Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

Aloha · Aloha

Last night was yet another ACA meeting. And, as always, it was just so POWERFUL. I love this group and the dynamic therein. I love that there are alcoholics in this group as well as us al-anoners. I love all the wealth of experience these people from both walks of life bring to each meeting. Every night...

Lady · Lady

Well Easter's not that great. I had another relapse of thinking to much of AH, after finding his scripts. Got into arguments with him on the phone the past 2 days. I called him today to say I was sorry for swearing at him, but most of the things I said I meant. He said he wants to be off of pills, said he wou...

Karilynn · Karilynn

((((((((((Family)))))))), Just wanted to take a moment and wish you all a Happy & Blessed Easter. May your day be filled with love, joy, peace, peeps and chocolate. If you are alone today, enjoy the serenity and remember you are not alone today as long as you have your Alanon family. Today, we ar...

nikki247 · nikki247

Hi, I am new. I need some feed back. I was planning to offer an ultimatum that my AH stop drinking. It was going to be neat and clean. The kids were going to be out of school. Perfect time to sell the house. I was prepared to be percieved as the bad guy by people on the outside. I did not want to end o...

JenniferN · JenniferN

Hello little "family" I'm still here! I've just been VERY busy this weekend which is AWESOME. I went to work Saturday just for the day at a local factory for about 10 hours. And while working, standing on my feet for 9 of those 10 hours, I was reminded exactly WHY I went to school to start a diff...

Aloha · Aloha

I officially became a sponsee Friday evening. YAY. I'm happy I finally got a Sponsor, and I'm happy with the Sponsor I chose. She's like a ray of sunshine. She just has this aura of positivity about her that I really admire and hope to have for myself. At the same time, she's not just this bubbly "...

Tiger2006 · Tiger2006

"All requirements have been met" Wright State's way of saying... I'm an official college graduate! I did it! OMG!!!!!! I am SO excited. And OMG so RELIEVED. I DID IT! OMG I DID IT! And ok, you guys were SO right. It was worth it. I don't want to do it again, at least not any time soon, b/c it was soo...

barisax · barisax

There was a time in my life when I couldn't imagine saying something like the title of this thread. I really existed from one crisis/problem to the next, and if there was a lull in the problems, you could count on me to create one. I really felt that life was a battle, and the object was to win. Or rather,...

MIDGET · MIDGET

Well another Easter has come and gone.Again I worked my butt off cooking,and my sisters came over ate , burped and left.Didnt even offer to help clean up. My middle sister made me very mad . My 10 yr old daughter was avoiding a project sees supposed to be doing for school.So my sister says something about...

seekingserenity · seekingserenity

Will someone make this roller coaster I'm on stop? The last couple days I have viewed this world as an awfully scary place. I am sabataging everything. I am reacting instead of reacting. I know this doesn't work but I am just in a self destructive mood. Everyone is a bad guy and I am feeling helpless again...

maire rua · maire rua

Haven't posted for a while but have been reading posts most days, they have been a big help. At the moment I am working on three projects, two of them with someone I think is dabbling in cocaine. Yes I have learned to spot these things. I have been caught for rather a lot of money and resources in the deal, la...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

I got the call on Friday that he is back in jail. I know...surprise surprise, heartbreaking.... Anyway, I have been waiting for this so that I can file for custody and divorce and now my opportunity has arisen. I called a few lawyers on Friday but of course everyone was closed for the holiday so I'm hop...

Tenderheartsks · Tenderheartsks

I haven't seen you post for awhile and am concerned. I continue to keep you and yours in my prayers ((((hugs))))

marmare · marmare

Not my Alanon birthday, my real birthday!!! I have had people ask me "oh your 29?" LOL NO I'M 45 AND PROUD OF IT!!! I wouldn't want to go through all those years again, I am really right where I'm supposed to be!!! My A has run to the store, we are doing potluck dinner at his parents with the whole f...

ddub · ddub

So kids are either sleepy, cranky or gone to the store and A is not talking much either today. Trying hard to hold on to that thought: just because everyone else is grumpy doesn't mean I have to let them drag me down too. I've been busy boiling eggs, making salads, folding clean clothes and just staying b...

Codependent · Codependent

So it turns out that I was paranoid about the whole other girl visiting thing. He didn't get a visit on Sunday. I know this through other sources. Also his mom asked him about it and even said that I thought the other girl was visiting. He said of course not, she is in Florida. He just didn't want a vis...

berly · berly

hi...........my name is kim and and I'm so scared. My AH has been one for about 3 years. He just went to detox today in Calgary....and then moves on to Edmonton rehab.the reason is because my brother told him that this is it. I was sick and of what was happing in our life. He ttok control and said you either...

