does and says about someone...' I realised that I could never obtain complete recovery if I continued to be identified with HEARTBROKEN. That is who I was, how I was, and where I was when I first joined th...	Suzannah	9	383	Apr 2, 2008 by chris52
	Mother Teresa's Wisdom (Preview) I do, because I must do something. People are unreasonable, illogical and self-centered. Love them anyway. The good you do will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Honesty and frankness will make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway. What you spent years building may be destroyed overnig...	Christy	6	524	Apr 2, 2008 by maresie
	Avoidance or detachment (Preview) After remaining pretty silent the past year and trying hard not to get into any unnessecary conflict with my AH I wound up blowing it a little while ago. He has been trying to engage in conversation the past few days, asking me to put aside some time in my day where we can talk. I have been avoiding him. ...	Denoraphy	4	603	Apr 2, 2008 by Jean4444
	Aims For The Week (Preview) Whilst been here I have learned to take little steps to change things. But Im going to work on 2 things this week. Looking after myself and and change my opinion of my self. Maybe if I can change my opinion of myself I might feel like going out. I understand I have to take it one day at a time. But this is my goal...	mum2leahnjosh	6	276	Apr 2, 2008 by BooBoo313
	An interesting take on the brain (Preview) My sponsor sent me this link. It's a woman who's a neuro-surgeon or something who actually experienced a stroke and she speaks about her experience and what happened to her when there became a certain separation between her right brain and her left. It's long - have about 19 minutes to sit and listen...	Aloha	3	495	Apr 2, 2008 by BooBoo313
	update (Preview) My sister in law is in a coma, she had several more massive heart attacks throughout the day. I got a call earlier that she had died but apparently they revived her and she's on machines now. I am just so thankful that my niece got there before she was totally gone because I was told she died while niece wa...	carolinagirl	9	310	Apr 2, 2008 by Tenderheartsks
	passing drug tests (Preview) I have heard on more than one occasion, that there is something one can take to pass a drug test. Does anyone here know what that is? Just wondering... Lou	Loupiness	7	829	Apr 2, 2008 by Loupiness
	For us "veterans" of alanon, perhaps we can share to this question "What we have learned in this program called alanon?" (Preview) Although I have learned many things which not only I apply to dealing with this disease, I also can change the way I think in all situations ie: work, friends, family etc. The real biggie for me was learning that I did NOT cause this , I CANNOT control this and I CANNOT cure this. The 3 C's held a major impac...	gardengal	6	1970	Apr 2, 2008 by lin0606
	Yet another bump... (Preview) Amoungst all the nastiness and fog of alcohol....and stress...and finances... just when the stuggles and juggles seem somewhat 'steady'...the road of life get more bumps and holes for travel. Without dragging my thoughts through the grimey muck of this deep sink hole, I am remembering steps 1, 2 a...	Just For Now	2	283	Apr 2, 2008 by Mandy123
	I told my dad he needs to go to drug rehab (Preview) So, I know I haven't been posting in a while. And that's because of alot of things, mostly ego based. I want to show new people that the program works, so I don't want to post bad news and lots of drama, and especially as the quarter was winding up all my life was drama drama drama. And now that I'm an OFFICIA...	Tiger2006	3	358	Apr 2, 2008 by Christy
	Prayers and Good Energy Please!!! (Preview) I just got an email that my A's sister just had a massive heart attack and is in the hospital. She is in her early 50's. I immediately called my neice who is in the Air Force in Montana and she was crying and packing getting ready to fly out. Nobody really knows what her condition is right now. She has men...	carolinagirl	8	535	Apr 1, 2008 by Christy
	"You'll Be in My Heart" Alanon-style (Preview) Hi all, Yesterday while getting ready for work this song came on. And it has always made me think of him in the past. So of course I started to cry. I then asked myself why does this song have to be about him? It didn't. So I restarted the song and listened to it again. And this time I thought of you all, and how I...	Mandy123	3	437	Apr 1, 2008 by Maria123
	Thank You for the Love (Preview) Dear Friends, Thank you so very much for the warm welcome back. It took me awhile to get the courage up to come home, wow am I glad I did. I know how many of you have suffered thru this awful disease. I love you all, thank you so very much, wow I have missed you all. Love, Andrea	Andrea12	7	676	Apr 1, 2008 by Maria123
