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Tiger2006 · Tiger2006

How do you cut yourself some slack? How do you give youself a break? How do you show yourself love? I don't think it's news--at least not to me, it isn't, that I'm awfully unnecesarily hard on myself. So how do you? Or, do you, at all?

david62 · david62

Happy Sunday ((((family)))) Down here in Texas it is a beautiful day indeed! I have the windows opened up and can hear the lovely sounds of the doves cooing and the other birdies chirping. My friend Norbert the cat and I were just hanging out on my front porch enjoying the day. Me in my chair, him in my lap....

shadow1 · shadow1

Dealing with loss has been in my life lately. I have lost my alcoholic husband of 22 years to this terrible disease, I have lost a very good friend with a misunderstanding and now Im forced to deal with the death of my baby brother in law. While loosing my husband to this disease is a difficult thing to dea...

RainyJamie · RainyJamie

I thought of all the issues I keep struggling with, mostly financial, mostly related to Aism. I felt like I kept trying to block problems before they became huge but that that I was never going to be able to do it. This image came into my mind. I'm the Scrat, the acorn is my good thing. The water is all the pro...

Patches · Patches

I have a question about boundaries. After holding an intervention in the fall of 2005, my father went through an inpatient treatment program. He was doing pretty well, although he did not believe it necessary to follow up with an after-care program (AA). In any event, he has relapsed (no big su...

ditto · ditto

Hi Guys, I divorced my a husband almost a year ago. We weren't married very long and I haven't posted to this board in a little while, although I do read it. I have been pretty much alone this past year healing from the mental, verbal and physical abuse heaped on me by my a. Every so often a man will ask me ou...

HEARTBROKEN IN NJ · HEARTBROKEN IN NJ

Well, I broke down and did it. I spent the weekend with my ex A b/f. After much hesitation, I agreed to this because I needed closure once and for all. After all, thats all I've been wanting for months now. I went into the weekend with my guard up, at attention, more thank its ever been before!! The only '...

maresie2 · maresie2

When I lived with the A I was mostly numb and overwhelmed. That is how I dealt with it. I was also of course immensely depressed and sad and angry. I was always fighting with him over somethng. The other thing I was always doing of course was begging him, remonstrating and asking him to behave. He did t...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

I had a birthday party for my middle child Saturday (nobody showed up) and got a letter from my A in jail. I read it and while waiting for non-existent guests I wrote back the perfect letter. I was so angry after reading his letter which was full of whining and blaming and just plain bs. I was compelled t...

Kim65 · Kim65

Well, days. Several goats got into the chicken scratch and pigged out. My best milker (in my avatar) was dead this morning with an orphaned baby. Two others need constant care, there is goat diarrhea everywhere. Of course my A is off on a binge, not that he could have been helpful other than to run in...

Karilynn · Karilynn

(((((Family))))), Hard to believe it was a year ago that hubby was still drinking. A year ago I sent him packing because I could no longer live with an active alcoholic. It wasn't easy. I love my husband so much. But I was determined not to let him back until he had at least 90 days recovery under his be...

Tiger2006 · Tiger2006

I tried to describe it in the meeting, and couldn't. It was the feeling like you're a fraud, and any minute now, "they're gonna find you out." That you're not that talented, not that smart, not that good, not enough in any way shape and form. And yup, you're gonna agree, all evidence to the co...

Loupiness · Loupiness

I am new to this board and have attended f2f meetings for about 2 months now, but I haven't had to courage to talk about this aspect in that setting. From what I have read, infidelity is not an uncommon issue with the A. The woman my AH had an affair with is also is an A and his relationship with her was absol...

confused · confused

Rainy Jaime's post got me thinking about youtube clips and which one would fit me. Mine would have to be the scene from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. I am the knight who gets all his limbs severed and keeps going back for more..."tis just a flesh wound" What would yours be????

ally · ally

((((((((((((((GUYS)))))))))))) I saw this on another board, and It really struck a chord with me..I thought I would share it with you. One junior high school boy confided in another his love for a certain girl. The first boy asked the second one to keep his secret. By the end of the school day, the r...

melamom815 · melamom815

I have been going over and over in my mind about something that I have to get out atleast in writing so I can maybe muddle through it better. Also, recieving some ESH would be great. My AH has been sober since the middle of Feb. I am very proud and happy for him for doing this for himself. He is working a gre...

kissers · kissers

After being through a few relationships with A's and facing my lonlieness, I have detached so much that I can go weeks without seeing someone I am dating. It feels like my heart has turned to stone. I feel like I just don't care anymore. A man I was recently dating called me and said he couldn't date me anym...