Lisa444 · Lisa444

I have been going to Alanon for two years. Recently I think I may also belong in AA, but I'm not sure. I know there are plenty of people who start in AA and then also join Alanon, but does anyone know of any resources discussing the opposite direction, meaning first Alanon, then AA? Thanks.

maresie · maresie

I am a few short weeks away from celebrating one year from moving out from the A. In theory at least it was September I made a final break with him because that was when I managed to acquire my dog and in October I managed to acquire the other dog. Nevertheless April was and is a crucial month for me. I had no i...

Lady · Lady

I found scripts in my AH's bible the other day. One was a reciept so it had already been filled. Another was a written script not filled. All narcotic pain pill scripts. He is a narcotic addict, MICA. They had been prescribed by Dr's at a pain clinic. I don't know if his Primary Dr knows of them. Wo...

bev · bev

good news i went to ny to be with my daughter when she had baby #3..left feb 22,came home march 8..it was so good to be up there and be there when my granddaughter was born{her name is jaizlynn raine 7,2ozs 9 inches she is so tiny with a head full of hair..but on with the bad news while i was in ny my was SAH went...

CalamityJane · CalamityJane

Hi everyone! I am new to this Board and have just signed up as after last night at home I am at the end of my patience and need support. I was brought up with an Alcoholic father. He seemed to be a roller coaster, going through phases of drinking and phases of easing off the booze. When he was sober (which was m...

sisdragonfly1957 · sisdragonfly1957

I knew he was out and still had two weeks to go before his regular appt. so I was curious as to how many he was taking a day. 6 pain pills-loratab, and 5 muscle relaxers, then he was also out of pot, all he had was beer. Wanted to know if I would take him to get more pot. Didn't know that he had another prescriptio...

serendipity · serendipity

I remember we had this post not too long ago and it was a riot. I thought maybe we all had some of those "I'm an alanon!" moments... You know you're an "alanon" when you are sitting in an alanon meeting and you hear a scratching from the waste basket but insted of getting up to go che...

canadianguy · canadianguy

Sigh.... I've been split from my recovering AW for over five years now, and divorced for more than three..... She's been sober now for just over five years as well, but last night I got another reminder..... She left me a sarcasm-filled voicemail on my answering machine - partially playing the vic...

ESH · ESH

Why is it that when we see a dog outside running aroundAnd the dog is sniffing around, peeing on things and barkingWe look out and go, "Hey, there is a dog peeing on things and barking!"And we go about our day, because the dog is just being a dog Then we see a cat in the neighbor's yardThe cat is sl...

Becky1 · Becky1

Wow, you guys really knew what you were talking about! Ever since I started detaching, in earnest, last August, my life has changed sososo much! Ever since I walked out the door when my AH was throwing a tantrum, calling me names, acting crazy.....my life has done a complete turn around. I no longer wal...

round3 · round3

Well my saga continues. Got an email from my A. They are scheduling his surgery!!! It will be in about a month. I'm so happy on a lot of levels. First - I'm happy that he's getting himself taken care of and that he will be on the mend. Secondly, I'm relieved that it didn't happen at my house. As most of...

tma0413 · tma0413

That is my greatest fear....that they are watching and I am not doing right by them. I married someone who is just like my father, only in a different day and age, do I want that for my daughter?? Do I want my son to grow up just like my AH?? Someways yes, other ways no. There was a fathers advocate on a loc...

JenniferN · JenniferN

I was woke up this morning around 7:30 by the phone. It was him. I thought something was wrong, but it wasn't. He just wanted to talk and missed me. So, I talked to him. He invited me over to watch the Lady Vols play the begining of the National Championship Tournament. They play during the afternoon somet...

Tenderheartsks · Tenderheartsks

I have suffered from chronic clinical depression since my teenage years. I also have a chemical imbalance that is not my fault, and finally, I listened to the doctor's advice and started on antidepressants many years ago. They are not the solution to my problems, but they help me live a fuller, more fu...

Tenderheartsks · Tenderheartsks

I get a tour of Hutchinson Community College's campus, and then I meet with the gal who heads up the medical information technology department. It looks like they have several of the courses I will need to take available this summer online so I will definitely inquire about that while I am there. My big...

JenniferN · JenniferN

I've had a pretty good day today. Went to a meeting in a different place this morning and it was a very good one. It wound up being about detachment. I'm going to read up on that and continue practicing like I have today. I haven't called him, I haven't emailed him. I've thought about him, yes, but I haven't...

