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serendipity · serendipity

my ex sent me a text today. he's never done that before. he hasn't even called since sunday which i was grateful for. the thing is i was looking at houses to buy. looked at like 6. fell in love with 2 that are out of my price range. that's me champagne taste and boone's farm buget! and so before i could even sav...

barisax · barisax

Hi all remember me.... Barisax... sober AA, fully qualified member of Alanon, long term single with a good start on a relationship for the first time in <mumble> years. She is not an alcoholic! She has been to a couple of open AA meetings with me, which she enjoyed, but I think I convinced her, s...

lilms · lilms

Alright Diva, I ordered the book!!!!!

lilms

lilms · lilms

((((((Friends))))))) I saw a book online that I would really like to own. In the store it would be $42 dollars and change. Online with shipping it is less than $30. So off I go to the store and buy an online gift card for this particular site so I can order the book. And now here is the problem. I feel TERR...

angel123 · angel123

1992 from our Forum

Sunny2007 · Sunny2007

To Everyone in the meeting shown in the title of this post ... Thank you for being present so that I could have a meeting right before going to see what the CAT scan of my brain would show. Thank you for your prayers and support in the meeting. I took with me to my appointment something to remind me that all...

DanieH · DanieH

Last night, I attended my first Naranon meeting. It went very well. There was a group of about 20 of us and anyone w/ 6 meetings or under went to another room w/ a leader. There was a total of 5 of us...and everyone had a different situation. After the leader told us her story, I was the first to go. I didnt eve...

ally · ally

((((((((((GUYS))))))))))))))) IF YOU NOTICE, THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL NOTICE, THAT THIS NOTICE, IS NOT WORTH NOTICING..... Im sorry.......childhood memory just came back to me.....

Andrea12 · Andrea12

Hello Dear Friends, Sorry I have been so absent of late, life has been a roller coaster ride as of late... In a great way most of the time... I found a new job, love it secretarial again...my thing...crazy hours...but much fun.. Have a new wonderful man in my life...he is just awesome..self employed,...

Tiger2006 · Tiger2006

Just read a story in the education section of the NY Times, about young ladies today graduating high school and the pressures they face to get into college. I didn't realize how hard the story hit me till I finished it. All of the sudden, waves of feeling "less than," "not enough,&quo...

Friendofyours · Friendofyours

Oh boy, where do I start.....I have been taking pain meds for over a year. Vicodin ES to be exact. Ever since I had my son and thirteen months later gave birth to my twins, my back has hurt really bad to the point that it can make me sick to my stomach. So I do have legitimate pain. Here's my concern......One v...

Tiger2006 · Tiger2006

"I think little Sarah is still waiting for Daddy to come home. It would be wise for you to realize the fact that he's never coming home. He's already home. This is him." The immortal words of my councelor in session yesterday, which hit hard on my morning 10th step. And oh, how the words pour...

serendipity · serendipity

I am getting better. My mother came over yesterday to watch the kids while I work. She's great about stepping in when my ex decides to step out. Well, not great but she does it, complaining all the while and not putting them to bed at any reasonable hour and feeding them only turkey bacon and noodles and bu...

gknee · gknee

I haven't been on this board for a while-- but as I sat here this AM telling my H that I don't think I want to do this marriage thing anymore if he can't see that he is an addict---- I realized this is exactly where I need to be. The problem for me is that my A is really a marijuana addict (daily) who sup...

carolena · carolena

Hi everyone, I've been trying and trying to put a message on here and can't seem to do it. I'm in a lot of pain with letting go of my daughters and granddaughter. When I try to post, I find myself not able to express what I'm going through without writing a book, so I'm writing about breaking the cyc...

bev · bev

hi everyone,sorry i havent posted in awhile but as you all know i left my AH AND MOVED FROM FLORIDA BACK TO NY..but im doing good..AH is in rehab in florida and doing very well..he is going to church and doing meetings,and doing what he has to do.where he is they have a 3 step program..the first step is like...

Leetle · Leetle

Well, I have told my A that when he is released from jail he cannot come home. Leading up to that conversation I had a lot of anxiety. Working out my plans with those I trust. Initially I worried horribly about my ability to keep the boundaries I was setting and even moreso about the consequences (he ca...

angel123 · angel123

These are from our Forum,Refreshing to me to read each day hope you enjoy as well Love Sharon/angel

QOD · QOD

Thanks to all for the sharing. My AH came over for dinner tonight. TACOS. He came right in and hugged me & snuck a kiss in on me. Then he laughed at how he did that. BLAH. So I was in the middle of making dinner when my cell phone rang. He was standing right by it and saw a guy's name come up. A guy from t...