RainyJamie · RainyJamie

"Part of my A's program was to not lie. To face truths and conflict. When he did, he realized it was not as bad as he had always thought." -debilyn RE: More on Dry Drunks Goodness gracious, just like I say it in my dreams. The problem is not the specifically the alcohol, it's the parallel b...

serendipity · serendipity

My ex called me today after he was done with the lawyer. He signed the divorce papers that state he will be allowed supervised visitation. So, he called and said he is now ready to make arrangements with me to see the kids. I said nothing and just hung up. He acted as if nothing was wrong. As if his behavior...

DelilahJones · DelilahJones

and I really don't think he will for a long time. I've been really clear with him for the past 2 months about my feelings in this relationship and what I want. Last Friday I told him that on Tuesday I was giving our 30 day notice and moving with the kids and he'd have to find another place to live on his own. I...

heather · heather

Hi everyone, I have been struggling with myself being angry at my husband. He hasn't done anything recently but I think I am bitter for all the past. He has said sorry in the heat of the moment but I didn't believe him. Now he is clean and going to meetings I think I need to hear him say he is sorry again. I...

DelilahJones · DelilahJones

I've told my A that I'm giving 30 days notice to the landlord and I'm moving with the kids to my dad's house (he passed away in Oct and my sisters and I are going to co-own it and I will live there) and he needs to find a place to go. I don't think he still really "get's it" and probably won't till Ju...

janey225 · janey225

Hello All I am a bit confused today. My AH stopped by to see the kids last night on the way to an AA meeting. I wasn't excited to see him. I was happy but not oveerly excited. I wasn't sad that he couldn't stay long. It was almost a relief when he left. I want him to come home when he isn't here. I miss him. But aft...

smpoli · smpoli

You may be wondering, what in the world is ingrown eyeballs. I have to tell ya, I just heard about this one yesterday! Think about an ingrown nail. Your nail is supposed to grow out and straight. When it grows inward, wrapped and backwards, it starts to hurt. It is tender, and doesn't feel very good a...

debilyn · debilyn

Lady please respond I am very concerned. I know you have no one in the USA to help you. Please please..... love,debilyn

BlueCloud · BlueCloud

Dear Roomies, I could really use some ES&H on family cut-offs and silent treatments. My parents had a messy divorce and when my Afather began threatening her, my mother cut all contact with him. As a result, my siblings and I didn't have contact with him either. Then, seven years ago my brother sea...

Tiger2006 · Tiger2006

"I didn't see it coming, but I sure felt it roll over my head. It feels really strange to have a truck run over your head." Ryan Lipscomb, a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, on being hit by a delivery truck after he fell from his bike. Lipscomb, who wore a helmet, suffe...

drucilla06 · drucilla06

Hello fellow (((((Alanons))))) Yesterday I was channel surfing and I stopped on a program where a motivational speaker was speaking.It was near the end of the program and he said something that has stayed with me. He said " let go or be dragged" I started thinking about this.I got a visual i...

Tammy · Tammy

I was doing so good then CRASH-BAM-BOOM !! Now, I am so sad !! I wanted so desperately for things to work out but it just isnt going to .. He is living about 10 minutes from our home and I just cant stop thinking about who he is with and what he is doing.. None of which I can control and I know that. Unfortunate...

Eve Eve Eve · Eve Eve Eve

I finally went to my first f2f meeting. There were torential rain downpooring, I am not a good driver, don't know my way around exept to work, my daughters school, and her job. The route to meeting same as route to work, great eh? WRONG,,,,,,,,,, traffic was blocked, there was an accident, so had to find...

andrea · andrea

Hi everyone, it's been a little while since I wrote, things are looking up, but there is only one thing, my son will be moving out with his grand mother, I need to know was are the symtoms of witdrawl from cocaine? I need an answer as soon as possible, so I can do damage control before it starts, thanks, an...

sash · sash

If a person is not particularly spiritual, has trouble with faith or is not comfortable with spirituality, what would they use as a HP?

Idealsummerluv · Idealsummerluv

Hello, I guess parts of me will always be in denial. My husband has been sober six years. Thank God. And I do thank God for his sobriety. He has no program. I don't know how many meetings he went to. He said the only time he thinks about beer is when he went to meetings because that is what...

gardengal · gardengal

Sometimes the anger within me is too much for me to bare alone. I get angry at the fact my husband became an A, left and is drinking his life away with another A. I get angry when I think of what "could have been", the promises and the dreams we talked about, and he just continued to drink. When I ge...

maire rua · maire rua

At present A is living with me after being ill in January, no he has not moved back home yet. My eldest son is coming home in two weeks from college and he will probably, hopefully move back home to his own place then which is in an awful state, no I have not gone there and cleaned it up. I have a lot of work at pre...