Karilynn · Karilynn

(((((((((Family))))))), Just wanted to wish you all a very HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SPRING! I'm in the northeast and it's snowing like crazy! We've had a very mild, wierd winter here. Lots of ice, slush but not much in the way of accumulation. I'm a snow bunny by heart and the lack of snow has hindered my ab...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

I get up every morning at 6am to get my 13 year old daughter out of bed and then go back to sleep and get everyone else up at 7. She doesn't listen...shocker I know...and stays up till midnight, sometimes later. Then when I wake her up she goes back to sleep after I have gone away and misses the bus. Then I e...

Aloha · Aloha

I've been keeping in regular contact with my mom, who's an Al-anon member (i think I've mentioned that many times). In one of my emails to her, I told her about my ACOA meetings, in particular, and where a lot of confusion lies for me because to my knowledge, I didn't grow up with actively drinking pare...

JenniferN · JenniferN

I don't know why or how I'm surprised by it, but I am. I was simply talking to him on the phone a few minutes ago and was letting him know what I was going through here with all the yelling and missing the quiet of the house's solitude and said I wanted to come home. He didn't exactly start yelling but went on th...

round3 · round3

I had the chat with my A a few nights ago - and he threw me a little of a left curve. I've been processing - and I have moments of such clarity - then moments of such confusion. I really need some perspective. As most know - my A is living overseas and we re-established contact a couple of years ago (after a br...

grizmom · grizmom

I have been to 4 Al-Anon meetings in a row. I attended a decade ago and thought I didn't need it - ME change are you kidding? HE is the one with the problem! Needless to say, a decade later I see things differently! Anyway, I asked someone to be my sponsor last night and she said YES! I am so EXCITED!!!!...

Jean4444 · Jean4444

I just completed my defense with my graduate committee (and others). Now I am alone. I completed it and did well. There were a few things I missed but overall, it was good enough. Now, I just feel like crying and crying and crying. I guess all the anticipation and waiting and working (3 years) and now it...

JenniferN · JenniferN

um ok....so my mom yells ALL the time because the kids don't listen and when she yells they yell back...so there is ALWAYS yelling in her house and my nerves can't take it anymore!!!!! I told her this morning that I miss the quiet of my house. She said that I have kids and quiet does not exist here. She compl...

ally · ally

(((((((((((Guys)))))))))))) What are we supposed to do when we dont know what we are feeling. I am lost to a certain extent in my life. It's swings and roundabouts. I get myself back on target for a few months, work my programme, do what's asked of me, and i feel happy enough. Then in time i slip again, we a...

Tenderheartsks · Tenderheartsks

I've learned to deal with chronic pain pretty good for the most part. I do believe that attitude plays a huge part in how I feel physically :) I've been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease, and do see a pain management specialist for steroid injections, which definitely help. I don't do any presc...

debilyn · debilyn

I read some of your other posts.I misunderstood.Those are your moms other kids? your sis and bros? I was thinking they were your kids. I am confused. love,debilyn

silverbrumby · silverbrumby

Sharing tonight on what it's like after my husband has been gone for 2 months. (I kicked him out) Have allowed him to come over for visits and have had lots of talks when he is sober. But they don't achieve anything... He continues to tell me that he loves me and will wait till I come to my senses!!! Another a...

JenniferN · JenniferN

This video was shown to me by my hunny. It's on his boss's myspace page. I was so moved by it, I put it on mine and wanted to share it with you all here. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. blessings Jennifer

Jen · Jen

A newcomer at our meeting last night asked everyone to share "how you all respect yourself?" So I got to thinking about it some more today. Some of the things that came up were: eating right, exercising, asking myself what do I feel and what do I need, making meetings a priority, learning to s...

Loupiness · Loupiness

Hi Friends, Got the call with the info I was somewhat expecting; I just didn't know how it would be delivered. It was my AH, to tell me, in a nutshell, that the divorce needs to be off for now. Even though it is probably what we need to do, he needs to try and save our business so he just doesn't have the time or m...

glad · glad

My oldest daughter told me recently (she's 23) and beautiful I may add (bragging I know ) MOM I'm not gonna know to love myself like you loved me, I'm gonna love myself like I saw you love yourself! Made me wish I would have taken better care of myself, explored my interest and made more good friends when...

maresie · maresie

I am currently working the steps with the aide of a sponsor. One thing that leapt out off the page for me today in reviewing the steps is how I wait for happiness. I don't know what it is but I fear having happiness in the present moment. I do have some, thankfully largely in the shape of my pets who bring me...

JenniferN · JenniferN

I've made it through today. Came very close to having a job tomorrow through a temp agency. Who knows, perhaps if I call early enough in the morning, I may get something. We'll see. I've talked to him today a couple of times. And I've talked to my HP ALOT. I started reading "As We Understood". I...

