Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

lmw · lmw

Hi, I'm new to this board, and just started posting. But I've been reading a lot of things that sound like I could have written them... I left my AH almost 3 months ago. Took my 3 kids (now 7-1/2, almost 6, and almost 4) and moved in with my mother, about 45 minutes away from our house.&nbs...

hippietrippiechick · hippietrippiechick

I wrote this to my mother, and my mom and I are now starting to become more like friends. I was invited to Christmas dinner for the first time in years--or invited over period. God has made a miracle between my mom and I. I stopped reacting. Why can't I do that with a drunk? Anyway, if you care to read on, he...

hippietrippiechick · hippietrippiechick

Anonymous poem I read once as an adolescent: > > One bright day in the middle of night, Two dead boys got up to fight. Back to Back they faced each other, Drew their swords and shot each other. The deaf policeman heard the noise, Came and got the two dead boys. If you don't believ...

lovette · lovette

So many sweet posts, just wanted to share too :o) words of faith, wisdom, joy, and spirit. wash over pain, misery, and disdain. memories energize, enlighten, uplift, and comfort. security remembered, embraced, celebrated, and sh...

hippietrippiechick · hippietrippiechick

In 1995 0r 1996 I began to write poetry. I was in a psychiatric ward after having a nervous breakdown while I was working. This below is the first on I have written: ONE DAY AT AT TIME We only have one day at a time. To think of more would be a crime. To hurt ourselves with usleless worry, just makes us...

hippietrippiechick · hippietrippiechick

Just to let you know one of my spiritual gifts, I believe, is writing, especially poetry. My A is going thru the worst month of every year. He had a lot of close family die around this time, however, I do now know the full scale of what he went through and is going thru, but I have to say I feel for him. If you c...

jewely · jewely

every time i start a new topic my Self tells me......., "nooooo, you don't want to do that. what makes you think these people want to read what you have to say?" i know that is just the sick part of me, the abused and bruised person of the past. just for today i would like to say......., "...

lmt123 · lmt123

I've been up and down with emotions the last few days leading up to Christmas. Usually I'm upbeat, positive, but especially last nite and this morning it's been hard. I think I've gone from sad to hurt to lonely to angry to resentful to just plain I don't care. We had planned to have Chris...

John · John

For all members of Miracles In Progress 12 Step Recovery Forums, I and Rose designed a small Christmas web page for you to view. It has music on it, so turn your speakers on or off, whichever you prefer as you view it. http://www.12stepforums.net/christmas/index.html

melamom815 · melamom815

what an absolute mess my life has become in a few short days. I am not feeling very positive anymore. I don't have any idea what I am going to do. Today I need to finish my kid's Christmas shopping, but I don't even feel excited about it at all. I wish I could just skip over this hol...

Andrea12 · Andrea12

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((FRIENDS)))))))))))))))))))),

mac57 · mac57

With a smile like a cheshire cat, my little girl asked me, "Did you get me a Christmas present Daddy?" I said, "Yes, I did, but I'd like to say something about this year's Christmas." She cheerfully said, "sure." "I got you a present, but not a stack of presents. That...

kclady · kclady

Hello everyone and Merry Christmas! I've only posted a few times and it's been quite a while. I come here and read your messages of hope and inspiration from time to time and I just wanted to thank you for the help you've given me. I want to wish you all a very happy holiday.

Lexie · Lexie

(((((((((((((friends)))))))))))))) I wish all of you wonderful people that have become such an important part of my life, a very peaceful Holiday Season filled with happy times and precious memories. Thank you for all that you do and all that you are. I am happy to be part of th...

Diva · Diva

As far as I am concerned, it says it all. Diva Desiderata Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, ev...

