Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

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...

hippietrippiechick · hippietrippiechick

I hope someone can help me with my last few posts. I am really exhausted thinking about all this:

hippietrippiechick · hippietrippiechick

Hello everyone, well, last night when he came home my A had it heavy on his mind to do some serious drinking. I could see and feel it. I was straight up and said go somewhere. Have a buddy pick you up. Just let me have some time by myslef. some wonderful rest. I stayed up all night on the puter, but it was nice...

melamom815 · melamom815

Just a little while ago the tears started and it made me so mad. Why am I crying over this? Why would I let one person affect me so much? I have been going between fits of anger and crying like a baby for the last few hours. I went to my house today to get some more clothes and t...

rtexas · rtexas

(((((Everyone))))) The holiday season is upon us, rushing around decorating and shopping and cleaning up to get ready... whew I am bushed. But an oportunity came up to go out last night with my AW came up last night and I jumped on it. We had a nice time, she was in a good mood.... and she didn't...

angelnomore · angelnomore

It’s been almost 2-1/2 months when I told the X-AA in m life that I was unable and could not be his friend. Our relationship is over and in my grieving it’s extremely difficult therefore any kind of interaction with this X is not in my best interest or health. He h...

BlueCloud · BlueCloud

((((Roomies)))), I have been taking an inventory of my last relationship and trying to own my side of the street, as it were. For me, what I can see is now, in hindsight, is that growing up in an A home left me very unclear about what even very basic boundaries are. I can see now that boundaries are to...

jewely · jewely

i am having some trouble making friends with this online system. do i need to tick the little box at the bottom that says, email me whenever there is a new post to this topic ? computer whiz i am not, jewely

ally · ally

((((((((((((((((((((((((Roomies))))))))))))))))))))))

Yours In Recovery Ally

:e...

debilyn · debilyn

Letting this out. No one would relate but many of you. I work on my plan of recovery, it is my life. But being imperfect, things can get to me. As A is surely living off that old girlfriend of his who has cancer, and I am sure is sharing all her drugs with him... He has heat for free, food, she drives him a...

ally · ally

((((((((((((((Roomies)))))))))))))))))) It's getting to the end of another year, and I think we all reflect on the past year, and how our lives have changed In that time. Sometimes for the better or sometimes for the worst. My Life has had a dramatic U turn. Last Christmas I was suffering Depres...

melamom815 · melamom815

Been a while since I have been here. My hub and I bought the new house and moved in the first of November. Everything had been ok until tonight. Of course, all the things he said he was going to change never change, but I didn't expect it too. He actually started drinking...

bear · bear

Well...where do I start really. i have a feeling this is going to be quite a long post so please bear with me! I am very new to alanon and this board but since coming here I have made great changes in my myself. I can't thank you all enough for responding to my posts, listening to me rant in the...

ally · ally

((((((((((((((((((Roomies))))))))))))))))))))) Our good friend Is going through her surgery tomorrow WED. I would like to offer her some support, and love from all In MIP. I know we are all thinking of her at this time. We will be saying prayers for you Shadow, and awaiting news from y...

BlueCloud · BlueCloud

((((Roomies)))), Recently, in a conversation with a dear friend of mine, she commented how appreciative she was about how thoughtful I had been recently. When she said this, I felt such a nice glow inside. And her appreciative attitude really helped generate a shift in attitude toward mysel...

hudsond · hudsond

I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. This is my last day of work until Jan. 3rd. I'm not sure I will be getting online-I don't have a computer at home and then we will be traveling. I'm going to miss everyone, so I might be able to use my sister's computer,...

emma · emma

Dear (((Roomies))), I am so grateful for this program, for the person who took me by the hand to my first meeting, to John for starting this site with the Board and the twice daily meetings, and to each of you and for all the folks who fill the al anon rooms I've entered, cause it is through you all t...

HereIam · HereIam

Until I first went, almost a year ago, I had little clue. Why didn't I go before? I am not alone. Thank you all.

nycbt · nycbt

I have not posted in a while. I have to tell you that I am doing much better then when I first started here. At this present time my husband is not drinking or drugs. He does have heptaitis but it not in a bad stage that we know of right at this moment. With this program I been able to reach out to other people tha...

megan · megan

Yesterday my siblings and I and our families gathered at my brothers house for a Christmas celebration. My mother's best friend was there. (My mom is deceased 7 years now) My mom's friend was happy to see a smile on my face and to hear my plans to move into a new apartment with my boyfriend...

