Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

summergrl83 · summergrl83

I am at a very strange point where I don't know what I want in my life. My boyfriend, fresh out of rehab is drinking again- the first few days started out being able to hold it together until I went to bed then yesterday just went on a full out drinking binge all day. When I got home I was very proud of myself. I d...

janey225 · janey225

Hello MIP Family. I havent been on much but I just needed to vent. Maybe then I can go to sleep. A few weeks back I posted about AH going to rehab. Well he comes home tomorrow. I am happy scared and confused. I have started reading in my Al-Anon books again and looking into meetings that I can attend. There is...

lmt123 · lmt123

Seems it never ends... I was online the other nite and pulled up the history so I could find a web address I visited earlier in the day (and yes, I do check the history OFTEN, but wasn't doing so that nite). I saw several swimsuit sites, and was wondering who was going to them. My daughter hadn't been home...

Free_Bird · Free_Bird

My ah (sober 2.5 yrs) is in his first year as a GSR. Last night he brought home registration papers for the annual convention and my question is: Do these conventions include spouses? Any information is greatly appreciated Thanks, Kim

maresie2 · maresie2

The A wanted to see me today. Every time he sees me always hits me up for money. I have told him this week repeatedly I have none. I am down to raiding the penny jar to get to work. I am also working really long hours (which is good because in time I'll have some money). I told the A this week to sell a piece of equi...

meagain · meagain

for the responses about my Step-daughter's drinking etc. My DH did call his daughter and talked to her about her drinking. He said you can hang up on me if you want---but she listened to him, and was responsive. I did stay out of it (thanks to all of your responses). I did mention alanon to him and said you...

Tiger2006 · Tiger2006

The hearing ear is always found close to the speaking tongue. -Ralph Waldo Emerson Listening research shows that we hear only about 60 percent of what is said. This has nothing to do with the functioning of our ears; it has to do with paying attention. Listening is a learnable skill, but it requires foc...

serendipity · serendipity

I went. I put my arms around my best friend, her mom, her husband and her son. I knelt by my best friend's daughter and said prayers. I received more love from friends than I ever thought possible. I don't know what tomarrow may bring and my kids are coping the best they can at the moment. Again, thank you fo...

danz123 · danz123

August 5, 2007 Al-anon Business Meeting The chair opened the meeting w/the Serenity Prayerand welcomed members to the meeting. The meeting chair schedule and the general responsibilities of Ops were reviewed. The position of Room Operator or Monitor is one of responsibility for the Al-Anon stil...

Nedsaid · Nedsaid

I was trying to put a picture of my favorite pet on here. Just seeing if it worked. Hi. While I'm here I might as well say a few words. Was in a car accident (not hurt, just bruised and sore) a week ago. Poor teenie bopper pulled right out in front of me. It totaled my paid off vehicle. In the distraction...

Mobirdie · Mobirdie

Hello everyone, I am doing a workshop later on this year in which we will be making God Boxes. Would you please share your favorite slogan or saying you have heard in meetings that I might print out for use on the boxes. Thanks Barb

QOD · QOD

OMG!!! Do y'all remember a couple of weeks ago when that collection agency bullied me into doing a balance transfer of my AH's debt onto my credit card? Remember that I was also able to cancel the transfer. Well, I figured that the agency would call as soon as they figured out the transfer had been can...

serendipity · serendipity

Just wanted to say thank you for all the prayers, responses and love. I am numb, my kids are dealing, my mom is trying to be strong and grieve in the face of the anger and hate. I am thankful for the numbness and that it is allowing me to be there fully for my kids. I will attribute this blessing of numb peace to...

Helen · Helen

This is all new to me. I grew up with parents who hardly ever drank alcohol and so I never really have. I seldom drink, and have never to excess. I just discovered in May that my best friend (boyfriend/significant "other", actually) is an alcoholic. I feel stupid but I just didn't know. There...

marmare · marmare

I haven't posted in a while, I guess I have been busy....but I wanted you all to know that I continue to work my program everyday. I do my readings and practice detaching with love. I am doing so good at work, took #1 in our store again! My A, encourgages me and last week he brought me a card, a new Sudoku bo...

abbyal · abbyal

Hi it's me again , Most of you know about my recent involvment in an Alateen Confrence in our area . One of our Alateens has been invited to attend a WSO advisory meeting , she will go with her sponsor in a couple of weeks . As a sponsor I really don't understand why our kids are not part of our family recov...

ddub · ddub

I don't want to be here! .... at alanon msg board or meetings. I can't get to sleep at a reasonable hour for weeks and weeks. Long weekend out of town with family and friends, AH put on a good show and stayed in our room to drink at night. I worked at keeping my anxiety at bay but then when things went well,...