RainyJamie · RainyJamie

"If you can't feel loved, settle for being needed" I just read that in Codependant no More. It spoke out a little to me. I remember, not too far into my marriage, wanting to soak up love like a sponge, and just not FEELING it. So I became a little desperate for him to feel pleased with me. I looked...

maresie2 · maresie2

Why is that now I am contemplating life on my own I feel tremendous fear. I lived quite ok on my own for years before I met the A. I now think I am not capable of it. I have been trying to fashion another fail safe plan. I do not want to be stuck living with the A. He is moving to some remote area. Everything in his l...

Karilynn · Karilynn

((((((((Family))))), Tomorrow is my beloved Pipers Kitty 4th birthday. It is also my 3rd anniversary with hubby. When I think back where we were a year ago, I am stunned by the changes in me and in my life. I was incredibly unhappy and sad because he was still drinking and I thought it would never end....

angel123 · angel123

This is from the forum...Hope it works love angel

Phil · Phil

The ability to allow people, places, or things the freedom to be themselves. Holding back from the need to rescue, save, or fix another person from being sick, dysfunctional, or irrational. Giving another person "the space'' to be him or herself. Disengaging from an over-enmeshed or depende...

rtexas · rtexas

Hello ((((((Everyone)))))) My new found skill in sticking to my boundries has been tested to the bitter end over the past few weeks. For those that don't know, my AW and I are seperated and have been for 5 months now. She has learned to talk the talk of getting better (getting help and getting sober), b...

doxie · doxie

As I continue to work out my recovery in my way and my time there are some things that bother me more than others, so those are the things that I pray on(cause that is what I do....:) I am really working on my attitude with my AH, that is something that really drives me nuts, not to mention it drives him nuts al...

gimmpy · gimmpy

I find myself hoping that my 19 year old isn't at home when I return from work etc. I am so tired, her and her friends are very disrespectful. I have told her no drugs and drinking in this house, both myself and husband are in recovery and we have other children as well. And it continues, she even puts empty...

QOD · QOD

My AH doesn't seem to want to let go of our relationship. I told him a week ago that it was over. That I didn't see us getting back together. That I still love him but it isn't the same.He seems to grasp this concept for a few days and then WHAM, right back to the same ol' crap. He loves me, misses me, so lone...

angel123 · angel123

This is From the Forum 1989,hope you are enjoying the pages posted.love Angel

thinkstoomuch · thinkstoomuch

Literature coodinators have received word that WSO is still looking for shares for the next book-in-progress, whose working title is "Recovery in Relationships". CAL literature (and in fact our whole Alanon program) depend on members sharing their own experience, strength and hope...

serendipity · serendipity

i made the boundry that my ex ah could not see or have any contact with me or the kids. if he wants to see them i need something legal. he has called a few times and i don't say anything just "get a lawyer". it was hard for me but it got easier. yesterday he called and asked to speak to the kids and i sai...

hippietrippiechick · hippietrippiechick

Well, now that my A has not been living w/ me, it has gotten worse, but in a different way. I say I do not miss the nightly chaos that can spring up at a drunken moment, or when I have had enough, not taking my meds right and flipping out. I think him even being here aggravates my mental illness. For one, I have f...

albertarose · albertarose

Last week I was full of sorrow about my AH and I splitting up and possibly heading to the divorce courts. This past weekend I spent the entire weekend with him and he has told me that after his two binges ober tyhe past two or three weeks he has realized that he is not happy and he wants a better life. /he said t...

david62 · david62

Hi (((((Family))))) I got the following in an email and thought it had a beautiful message so decided to share it with you. (Have the kleenex ready, I needed it!) A nurse took the tired, anxious serviceman to the bedside of her patient. "Your son is here," she said to the old man. She had to rep...

DanieH · DanieH

Yesterday was exactly 1 week that AH has been clean. I know you have to take one day at a time, but Im sooo proud of him. He was suppose to go to a meeting w/ his cousin friday night, but his cousin got home late, so the 3 of us went food shopping instead. Of course, we had to drive through the college area, so a bu...

Karilynn · Karilynn

(((((((((Family)))))))), Just wanted to wish all of you who celebrate Passover this week, a blessed and joyous Passover. I have been honored to observe it and participate in it with dear friends, and it truly is wonderful. Love and blessings to you and your families. Live strong, Karilynn & Pi...