Maria123 · Maria123

I want to make a difference and so I share this: http://www.stservicemovie.com/ Copy and paste into a new window. love in recovery, Maria

Karaokejacky · Karaokejacky

For a while now I have been struggling woth how to deal with the behaviors and attitudes of my addict husband. Let me begin at the beginning.... We have been married for 18 years, have two sons and he has been an addict all this time. Although I didn't know he did " crack cocaine" until we had bee...

nmike · nmike

Hi friends, Well, life is a challenge. Everything was kinda of ok but 2 weeks ago things changed. My mother's intuition told me to go visit my son in the military. His dad agreed to go with me and we agreed to focus on our son and not let our current relationship get in the way. We found him in a much differe...

lilms · lilms

((((((Friends)))))) I have noticed a few posts on anger in the past while. This is my anger management technique. I really use it and for me it really works. I had to laugh when I was that it came with "steps". Can't seem to get away from the dang things Enjoy all, lilms Subject: Stress Man...

Denoraphy · Denoraphy

I am stuggling on how to handle something and could use a little input from anyone who feels they could help. Here is my dilemma: My step daughter has asked to take my 14 year old to a rock concert. The reason I have reservation about this is because I am angry with my step daughter right now. My AH (her f...

debilyn · debilyn

deb need help hen i cant write anything on the board it keeps telling me a runtime error and shuts down both message bboard and chat any ideas? I got this pm from Belle1. I don't know how to help. I researched it and told her where to look on the internet. does anyone know for sure? She is in Scotland and need...

babysteps · babysteps

This could get confusing but I am sick with anger and have to get it off my chest. My AH and I own a small business publishing a regional interest magazine. The deal was that I would do all of the editorial work (writing, graphic design, etc), and office/accounting work, take care of the house, and be a sta...

heartless39470 · heartless39470

Well, my A has been dry for 5 weeks now. About 4 weeks ago he quit talking to me. I got scared and thought he was cheating, but I know better. He is not like that. He is 41 years old and has been drinking since he was 18. And for once he wants to quit, but has no program. He has been sleeping on the couch for four nig...

gardengal · gardengal

I lit a candle for my mom, beside her picture, as she has been passed away now for over 8 years. I think of her almost everyday,, something triggers a memory in my daily life and I smile. Happy to have had the time on this earth to be with her, and like a flower in our master's garden she bloomed for many year...

debilyn · debilyn

ya just don't feel? Or what you do feel is like you sorta have the flu, but don't. Ya have tears just ready to spill out and you are just holding them back? Ya don't feel like smiling or laughing? And it hits you how alone you feel, yet you appreciate big time what you have, however your zest or joy is not there...

Rita G · Rita G

Please pray for my Sister-in-law Barbara - She drives a School bus & was hit this morning before 7 am by a drunk driver!!!! By God's Grace there were no children on the bus - (She drives a special needs bus) My brother-in-law is on his way to the hospital to find out if she is ok - they wouldn't give him an...

java · java

In 2005 Fitone, a newbie, said this about boundaries: "Letting go: the thing is you can't make a person be what they don't want to be you can't make them do what they don't want to do, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make them drink. " I was looking up acceptence. About acceptance they...

ally · ally

(((((((((((((((((Guys)))))))))))))))))) Things have really changed for me in the last few days. I would never have imagined in my wildest dreams, life could be this good. Why???Who knows... A few days ago, I had a whole lot of anger within me because of a situation in my life. I "Let" peop...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

I have a friend at work who has been sep. the same amt. of time as me and yesterday she told me she is moving back in with her husband. I was shocked and just froze for a minute but then got to thinking about my own situation. Her husband was a wife beater and seriously abusive, mine only abused himself real...