maresie2 · maresie2

I have told the A I am not paying his rent for him next week. I have switched off my cell phone and told the people who he is living with I am unavailable. He can give me the dogs now. I will just let him do whatever. He's destroyed absolutely everything around him. he is not going to destroy me with iht. Mare...

timsgirl89 · timsgirl89

Ok -- it's time for me to just vent and get through some of my emotions before I truly go insane. I have been pleased with my AH's recovery for the past 8 years with only one or two backslides that I remember. During the past 5 months I have found his "hidden evidence " that he has started drinki...

pabell · pabell

I've been going to al-anon meetings, I'm up to 3 a week. It seems to help and I know it's keeping me in motion. Iv'e written before but it's been a couple months so I'll recap the events. My AH and I have been together for 23 years. We have a 22 year old daughter who just graduated from college and...

Gailey · Gailey

Originally, I came to this program because my A son separated from his wife and 2 children. It was the most horrible time of my life. That was in 10/2005. They are now divorced and ex-wife is remarried. I was so fearful of what this was going to do with the relationship I have with my granddaughters and the...

Becky1 · Becky1

This weekend was a good one. We went on a motorcycle run with a group that supports POWs. They had the Vietnam Memorial Wall set up in the next town, which is only a few miles from us. We got up Sat., after having not talked all week, he got the bike out and was cleaning it up. He asked if I still wanted to go....

braveheartlioncarebear · braveheartlioncarebear

When I started dating HIM, he seemed to have it all together, almost too good to be true. Well, turned out he was. I didn't know he had such a bad alcohol problem until he had a bad week, all 7 days of it! So when his head was cleared, I told him it would be over unless he got help. He actually agreed and went out o...

meagain · meagain

I was on the forums earlier about my step-daughter drinking and raising her 2 daughters, -her hubby was killed 2 years ago. My DH just called his ex. about the situation. They seem to agree she needs to watch her drinking--its "ok" to have a beer here and there!--Anyway DH's daughter is 35...

abbyal · abbyal

A friend sent this and I just had to share it . Accept that some days your the pigeon , and some days your the statue. Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case u have to eat them Always read stuff that will make u look good if u die in the middle of it . Drive carfully , It's not only cars that can be re...

QOD · QOD

It is so frustrating when all I want to do is cut my ties to my AH and move on w/my life. In saying that, I don't mean moving on to another man. But just getting on w/life. Ya know? There always seems to be ties that bind us together. I cut one tie only to find another holding us together. Arrgg. It is so frus...

Tiger2006 · Tiger2006

Practicing these principles in all my affairs.... ...with my mom Convo 8/6: Mom:So, I found you a TV Me: Really? That's great! Mom:So if I give it you before the end of the term it won't distract you from your studies? Me:Uhh No mom Mom: Oh....okay. So, if I send it down with John [step dad], that'll be ok...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

I was thinking today about where I am and where I've been over the past year since I first came to this board. When I first came I was so scared, I had just moved out of my house after seven years of dealing with heroin addiction and repeated treatments, alcoholism and repeated treatments, a husband who d...

Loupiness · Loupiness

I can't even come up with a title for this post, because as I begin I don't even know where I am going. I just feel the need to vent. We are at a crossroads in our marriage, where I have basically told my AH(sober as far as I know) that it is time to p** or get off the pot. He has me convinced that alcohol/drugs h...

Friendofyours · Friendofyours

When my mother raised us (four all together) she went through some hard times like a neighbor shooting our windows out of our house, burning a trailor that we had to get out of that neighborhood, lots of other nightmare events. Eventually when I was twelve we got out but my mother turned very nasty. She u...

ally · ally

(((((((((((((Hey Guys))))))))))) I was reading through the posts on the board.. And I got to thinking about when I first joined this fellowship. It was the 20/01/06. I remember the exact day becuase: that was the day I realised I belonged somewhere. Why I joined it was, because my life was, beyond my c...

Blue eyes · Blue eyes

I have been in Alanon this time around for 5 months.I know its time to work the steps but have a fear of being judged.I am newly married to a recovering spouse of 10years. I have been going to meetings in my area.I also go to AA&Alanon meetings. Thank you Blue eyes

CJC · CJC

So where do I start? I really don't know what to say. I feel very awkward by actually saying this because I have NEVER actually said these words to anybody else....my husband is an alcoholic. He has been an alcoholic ever since I met him 8 years ago, and now 8 years later we have 2 daughters and a home, his d...