Heartbroken · Heartbroken

Thank you. Your responses have been of great help and tell me over and over why I am here. I am here because I have gone through the bad times of living with an alcoholic and through the good times that produced wonderful memories. These memories are what have kept me hoping, and moving forward and when th...

Searching4Answers · Searching4Answers

I just discovered this forum. My husband is an alcoholic. Lately, it's been getting worse as far as his moods go when he is drinking. He has started to get very verbally angry with me, yelling at me and blaming me for everything that is wrong. How do you begin to leave a relationship and put some distan...

Karilynn · Karilynn

((((((((((Family)))))))), Could someone please post or pm with the Alanon traditions. I am very familiar with the Steps, but know very little (if anything) about the Traditions. Thanks so much. Live strong, Karilynn & Pipers Kitty

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

I took my daughter to a show at the House of Blues this weekend. It was her first concert and it was really great, very wild but fun anyway. For me it was somewhat of an eye opener. I saw a guy sitting with a kid that appeared to be younger than my daughter so I asked if we could join them. We were late gettin...

serendipity · serendipity

I am hurting. It has been a difficult weekend. For some reason, Gracie's death was haunting me and I was thinking about the ex. More than thinking, more like feeling like a shoe was about to drop kick me in the head out of nowhere. And sure enough.....I went to church and the whole freekin sermon was about...

Hoot Nanny · Hoot Nanny

I feel so grateful these days even though my life is still kinda crazy! I am tired too. My mom is on her way to her vacation for two weeks! I am glad she is getting time away & maybe this time I will miss her. I struggle a lot with my relationship with her but I do love her very much. My gratitude stems f...

glad · glad

Okay this is a share and a direct question - so those that feel they really are familiar with the Alanon "way" please direct me. I am tired of the "trash" ways in our life. Meaning beer cans everywhere, boyfriend's job is with all (dirty) blue collar workers and boss (as recent pos...

cookie1971 · cookie1971

((((Family)))) Today was my Mother in Laws birthday. The entire family gathered at her house. As we were driving up my AH made a comment that his alcoholic nephew was there. Many of you may remember the big blowup the 2 of them had a few months ago. It resulted in the police being called to his nephews hous...

Jen · Jen

I started to post this in response to Lou, but decided to just put it here. My AH is doing really well right now, and I still get really sad sometimes cause I wonder if its too late for me. I really do love him, but it seems the love is just buried so far down in the mess that I have a hard time seeing it anymore. It...