Miranda · Miranda

One of my closest guy friends, Eric, shot himself last night. There were no signs... I haven't even really had a chance to talk to him since I left school months ago...Every once in a while, we'd talk on the phone, and he even came to visit the kids after the twins were born. He never led on any indication th...

RainyJamie · RainyJamie

I posted earlier about how it sucked that I was working nights while A hung out and worked on his beer belly. A few people replied that I need to hold my priorities; take care of me, my family, and my home. I appreciate this and it is a good way to keep things in perspective. I switched my scheduling. I work...

maresie2 · maresie2

I have just been gone a few days and come back to get a few more things. The house is a real mess. The A immediately steps in with what I have contributed to the mess as soon as I get in the door. The electricity is going to be cut off. He just lays around and watches the few channels he can get on TV. His favori...

lonelymom · lonelymom

Hi I just found this board and read some. I felt after reading some posts that so many people would understand what I was going through and right now I feel like nobody does. He has been drinking for the last 2 years, it has gotten worse and worse. He blames me for EVERYTHING, it's always my fault, he's neve...

ally · ally

(((((((((((((((((((((yo roomies))))))))))))))))))))))) WOW!!!! I feel as if I have been on a journey the last few weeks. I have grown so much in my life...Also I have grown up...lol Well, my anti-deps are working, I'm accepting I am just like everyone else "Normal"..... I...

Jayda · Jayda

I'm feeling like things are pretty hopeless right now. Like I said last month, my husband left me, found out he's been talking to another woman....just talking he says and says he has stopped talking to her and that he will not have any contact with her again. But he still doesn't want to get back togethe...

donewithitallandhappy · donewithitallandhappy

I am continuing to rebuild a much happier life- moved into a new house, my job is going great, and I just keep getting better news about my health. Got the phone call from my mom that I knew would come soon. I made the decision to NOT talk to my mom about my sister's family's problems because I was burned year...

sash · sash

As you may know, my husband got out of detox on Thurs. He's been to at least one meeting a day since he left (Fri. he went to two). Last night he suggested that we attend this couples meeting. I didn't know what to expect because this is all so new for me. Basically, it is a meeting of mostly AA members and...

artgirl · artgirl

I am in a step study group and am responsible for going over Tradition 9. Can any of you very wise people give me some insite on how Tradition 9 can be applied to the Alanon program and to everyday life. By the way the 9th tradition is "Our groups ought never be organized; but we may create service b...

rtexas · rtexas

((((Everyone))))) Phil posted the other day about people pleasing and how to learn to say no. I have 2 major defects, people pleasing and the consequenses of saying yes when you mean no. And for a long long time, I considered that I had no choices about how my life went. Well, the 2 really go together. ...

afmom03 · afmom03

Hello Everyone!! It's been a long time since I've been here and I sure have missed the MIP board! My 90 day anniversary of leaving the AH is just a couple of days away now, and things are finally moving in the right direction for me. It hasn't been easy by a long shot......

JulieLynn · JulieLynn

I'm sitting here at 10:00 on a Saturday night still in my pajamas from this morning. I have been fighting depression all day. I go from sitting on the pitty pot to beating myself up for not seeing through the A and his manipulation. I've been through this so many times. Doing the same thing over and ov...

doxie · doxie

Oh I am so sick of this behavior that never changes. Both his AH and mine. AH is a dry drunk, I honestly think it was easier when he drank, then there was something to blame his stupid selfish behavior on, now it is easy to think it is my fault. But I won't go that route again, cause it isn't me, I am better than t...

RainyJamie · RainyJamie

My guess is pretty darn long. My A has been drunk every night for I don't know how long now. The worst was the night before last. He picked me up from work and even though he was driving "OK" I could tell he had a good buzz going by the way he rudely interrupted me and talked non stop. I do not believe...

hippietrippiechick · hippietrippiechick

Well, My A and I were supposed to get together, here, at my place to be together on his day off. I called a few times this AM, but got no answer. I was not feeling up to par, so I went back to sleep. Noonish, I checked my phone and he left a rage-ful, alcohol-full mean message. I did call back. I said to him he didn...

gardengal · gardengal

Oh man in the beginning of Alanon I did whatever it took, begging, crying, pleading, "making deals" so that I would get my way. It was especially hard for me to ASK for help around the house and all its chores it involves...so I would slam dishes around in the sink,,so the A would hear,,,,as h...

kerry5 · kerry5

The business Meeting that is schedule for tonight at 9pm est has been canceled. We have no agenda therefore no issues this month. Which isnt a bad thing in my opinion