Jennifer · Jennifer

And to All a Good Night! Jennifer

david62 · david62

Merry Christmas (((((((Family))))))) Just got home from my "other program" and was thinking about some of what was said today. The short version of what was talked about was worthiness and about trying to follow the path our HP wishes for us. And how sometimes, some of the things our HP prods us to do we...

mama_nz · mama_nz

Had a fantastic morning just me and my little boy, and was soo cool to see his face light up opening his presents and he was all 'oooh' and 'ahh'. Then we had scrambled eggs, waffles and strawberries for a breakfast treat. I felt calm and happy. And thankful for what I've got. However la...

jaja · jaja

Instead of griping, I'll give thanks for my 4 beautiful kids and my granddaughter who lights up my life. My kids are out own their own for the most part and are faring well for themselves. They are all good people. I'm VERY happy that my 2 daughters and granddaughter are here for the holiday...

ally · ally

(((((((((((((((((((Roomies)))))))))))))))) The last few weeks I have been, Questioning Ally, who Is she?, What Is she all about? Does she deserve to be happy? Will her life ever change? Can she be happy on her own? Does she do her best for people? Does she hurt people? (lol) I could go on. I...

ally · ally

((((((((((((ROOMIES))))))))))))))))) SHADOW IS HOME FROM HER SURGERY. SHE IS NOW IN RECOVERY.AND DOING WELL. OUR HP HEARD , AND HAS LOOKED AFTER HER FOR US. LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING OUR GIRL BACK WITH US. PRAY FOR HER QUICK RECOVERY LOTS OF LOVE ALLY:evi...

ally · ally

((((((((((((((EVERYONE)))))))))))))))))))) I would like to wish all the people In Mip, a very "MERRY CHRISTMAS" And an "AWESOME NEW YEAR". I am praying you all have a very peaceful time over the holidays. And remember not everyone will have a happy holiday. So we can offer a silent pra...

gardengal · gardengal

As I do every year I light a candle to remember and honor my loved ones who have passed on. This year I will light a candle to all the people in alanon as well.........

Merry Christmas!

gardengal · gardengal

Mine is "I'll be home for Christmas" by Kate Smith. When things are rough and tumble this time of year, that song takes me to a simpler time, a more serene time with family and friends. It reminds me of both my parents (who have both passed) and the little town I grew up in. "I'll be home for Christmas...if o...

Diva · Diva

Before we leave early tomorrow morning, I want to wish all of you a most blessed Christmas; and wish you everything your heart desires for the new year. May 2007 and its fresh promise bring you peace, joy, and happiness. ..· ´¨¨)) -:¦:- ¸.·´ ..·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ ...·´ Diva-:¦:- -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´*...

debilyn · debilyn

The way it looks now I won't have internet or phone after the 29th of this month. All I can do is what i do. Put it in hp's hands. I have a house and power. Some don't even have that. Feeling pretty down. I guess I have to see what I am really made of. love,debilyn ps i am sorry John, I just cannot get th...

CJ · CJ

I love my wife. Tomorrow I will attend my first f2f, and I look forward to it. We've been married for 2 years. I knew there was a problem. I knew there was lots of baggage. She was molested (by a family friend's son) for a prolonged period as a child (3 years, I think). She started drinking around the age...

Maria123 · Maria123

Today is (((((((((((((((((((Our David's Birthday

)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))).

He'll try to convince you that he's younger than me but don't believe him. LOLOL

Maria

nmike · nmike

Hi Friends, My three sons are home for the holidays. My AHsober is here also. He left a year and a half ago and is basically living a single life. He says he wants a divorce but has never filed. It seemed important to spend a part of the holidays together as a family especially with our son coming home from...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

My A has been calling asking if he can come over for Christmas, he wants to come Christmas Eve and stay until the day after. I really just don't want to deal with him. I imagine him rifiling my stuff, checking my computer to see who I have been talking to, questioning the kids about what I have...

Elizabeth M · Elizabeth M

Hi everyone Last night my AH went out for 10 minutes and came home 5 hours later. Since I am trying to work this program I remained calm...watched tv ...read some alanon literature ...I was OK...my daughter made a remark as to the where abouts of her dad...she KNEW what he was doing. I did...

FairyTales · FairyTales

Hi everyone. First I would like to thank everyone who responded to my post earlier. It helps to know there are others out there that have the same problems. I just feel like venting today. My husband is not only an active alcoholic but he also has a problem with crack cocaine.&nbs...

MrBlue42 · MrBlue42

Just a quick note to say that i talked to Erin the other day. She and the boys are doing good. She has a new job and is making better $$. She wanted to say that she misses all of us. She is hoping to be able to get back on the internet soon, and she wishes everyone happy holidays!!!!!...