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	I think I've finally figured out my "Home" group (Preview) Last night was yet another ACA meeting. And, as always, it was just so POWERFUL. I love this group and the dynamic therein. I love that there are alcoholics in this group as well as us al-anoners. I love all the wealth of experience these people from both walks of life bring to each meeting. Every night...	Aloha	0	502	Mar 25, 2008 by Aloha
	He makes me feel ill. (Preview) Well Easter's not that great. I had another relapse of thinking to much of AH, after finding his scripts. Got into arguments with him on the phone the past 2 days. I called him today to say I was sorry for swearing at him, but most of the things I said I meant. He said he wants to be off of pills, said he wou...	Lady	5	618	Mar 25, 2008 by Lady
	Happy & Blessed Easter! (Preview) ((((((((((Family)))))))), Just wanted to take a moment and wish you all a Happy & Blessed Easter. May your day be filled with love, joy, peace, peeps and chocolate. If you are alone today, enjoy the serenity and remember you are not alone today as long as you have your Alanon family. Today, we ar...	Karilynn	4	359	Mar 25, 2008 by maresie
	Forgiveness (Preview) Hi, I am new. I need some feed back. I was planning to offer an ultimatum that my AH stop drinking. It was going to be neat and clean. The kids were going to be out of school. Perfect time to sell the house. I was prepared to be percieved as the bad guy by people on the outside. I did not want to end o...	nikki247	8	565	Mar 25, 2008 by maresie
	What A Weekend!!! (Preview) Hello little "family" I'm still here! I've just been VERY busy this weekend which is AWESOME. I went to work Saturday just for the day at a local factory for about 10 hours. And while working, standing on my feet for 9 of those 10 hours, I was reminded exactly WHY I went to school to start a diff...	JenniferN	3	492	Mar 25, 2008 by glad
	Got a sponsor... and an assignment! (Preview) I officially became a sponsee Friday evening. YAY. I'm happy I finally got a Sponsor, and I'm happy with the Sponsor I chose. She's like a ray of sunshine. She just has this aura of positivity about her that I really admire and hope to have for myself. At the same time, she's not just this bubbly "...	Aloha	5	817	Mar 25, 2008 by Jerry F
	I did it! I graduated! (Preview) "All requirements have been met" Wright State's way of saying... *I'm an official college graduate! I did it! OMG!!!!!!* I am SO excited. And OMG so RELIEVED. *I DID IT! OMG I DID IT!* And ok, you guys were SO right. It was worth it. I don't want to do it again, at least not any time soon, b/c it was soo...	Tiger2006	20	841	Mar 24, 2008 by Maria123
	Too Much Of a Good Thing (Preview) There was a time in my life when I couldn't imagine saying something like the title of this thread. I really existed from one crisis/problem to the next, and if there was a lull in the problems, you could count on me to create one. I really felt that life was a battle, and the object was to win. Or rather,...	barisax	10	769	Mar 24, 2008 by barisax
	meloncoly Easter (Preview) Well another Easter has come and gone.Again I worked my butt off cooking,and my sisters came over ate , burped and left.Didnt even offer to help clean up. My middle sister made me very mad . My 10 yr old daughter was avoiding a project sees supposed to be doing for school.So my sister says something about...	MIDGET	5	558	Mar 24, 2008 by Jerry F
	triggers (Preview) Will someone make this roller coaster I'm on stop? The last couple days I have viewed this world as an awfully scary place. I am sabataging everything. I am reacting instead of reacting. I know this doesn't work but I am just in a self destructive mood. Everyone is a bad guy and I am feeling helpless again...	seekingserenity	5	560	Mar 24, 2008 by Jean4444
	getting off the rollercoaster (Preview) Haven't posted for a while but have been reading posts most days, they have been a big help. At the moment I am working on three projects, two of them with someone I think is dabbling in cocaine. Yes I have learned to spot these things. I have been caught for rather a lot of money and resources in the deal, la...	maire rua	2	384	Mar 24, 2008 by maresie
	I got a call on Friday... (Preview) I got the call on Friday that he is back in jail. I know...surprise surprise, heartbreaking.... Anyway, I have been waiting for this so that I can file for custody and divorce and now my opportunity has arisen. I called a few lawyers on Friday but of course everyone was closed for the holiday so I'm hop...	carolinagirl	3	505	Mar 24, 2008 by maresie
	Omajoy? (Preview) I haven't seen you post for awhile and am concerned. I continue to keep you and yours in my prayers ((((hugs))))	Tenderheartsks	1	433	Mar 24, 2008 by Heartbroken
	Happy Birthday to Me!! (Preview) Not my Alanon birthday, my real birthday!!! I have had people ask me "oh your 29?" LOL NO I'M 45 AND PROUD OF IT!!! I wouldn't want to go through all those years again, I am really right where I'm supposed to be!!! My A has run to the store, we are doing potluck dinner at his parents with the whole f...	marmare	5	432	Mar 24, 2008 by Heartbroken
	holiday weekend funk (Preview) So kids are either sleepy, cranky or gone to the store and A is not talking much either today. Trying hard to hold on to that thought: just because everyone else is grumpy doesn't mean I have to let them drag me down too. I've been busy boiling eggs, making salads, folding clean clothes and just staying b...	ddub	6	462	Mar 23, 2008 by Heartbroken