Lunamoth · Lunamoth

a 9 yr. old boy and an A decide to do laundry? Answer: An insane alanonner whose head spun off her shoulders at "It's not the end of the world." Maybe it's the heat -it's 105, maybe it's the fact that you don't use bleach with everything, maybe it's the mom factor where we're cursed with kid...

sisterlylove · sisterlylove

Hi Everyone, I am here because of an addict in my life. My brother has been strugleing with drug abuse for the past 13 years. I understand this is for AA but does anyone know if there is an NA equivelent?

meagain · meagain

We were at my step-sons wedding on the weekend. MY 35 yr. step-daughter was pretty drunk to say the least. Her hubby was killed 2 years ago. She was really upset about her 2 daughters (10 &; 8) not knowing their father. I told my hubby drinking sure doesn't help the situation. They also had parties w...

maresie2 · maresie2

So while I left the A he managed to get a criminal charge for leaving the scene of an accident. On to of that he has 3 speeding tickets he has not paid an an illegal turn. He somehow seems to be able to think that he can work that out without losing his license good luck. In the interim he's basically totalled t...

graciela43 · graciela43

i am looking for a meeting in spanish, close to my house or as close as it can be if you know of any meeting please emailm me at my son's email adress sevenfold@peoplepc.com

gardengal · gardengal

My father was an alcoholic, and growing up I didnt know any better, it was what it was, everyone lived like this.......or so I thought. My mother was a "bit off" or so I thought, and I didnt understand why she acted the way she did. Now I know, because MY husband became an alcoholic, and I start...

maresie2 · maresie2

My current landlord may have a place I can stay with me and my dogs. Getting there would be an incredible feat. The A is totally bankruptc physically and spiritually. He is at a bottom he has never been at before. I sometimes feel like I'm caryring a dead horse. At other times I feel all the dependency on hi...

QOD · QOD

So my AH has been staying w/his mom and grandma for about the last month - ever since his last binge. Now over that time he has disappeared for a night or a day and used cocaine. But now all of a sudden he is going to meetings, has a sponsor and is talking recovery. Now I would love to see him get his life stra...

Christy · Christy

Hubby and I will be married 20 yrs this November. On the 12th of this month he will be 18 months sober. ((((wooohooo!! Go baby go!!)))) He emailed me yesterday and asked me if I'd like to go to Maui for our anniversary!! For those of you that don't know, he has been living and working in Alaska sin...

serendipity · serendipity

My best friend's 4 year old daughter died last night. She was with my daughters and my mom swimming at a camp. She drown. She was the most incredible little girl and I don't understand. My girls don't understand. This is sensless and there can be no point or lesson in this. I don't know if my mother will ev...

abbyal · abbyal

I can get to the message board and post no problem ,but can't get into the chat room have't been able too for 2 days now . Any suggestions ??? Louise

Loupiness · Loupiness

I've spent many hours trying to define to myself the life I want with my husband, I had an experience today, that demonstrated it loud and clear. I work in Home Health and I went to the home of an older German couple. They'd been married 61 yrs, and had met during the war with only the clothes on their backs...

afglin · afglin

I've heard there is a new alanon book. Does anybody have the title, the price and the catalog number where I can order some for my home group? I have to order daily reading books this wek and was hoping to order the new one, but it's not listed inthe 2007 WSO catalog. LINDA

lilms · lilms

((((((MIP Family)))))) Afternoon all. I have not been around much lately, life has been too busy. I spent the last few weeks arranging my mother's wedding. It was held last week and all went very well. I had a houseful of relatives for a couple of days. You know how they say weddings and funerals br...

rtexas · rtexas

(((((((Everyone))))))) Lately, I have just been drawn to movies that have an underlying current of... an insurmountable strugle to survive. I just realized tonight that I am seeking them out, and even if it's the same one over and over... I just can't change the channel. Many of us are in the midst of...

Lanchas · Lanchas

I was wondering if anyone was at the meeting I spoke at the other night? I could use some ESH in response to what i said. Lanchas

babysteps · babysteps

My sil was released from rehab yesterday, ten days early. My AH has been on the phone with his family a lot over the past 3-weeks analyzing her situation to the nth degree. AH's mother is an alcoholic and their is a strong argument that his father is as well. AH and his parents talk non-stop about the thing...