Rita G · Rita G

Thanks so much for the support & prayers - our family really appreciates it. Barbara is still in the hospital recovering. She did finally start talking to her husband yesterday afternoon around 5:00 - tried to smile & make a few jokes. Still in a lot of pain. She is still under obser...

kissers · kissers

My boss recently told me that the account I was assigned to reported that they were very happy with me. I was very happy to hear this news. My boss said, It has nothing to do with you. It's only because different people like different people". I wasn't sure how to take this comment. I could understan...

serendipity · serendipity

My ex texts me today "I need to see you" I do not respond. I call my lawyer and he says there is no reason for me to have to speak to him. Ok, good. I go on with my day....moving into the new house. He texts me again before I go to work"Please I need to see you" Again I do not respond, even th...

arty · arty

My A has been out of my house since january. It has been so quiet here...nice... He has been back in a.a for afew weeks now and seems to be going well. I have booked a holiday to the U.S (I'm in Australia) to visit my best friend whom i havent seen in 12 years and i'm going for a month! very excited, but worrie...

twinmom2 · twinmom2

(((MIP Friends))) I am realizing now just how precious my peace and serenity is and somedays I have to fight to keep it intact. Last night I met with a real estate agent to discuss putting my condo on the market. This is plan B finally coming into action. Everything was going well until AH walks in the d...

Tiger2006 · Tiger2006

CriedOut2 · CriedOut2

My husband went to rehab 3 weeks ago - he said he was sick and tired of drinking. Why do I not fully believe him?? He has been drinking throughout our marriage of 22 years but last year he started drinking heavily. During the 1st weekend while he was at rehab my 2 older children and I went to their family pr...

serendipity · serendipity

As soon as I wake up, he is on my mind. My ex and who he is with. The adrenline rushes and I am AWAKE! How can I stop this being the very first thing that pops into my mind? It fades over the day as I get a grip and am able to work this program, use the suggestions and slogans. I feel like I have no control over my min...

renah · renah

All, I went back to the "how alanon works for families and friends of A" page 36, "sharing" and was reminded how I need to share both my pain my ESH. For a long time, I felt like I had no ESH, especially with alcohol. I would like to share about my many months of pondering, analyzing...

Jeannie · Jeannie

Hi, After so many years of putting up with AH and his abuse and neglect. I am finally divorcing him. After so many years of being miserable I had finally been happy and relieved. I had reconnected with a wonderful man from my past, who treats me so well and makes me happy. Of course as usual the other shoe ha...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

Lately I have been feeling confused about what I need to do to make a better life for my kids and I, confused by the choices that need to be made and all of them are difficult. If I don't go back to school we don't make it, if I do go back to school I have to continue working while I take prerequisites and my olde...