	I was wrong and now feel bad.... (Preview) So it turns out that I was paranoid about the whole other girl visiting thing. He didn't get a visit on Sunday. I know this through other sources. Also his mom asked him about it and even said that I thought the other girl was visiting. He said of course not, she is in Florida. He just didn't want a vis...	Codependent	7	647	Mar 23, 2008 by carolinagirl
	round number 3 for rehab (Preview) hi...........my name is kim and and I'm so scared. My AH has been one for about 3 years. He just went to detox today in Calgary....and then moves on to Edmonton rehab.the reason is because my brother told him that this is it. I was sick and of what was happing in our life. He ttok control and said you either...	berly	2	465	Mar 23, 2008 by maresie
	In Alanon, but maybe should be in AA as well? (Preview) I have been going to Alanon for two years. Recently I think I may also belong in AA, but I'm not sure. I know there are plenty of people who start in AA and then also join Alanon, but does anyone know of any resources discussing the opposite direction, meaning first Alanon, then AA? Thanks.	Lisa444	5	1046	Mar 23, 2008 by SLS
	Next month on April 17th I will be one year from moving out from the A. (Preview) I am a few short weeks away from celebrating one year from moving out from the A. In theory at least it was September I made a final break with him because that was when I managed to acquire my dog and in October I managed to acquire the other dog. Nevertheless April was and is a crucial month for me. I had no i...	maresie	4	553	Mar 22, 2008 by java
	What would you do? (Preview) I found scripts in my AH's bible the other day. One was a reciept so it had already been filled. Another was a written script not filled. All narcotic pain pill scripts. He is a narcotic addict, MICA. They had been prescribed by Dr's at a pain clinic. I don't know if his Primary Dr knows of them. Wo...	Lady	7	531	Mar 22, 2008 by lin0606
	good news and bad news (Preview) good news i went to ny to be with my daughter when she had baby #3..left feb 22,came home march 8..it was so good to be up there and be there when my granddaughter was born{her name is jaizlynn raine 7,2ozs 9 inches she is so tiny with a head full of hair..but on with the bad news while i was in ny my was SAH went...	bev	5	553	Mar 22, 2008 by maresie
	I am a Newcomer! Allow me to introduce myself! (Preview) Hi everyone! I am new to this Board and have just signed up as after last night at home I am at the end of my patience and need support. I was brought up with an Alcoholic father. He seemed to be a roller coaster, going through phases of drinking and phases of easing off the booze. When he was sober (which was m...	CalamityJane	8	553	Mar 22, 2008 by Hoot Nanny
	I counted his pills! (Preview) I knew he was out and still had two weeks to go before his regular appt. so I was curious as to how many he was taking a day. 6 pain pills-loratab, and 5 muscle relaxers, then he was also out of pot, all he had was beer. Wanted to know if I would take him to get more pot. Didn't know that he had another prescriptio...	sisdragonfly1957	3	414	Mar 22, 2008 by debilyn
	You know you're an "alanon" when.... (Preview) I remember we had this post not too long ago and it was a riot. I thought maybe we all had some of those "I'm an alanon!" moments... You know you're an "alanon" when you are sitting in an alanon meeting and you hear a scratching from the waste basket but insted of getting up to go che...	serendipity	7	807	Mar 22, 2008 by glad
	SSS reminder.... (Preview) Sigh.... I've been split from my recovering AW for over five years now, and divorced for more than three..... She's been sober now for just over five years as well, but last night I got another reminder..... She left me a sarcasm-filled voicemail on my answering machine - partially playing the vic...	canadianguy	9	623	Mar 21, 2008 by cookie1971
	Acceptance... heheheheh! (Preview) Why is it that when we see a dog outside running aroundAnd the dog is sniffing around, peeing on things and barkingWe look out and go, "Hey, there is a dog peeing on things and barking!"And we go about our day, because the dog is just being a dog Then we see a cat in the neighbor's yardThe cat is sl...	ESH	6	612	Mar 21, 2008 by cookie1971
	Alanon, You Knew What You Were Talking About! (Preview) Wow, you guys really knew what you were talking about! Ever since I started detaching, in earnest, last August, my life has changed sososo much! Ever since I walked out the door when my AH was throwing a tantrum, calling me names, acting crazy.....my life has done a complete turn around. I no longer wal...	Becky1	4	503	Mar 21, 2008 by cookie1971
	Hide and seek (Preview) Well my saga continues. Got an email from my A. They are scheduling his surgery!!! It will be in about a month. I'm so happy on a lot of levels. First - I'm happy that he's getting himself taken care of and that he will be on the mend. Secondly, I'm relieved that it didn't happen at my house. As most of...	round3	8	415	Mar 21, 2008 by Aloha
	The kids are watching/learning.... (Preview) That is my greatest fear....that they are watching and I am not doing right by them. I married someone who is just like my father, only in a different day and age, do I want that for my daughter?? Do I want my son to grow up just like my AH?? Someways yes, other ways no. There was a fathers advocate on a loc...	tma0413	7	392	Mar 21, 2008 by Jean4444
	A Morning Surprise (Preview) I was woke up this morning around 7:30 by the phone. It was him. I thought something was wrong, but it wasn't. He just wanted to talk and missed me. So, I talked to him. He invited me over to watch the Lady Vols play the begining of the National Championship Tournament. They play during the afternoon somet...	JenniferN	6	558	Mar 21, 2008 by Jerry F