Next business meeting is Scheduled for May the 5th 2007 My term is up as business chair this month so Maria123 will start as your ne...

lin0606 · lin0606

I made a mistake at work a couple of days ago that could have had serious consequences. Stupidity, carelessness "I'm in a hurry I'm sure it's fine" - it wasn't fine. Now, a few days on, it looks like the fallout will be minimal - none of the really bad consequences happened. However, I've ha...

debilyn · debilyn

I know this is going to sound strange, but would you post this to the board asking for prayers. I'm just to sad to. Nicholas was my best friend's son. All my friend keeps asking for is prayers. Thank you. http://www.wcnc.com/news/topstories/stories/wcnc-032607-krg-logging_fatal.309e40b...

melamom815 · melamom815

I got an email from my husband last night. (That is kind of a weird thing to say lol) Anyway, he and a friend of ours have been emailing each other back and forth about her husband. Her husband is also an A. She and I have basically the same story when it comes to our A husbands. I see alot of my old self in h...

DanieH · DanieH

AH called his sponser last night. His assignment is he needs to call him everyday for 30 days. Ughwere dreading this phone bill b/c this guy loves to talk. Each phone call has lasted an hour or more! His darn boss never picked him up for work this morning. AH called his recovering cousin and told him b...

serendipity · serendipity

I am feeling alot better. Tuesday was the last time I lost it and called my ex ah. I saw that there was a "trigger" that happened that made me feel the need to call him and be abused. So, when the triggers came up I prayed. Please take him, I am not in control, your will not mine, this situation is n...

maresie2 · maresie2

I know one reason that I put off this transition for so so long is that I knew it would be painful. I also knew I would resent the a even more. I know absolutely these days I cannot live with his self destructive, totally disrespectful, unloving behavior anymore. I am sick of being last on the list. I am al...

sash · sash

My husband got out today. I have decided to be cautiously optimistic. I see everyone's replies where they tell me to work on me and get myself well. honestly, it never even occurred to me that there was anything with me. In my case, I just couldn't take his crap anymore and I basically told him that if he d...