Friendofyours · Friendofyours

How are you doing? Thought I would send you a note to make ya feel special today. hehehe ;) I hope today is going better for you. Please post. FOY

SuSUN · SuSUN

Hi there, I am 58 and my DH is almost 60. He is a quiet well behaved and still working Alcoholic. It has really gotten a hold of his this past 5 to 10 years. He spends most of his time off in the basement drinking and smoking and watching his own choice of TV shows. If I ask him to join me for a show upstairs in the l...

maresie2 · maresie2

This morning I got up later than usual to go to work. I have a little bit of flexibility in my start time. I have posted before that I live with a codependent woman and her son (I did not know till today he was a drug user). I've been largely holed up in my room for weeks because I had many many run ins with variou...

Friendofyours · Friendofyours

I thought we could get to know each other a bit more on a personal level since we have alot of new comers. So I am going to ask some questions and feel free to join in. 1. Do you live in the city or country? 2. What is your favorite thing to do? (hobby) 3. Do you have animals? What kind? 4. Do you have children? Age...

Karilynn · Karilynn

((((((((Family)))))))), Good morning to you all. I hope you've had a wonderful weekend. I have been on vacation this past week and what a riot it was! Learned alot about myself and recovery too. Hubby has been a bit bored since his foot surgery 15 weeks ago. It always seems like my vacations lately...

Shellsmom · Shellsmom

Hi. I am just returning to Al-Anon after about 8 years of trying to do this by myself. I have done almost nothing during that time period but isolate. I have gone for a week at a time without talking to a single human being. I recently had foot surgery and have been unable to get out and about. It has poin...

summergrl83 · summergrl83

My A boyfriend got back from rehab a few days ago, and for the past two nights has been drinking after I went to bed. We live together, so I'm finding that complicates this situation alot. I found that I was really strong and peaceful while he was gone but it's much harder to put things into practice when he...

Lanchas · Lanchas

I got this idea from Friendofyours - great idea by the way! I have thought of some questions and thought I would post them. You don't have to answer if you don't want to, I just thought I would post and see what responses (if any) that I get. Well here are some questions I thought of that would help us to get t...

Kim65 · Kim65

I thought about tagging these thoughts on the end of my "what a jerk" post of a couple days ago. So this is related . . . I see now, after the help of Alanon friends who told me "like it is", just what was going on and I'd like to share that with everyone here. When my son came home that ni...

kismetstrand · kismetstrand

I was just reading a post by rtexas - what an amazing person (yes you are). Hearing others stories, watching their growth and struggles, talking to one another, supporting one another non-judgmentally - that is what this program is all about. And I love each and every one of you here. Last month my l...