	I got emotionally sucker punched by my dad yesterday (Preview) I have suffered from chronic clinical depression since my teenage years. I also have a chemical imbalance that is not my fault, and finally, I listened to the doctor's advice and started on antidepressants many years ago. They are not the solution to my problems, but they help me live a fuller, more fu...	Tenderheartsks	5	496	Mar 21, 2008 by Jean4444
	Big event coming up on April 3rd for me! (Preview) I get a tour of Hutchinson Community College's campus, and then I meet with the gal who heads up the medical information technology department. It looks like they have several of the courses I will need to take available this summer online so I will definitely inquire about that while I am there. My big...	Tenderheartsks	1	434	Mar 21, 2008 by Jean4444
	Good Day (Preview) I've had a pretty good day today. Went to a meeting in a different place this morning and it was a very good one. It wound up being about detachment. I'm going to read up on that and continue practicing like I have today. I haven't called him, I haven't emailed him. I've thought about him, yes, but I haven't...	JenniferN	4	427	Mar 21, 2008 by Jean4444
	HAPPY SPRING! (Preview) (((((((((Family))))))), Just wanted to wish you all a very HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SPRING! I'm in the northeast and it's snowing like crazy! We've had a very mild, wierd winter here. Lots of ice, slush but not much in the way of accumulation. I'm a snow bunny by heart and the lack of snow has hindered my ab...	Karilynn	2	372	Mar 21, 2008 by carosie
	Yesterday with my teen daughter... (Preview) I get up every morning at 6am to get my 13 year old daughter out of bed and then go back to sleep and get everyone else up at 7. She doesn't listen...shocker I know...and stays up till midnight, sometimes later. Then when I wake her up she goes back to sleep after I have gone away and misses the bus. Then I e...	carolinagirl	8	610	Mar 21, 2008 by QOD
	Piecing the puzzle together (Preview) I've been keeping in regular contact with my mom, who's an Al-anon member (i think I've mentioned that many times). In one of my emails to her, I told her about my ACOA meetings, in particular, and where a lot of confusion lies for me because to my knowledge, I didn't grow up with actively drinking pare...	Aloha	8	481	Mar 21, 2008 by Jerry F
	The A's Selfishness.... (Preview) I don't know why or how I'm surprised by it, but I am. I was simply talking to him on the phone a few minutes ago and was letting him know what I was going through here with all the yelling and missing the quiet of the house's solitude and said I wanted to come home. He didn't exactly start yelling but went on th...	JenniferN	3	452	Mar 20, 2008 by Tuggboat
	Conversation with my A (Preview) I had the chat with my A a few nights ago - and he threw me a little of a left curve. I've been processing - and I have moments of such clarity - then moments of such confusion. I really need some perspective. As most know - my A is living overseas and we re-established contact a couple of years ago (after a br...	round3	17	615	Mar 20, 2008 by Tuggboat
	I have a sponsor!!! (Preview) I have been to 4 Al-Anon meetings in a row. I attended a decade ago and thought I didn't need it - ME change are you kidding? HE is the one with the problem! Needless to say, a decade later I see things differently! Anyway, I asked someone to be my sponsor last night and she said YES! I am so EXCITED!!!!...	grizmom	5	469	Mar 20, 2008 by nmike
	A whole lot of nothing/no one (Preview) I just completed my defense with my graduate committee (and others). Now I am alone. I completed it and did well. There were a few things I missed but overall, it was good enough. Now, I just feel like crying and crying and crying. I guess all the anticipation and waiting and working (3 years) and now it...	Jean4444	17	748	Mar 20, 2008 by ddub
	Yelling (Preview) um ok....so my mom yells ALL the time because the kids don't listen and when she yells they yell back...so there is ALWAYS yelling in her house and my nerves can't take it anymore!!!!! I told her this morning that I miss the quiet of my house. She said that I have kids and quiet does not exist here. She compl...	JenniferN	6	569	Mar 20, 2008 by maresie
	WANTING TO GIVE UP.... (Preview) (((((((((((Guys)))))))))))) What are we supposed to do when we dont know what we are feeling. I am lost to a certain extent in my life. It's swings and roundabouts. I get myself back on target for a few months, work my programme, do what's asked of me, and i feel happy enough. Then in time i slip again, we a...	ally	9	475	Mar 20, 2008 by getoverit
	Could use some positive vibes today. (Preview) I've learned to deal with chronic pain pretty good for the most part. I do believe that attitude plays a huge part in how I feel physically :) I've been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease, and do see a pain management specialist for steroid injections, which definitely help. I don't do any presc...	Tenderheartsks	5	620	Mar 20, 2008 by Heartbroken
	JenniferN oops!! (Preview) I read some of your other posts.I misunderstood.Those are your moms other kids? your sis and bros? I was thinking they were your kids. I am confused. love,debilyn	debilyn	1	354	Mar 19, 2008 by JenniferN
	Talking doesn't achieve anything with an A! (Preview) Sharing tonight on what it's like after my husband has been gone for 2 months. (I kicked him out) Have allowed him to come over for visits and have had lots of talks when he is sober. But they don't achieve anything... He continues to tell me that he loves me and will wait till I come to my senses!!! Another a...	silverbrumby	7	713	Mar 19, 2008 by debilyn