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	text message (Preview) my ex sent me a text today. he's never done that before. he hasn't even called since sunday which i was grateful for. the thing is i was looking at houses to buy. looked at like 6. fell in love with 2 that are out of my price range. that's me champagne taste and boone's farm buget! and so before i could even sav...	serendipity	5	867	Apr 5, 2007 by lin0606
	I Introduced Her to Alanon (Preview) Hi all remember me.... Barisax... sober AA, fully qualified member of Alanon, long term single with a good start on a relationship for the first time in <mumble> years. She is not an alcoholic! She has been to a couple of open AA meetings with me, which she enjoyed, but I think I convinced her, s...	barisax	6	730	Apr 5, 2007 by barisax
	I Don't Want to be Beat Up (Preview) Alright Diva, I ordered the book!!!!! lilms	lilms	5	681	Apr 5, 2007 by Rita G
	FINDING IT HARD DOING FOR ME (Preview) ((((((Friends))))))) I saw a book online that I would really like to own. In the store it would be $42 dollars and change. Online with shipping it is less than $30. So off I go to the store and buy an online gift card for this particular site so I can order the book. And now here is the problem. I feel TERR...	lilms	5	714	Apr 5, 2007 by Rita G
	Live and Let live (slogan) (Preview) 1992 from our Forum	angel123	1	1625	Apr 5, 2007 by Tiger2006
	Thanks & Update for Everyone in TUESDAY,3April07,9AM EASTERN Time meeting (Preview) To Everyone in the meeting shown in the title of this post ... Thank you for being present so that I could have a meeting right before going to see what the CAT scan of my brain would show. Thank you for your prayers and support in the meeting. I took with me to my appointment something to remind me that all...	Sunny2007	7	1351	Apr 5, 2007 by aunitedway
	Attend my first meeting (Preview) Last night, I attended my first Naranon meeting. It went very well. There was a group of about 20 of us and anyone w/ 6 meetings or under went to another room w/ a leader. There was a total of 5 of us...and everyone had a different situation. After the leader told us her story, I was the first to go. I didnt eve...	DanieH	4	799	Apr 5, 2007 by Karilynn
	NOTICE (Preview) ((((((((((GUYS))))))))))))))) IF YOU NOTICE, THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL NOTICE, THAT THIS NOTICE, IS NOT WORTH NOTICING..... Im sorry.......childhood memory just came back to me.....	ally	3	623	Apr 5, 2007 by Karilynn
	Miss you all (Preview) Hello Dear Friends, Sorry I have been so absent of late, life has been a roller coaster ride as of late... In a great way most of the time... I found a new job, love it secretarial again...my thing...crazy hours...but much fun.. Have a new wonderful man in my life...he is just awesome..self employed,...	Andrea12	13	793	Apr 5, 2007 by Diva
	anyone else here face insecurity? daily? momentarily? anyone? (Preview) Just read a story in the education section of the NY Times, about young ladies today graduating high school and the pressures they face to get into college. I didn't realize how hard the story hit me till I finished it. All of the sudden, waves of feeling "less than," "not enough,&quo...	Tiger2006	8	1227	Apr 5, 2007 by Sunny2007
	I'm adding fuel to my own fire. (Preview) Oh boy, where do I start.....I have been taking pain meds for over a year. Vicodin ES to be exact. Ever since I had my son and thirteen months later gave birth to my twins, my back has hurt really bad to the point that it can make me sick to my stomach. So I do have legitimate pain. Here's my concern......One v...	Friendofyours	4	660	Apr 5, 2007 by abbyal
	The denial fog lifts. Again. (Preview) "I think little Sarah is still waiting for Daddy to come home. It would be wise for you to realize the fact that he's never coming home. He's already home. This is him." The immortal words of my councelor in session yesterday, which hit hard on my morning 10th step. And oh, how the words pour...	Tiger2006	4	721	Apr 4, 2007 by nmike
	my mother (Preview) I am getting better. My mother came over yesterday to watch the kids while I work. She's great about stepping in when my ex decides to step out. Well, not great but she does it, complaining all the while and not putting them to bed at any reasonable hour and feeding them only turkey bacon and noodles and bu...	serendipity	5	691	Apr 4, 2007 by Lunamoth
	why alanon is hard for me (Preview) I haven't been on this board for a while-- but as I sat here this AM telling my H that I don't think I want to do this marriage thing anymore if he can't see that he is an addict---- I realized this is exactly where I need to be. The problem for me is that my A is really a marijuana addict (daily) who sup...	gknee	6	1383	Apr 4, 2007 by gknee
	Breaking the Cycle, letting go, painful (Preview) Hi everyone, I've been trying and trying to put a message on here and can't seem to do it. I'm in a lot of pain with letting go of my daughters and granddaughter. When I try to post, I find myself not able to express what I'm going through without writing a book, so I'm writing about breaking the cyc...	carolena	4	719	Apr 4, 2007 by carolena
	life goes on (Preview) hi everyone,sorry i havent posted in awhile but as you all know i left my AH AND MOVED FROM FLORIDA BACK TO NY..but im doing good..AH is in rehab in florida and doing very well..he is going to church and doing meetings,and doing what he has to do.where he is they have a 3 step program..the first step is like...	bev	4	624	Apr 4, 2007 by Maria123