	MY Addiction (Preview) This was blabbering on and on in my brain last night as I attempted to try to go to sleep. I was reflecting on MY addiction. My addiction is obsession, the illusion of control over others, worry. My addiction isn't triggered by drinking, inhaling or injecting a poisonous substance into my body....	Aloha	8	477	Apr 1, 2008 by Maria123
	Turning a corner (dare I say?!??!?!?) (Preview) I've received a new peace this week. Have to assume it has something to do with spending HOURS begging for mercy and strength and guidance from HP. And working hard at following the al-anon program. And venting to all of you with my endless "stuff". But for the past few days, I've gotte...	round3	8	672	Apr 1, 2008 by Maria123
	Timing (Preview) Why does my AHsober do what he does? Why do I keep asking why? Because he is sick, sick, sick. My son in the military came this weekend. We had a family gathering for his baby girl; my four month old grandbaby. It was the first time our family and his girlfriend's family had met formally. He had told us on the...	nmike	4	378	Apr 1, 2008 by Maria123
	Breathing....In...Out...In....Out (Preview) Such a wonderful way to calm yourself....breathing. Alot of anxiety and stress can alter your breathing...causing more anxiety or stress. So for now....just for now...I'm remembering to breath in...then out. Hard to remember that at times when you think at any moment you are for certain your wor...	Just For Now	2	368	Apr 1, 2008 by Maria123
	Ending the week. Thanks for being here ya'll. (Preview) Hi all, This has been a long week and quite frankly I am glad to see it come to a close. But this week has been one of not just pain, but also one of learning. I returned to a place of worship. Oh how my soul missed that. I reached out in a time of need, which is not something I find easy to do. But it is so rewarding....	Mandy123	7	645	Apr 1, 2008 by Maria123
	1 week in (Preview) I am now 1 week in to the program. Things are still very confusing BUT I am now sort of seeing things a little different. Like this is a deasese and its not his fault. I have learnt that I do love my partner very very very much I just hate his deasese. Soooo I guess this a thank you for all your help and those of yo...	mum2leahnjosh	5	281	Apr 1, 2008 by Maria123
	Responiblity.....let go and Let God (Preview) My heart is full, Having 3 grandchildren over, yesterday really touched my heart. The love and the Joy, I receive from them is so tender. My youngest grandchild Ayden he is 2. His facial expressions alone have you smile, even when I try to teach something like no no to touching something that could hurt...	angel123	3	522	Apr 1, 2008 by Maria123
	I should write a book..........Am I insane, or are they? (Preview) Im in the middle of a divorce from my active AH. And I told my Mom, (who lives w me) tht I didnt want any kids over this week , incl my nephew.Who by the way wears me out.Hes extremely disrespectfull.He makes me bite my tongue,, alot...I wanted to spend spring break w my kids, and to pack my ex's things.So wha...	MIDGET	11	675	Apr 1, 2008 by getoverit
	I feel better! (Preview) I am taking it easier these days and remembering Easy Does It! Life isn't kicking me in the butt lately. I guess I am starting to really see that I have no control over life's challenges except to do what is in front of me. I am still very leary of making major changes in my life. I am planning a lot ahead ab...	Hoot Nanny	4	328	Apr 1, 2008 by Karilynn
	Had a pity party this morning, but feeling better now... (Preview) It was cold and raining and I was feeling sorry for myself this morning (I think someone else had similar thought in a previous thread). I gave into it for a few minutes because I can't help but feel that I've been robbed of my "happily ever after" by the monster that has taken my AH. (sigh) Bu...	BooBoo313	4	559	Apr 1, 2008 by round3
	Been to the Doctors about my parents...... (Preview) Morning All! Well, I had an appointment with my GP yesterday. The appointment was about my health but the conversation quickly turned to my parents health (we have the same GP). How the conversation developed onto them and the alcohol i am not sure. The GP is aware of my father's drinking and has been fo...	CalamityJane	4	527	Apr 1, 2008 by CalamityJane
	The Cab Ride (Preview) **********************************************************************	david62	14	643	Mar 31, 2008 by whitie
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