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	Drinking with the alcoholic? (Preview) I am at a very strange point where I don't know what I want in my life. My boyfriend, fresh out of rehab is drinking again- the first few days started out being able to hold it together until I went to bed then yesterday just went on a full out drinking binge all day. When I got home I was very proud of myself. I d...	summergrl83	3	732	Aug 10, 2007 by nmike
	So Mad Right Now (Preview) Hello MIP Family. I havent been on much but I just needed to vent. Maybe then I can go to sleep. A few weeks back I posted about AH going to rehab. Well he comes home tomorrow. I am happy scared and confused. I have started reading in my Al-Anon books again and looking into meetings that I can attend. There is...	janey225	6	510	Aug 9, 2007 by janey225
	is this a sex addiction? (a kinda long post, sorry) (Preview) Seems it never ends... I was online the other nite and pulled up the history so I could find a web address I visited earlier in the day (and yes, I do check the history OFTEN, but wasn't doing so that nite). I saw several swimsuit sites, and was wondering who was going to them. My daughter hadn't been home...	lmt123	7	666	Aug 9, 2007 by jonibaloni21
	General Service Assembly conventions (Preview) My ah (sober 2.5 yrs) is in his first year as a GSR. Last night he brought home registration papers for the annual convention and my question is: Do these conventions include spouses? Any information is greatly appreciated Thanks, Kim	Free_Bird	5	707	Aug 9, 2007 by Free_Bird
	saying no (Preview) The A wanted to see me today. Every time he sees me always hits me up for money. I have told him this week repeatedly I have none. I am down to raiding the penny jar to get to work. I am also working really long hours (which is good because in time I'll have some money). I told the A this week to sell a piece of equi...	maresie2	5	457	Aug 9, 2007 by Jen
	Thanks~ (Preview) for the responses about my Step-daughter's drinking etc. My DH did call his daughter and talked to her about her drinking. He said you can hang up on me if you want---but she listened to him, and was responsive. I did stay out of it (thanks to all of your responses). I did mention alanon to him and said you...	meagain	0	275	Aug 9, 2007 by meagain
	Pay attention here, people! Listen up! (Preview) The hearing ear is always found close to the speaking tongue. -Ralph Waldo Emerson Listening research shows that we hear only about 60 percent of what is said. This has nothing to do with the functioning of our ears; it has to do with paying attention. Listening is a learnable skill, but it requires foc...	Tiger2006	4	488	Aug 9, 2007 by Tiger2006
	The Calling Hours (Preview) I went. I put my arms around my best friend, her mom, her husband and her son. I knelt by my best friend's daughter and said prayers. I received more love from friends than I ever thought possible. I don't know what tomarrow may bring and my kids are coping the best they can at the moment. Again, thank you fo...	serendipity	11	567	Aug 9, 2007 by Leetle
	August 5 Business Meeting Minutes (Preview) August 5, 2007 Al-anon Business Meeting The chair opened the meeting w/the Serenity Prayerand welcomed members to the meeting. The meeting chair schedule and the general responsibilities of Ops were reviewed. The position of Room Operator or Monitor is one of responsibility for the Al-Anon stil...	danz123	1	1337	Aug 9, 2007 by Rita G
	Can you see my dog? (Preview) I was trying to put a picture of my favorite pet on here. Just seeing if it worked. Hi. While I'm here I might as well say a few words. Was in a car accident (not hurt, just bruised and sore) a week ago. Poor teenie bopper pulled right out in front of me. It totaled my paid off vehicle. In the distraction...	Nedsaid	2	374	Aug 9, 2007 by QOD
	Slogans (Preview) Hello everyone, I am doing a workshop later on this year in which we will be making God Boxes. Would you please share your favorite slogan or saying you have heard in meetings that I might print out for use on the boxes. Thanks Barb	Mobirdie	9	833	Aug 9, 2007 by carolinagirl
	Collections called again! Nasty mad about the transfer cancelation. LOL (Preview) OMG!!! Do y'all remember a couple of weeks ago when that collection agency bullied me into doing a balance transfer of my AH's debt onto my credit card? Remember that I was also able to cancel the transfer. Well, I figured that the agency would call as soon as they figured out the transfer had been can...	QOD	6	499	Aug 9, 2007 by Kim65
	Thank You so very much (Preview) Just wanted to say thank you for all the prayers, responses and love. I am numb, my kids are dealing, my mom is trying to be strong and grieve in the face of the anger and hate. I am thankful for the numbness and that it is allowing me to be there fully for my kids. I will attribute this blessing of numb peace to...	serendipity	7	502	Aug 9, 2007 by carolinagirl
	New to all of this! (Preview) This is all new to me. I grew up with parents who hardly ever drank alcohol and so I never really have. I seldom drink, and have never to excess. I just discovered in May that my best friend (boyfriend/significant "other", actually) is an alcoholic. I feel stupid but I just didn't know. There...	Helen	8	543	Aug 9, 2007 by Helen
	Hi (Preview) I haven't posted in a while, I guess I have been busy....but I wanted you all to know that I continue to work my program everyday. I do my readings and practice detaching with love. I am doing so good at work, took #1 in our store again! My A, encourgages me and last week he brought me a card, a new Sudoku bo...	marmare	7	390	Aug 8, 2007 by nmike