Miranda · Miranda

I know I haven't been on much lately, just too much has happened. I just need everyone right now, probably more than I ever have. Blake (20 month old) died this morning of heart failure. He has been having the seizures, and has been staying in the hospital. He had a stroke a few days ago, and was on a respira...

Rebecca · Rebecca

hey family 2moro is xmas eve, i haven't posted here in a while and i think i was trying to avoid it really. the last time i posted i had an awful lot of anger in me..thats still there but has somewhat subsided! i dont know why! last week i was on a work nite out and when me and a friend came out from the nite...

jewely · jewely

i chaired a meeting last night. first time in a couple of years. it was very difficult the two women who were there had developed their own format. one in which i was unfamiliar with. this is a brand new group, [about three meetings in total, we don't have any "how to" material] wit...

anon_user · anon_user

Does anyone know? Someone told me 3%!! As in 97% of alcoholics die from their disease. Can anyone confirm? Thanks.

jewely · jewely

i am reading all the postings from Pipers Christmas Wish, and, i can hear myself laughing. it is a soft lilting little sound. quite unfamiliar to my ears. thank you for the giggle. it has been far to long. jewely

Karilynn · Karilynn

((((((((Family)))))))))), Mom is typing this for me, because I can't. I'm all paws. I just wanted to take a moment and send Merry Christmas wishes to all the MIP family of animals out there. May Santa Paws be extra good to you. Hope you get all the goodies you asked for. Alway...

lmt123 · lmt123

Wanna hear somethng funny?

I'm trying to stay ok about this, but here's the situation... My husband's daughter is coming up from Florida (she's a college freshman and lives with her mother ~ my A's EX). The EX is coming as well. Stepdaughter always st...

ShelBell · ShelBell

All I can say is that I am learning...... MIL is here for Christmas, and she is the very definition of co-dependent. I forgot that the question "Do you need help?" really means "If I don't help you, I will feel bad about myself, and if you don't want me to help you it must mean that you th...

FairyTales · FairyTales

I seem to be having a problem with putting up with some of my A husband's immature behavior. I stopped keeping up with how much he drank, I try not to argue with him when he is drinking, and I have learned to let alot of things go but his immaturity drives me nuts! I have learned in Alanon...

bear · bear

Well, what a day it has been. My A has got himself into such a state over the last couple of weeks drinking 24/7. His parents came over yesterday mornng after a desperate call from me to look after our son as I had to go to work and couldn't leave him with my A as he had already had half a bottle of v...

afmom03 · afmom03

Becky1 · Becky1

Hubby and I spent last weekend in Michigan with baby granddaughter, she's 2 and a half. We live in Ohio, so don't see her except on holidays. We loaded the car with dolls, a gingerbread house I had made her, a little 36" wooden tree with lights that hubby had painted for her. We...

afmom03 · afmom03

dontcareinmi · dontcareinmi

have any of you gone or are going through celebrate recovery? Any thoughts! http://www.celebraterecovery.com/ "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

Mobirdie · Mobirdie

I went and browsed through the bookstore and have a question. Are all of the books listed considered Al-Anon approved literature? I have so enjoyed Melody Beattie's writings and often wondered about using something from one of her books as a meeting topic.

irish54 · irish54

Hi Family and Merry Christmas! Just wanted you all to know that my HP (God) is truly with me and I am so grateful. My daughter came and got the rest of her things and that broke my heart. But I allowed myself to feel the feelings .... and go on. Started to get busy and make a grati...

Karilynn · Karilynn

(((((((((((Family))))))))))), Hubby has given me an amazing Christmas gift this year. Now what am I doing opening it now you might all ask?

Well it was suppose to be a Kitchen Aide Mixer, but the car broke down so we used it for that instead. His exwife called last week and thei...

ally · ally

(((((((((((((((((((((((((ROOMIES)))))))))))))))))))))))))

tea2 · tea2

A few of you may know part of this and for those that don’t I will explain a bit so when I get to the real story of yesterday you will know why I am a *tad upset and sharing all this. Son is now 17, it has been well over a year (no weekend visitations, holidays or vacations) since his functioning, qua...