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	How do you... (Preview) How do you cut yourself some slack? How do you give youself a break? How do you show yourself love? I don't think it's news--at least not to me, it isn't, that I'm awfully unnecesarily hard on myself. So how do you? Or, do you, at all?	Tiger2006	5	616	May 22, 2007 by Lunamoth
	Another Pleasant Valley Sunday (Preview) Happy Sunday ((((family)))) Down here in Texas it is a beautiful day indeed! I have the windows opened up and can hear the lovely sounds of the doves cooing and the other birdies chirping. My friend Norbert the cat and I were just hanging out on my front porch enjoying the day. Me in my chair, him in my lap....	david62	11	634	May 22, 2007 by Karilynn
	dealing with loss (Preview) Dealing with loss has been in my life lately. I have lost my alcoholic husband of 22 years to this terrible disease, I have lost a very good friend with a misunderstanding and now Im forced to deal with the death of my baby brother in law. While loosing my husband to this disease is a difficult thing to dea...	shadow1	18	779	May 21, 2007 by Karilynn
	metaphorically speaking (Preview) I thought of all the issues I keep struggling with, mostly financial, mostly related to Aism. I felt like I kept trying to block problems before they became huge but that that I was never going to be able to do it. This image came into my mind. I'm the Scrat, the acorn is my good thing. The water is all the pro...	RainyJamie	1	394	May 21, 2007 by debilyn
	Relapse, boundaries, & father's day (Preview) I have a question about boundaries. After holding an intervention in the fall of 2005, my father went through an inpatient treatment program. He was doing pretty well, although he did not believe it necessary to follow up with an after-care program (AA). In any event, he has relapsed (no big su...	Patches	2	1060	May 21, 2007 by Friendofyours
	Signs of the Fears Alcoholism Left With me (Preview) Hi Guys, I divorced my a husband almost a year ago. We weren't married very long and I haven't posted to this board in a little while, although I do read it. I have been pretty much alone this past year healing from the mental, verbal and physical abuse heaped on me by my a. Every so often a man will ask me ou...	ditto	5	524	May 21, 2007 by kissers
	Broke down and went for it... (Preview) Well, I broke down and did it. I spent the weekend with my ex A b/f. After much hesitation, I agreed to this because I needed closure once and for all. After all, thats all I've been wanting for months now. I went into the weekend with my guard up, at attention, more thank its ever been before!! The only '...	HEARTBROKEN IN NJ	4	626	May 21, 2007 by twinmom2
	Being apart from the A (Preview) When I lived with the A I was mostly numb and overwhelmed. That is how I dealt with it. I was also of course immensely depressed and sad and angry. I was always fighting with him over somethng. The other thing I was always doing of course was begging him, remonstrating and asking him to behave. He did t...	maresie2	6	591	May 21, 2007 by maresie2
	Got at letter from the jailhouse... (Preview) I had a birthday party for my middle child Saturday (nobody showed up) and got a letter from my A in jail. I read it and while waiting for non-existent guests I wrote back the perfect letter. I was so angry after reading his letter which was full of whining and blaming and just plain bs. I was compelled t...	carolinagirl	3	685	May 21, 2007 by debilyn
	Horrible day . . . (Preview) Well, days. Several goats got into the chicken scratch and pigged out. My best milker (in my avatar) was dead this morning with an orphaned baby. Two others need constant care, there is goat diarrhea everywhere. Of course my A is off on a binge, not that he could have been helpful other than to run in...	Kim65	9	503	May 21, 2007 by Rita G
	Hard to believe (Preview) (((((Family))))), Hard to believe it was a year ago that hubby was still drinking. A year ago I sent him packing because I could no longer live with an active alcoholic. It wasn't easy. I love my husband so much. But I was determined not to let him back until he had at least 90 days recovery under his be...	Karilynn	8	600	May 21, 2007 by Rita G
	It's called the Imposter Syndrome! (Preview) I tried to describe it in the meeting, and couldn't. It was the feeling like you're a fraud, and any minute now, "they're gonna find you out." That you're not that talented, not that smart, not that good, not enough in any way shape and form. And yup, you're gonna agree, all evidence to the co...	Tiger2006	5	1018	May 21, 2007 by barisax
	and infidelity too... (Preview) I am new to this board and have attended f2f meetings for about 2 months now, but I haven't had to courage to talk about this aspect in that setting. From what I have read, infidelity is not an uncommon issue with the A. The woman my AH had an affair with is also is an A and his relationship with her was absol...	Loupiness	13	2571	May 21, 2007 by Loupiness
	What movie clip represents you? Monty python and the holy grail (Preview) Rainy Jaime's post got me thinking about youtube clips and which one would fit me. Mine would have to be the scene from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. I am the knight who gets all his limbs severed and keeps going back for more..."tis just a flesh wound" What would yours be????	confused	6	625	May 21, 2007 by Lunamoth