Andrea12 · Andrea12

Hello (((((((((((freinds)))))))))), Hope you are all well and done fighting the mad Christmas Shopping....lol.....I am doing a little better these days.....not great...still have my sad moments....now, I think they are becomming more pissed off moments...... Hub calls sometime...

maire rua · maire rua

At present I am finding it hard to detach with love. I refuse to speak to my ex-A at present as I can no longer deal with him on any level. I could honestly not send christmas cards to the As in recovery as I am not in that place yet where I can accept the misery that alcoholism brings. This year I refuse to have a...

meagain · meagain

:I always seem to doubt myself and always seem like I am in a turmoil? I am sure its me-I know I am codependent. sorry---anyway last week I talked about my DIL-re: talking about amy son at lunch, etc.etc. I do feel I "stood" my for myself finally! But now she does'nt call or let me know she is not comin...

Roxy Girl · Roxy Girl

I'm new to Alanon and was wondering why Alanon people do the 12 steps and have a sponsor? I thought the 12 steps were for people who have the addiction? Thanks,

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	"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	1479	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	349	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	431	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	847	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	713	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	363	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	508	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	549	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	543	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	342	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	791	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	334	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	343	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	821	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	274	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	562	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	593	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	304	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	3149	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	396	Dec 23, 2006 by bear
	Desiderata/Posted 2 days ago.... (Preview)	afmom03	4	495	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	1152	Dec 23, 2006 by jewely
	So far...So good... (Preview)	afmom03	2	284	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	555	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	934	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	294	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	753	Dec 23, 2006 by maresie2
	SHADOW IS DOING OKAY (Preview) (((((((((((((((((((((((((ROOMIES)))))))))))))))))))))))))	ally	2	277	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	511	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	522	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	431	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	464	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	455	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	597	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	287	Dec 22, 2006 by ZiggyDoodles
	OH GOSH! One Hour To Go.... (Preview)	afmom03	2	345	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	244	Dec 22, 2006 by Karilynn
	old donated alanon literature (Preview) I hope someone can help me with my last few posts. I am really exhausted thinking about all this:	hippietrippiechick	2	384	Dec 22, 2006 by hippietrippiechick
	he went out last night--usually drinks at home? (Preview) Hello everyone, well, last night when he came home my A had it heavy on his mind to do some serious drinking. I could see and feel it. I was straight up and said go somewhere. Have a buddy pick you up. Just let me have some time by myslef. some wonderful rest. I stayed up all night on the puter, but it was nice...	hippietrippiechick	0	275	Dec 22, 2006 by hippietrippiechick
	Just a vent. (Preview) Just a little while ago the tears started and it made me so mad. Why am I crying over this? Why would I let one person affect me so much? I have been going between fits of anger and crying like a baby for the last few hours. I went to my house today to get some more clothes and t...	melamom815	2	342	Dec 22, 2006 by mama_nz
	Went on a date last night... (Preview) (((((Everyone))))) The holiday season is upon us, rushing around decorating and shopping and cleaning up to get ready... whew I am bushed. But an oportunity came up to go out last night with my AW came up last night and I jumped on it. We had a nice time, she was in a good mood.... and she didn't...	rtexas	11	571	Dec 21, 2006 by CJ
	Is this an AA typical behavor? (Preview) It’s been almost 2-1/2 months when I told the X-AA in m life that I was unable and could not be his friend. Our relationship is over and in my grieving it’s extremely difficult therefore any kind of interaction with this X is not in my best interest or health. He h...	angelnomore	5	529	Dec 21, 2006 by Kethry