Rita G · Rita G

Most of you have been so supportive & wonderful in listening to me vent over the past year about the house drama - we even did a little dance a two weeks ago when the delivered it. So, two and half weeks later you would think everything would be awesome - we would be snuggled in, decorated and rea...

mama_nz · mama_nz

I think I may have gone too far - Last night my ex (A) left messages asking me to call him, because he said he had a toothache and was feeling 'kaka'. All could think of was 'take a Tylenol then' (haha!)... I never thought I'd reach a point where I almost don't care. In the past I'd probably th...

Bsmiles822 · Bsmiles822

Hello everyone! I am new here and I am in need of some advice from people who know exactly what I am going through... My story in brief... I have been married for 2 years to my husband who is an A. We have been together for 5 and 1/2 years. My husbands father and grandparents all A! The only one still alive...

omajoy · omajoy

I have read on posts here re: allowing fathers to see their children if fathers are drinking. I have read that legally fathers who are drinking do not have to be allowed to see the children. How much drinking are we talking about here? Is there a limit? Who determines? Is there a test? And now my rea...

ally · ally

((((((((((((((((((ROOMIES))))))))))))) I have a wee cousin, He Is 17 years old. He has been fighting cancer for the last 5 years or longer. He has been In remission, his cancer returned. He has had numerous treatments, operations. Now the Doctors are saying, there Is no...

twinkie · twinkie

Thank you to everyone on this board! Your friendship and support has been a tremendous blessing to me this year. Whether you've replied to my messages or posted your own, you've helped me more than I can thank you. It is my hope for you that you have a beautiful holiday and can find the ble...

afmom03 · afmom03

Becky1 · Becky1

Today is going to be a whirlwind of activity around here. This past week since getting back from out of town with grandbaby, I have made 2 more gingerbread houses, a decorated gingerbread man for all my friends at work (about 48 of them), some more for people's kids. I just delievered the l...