	GOSSIP (Preview) ((((((((((((((GUYS)))))))))))) I saw this on another board, and It really struck a chord with me..I thought I would share it with you. One junior high school boy confided in another his love for a certain girl. The first boy asked the second one to keep his secret. By the end of the school day, the r...	ally	3	518	May 21, 2007 by jaja
	I don't love him anymore... (Preview) I have been going over and over in my mind about something that I have to get out atleast in writing so I can maybe muddle through it better. Also, recieving some ESH would be great. My AH has been sober since the middle of Feb. I am very proud and happy for him for doing this for himself. He is working a gre...	melamom815	6	807	May 21, 2007 by Jerry F
	I Don't Care Attitude (Preview) After being through a few relationships with A's and facing my lonlieness, I have detached so much that I can go weeks without seeing someone I am dating. It feels like my heart has turned to stone. I feel like I just don't care anymore. A man I was recently dating called me and said he couldn't date me anym...	kissers	7	767	May 21, 2007 by Jerry F
	More on More on Dry Drunks (Preview) "Part of my A's program was to not lie. To face truths and conflict. When he did, he realized it was not as bad as he had always thought." -debilyn RE: More on Dry Drunks Goodness gracious, just like I say it in my dreams. The problem is not the specifically the alcohol, it's the parallel b...	RainyJamie	4	896	May 20, 2007 by maresie2
	He signed the papers (Preview) My ex called me today after he was done with the lawyer. He signed the divorce papers that state he will be allowed supervised visitation. So, he called and said he is now ready to make arrangements with me to see the kids. I said nothing and just hung up. He acted as if nothing was wrong. As if his behavior...	serendipity	7	681	May 20, 2007 by maresie2
	A still doesn't get it (Preview) and I really don't think he will for a long time. I've been really clear with him for the past 2 months about my feelings in this relationship and what I want. Last Friday I told him that on Tuesday I was giving our 30 day notice and moving with the kids and he'd have to find another place to live on his own. I...	DelilahJones	6	559	May 20, 2007 by jrtjosey
	Bitterness!! (Preview) Hi everyone, I have been struggling with myself being angry at my husband. He hasn't done anything recently but I think I am bitter for all the past. He has said sorry in the heat of the moment but I didn't believe him. Now he is clean and going to meetings I think I need to hear him say he is sorry again. I...	heather	9	817	May 20, 2007 by sissy
	ESH ? living seperately from A (Preview) I've told my A that I'm giving 30 days notice to the landlord and I'm moving with the kids to my dad's house (he passed away in Oct and my sisters and I are going to co-own it and I will live there) and he needs to find a place to go. I don't think he still really "get's it" and probably won't till Ju...	DelilahJones	9	681	May 20, 2007 by maresie2
	Confusion (Preview) Hello All I am a bit confused today. My AH stopped by to see the kids last night on the way to an AA meeting. I wasn't excited to see him. I was happy but not oveerly excited. I wasn't sad that he couldn't stay long. It was almost a relief when he left. I want him to come home when he isn't here. I miss him. But aft...	janey225	4	810	May 20, 2007 by sissy
	Ingrown eyeballs (Preview) You may be wondering, what in the world is ingrown eyeballs. I have to tell ya, I just heard about this one yesterday! Think about an ingrown nail. Your nail is supposed to grow out and straight. When it grows inward, wrapped and backwards, it starts to hurt. It is tender, and doesn't feel very good a...	smpoli	7	745	May 20, 2007 by jrtjosey
	Gads MARISIE, Mary where are you?? (Preview) Lady please respond I am very concerned. I know you have no one in the USA to help you. Please please..... love,debilyn	debilyn	2	409	May 20, 2007 by maresie2
	Dealing with FamilyCut-Offs/Silent Treatment (Preview) Dear Roomies, I could really use some ES&H on family cut-offs and silent treatments. My parents had a messy divorce and when my Afather began threatening her, my mother cut all contact with him. As a result, my siblings and I didn't have contact with him either. Then, seven years ago my brother sea...	BlueCloud	7	723	May 20, 2007 by jrtjosey
	The next time your kids tell you NO! (Preview) "I didn't see it coming, but I sure felt it roll over my head. It feels really strange to have a truck run over your head." Ryan Lipscomb, a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, on being hit by a delivery truck after he fell from his bike. Lipscomb, who wore a helmet, suffe...	Tiger2006	3	508	May 20, 2007 by debilyn
	a great analogy for letting go... (Preview) Hello fellow (((((Alanons))))) Yesterday I was channel surfing and I stopped on a program where a motivational speaker was speaking.It was near the end of the program and he said something that has stayed with me. He said " let go or be dragged" I started thinking about this.I got a visual i...	drucilla06	5	4284	May 20, 2007 by debilyn
	Difficult Days :( (Preview) I was doing so good then CRASH-BAM-BOOM !! Now, I am so sad !! I wanted so desperately for things to work out but it just isnt going to .. He is living about 10 minutes from our home and I just cant stop thinking about who he is with and what he is doing.. None of which I can control and I know that. Unfortunate...	Tammy	5	566	May 20, 2007 by aunitedway
	First f2f (Preview) I finally went to my first f2f meeting. There were torential rain downpooring, I am not a good driver, don't know my way around exept to work, my daughters school, and her job. The route to meeting same as route to work, great eh? WRONG,,,,,,,,,, traffic was blocked, there was an accident, so had to find...	Eve Eve Eve	8	604	May 20, 2007 by aunitedway