	Painful Progress (Preview) Well, I have told my A that when he is released from jail he cannot come home. Leading up to that conversation I had a lot of anxiety. Working out my plans with those I trust. Initially I worried horribly about my ability to keep the boundaries I was setting and even moreso about the consequences (he ca...	Leetle	7	774	Apr 4, 2007 by Maria123
	Step 2 and Each new Day (Preview) These are from our Forum,Refreshing to me to read each day hope you enjoy as well Love Sharon/angel	angel123	1	470	Apr 4, 2007 by Sunny2007
	My AH won't let go - UPDATE! (Preview) Thanks to all for the sharing. My AH came over for dinner tonight. TACOS. He came right in and hugged me & snuck a kiss in on me. Then he laughed at how he did that. BLAH. So I was in the middle of making dinner when my cell phone rang. He was standing right by it and saw a guy's name come up. A guy from t...	QOD	7	707	Apr 4, 2007 by DanieH
	settling (Preview) "If you can't feel loved, settle for being needed" I just read that in Codependant no More. It spoke out a little to me. I remember, not too far into my marriage, wanting to soak up love like a sponge, and just not FEELING it. So I became a little desperate for him to feel pleased with me. I looked...	RainyJamie	4	474	Apr 4, 2007 by ally
	fear fear fear (Preview) Why is that now I am contemplating life on my own I feel tremendous fear. I lived quite ok on my own for years before I met the A. I now think I am not capable of it. I have been trying to fashion another fail safe plan. I do not want to be stuck living with the A. He is moving to some remote area. Everything in his l...	maresie2	8	718	Apr 4, 2007 by TLC2
	An extra special Pipers Kitty Day (Preview) ((((((((Family))))), Tomorrow is my beloved Pipers Kitty 4th birthday. It is also my 3rd anniversary with hubby. When I think back where we were a year ago, I am stunned by the changes in me and in my life. I was incredibly unhappy and sad because he was still drinking and I thought it would never end....	Karilynn	11	991	Apr 4, 2007 by aunitedway
	THINK (Preview) This is from the forum...Hope it works love angel	angel123	5	561	Apr 4, 2007 by aunitedway
	Another Article Share..re...Detatchment (Preview) The ability to allow people, places, or things the freedom to be themselves. Holding back from the need to rescue, save, or fix another person from being sick, dysfunctional, or irrational. Giving another person "the space'' to be him or herself. Disengaging from an over-enmeshed or depende...	Phil	6	821	Apr 4, 2007 by Rita G
	New lease.... (Preview) Hello ((((((Everyone)))))) My new found skill in sticking to my boundries has been tested to the bitter end over the past few weeks. For those that don't know, my AW and I are seperated and have been for 5 months now. She has learned to talk the talk of getting better (getting help and getting sober), b...	rtexas	8	671	Apr 4, 2007 by twinmom2
	Working out my recovery in my own way (Preview) As I continue to work out my recovery in my way and my time there are some things that bother me more than others, so those are the things that I pray on(cause that is what I do....:) I am really working on my attitude with my AH, that is something that really drives me nuts, not to mention it drives him nuts al...	doxie	3	703	Apr 4, 2007 by mel123
	feeling bad about how I'm feeling (Preview) I find myself hoping that my 19 year old isn't at home when I return from work etc. I am so tired, her and her friends are very disrespectful. I have told her no drugs and drinking in this house, both myself and husband are in recovery and we have other children as well. And it continues, she even puts empty...	gimmpy	6	677	Apr 4, 2007 by Hopeless in AZ
	My AH won't let go! (Preview) My AH doesn't seem to want to let go of our relationship. I told him a week ago that it was over. That I didn't see us getting back together. That I still love him but it isn't the same.He seems to grasp this concept for a few days and then WHAM, right back to the same ol' crap. He loves me, misses me, so lone...	QOD	10	762	Apr 3, 2007 by serendipity
	Step 1 (Preview) This is From the Forum 1989,hope you are enjoying the pages posted.love Angel	angel123	4	641	Apr 3, 2007 by angel123
	"RECOVERY IN RELATIONSHIPS" -be part of next CAL book (Preview) Literature coodinators have received word that WSO is still looking for shares for the next book-in-progress, whose working title is "Recovery in Relationships". CAL literature (and in fact our whole Alanon program) depend on members sharing their own experience, strength and hope...	thinkstoomuch	0	449	Apr 3, 2007 by thinkstoomuch
	boundry (Preview) i made the boundry that my ex ah could not see or have any contact with me or the kids. if he wants to see them i need something legal. he has called a few times and i don't say anything just "get a lawyer". it was hard for me but it got easier. yesterday he called and asked to speak to the kids and i sai...	serendipity	2	506	Apr 3, 2007 by Rita G
	NEED TO GIVE MY A AN ULTIMAUM--NEED SOME ESH PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Preview) Well, now that my A has not been living w/ me, it has gotten worse, but in a different way. I say I do not miss the nightly chaos that can spring up at a drunken moment, or when I have had enough, not taking my meds right and flipping out. I think him even being here aggravates my mental illness. For one, I have f...	hippietrippiechick	14	899	Apr 3, 2007 by Friendofyours