	Need your help and honesty (Preview) Hi it's me again , Most of you know about my recent involvment in an Alateen Confrence in our area . One of our Alateens has been invited to attend a WSO advisory meeting , she will go with her sponsor in a couple of weeks . As a sponsor I really don't understand why our kids are not part of our family recov...	abbyal	10	770	Aug 8, 2007 by wp
	tantrum (Preview) I don't want to be here! .... at alanon msg board or meetings. I can't get to sleep at a reasonable hour for weeks and weeks. Long weekend out of town with family and friends, AH put on a good show and stayed in our room to drink at night. I worked at keeping my anxiety at bay but then when things went well,...	ddub	5	375	Aug 8, 2007 by lilms
	Pulling the plug (Preview) I have told the A I am not paying his rent for him next week. I have switched off my cell phone and told the people who he is living with I am unavailable. He can give me the dogs now. I will just let him do whatever. He's destroyed absolutely everything around him. he is not going to destroy me with iht. Mare...	maresie2	20	624	Aug 8, 2007 by Jen
	NOT going there again (Preview) Ok -- it's time for me to just vent and get through some of my emotions before I truly go insane. I have been pleased with my AH's recovery for the past 8 years with only one or two backslides that I remember. During the past 5 months I have found his "hidden evidence " that he has started drinki...	timsgirl89	4	476	Aug 8, 2007 by mhgal
	Angry, Venting, Pain, Loneliness (Preview) I've been going to al-anon meetings, I'm up to 3 a week. It seems to help and I know it's keeping me in motion. Iv'e written before but it's been a couple months so I'll recap the events. My AH and I have been together for 23 years. We have a 22 year old daughter who just graduated from college and...	pabell	5	536	Aug 8, 2007 by Jen
	not sure about what I am feeling (Preview) Originally, I came to this program because my A son separated from his wife and 2 children. It was the most horrible time of my life. That was in 10/2005. They are now divorced and ex-wife is remarried. I was so fearful of what this was going to do with the relationship I have with my granddaughters and the...	Gailey	8	625	Aug 8, 2007 by Jen
	Calmer now (Preview) This weekend was a good one. We went on a motorcycle run with a group that supports POWs. They had the Vietnam Memorial Wall set up in the next town, which is only a few miles from us. We got up Sat., after having not talked all week, he got the bike out and was cleaning it up. He asked if I still wanted to go....	Becky1	4	490	Aug 8, 2007 by Lunamoth
	WALKED INTO A MINEFIELD!!!! (Preview) When I started dating HIM, he seemed to have it all together, almost too good to be true. Well, turned out he was. I didn't know he had such a bad alcohol problem until he had a bad week, all 7 days of it! So when his head was cleared, I told him it would be over unless he got help. He actually agreed and went out o...	braveheartlioncarebear	17	969	Aug 8, 2007 by mhgal
	Need your help please (Preview) I was on the forums earlier about my step-daughter drinking and raising her 2 daughters, -her hubby was killed 2 years ago. My DH just called his ex. about the situation. They seem to agree she needs to watch her drinking--its "ok" to have a beer here and there!--Anyway DH's daughter is 35...	meagain	5	681	Aug 8, 2007 by carolinagirl
	Ways to deal with the burdens in your life ( humor ) (Preview) A friend sent this and I just had to share it . Accept that some days your the pigeon , and some days your the statue. Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case u have to eat them Always read stuff that will make u look good if u die in the middle of it . Drive carfully , It's not only cars that can be re...	abbyal	2	371	Aug 8, 2007 by Karilynn
	Just want to cut ties completely (Preview) It is so frustrating when all I want to do is cut my ties to my AH and move on w/my life. In saying that, I don't mean moving on to another man. But just getting on w/life. Ya know? There always seems to be ties that bind us together. I cut one tie only to find another holding us together. Arrgg. It is so frus...	QOD	8	599	Aug 8, 2007 by QOD
	Practicing these principles in all my affairs (Preview) Practicing these principles in all my affairs.... ...with my mom Convo 8/6: Mom:So, I found you a TV Me: Really? That's great! Mom:So if I give it you before the end of the term it won't distract you from your studies? Me:Uhh No mom Mom: Oh....okay. So, if I send it down with John [step dad], that'll be ok...	Tiger2006	2	376	Aug 8, 2007 by lin0606
	The long and winding road...(long & winding LOL) (Preview) I was thinking today about where I am and where I've been over the past year since I first came to this board. When I first came I was so scared, I had just moved out of my house after seven years of dealing with heroin addiction and repeated treatments, alcoholism and repeated treatments, a husband who d...	carolinagirl	7	1114	Aug 7, 2007 by Maria123
	???? (Preview) I can't even come up with a title for this post, because as I begin I don't even know where I am going. I just feel the need to vent. We are at a crossroads in our marriage, where I have basically told my AH(sober as far as I know) that it is time to p** or get off the pot. He has me convinced that alcohol/drugs h...	Loupiness	11	770	Aug 7, 2007 by Loupiness