	witdrawl symtoms of cocaine? (Preview) Hi everyone, it's been a little while since I wrote, things are looking up, but there is only one thing, my son will be moving out with his grand mother, I need to know was are the symtoms of witdrawl from cocaine? I need an answer as soon as possible, so I can do damage control before it starts, thanks, an...	andrea	6	2312	May 20, 2007 by moms3
	Alternatives to HP (Preview) If a person is not particularly spiritual, has trouble with faith or is not comfortable with spirituality, what would they use as a HP?	sash	11	692	May 20, 2007 by Sunny2007
	More on Dry Drunks (Preview) Hello, I guess parts of me will always be in denial. My husband has been sober six years. Thank God. And I do thank God for his sobriety. He has no program. I don't know how many meetings he went to. He said the only time he thinks about beer is when he went to meetings because that is what...	Idealsummerluv	9	658	May 20, 2007 by Idealsummerluv
	How do you let go of your anger? (Preview) Sometimes the anger within me is too much for me to bare alone. I get angry at the fact my husband became an A, left and is drinking his life away with another A. I get angry when I think of what "could have been", the promises and the dreams we talked about, and he just continued to drink. When I ge...	gardengal	7	1194	May 19, 2007 by gardengal
	dealing with A's black moods (Preview) At present A is living with me after being ill in January, no he has not moved back home yet. My eldest son is coming home in two weeks from college and he will probably, hopefully move back home to his own place then which is in an awful state, no I have not gone there and cleaned it up. I have a lot of work at pre...	maire rua	3	539	May 18, 2007 by Friendofyours
	The Simple Truths of Service (Preview) I want to make a difference and so I share this: http://www.stservicemovie.com/ Copy and paste into a new window. love in recovery, Maria	Maria123	1	442	May 18, 2007 by confused
	Handling the behaviors and attitudes (Preview) For a while now I have been struggling woth how to deal with the behaviors and attitudes of my addict husband. Let me begin at the beginning.... We have been married for 18 years, have two sons and he has been an addict all this time. Although I didn't know he did " crack cocaine" until we had bee...	Karaokejacky	6	655	May 18, 2007 by Maria123
	2 weeks and life changes (Preview) Hi friends, Well, life is a challenge. Everything was kinda of ok but 2 weeks ago things changed. My mother's intuition told me to go visit my son in the military. His dad agreed to go with me and we agreed to focus on our son and not let our current relationship get in the way. We found him in a much differe...	nmike	3	456	May 18, 2007 by Maria123
	Dealing with anger or stress management (Preview) ((((((Friends)))))) I have noticed a few posts on anger in the past while. This is my anger management technique. I really use it and for me it really works. I had to laugh when I was that it came with "steps". Can't seem to get away from the dang things Enjoy all, lilms Subject: Stress Man...	lilms	4	733	May 18, 2007 by lilms
	Do I let her go? (Preview) I am stuggling on how to handle something and could use a little input from anyone who feels they could help. Here is my dilemma: My step daughter has asked to take my 14 year old to a rock concert. The reason I have reservation about this is because I am angry with my step daughter right now. My AH (her f...	Denoraphy	10	720	May 18, 2007 by Denoraphy
	Help with "runtime" error message.... (Preview) deb need help hen i cant write anything on the board it keeps telling me a runtime error and shuts down both message bboard and chat any ideas? I got this pm from Belle1. I don't know how to help. I researched it and told her where to look on the internet. does anyone know for sure? She is in Scotland and need...	debilyn	1	378	May 18, 2007 by belle1
	ESH about finances, again? (Preview) This could get confusing but I am sick with anger and have to get it off my chest. My AH and I own a small business publishing a regional interest magazine. The deal was that I would do all of the editorial work (writing, graphic design, etc), and office/accounting work, take care of the house, and be a sta...	babysteps	5	731	May 18, 2007 by babysteps
	Help me with a silent dry drunk (Preview) Well, my A has been dry for 5 weeks now. About 4 weeks ago he quit talking to me. I got scared and thought he was cheating, but I know better. He is not like that. He is 41 years old and has been drinking since he was 18. And for once he wants to quit, but has no program. He has been sleeping on the couch for four nig...	heartless39470	8	1501	May 18, 2007 by Idealsummerluv
	I lit a candle for my mom who is not here today....... (Preview) I lit a candle for my mom, beside her picture, as she has been passed away now for over 8 years. I think of her almost everyday,, something triggers a memory in my daily life and I smile. Happy to have had the time on this earth to be with her, and like a flower in our master's garden she bloomed for many year...	gardengal	4	517	May 18, 2007 by Idealsummerluv
	Do you ever feel like...... (Preview) ya just don't feel? Or what you do feel is like you sorta have the flu, but don't. Ya have tears just ready to spill out and you are just holding them back? Ya don't feel like smiling or laughing? And it hits you how alone you feel, yet you appreciate big time what you have, however your zest or joy is not there...	debilyn	6	820	May 18, 2007 by Idealsummerluv