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	Possibly Silly Gift Giving Advice Request (Preview) Hi, I'm new to this board, and just started posting. But I've been reading a lot of things that sound like I could have written them... I left my AH almost 3 months ago. Took my 3 kids (now 7-1/2, almost 6, and almost 4) and moved in with my mother, about 45 minutes away from our house.&nbs...	lmw	7	775	Dec 25, 2006 by lmw
	strange update to my great xmas at home in years (Preview) I wrote this to my mother, and my mom and I are now starting to become more like friends. I was invited to Christmas dinner for the first time in years--or invited over period. God has made a miracle between my mom and I. I stopped reacting. Why can't I do that with a drunk? Anyway, if you care to read on, he...	hippietrippiechick	0	354	Dec 25, 2006 by hippietrippiechick
	How about a little humor (Preview) Anonymous poem I read once as an adolescent: > > One bright day in the middle of night, Two dead boys got up to fight. Back to Back they faced each other, Drew their swords and shot each other. The deaf policeman heard the noise, Came and got the two dead boys. If you don't believ...	hippietrippiechick	0	362	Dec 25, 2006 by hippietrippiechick
	few words of faith (Preview) So many sweet posts, just wanted to share too :o) words of faith, wisdom, joy, and spirit. wash over pain, misery, and disdain. memories energize, enlighten, uplift, and comfort. security remembered, embraced, celebrated, and sh...	lovette	2	460	Dec 25, 2006 by bubbles1990
	Never knew the meaning entirely until years after I wrote this (Preview) In 1995 0r 1996 I began to write poetry. I was in a psychiatric ward after having a nervous breakdown while I was working. This below is the first on I have written: ONE DAY AT AT TIME We only have one day at a time. To think of more would be a crime. To hurt ourselves with usleless worry, just makes us...	hippietrippiechick	1	417	Dec 25, 2006 by bubbles1990
	Poem I wrote to my A a while back--read please very touching (Preview) Just to let you know one of my spiritual gifts, I believe, is writing, especially poetry. My A is going thru the worst month of every year. He had a lot of close family die around this time, however, I do now know the full scale of what he went through and is going thru, but I have to say I feel for him. If you c...	hippietrippiechick	1	343	Dec 25, 2006 by bubbles1990
	every time i start a new topic......, (Preview) every time i start a new topic my Self tells me......., "nooooo, you don't want to do that. what makes you think these people want to read what you have to say?" i know that is just the sick part of me, the abused and bruised person of the past. just for today i would like to say......., "...	jewely	2	426	Dec 25, 2006 by mac57
	christmas morning without my daughter here (Preview) I've been up and down with emotions the last few days leading up to Christmas. Usually I'm upbeat, positive, but especially last nite and this morning it's been hard. I think I've gone from sad to hurt to lonely to angry to resentful to just plain I don't care. We had planned to have Chris...	lmt123	3	357	Dec 25, 2006 by f_darkbladeus
	A Christmas Gift for Everyone! (Preview) For all members of Miracles In Progress 12 Step Recovery Forums, I and Rose designed a small Christmas web page for you to view. It has music on it, so turn your speakers on or off, whichever you prefer as you view it. http://www.12stepforums.net/christmas/index.html	John	2	509	Dec 25, 2006 by CJ
	what a mess (Preview) what an absolute mess my life has become in a few short days. I am not feeling very positive anymore. I don't have any idea what I am going to do. Today I need to finish my kid's Christmas shopping, but I don't even feel excited about it at all. I wish I could just skip over this hol...	melamom815	10	568	Dec 25, 2006 by gayle
	MERRY CHRISTMAS MY WONDERFUL FRIENDS (Preview) (((((((((((((((((((((((((((FRIENDS)))))))))))))))))))),	Andrea12	4	392	Dec 25, 2006 by mac57
	An unwrapped Gift (Preview) With a smile like a cheshire cat, my little girl asked me, "Did you get me a Christmas present Daddy?" I said, "Yes, I did, but I'd like to say something about this year's Christmas." She cheerfully said, "sure." "I got you a present, but not a stack of presents. That...	mac57	8	505	Dec 25, 2006 by Lexie
	Merry Christmas! (Preview) Hello everyone and Merry Christmas! I've only posted a few times and it's been quite a while. I come here and read your messages of hope and inspiration from time to time and I just wanted to thank you for the help you've given me. I want to wish you all a very happy holiday.	kclady	0	300	Dec 25, 2006 by kclady
	Christmas Wishes (Preview) (((((((((((((friends)))))))))))))) I wish all of you wonderful people that have become such an important part of my life, a very peaceful Holiday Season filled with happy times and precious memories. Thank you for all that you do and all that you are. I am happy to be part of th...	Lexie	4	354	Dec 25, 2006 by Andrea12