	I need to know why I do this. (Preview) When my mother raised us (four all together) she went through some hard times like a neighbor shooting our windows out of our house, burning a trailor that we had to get out of that neighborhood, lots of other nightmare events. Eventually when I was twelve we got out but my mother turned very nasty. She u...	Friendofyours	11	638	Aug 7, 2007 by Friendofyours
	REMEMBERING MY INTRODUCTION TO AL-ANON(FOR NEWBIES) (Preview) (((((((((((((Hey Guys))))))))))) I was reading through the posts on the board.. And I got to thinking about when I first joined this fellowship. It was the 20/01/06. I remember the exact day becuase: that was the day I realised I belonged somewhere. Why I joined it was, because my life was, beyond my c...	ally	1	1210	Aug 7, 2007 by cc
	I need a Sponser (Preview) I have been in Alanon this time around for 5 months.I know its time to work the steps but have a fear of being judged.I am newly married to a recovering spouse of 10years. I have been going to meetings in my area.I also go to AA&Alanon meetings. Thank you Blue eyes	Blue eyes	2	491	Aug 7, 2007 by getoverit
	New here and admitting (Preview) So where do I start? I really don't know what to say. I feel very awkward by actually saying this because I have NEVER actually said these words to anybody else....my husband is an alcoholic. He has been an alcoholic ever since I met him 8 years ago, and now 8 years later we have 2 daughters and a home, his d...	CJC	11	709	Aug 7, 2007 by CJC
	What do you get when... (Preview) a 9 yr. old boy and an A decide to do laundry? Answer: An insane alanonner whose head spun off her shoulders at "It's not the end of the world." Maybe it's the heat -it's 105, maybe it's the fact that you don't use bleach with everything, maybe it's the mom factor where we're cursed with kid...	Lunamoth	3	445	Aug 7, 2007 by Kim65
	new here... (Preview) Hi Everyone, I am here because of an addict in my life. My brother has been strugleing with drug abuse for the past 13 years. I understand this is for AA but does anyone know if there is an NA equivelent?	sisterlylove	2	470	Aug 7, 2007 by QOD
	Help at explaining............ (Preview) We were at my step-sons wedding on the weekend. MY 35 yr. step-daughter was pretty drunk to say the least. Her hubby was killed 2 years ago. She was really upset about her 2 daughters (10 &; 8) not knowing their father. I told my hubby drinking sure doesn't help the situation. They also had parties w...	meagain	3	512	Aug 7, 2007 by Friendofyours
	the latest saga (Preview) So while I left the A he managed to get a criminal charge for leaving the scene of an accident. On to of that he has 3 speeding tickets he has not paid an an illegal turn. He somehow seems to be able to think that he can work that out without losing his license good luck. In the interim he's basically totalled t...	maresie2	2	409	Aug 7, 2007 by Friendofyours
	looking for al-anon meeting in arizona,el mirage (Preview) i am looking for a meeting in spanish, close to my house or as close as it can be if you know of any meeting please emailm me at my son's email adress sevenfold@peoplepc.com	graciela43	1	367	Aug 7, 2007 by SLS
	Have you forgiven your parents for any mistakes they made in your upbringing? (Preview) My father was an alcoholic, and growing up I didnt know any better, it was what it was, everyone lived like this.......or so I thought. My mother was a "bit off" or so I thought, and I didnt understand why she acted the way she did. Now I know, because MY husband became an alcoholic, and I start...	gardengal	11	644	Aug 7, 2007 by Nedsaid
	prayers up please (Preview) My current landlord may have a place I can stay with me and my dogs. Getting there would be an incredible feat. The A is totally bankruptc physically and spiritually. He is at a bottom he has never been at before. I sometimes feel like I'm caryring a dead horse. At other times I feel all the dependency on hi...	maresie2	7	514	Aug 7, 2007 by carolinagirl
	AH is doing the "Recovery Thing" & I am skeptical (Preview) So my AH has been staying w/his mom and grandma for about the last month - ever since his last binge. Now over that time he has disappeared for a night or a day and used cocaine. But now all of a sudden he is going to meetings, has a sponsor and is talking recovery. Now I would love to see him get his life stra...	QOD	5	1130	Aug 7, 2007 by carolinagirl
	Have to share. (Preview) Hubby and I will be married 20 yrs this November. On the 12th of this month he will be 18 months sober. ((((wooohooo!! Go baby go!!)))) He emailed me yesterday and asked me if I'd like to go to Maui for our anniversary!! For those of you that don't know, he has been living and working in Alaska sin...	Christy	9	487	Aug 7, 2007 by Karilynn
	I need some prayers (Preview) My best friend's 4 year old daughter died last night. She was with my daughters and my mom swimming at a camp. She drown. She was the most incredible little girl and I don't understand. My girls don't understand. This is sensless and there can be no point or lesson in this. I don't know if my mother will ev...	serendipity	23	673	Aug 7, 2007 by lilac1
	Help (Preview) I can get to the message board and post no problem ,but can't get into the chat room have't been able too for 2 days now . Any suggestions ??? Louise	abbyal	2	359	Aug 7, 2007 by abbyal
	To Truly Love... (Preview) I've spent many hours trying to define to myself the life I want with my husband, I had an experience today, that demonstrated it loud and clear. I work in Home Health and I went to the home of an older German couple. They'd been married 61 yrs, and had met during the war with only the clothes on their backs...	Loupiness	6	448	Aug 6, 2007 by Blue eyes