	Sister-in-law hit by Drunk Driver (Preview) Please pray for my Sister-in-law Barbara - She drives a School bus & was hit this morning before 7 am by a drunk driver!!!! By God's Grace there were no children on the bus - (She drives a special needs bus) My brother-in-law is on his way to the hospital to find out if she is ok - they wouldn't give him an...	Rita G	21	792	May 18, 2007 by Idealsummerluv
	Boundaries & Acceptance (Preview) In 2005 Fitone, a newbie, said this about boundaries: "Letting go: the thing is you can't make a person be what they don't want to be you can't make them do what they don't want to do, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make them drink. " I was looking up acceptence. About acceptance they...	java	7	1219	May 18, 2007 by maire rua
	HAPPY, JOYOUS AND FREE (Preview) (((((((((((((((((Guys)))))))))))))))))) Things have really changed for me in the last few days. I would never have imagined in my wildest dreams, life could be this good. Why???Who knows... A few days ago, I had a whole lot of anger within me because of a situation in my life. I "Let" peop...	ally	4	1197	May 18, 2007 by Becky1
	A as plan B (Preview) I have a friend at work who has been sep. the same amt. of time as me and yesterday she told me she is moving back in with her husband. I was shocked and just froze for a minute but then got to thinking about my own situation. Her husband was a wife beater and seriously abusive, mine only abused himself real...	carolinagirl	6	677	May 17, 2007 by nmike
	Update on Sister in Law (Preview) Thanks so much for the support & prayers - our family really appreciates it. Barbara is still in the hospital recovering. She did finally start talking to her husband yesterday afternoon around 5:00 - tried to smile & make a few jokes. Still in a lot of pain. She is still under obser...	Rita G	6	595	May 17, 2007 by wp
	Need Help Discerning Conversation (Preview) My boss recently told me that the account I was assigned to reported that they were very happy with me. I was very happy to hear this news. My boss said, It has nothing to do with you. It's only because different people like different people". I wasn't sure how to take this comment. I could understan...	kissers	7	691	May 17, 2007 by wp
	vunerable manipulation (Preview) My ex texts me today "I need to see you" I do not respond. I call my lawyer and he says there is no reason for me to have to speak to him. Ok, good. I go on with my day....moving into the new house. He texts me again before I go to work"Please I need to see you" Again I do not respond, even th...	serendipity	8	741	May 17, 2007 by wp
	how do i enjoy myself??? (Preview) My A has been out of my house since january. It has been so quiet here...nice... He has been back in a.a for afew weeks now and seems to be going well. I have booked a holiday to the U.S (I'm in Australia) to visit my best friend whom i havent seen in 12 years and i'm going for a month! very excited, but worrie...	arty	9	577	May 17, 2007 by arty
	Fighting for Peace and Serenity (Preview) (((MIP Friends))) I am realizing now just how precious my peace and serenity is and somedays I have to fight to keep it intact. Last night I met with a real estate agent to discuss putting my condo on the market. This is plan B finally coming into action. Everything was going well until AH walks in the d...	twinmom2	7	693	May 17, 2007 by TLC2
	Something for laughs... (Preview)	Tiger2006	2	575	May 17, 2007 by rtexas
	Am I stupid??? (Preview) My husband went to rehab 3 weeks ago - he said he was sick and tired of drinking. Why do I not fully believe him?? He has been drinking throughout our marriage of 22 years but last year he started drinking heavily. During the 1st weekend while he was at rehab my 2 older children and I went to their family pr...	CriedOut2	13	806	May 16, 2007 by CriedOut2
	how do you protect yourself from yourself? (Preview) As soon as I wake up, he is on my mind. My ex and who he is with. The adrenline rushes and I am AWAKE! How can I stop this being the very first thing that pops into my mind? It fades over the day as I get a grip and am able to work this program, use the suggestions and slogans. I feel like I have no control over my min...	serendipity	17	725	May 16, 2007 by ally
	Peaceful Evening (Preview) All, I went back to the "how alanon works for families and friends of A" page 36, "sharing" and was reminded how I need to share both my pain my ESH. For a long time, I felt like I had no ESH, especially with alcohol. I would like to share about my many months of pondering, analyzing...	renah	1	477	May 16, 2007 by ally
	Why can't he leave me alone? (Preview) Hi, After so many years of putting up with AH and his abuse and neglect. I am finally divorcing him. After so many years of being miserable I had finally been happy and relieved. I had reconnected with a wonderful man from my past, who treats me so well and makes me happy. Of course as usual the other shoe ha...	Jeannie	8	728	May 16, 2007 by TLC2
	Feeling BLAH.... (Preview) Lately I have been feeling confused about what I need to do to make a better life for my kids and I, confused by the choices that need to be made and all of them are difficult. If I don't go back to school we don't make it, if I do go back to school I have to continue working while I take prerequisites and my olde...	carolinagirl	3	424	May 16, 2007 by hopefully
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