	I read this every day of my life. (Preview) As far as I am concerned, it says it all. Diva Desiderata Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, ev...	Diva	10	1439	Dec 24, 2006 by drucilla06
	Merry Christmas to All (Preview) And to All a Good Night! Jennifer	Jennifer	0	337	Dec 24, 2006 by Jennifer
	My Christmas Wish (Preview) Merry Christmas (((((((Family))))))) Just got home from my "other program" and was thinking about some of what was said today. The short version of what was talked about was worthiness and about trying to follow the path our HP wishes for us. And how sometimes, some of the things our HP prods us to do we...	david62	11	672	Dec 24, 2006 by drucilla06
	My xmas day (Preview) Had a fantastic morning just me and my little boy, and was soo cool to see his face light up opening his presents and he was all 'oooh' and 'ahh'. Then we had scrambled eggs, waffles and strawberries for a breakfast treat. I felt calm and happy. And thankful for what I've got. However la...	mama_nz	1	325	Dec 24, 2006 by CJ
	I'll count my blessings.... (Preview) Instead of griping, I'll give thanks for my 4 beautiful kids and my granddaughter who lights up my life. My kids are out own their own for the most part and are faring well for themselves. They are all good people. I'm VERY happy that my 2 daughters and granddaughter are here for the holiday...	jaja	0	340	Dec 24, 2006 by jaja
	BEST XMAS PRESENT I COULD HAVE WISHED FOR (Preview) (((((((((((((((((((Roomies)))))))))))))))) The last few weeks I have been, Questioning Ally, who Is she?, What Is she all about? Does she deserve to be happy? Will her life ever change? Can she be happy on her own? Does she do her best for people? Does she hurt people? (lol) I could go on. I...	ally	2	400	Dec 24, 2006 by bubbles1990
	SHADOWS HOME FROM SURGERY (Preview) ((((((((((((ROOMIES))))))))))))))))) SHADOW IS HOME FROM HER SURGERY. SHE IS NOW IN RECOVERY.AND DOING WELL. OUR HP HEARD , AND HAS LOOKED AFTER HER FOR US. LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING OUR GIRL BACK WITH US. PRAY FOR HER QUICK RECOVERY LOTS OF LOVE ALLY:evi...	ally	18	652	Dec 24, 2006 by shadow1
	CHRISTMAS WISHES TO ALL (Preview) ((((((((((((((EVERYONE)))))))))))))))))))) I would like to wish all the people In Mip, a very "MERRY CHRISTMAS" And an "AWESOME NEW YEAR". I am praying you all have a very peaceful time over the holidays. And remember not everyone will have a happy holiday. So we can offer a silent pra...	ally	2	922	Dec 24, 2006 by shadow1
	I am lighting a candle for YOU on Christmas eve (Preview) As I do every year I light a candle to remember and honor my loved ones who have passed on. This year I will light a candle to all the people in alanon as well......... Merry Christmas!	gardengal	2	381	Dec 24, 2006 by Karilynn
	"On the lighter side of things..."What is your favourite Christmas Carol?" (Preview) Mine is "I'll be home for Christmas" by Kate Smith. When things are rough and tumble this time of year, that song takes me to a simpler time, a more serene time with family and friends. It reminds me of both my parents (who have both passed) and the little town I grew up in. "I'll be home for Christmas...if o...	gardengal	38	1820	Dec 24, 2006 by Jill
	Going away for a few days... (Preview) Before we leave early tomorrow morning, I want to wish all of you a most blessed Christmas; and wish you everything your heart desires for the new year. May 2007 and its fresh promise bring you peace, joy, and happiness. ..· ´¨¨)) -:¦:- ¸.·´ ..·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ ...·´ Diva-:¦:- -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´*...	Diva	6	438	Dec 24, 2006 by Jennifer
	an early reminder (Preview) The way it looks now I won't have internet or phone after the 29th of this month. All I can do is what i do. Put it in hp's hands. I have a house and power. Some don't even have that. Feeling pretty down. I guess I have to see what I am really made of. love,debilyn ps i am sorry John, I just cannot get th...	debilyn	8	517	Dec 24, 2006 by Jennifer
	Why I'm here... A husband's tale (Preview) I love my wife. Tomorrow I will attend my first f2f, and I look forward to it. We've been married for 2 years. I knew there was a problem. I knew there was lots of baggage. She was molested (by a family friend's son) for a prolonged period as a child (3 years, I think). She started drinking around the age...	CJ	24	946	Dec 24, 2006 by Gailey
	shhhhhhhhh, it's a secret (Preview) Today is (((((((((((((((((((Our David's Birthday )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))). He'll try to convince you that he's younger than me but don't believe him. LOLOL Maria	Maria123	18	809	Dec 24, 2006 by maresie2
	Courage to change this year (Preview) Hi Friends, My three sons are home for the holidays. My AHsober is here also. He left a year and a half ago and is basically living a single life. He says he wants a divorce but has never filed. It seemed important to spend a part of the holidays together as a family especially with our son coming home from...	nmike	1	465	Dec 24, 2006 by maresie2