	new alanon book? (Preview) I've heard there is a new alanon book. Does anybody have the title, the price and the catalog number where I can order some for my home group? I have to order daily reading books this wek and was hoping to order the new one, but it's not listed inthe 2007 WSO catalog. LINDA	afglin	3	347	Aug 6, 2007 by Blue eyes
	Update (Preview) ((((((MIP Family)))))) Afternoon all. I have not been around much lately, life has been too busy. I spent the last few weeks arranging my mother's wedding. It was held last week and all went very well. I had a houseful of relatives for a couple of days. You know how they say weddings and funerals br...	lilms	3	302	Aug 6, 2007 by Christy
	Stay the course... (Preview) (((((((Everyone))))))) Lately, I have just been drawn to movies that have an underlying current of... an insurmountable strugle to survive. I just realized tonight that I am seeking them out, and even if it's the same one over and over... I just can't change the channel. Many of us are in the midst of...	rtexas	11	473	Aug 6, 2007 by Jen
	meetings (Preview) I was wondering if anyone was at the meeting I spoke at the other night? I could use some ESH in response to what i said. Lanchas	Lanchas	0	311	Aug 6, 2007 by Lanchas
	Witnessing something very unpleasant (Preview) My sil was released from rehab yesterday, ten days early. My AH has been on the phone with his family a lot over the past 3-weeks analyzing her situation to the nth degree. AH's mother is an alcoholic and their is a strong argument that his father is as well. AH and his parents talk non-stop about the thing...	babysteps	5	474	Aug 6, 2007 by abbyal
	Debilyn (Preview) How are you doing? Thought I would send you a note to make ya feel special today. hehehe ;) I hope today is going better for you. Please post. FOY	Friendofyours	0	284	Aug 6, 2007 by Friendofyours
	New and I can see a long road ahead.... (Preview) Hi there, I am 58 and my DH is almost 60. He is a quiet well behaved and still working Alcoholic. It has really gotten a hold of his this past 5 to 10 years. He spends most of his time off in the basement drinking and smoking and watching his own choice of TV shows. If I ask him to join me for a show upstairs in the l...	SuSUN	3	523	Aug 6, 2007 by Friendofyours
	seeing an A with new eyes (Preview) This morning I got up later than usual to go to work. I have a little bit of flexibility in my start time. I have posted before that I live with a codependent woman and her son (I did not know till today he was a drug user). I've been largely holed up in my room for weeks because I had many many run ins with variou...	maresie2	2	459	Aug 6, 2007 by maresie2
	Who are we? (Preview) I thought we could get to know each other a bit more on a personal level since we have alot of new comers. So I am going to ask some questions and feel free to join in. 1. Do you live in the city or country? 2. What is your favorite thing to do? (hobby) 3. Do you have animals? What kind? 4. Do you have children? Age...	Friendofyours	13	1089	Aug 6, 2007 by sweetums
	Being spontaneous can be exhausting! (Preview) ((((((((Family)))))))), Good morning to you all. I hope you've had a wonderful weekend. I have been on vacation this past week and what a riot it was! Learned alot about myself and recovery too. Hubby has been a bit bored since his foot surgery 15 weeks ago. It always seems like my vacations lately...	Karilynn	6	704	Aug 6, 2007 by sweetums
	Feeling Hopeless and Lonely (Preview) Hi. I am just returning to Al-Anon after about 8 years of trying to do this by myself. I have done almost nothing during that time period but isolate. I have gone for a week at a time without talking to a single human being. I recently had foot surgery and have been unable to get out and about. It has poin...	Shellsmom	12	801	Aug 6, 2007 by carosie
	Setting boundaries (Preview) My A boyfriend got back from rehab a few days ago, and for the past two nights has been drinking after I went to bed. We live together, so I'm finding that complicates this situation alot. I found that I was really strong and peaceful while he was gone but it's much harder to put things into practice when he...	summergrl83	5	632	Aug 6, 2007 by Karilynn
	who are we? a different version (Preview) I got this idea from Friendofyours - great idea by the way! I have thought of some questions and thought I would post them. You don't have to answer if you don't want to, I just thought I would post and see what responses (if any) that I get. Well here are some questions I thought of that would help us to get t...	Lanchas	10	577	Aug 5, 2007 by Kim65
	Anger, resentment and pain (Preview) I thought about tagging these thoughts on the end of my "what a jerk" post of a couple days ago. So this is related . . . I see now, after the help of Alanon friends who told me "like it is", just what was going on and I'd like to share that with everyone here. When my son came home that ni...	Kim65	6	503	Aug 5, 2007 by mhgal
	Grieving yet Joyful (Preview) I was just reading a post by rtexas - what an amazing person (yes you are). Hearing others stories, watching their growth and struggles, talking to one another, supporting one another non-judgmentally - that is what this program is all about. And I love each and every one of you here. Last month my l...	kismetstrand	13	896	Aug 5, 2007 by kismetstrand
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