	A Video for Everyone (Preview) This video was shown to me by my hunny. It's on his boss's myspace page. I was so moved by it, I put it on mine and wanted to share it with you all here. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. blessings Jennifer	JenniferN	1	346	Mar 19, 2008 by debilyn
	Respecting Self (Preview) A newcomer at our meeting last night asked everyone to share "how you all respect yourself?" So I got to thinking about it some more today. Some of the things that came up were: eating right, exercising, asking myself what do I feel and what do I need, making meetings a priority, learning to s...	Jen	11	495	Mar 19, 2008 by maresie
	speechless.....again! (Preview) Hi Friends, Got the call with the info I was somewhat expecting; I just didn't know how it would be delivered. It was my AH, to tell me, in a nutshell, that the divorce needs to be off for now. Even though it is probably what we need to do, he needs to try and save our business so he just doesn't have the time or m...	Loupiness	5	434	Mar 19, 2008 by serendipity
	Kids-who knew??? (Preview) My oldest daughter told me recently (she's 23) and beautiful I may add (bragging I know ) MOM I'm not gonna know to love myself like you loved me, I'm gonna love myself like I saw you love yourself! Made me wish I would have taken better care of myself, explored my interest and made more good friends when...	glad	6	455	Mar 19, 2008 by Jen
	Waiting for Happiness (Preview) I am currently working the steps with the aide of a sponsor. One thing that leapt out off the page for me today in reviewing the steps is how I wait for happiness. I don't know what it is but I fear having happiness in the present moment. I do have some, thankfully largely in the shape of my pets who bring me...	maresie	4	393	Mar 19, 2008 by java
	One Day at A Time (Preview) I've made it through today. Came very close to having a job tomorrow through a temp agency. Who knows, perhaps if I call early enough in the morning, I may get something. We'll see. I've talked to him today a couple of times. And I've talked to my HP ALOT. I started reading "As We Understood". I...	JenniferN	1	476	Mar 19, 2008 by java
	Staying in the light...and fighting again Chronic Apathy (Preview) Thank you. Your responses have been of great help and tell me over and over why I am here. I am here because I have gone through the bad times of living with an alcoholic and through the good times that produced wonderful memories. These memories are what have kept me hoping, and moving forward and when th...	Heartbroken	6	841	Mar 19, 2008 by carosie
	New and Need Some Advice (Preview) I just discovered this forum. My husband is an alcoholic. Lately, it's been getting worse as far as his moods go when he is drinking. He has started to get very verbally angry with me, yelling at me and blaming me for everything that is wrong. How do you begin to leave a relationship and put some distan...	Searching4Answers	11	552	Mar 19, 2008 by Searching4Answers
	Traditions (Preview) ((((((((((Family)))))))), Could someone please post or pm with the Alanon traditions. I am very familiar with the Steps, but know very little (if anything) about the Traditions. Thanks so much. Live strong, Karilynn & Pipers Kitty	Karilynn	5	482	Mar 19, 2008 by Karilynn
	An awakening of sorts. (Preview) I took my daughter to a show at the House of Blues this weekend. It was her first concert and it was really great, very wild but fun anyway. For me it was somewhat of an eye opener. I saw a guy sitting with a kid that appeared to be younger than my daughter so I asked if we could join them. We were late gettin...	carolinagirl	8	504	Mar 19, 2008 by maire rua
	I need some hugs (Preview) I am hurting. It has been a difficult weekend. For some reason, Gracie's death was haunting me and I was thinking about the ex. More than thinking, more like feeling like a shoe was about to drop kick me in the head out of nowhere. And sure enough.....I went to church and the whole freekin sermon was about...	serendipity	22	650	Mar 18, 2008 by cookie1971
	Gratitude! (Preview) I feel so grateful these days even though my life is still kinda crazy! I am tired too. My mom is on her way to her vacation for two weeks! I am glad she is getting time away & maybe this time I will miss her. I struggle a lot with my relationship with her but I do love her very much. My gratitude stems f...	Hoot Nanny	1	508	Mar 18, 2008 by Aloha
	"trash" and alanon way? (Preview) Okay this is a share and a direct question - so those that feel they really are familiar with the Alanon "way" please direct me. I am tired of the "trash" ways in our life. Meaning beer cans everywhere, boyfriend's job is with all (dirty) blue collar workers and boss (as recent pos...	glad	9	518	Mar 18, 2008 by Aloha
	BIRTHDAY PARTY (Preview) ((((Family)))) Today was my Mother in Laws birthday. The entire family gathered at her house. As we were driving up my AH made a comment that his alcoholic nephew was there. Many of you may remember the big blowup the 2 of them had a few months ago. It resulted in the police being called to his nephews hous...	cookie1971	9	433	Mar 18, 2008 by maresie
	Is it too late? (Preview) I started to post this in response to Lou, but decided to just put it here. My AH is doing really well right now, and I still get really sad sometimes cause I wonder if its too late for me. I really do love him, but it seems the love is just buried so far down in the mess that I have a hard time seeing it anymore. It...	Jen	7	565	Mar 18, 2008 by Jen
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