	I really don't want to deal with him!!! (Preview) My A has been calling asking if he can come over for Christmas, he wants to come Christmas Eve and stay until the day after. I really just don't want to deal with him. I imagine him rifiling my stuff, checking my computer to see who I have been talking to, questioning the kids about what I have...	carolinagirl	6	594	Dec 24, 2006 by CJ
	daughter needs help (Preview) Hi everyone Last night my AH went out for 10 minutes and came home 5 hours later. Since I am trying to work this program I remained calm...watched tv ...read some alanon literature ...I was OK...my daughter made a remark as to the where abouts of her dad...she KNEW what he was doing. I did...	Elizabeth M	8	650	Dec 24, 2006 by abbyal
	How do you stop that sick feeling in your gut? (Preview) Hi everyone. First I would like to thank everyone who responded to my post earlier. It helps to know there are others out there that have the same problems. I just feel like venting today. My husband is not only an active alcoholic but he also has a problem with crack cocaine.&nbs...	FairyTales	6	635	Dec 24, 2006 by debilyn
	Update on Erin (Preview) Just a quick note to say that i talked to Erin the other day. She and the boys are doing good. She has a new job and is making better $$. She wanted to say that she misses all of us. She is hoping to be able to get back on the internet soon, and she wishes everyone happy holidays!!!!!...	MrBlue42	4	427	Dec 23, 2006 by peewee
	Support needed!! (Preview) I know I haven't been on much lately, just too much has happened. I just need everyone right now, probably more than I ever have. Blake (20 month old) died this morning of heart failure. He has been having the seizures, and has been staying in the hospital. He had a stroke a few days ago, and was on a respira...	Miranda	29	894	Dec 23, 2006 by nmike
	Update and a share... (Preview) hey family 2moro is xmas eve, i haven't posted here in a while and i think i was trying to avoid it really. the last time i posted i had an awful lot of anger in me..thats still there but has somewhat subsided! i dont know why! last week i was on a work nite out and when me and a friend came out from the nite...	Rebecca	3	421	Dec 23, 2006 by CJ
	chaired a meeting last night....,difficult (Preview) i chaired a meeting last night. first time in a couple of years. it was very difficult the two women who were there had developed their own format. one in which i was unfamiliar with. this is a brand new group, [about three meetings in total, we don't have any "how to" material] wit...	jewely	4	436	Dec 23, 2006 by Mobirdie
	Statistically - What % of alcoholics dry out and stay that way? (Preview) Does anyone know? Someone told me 3%!! As in 97% of alcoholics die from their disease. Can anyone confirm? Thanks.	anon_user	20	913	Dec 23, 2006 by CJ
	i can hear myself laughing (Preview) i am reading all the postings from Pipers Christmas Wish, and, i can hear myself laughing. it is a soft lilting little sound. quite unfamiliar to my ears. thank you for the giggle. it has been far to long. jewely	jewely	2	381	Dec 23, 2006 by lmt123
	Piper's Christmas Wish (Preview) ((((((((Family)))))))))), Mom is typing this for me, because I can't. I'm all paws. I just wanted to take a moment and send Merry Christmas wishes to all the MIP family of animals out there. May Santa Paws be extra good to you. Hope you get all the goodies you asked for. Alway...	Karilynn	11	656	Dec 23, 2006 by lmt123
	husband's ex coming for Christmas... (Preview) Wanna hear somethng funny? I'm trying to stay ok about this, but here's the situation... My husband's daughter is coming up from Florida (she's a college freshman and lives with her mother ~ my A's EX). The EX is coming as well. Stepdaughter always st...	lmt123	16	705	Dec 23, 2006 by lmt123
	Co-Dependency (Preview) All I can say is that I am learning...... MIL is here for Christmas, and she is the very definition of co-dependent. I forgot that the question "Do you need help?" really means "If I don't help you, I will feel bad about myself, and if you don't want me to help you it must mean that you th...	ShelBell	4	400	Dec 23, 2006 by ShelBell
	I need help in dealing with some of my husband's immature behavior (Preview) I seem to be having a problem with putting up with some of my A husband's immature behavior. I stopped keeping up with how much he drank, I try not to argue with him when he is drinking, and I have learned to let alot of things go but his immaturity drives me nuts! I have learned in Alanon...	FairyTales	12	3412	Dec 23, 2006 by jewely
	He picked up the phoned and booked a place in rehab... (Preview) Well, what a day it has been. My A has got himself into such a state over the last couple of weeks drinking 24/7. His parents came over yesterday mornng after a desperate call from me to look after our son as I had to go to work and couldn't leave him with my A as he had already had half a bottle of v...	bear	8	481	Dec 23, 2006 by bear