	What a Turnaround (Preview) Last week I was full of sorrow about my AH and I splitting up and possibly heading to the divorce courts. This past weekend I spent the entire weekend with him and he has told me that after his two binges ober tyhe past two or three weeks he has realized that he is not happy and he wants a better life. /he said t...	albertarose	5	664	Apr 3, 2007 by DanieH
	Just Being There (Preview) Hi (((((Family))))) I got the following in an email and thought it had a beautiful message so decided to share it with you. (Have the kleenex ready, I needed it!) A nurse took the tired, anxious serviceman to the bedside of her patient. "Your son is here," she said to the old man. She had to rep...	david62	10	696	Apr 2, 2007 by MaggiG
	1 week (Preview) Yesterday was exactly 1 week that AH has been clean. I know you have to take one day at a time, but Im sooo proud of him. He was suppose to go to a meeting w/ his cousin friday night, but his cousin got home late, so the 3 of us went food shopping instead. Of course, we had to drive through the college area, so a bu...	DanieH	8	582	Apr 2, 2007 by albertarose
	Passover (Preview) (((((((((Family)))))))), Just wanted to wish all of you who celebrate Passover this week, a blessed and joyous Passover. I have been honored to observe it and participate in it with dear friends, and it truly is wonderful. Love and blessings to you and your families. Live strong, Karilynn & Pi...	Karilynn	4	477	Apr 2, 2007 by Leetle
	My friend shot himself last night... (Preview) One of my closest guy friends, Eric, shot himself last night. There were no signs... I haven't even really had a chance to talk to him since I left school months ago...Every once in a while, we'd talk on the phone, and he even came to visit the kids after the twins were born. He never led on any indication th...	Miranda	15	936	Apr 2, 2007 by TLC2
	making a change (Preview) I posted earlier about how it sucked that I was working nights while A hung out and worked on his beer belly. A few people replied that I need to hold my priorities; take care of me, my family, and my home. I appreciate this and it is a good way to keep things in perspective. I switched my scheduling. I work...	RainyJamie	1	454	Apr 2, 2007 by Barbs45
	being out of the way of the A (Preview) I have just been gone a few days and come back to get a few more things. The house is a real mess. The A immediately steps in with what I have contributed to the mess as soon as I get in the door. The electricity is going to be cut off. He just lays around and watches the few channels he can get on TV. His favori...	maresie2	9	624	Apr 2, 2007 by megan
	new here...feel so alone (Preview) Hi I just found this board and read some. I felt after reading some posts that so many people would understand what I was going through and right now I feel like nobody does. He has been drinking for the last 2 years, it has gotten worse and worse. He blames me for EVERYTHING, it's always my fault, he's neve...	lonelymom	9	743	Apr 2, 2007 by gardengal
	WATCH HOW I'M GROWING (Preview) (((((((((((((((((((((yo roomies))))))))))))))))))))))) WOW!!!! I feel as if I have been on a journey the last few weeks. I have grown so much in my life...Also I have grown up...lol Well, my anti-deps are working, I'm accepting I am just like everyone else "Normal"..... I...	ally	5	765	Apr 2, 2007 by CJ
	Can't seem to catch a break (Preview) I'm feeling like things are pretty hopeless right now. Like I said last month, my husband left me, found out he's been talking to another woman....just talking he says and says he has stopped talking to her and that he will not have any contact with her again. But he still doesn't want to get back togethe...	Jayda	4	672	Apr 2, 2007 by Karilynn
	News about my niece and sister (Preview) I am continuing to rebuild a much happier life- moved into a new house, my job is going great, and I just keep getting better news about my health. Got the phone call from my mom that I knew would come soon. I made the decision to NOT talk to my mom about my sister's family's problems because I was burned year...	donewithitallandhappy	1	629	Apr 2, 2007 by Karilynn
	Attended a couples meeting last night (Preview) As you may know, my husband got out of detox on Thurs. He's been to at least one meeting a day since he left (Fri. he went to two). Last night he suggested that we attend this couples meeting. I didn't know what to expect because this is all so new for me. Basically, it is a meeting of mostly AA members and...	sash	4	730	Apr 2, 2007 by DanieH
	9th Tradition (Preview) I am in a step study group and am responsible for going over Tradition 9. Can any of you very wise people give me some insite on how Tradition 9 can be applied to the Alanon program and to everyday life. By the way the 9th tradition is "Our groups ought never be organized; but we may create service b...	artgirl	9	11301	Apr 2, 2007 by Rita G
	People pleasing and feeling trapped (Preview) ((((Everyone))))) Phil posted the other day about people pleasing and how to learn to say no. I have 2 major defects, people pleasing and the consequenses of saying yes when you mean no. And for a long long time, I considered that I had no choices about how my life went. Well, the 2 really go together. ...	rtexas	5	1193	Apr 2, 2007 by twinmom2