	Desiderata/Posted 2 days ago.... (Preview)	afmom03	4	598	Dec 23, 2006 by jewely
	A Joyful Weekend??? How strange! (Preview) Hubby and I spent last weekend in Michigan with baby granddaughter, she's 2 and a half. We live in Ohio, so don't see her except on holidays. We loaded the car with dolls, a gingerbread house I had made her, a little 36" wooden tree with lights that hubby had painted for her. We...	Becky1	10	1244	Dec 23, 2006 by jewely
	So far...So good... (Preview)	afmom03	2	372	Dec 23, 2006 by CJ
	Celebarate Recovery Question (Preview) have any of you gone or are going through celebrate recovery? Any thoughts! http://www.celebraterecovery.com/ "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."	dontcareinmi	6	646	Dec 23, 2006 by Christy
	Recovery book store (Preview) I went and browsed through the bookstore and have a question. Are all of the books listed considered Al-Anon approved literature? I have so enjoyed Melody Beattie's writings and often wondered about using something from one of her books as a meeting topic.	Mobirdie	5	1156	Dec 23, 2006 by ShelBell
	update (Preview) Hi Family and Merry Christmas! Just wanted you all to know that my HP (God) is truly with me and I am so grateful. My daughter came and got the rest of her things and that broke my heart. But I allowed myself to feel the feelings .... and go on. Started to get busy and make a grati...	irish54	3	400	Dec 23, 2006 by maresie2
	Hubby's Christmas Gift (Preview) (((((((((((Family))))))))))), Hubby has given me an amazing Christmas gift this year. Now what am I doing opening it now you might all ask? Well it was suppose to be a Kitchen Aide Mixer, but the car broke down so we used it for that instead. His exwife called last week and thei...	Karilynn	12	851	Dec 23, 2006 by maresie2
	SHADOW IS DOING OKAY (Preview) (((((((((((((((((((((((((ROOMIES)))))))))))))))))))))))))	ally	2	362	Dec 23, 2006 by MrBlue42
	long update and a share (Preview) A few of you may know part of this and for those that don’t I will explain a bit so when I get to the real story of yesterday you will know why I am a *tad upset and sharing all this. Son is now 17, it has been well over a year (no weekend visitations, holidays or vacations) since his functioning, qua...	tea2	7	598	Dec 23, 2006 by tea2
	The House Saga continues . . . (Preview) Most of you have been so supportive & wonderful in listening to me vent over the past year about the house drama - we even did a little dance a two weeks ago when the delivered it. So, two and half weeks later you would think everything would be awesome - we would be snuggled in, decorated and rea...	Rita G	7	649	Dec 22, 2006 by CJ
	The Ice Queen of Christmas? (Preview) I think I may have gone too far - Last night my ex (A) left messages asking me to call him, because he said he had a toothache and was feeling 'kaka'. All could think of was 'take a Tylenol then' (haha!)... I never thought I'd reach a point where I almost don't care. In the past I'd probably th...	mama_nz	4	539	Dec 22, 2006 by irish54
	New here and need advice (Preview) Hello everyone! I am new here and I am in need of some advice from people who know exactly what I am going through... My story in brief... I have been married for 2 years to my husband who is an A. We have been together for 5 and 1/2 years. My husbands father and grandparents all A! The only one still alive...	Bsmiles822	8	567	Dec 22, 2006 by twinkie
	just a question for my confusion (Preview) I have read on posts here re: allowing fathers to see their children if fathers are drinking. I have read that legally fathers who are drinking do not have to be allowed to see the children. How much drinking are we talking about here? Is there a limit? Who determines? Is there a test? And now my rea...	omajoy	7	562	Dec 22, 2006 by lin0606
	ASKING FOR EVERYONE TO PRAY FOR LIAM (Preview) ((((((((((((((((((ROOMIES))))))))))))) I have a wee cousin, He Is 17 years old. He has been fighting cancer for the last 5 years or longer. He has been In remission, his cancer returned. He has had numerous treatments, operations. Now the Doctors are saying, there Is no...	ally	5	701	Dec 22, 2006 by lilms
	Thank you and Merry Christmas to you... (Preview) Thank you to everyone on this board! Your friendship and support has been a tremendous blessing to me this year. Whether you've replied to my messages or posted your own, you've helped me more than I can thank you. It is my hope for you that you have a beautiful holiday and can find the ble...	twinkie	1	374	Dec 22, 2006 by ZiggyDoodles
	OH GOSH! One Hour To Go.... (Preview)	afmom03	2	432	Dec 22, 2006 by Tiger2006
	Merry Christmas, or Happy Whatever Holiday You Celebrate! (Preview) Today is going to be a whirlwind of activity around here. This past week since getting back from out of town with grandbaby, I have made 2 more gingerbread houses, a decorated gingerbread man for all my friends at work (about 48 of them), some more for people's kids. I just delievered the l...	Becky1	1	329	Dec 22, 2006 by Karilynn
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