	He Wishes! (Preview) Hello Everyone!! It's been a long time since I've been here and I sure have missed the MIP board! My 90 day anniversary of leaving the AH is just a couple of days away now, and things are finally moving in the right direction for me. It hasn't been easy by a long shot......	afmom03	2	473	Apr 2, 2007 by CJ
	I am feeling down tonight (Preview) I'm sitting here at 10:00 on a Saturday night still in my pajamas from this morning. I have been fighting depression all day. I go from sitting on the pitty pot to beating myself up for not seeing through the A and his manipulation. I've been through this so many times. Doing the same thing over and ov...	JulieLynn	5	605	Apr 1, 2007 by marmare
	Oh me oh my.....I have to quit this (Preview) Oh I am so sick of this behavior that never changes. Both his AH and mine. AH is a dry drunk, I honestly think it was easier when he drank, then there was something to blame his stupid selfish behavior on, now it is easy to think it is my fault. But I won't go that route again, cause it isn't me, I am better than t...	doxie	6	650	Apr 1, 2007 by Maria123
	how long can this go on? (Preview) My guess is pretty darn long. My A has been drunk every night for I don't know how long now. The worst was the night before last. He picked me up from work and even though he was driving "OK" I could tell he had a good buzz going by the way he rudely interrupted me and talked non stop. I do not believe...	RainyJamie	6	927	Apr 1, 2007 by aunitedway
	Confronted my A--no visit 2--day (Preview) Well, My A and I were supposed to get together, here, at my place to be together on his day off. I called a few times this AM, but got no answer. I was not feeling up to par, so I went back to sleep. Noonish, I checked my phone and he left a rage-ful, alcohol-full mean message. I did call back. I said to him he didn...	hippietrippiechick	2	573	Apr 1, 2007 by hippietrippiechick
	DO YOU GUILT TRIP OTHERS INTO DOING THINGS YOUR WAY? (Preview) Oh man in the beginning of Alanon I did whatever it took, begging, crying, pleading, "making deals" so that I would get my way. It was especially hard for me to ASK for help around the house and all its chores it involves...so I would slam dishes around in the sink,,so the A would hear,,,,as h...	gardengal	9	883	Apr 1, 2007 by TLM
	April Business Meeting Canceled (Preview) The business Meeting that is schedule for tonight at 9pm est has been canceled. We have no agenda therefore no issues this month. Which isnt a bad thing in my opinion Next business meeting is Scheduled for May the 5th 2007 My term is up as business chair this month so Maria123 will start as your ne...	kerry5	0	414	Apr 1, 2007 by kerry5
	I did something wrong (Preview) I made a mistake at work a couple of days ago that could have had serious consequences. Stupidity, carelessness "I'm in a hurry I'm sure it's fine" - it wasn't fine. Now, a few days on, it looks like the fallout will be minimal - none of the really bad consequences happened. However, I've ha...	lin0606	5	742	Apr 1, 2007 by lin0606
	For Luna (Preview) I know this is going to sound strange, but would you post this to the board asking for prayers. I'm just to sad to. Nicholas was my best friend's son. All my friend keeps asking for is prayers. Thank you. http://www.wcnc.com/news/topstories/stories/wcnc-032607-krg-logging_fatal.309e40b...	debilyn	10	595	Mar 31, 2007 by carolena
	Odd thing happened last night (Preview) I got an email from my husband last night. (That is kind of a weird thing to say lol) Anyway, he and a friend of ours have been emailing each other back and forth about her husband. Her husband is also an A. She and I have basically the same story when it comes to our A husbands. I see alot of my old self in h...	melamom815	7	906	Mar 31, 2007 by lin0606
	Progress (Preview) AH called his sponser last night. His assignment is he needs to call him everyday for 30 days. Ughwere dreading this phone bill b/c this guy loves to talk. Each phone call has lasted an hour or more! His darn boss never picked him up for work this morning. AH called his recovering cousin and told him b...	DanieH	9	675	Mar 30, 2007 by debilyn
	better (Preview) I am feeling alot better. Tuesday was the last time I lost it and called my ex ah. I saw that there was a "trigger" that happened that made me feel the need to call him and be abused. So, when the triggers came up I prayed. Please take him, I am not in control, your will not mine, this situation is n...	serendipity	3	531	Mar 30, 2007 by debilyn
	transitioning is painful (Preview) I know one reason that I put off this transition for so so long is that I knew it would be painful. I also knew I would resent the a even more. I know absolutely these days I cannot live with his self destructive, totally disrespectful, unloving behavior anymore. I am sick of being last on the list. I am al...	maresie2	7	683	Mar 30, 2007 by maresie2
	Husband now out of detox (Preview) My husband got out today. I have decided to be cautiously optimistic. I see everyone's replies where they tell me to work on me and get myself well. honestly, it never even occurred to me that there was anything with me. In my case, I just couldn't take his crap anymore and I basically told him that if he d...	sash	8	793	Mar 30, 2007 by Tiger2006
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