	You've Gotta Have Boundaries, Baby! (Preview) ((((Roomies)))), I have been taking an inventory of my last relationship and trying to own my side of the street, as it were. For me, what I can see is now, in hindsight, is that growing up in an A home left me very unclear about what even very basic boundaries are. I can see now that boundaries are to...	BlueCloud	4	531	Dec 21, 2006 by twinkie
	eeek! (Preview) i am having some trouble making friends with this online system. do i need to tick the little box at the bottom that says, email me whenever there is a new post to this topic ? computer whiz i am not, jewely	jewely	3	329	Dec 21, 2006 by jewely
	Looking For E,S & H, for Step 4 (Preview) ((((((((((((((((((((((((Roomies)))))))))))))))))))))) Yours In Recovery Ally:e...	ally	4	818	Dec 21, 2006 by Rita G
	vent:Just how far can the disease take you,take from you? (Preview) Letting this out. No one would relate but many of you. I work on my plan of recovery, it is my life. But being imperfect, things can get to me. As A is surely living off that old girlfriend of his who has cancer, and I am sure is sharing all her drugs with him... He has heat for free, food, she drives him a...	debilyn	7	492	Dec 21, 2006 by debilyn
	AL-ANON REALLY WORKS (Preview) ((((((((((((((Roomies)))))))))))))))))) It's getting to the end of another year, and I think we all reflect on the past year, and how our lives have changed In that time. Sometimes for the better or sometimes for the worst. My Life has had a dramatic U turn. Last Christmas I was suffering Depres...	ally	4	621	Dec 21, 2006 by Roxy Girl
	4 days until Christmas and... (Preview) Been a while since I have been here. My hub and I bought the new house and moved in the first of November. Everything had been ok until tonight. Of course, all the things he said he was going to change never change, but I didn't expect it too. He actually started drinking...	melamom815	4	498	Dec 21, 2006 by Christy
	He's getting worse since I'm getting better... (Preview) Well...where do I start really. i have a feeling this is going to be quite a long post so please bear with me! I am very new to alanon and this board but since coming here I have made great changes in my myself. I can't thank you all enough for responding to my posts, listening to me rant in the...	bear	8	486	Dec 21, 2006 by carol
	PRAYERS FOR SHADOW (Preview) ((((((((((((((((((Roomies))))))))))))))))))))) Our good friend Is going through her surgery tomorrow WED. I would like to offer her some support, and love from all In MIP. I know we are all thinking of her at this time. We will be saying prayers for you Shadow, and awaiting news from y...	ally	20	894	Dec 21, 2006 by carol
	I've Come a Long Way - Showing Appreciation (Preview) ((((Roomies)))), Recently, in a conversation with a dear friend of mine, she commented how appreciative she was about how thoughtful I had been recently. When she said this, I felt such a nice glow inside. And her appreciative attitude really helped generate a shift in attitude toward mysel...	BlueCloud	1	396	Dec 21, 2006 by nmike
	Happy Holidays (Preview) I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. This is my last day of work until Jan. 3rd. I'm not sure I will be getting online-I don't have a computer at home and then we will be traveling. I'm going to miss everyone, so I might be able to use my sister's computer,...	hudsond	4	372	Dec 21, 2006 by Karilynn
	Gratitude ... for lessons learned in Al Anon (Preview) Dear (((Roomies))), I am so grateful for this program, for the person who took me by the hand to my first meeting, to John for starting this site with the Board and the twice daily meetings, and to each of you and for all the folks who fill the al anon rooms I've entered, cause it is through you all t...	emma	1	434	Dec 20, 2006 by Lunamoth
	Thank you Al Anon (Preview) Until I first went, almost a year ago, I had little clue. Why didn't I go before? I am not alone. Thank you all.	HereIam	1	296	Dec 20, 2006 by Christy
	Doing good (Preview) I have not posted in a while. I have to tell you that I am doing much better then when I first started here. At this present time my husband is not drinking or drugs. He does have heptaitis but it not in a bad stage that we know of right at this moment. With this program I been able to reach out to other people tha...	nycbt	4	285	Dec 20, 2006 by Maria123
	I didn't live a normal life (Preview) Yesterday my siblings and I and our families gathered at my brothers house for a Christmas celebration. My mother's best friend was there. (My mom is deceased 7 years now) My mom's friend was happy to see a smile on my face and to hear my plans to move into a new apartment with my boyfriend...	megan	7	502	Dec 20, 2006 by Maria123
	LIFE (Preview) Hello (((((((((((freinds)))))))))), Hope you are all well and done fighting the mad Christmas Shopping....lol.....I am doing a little better these days.....not great...still have my sad moments....now, I think they are becomming more pissed off moments...... Hub calls sometime...	Andrea12	9	474	Dec 20, 2006 by Maria123
	Finding it hard to gain acceptance of As (Preview) At present I am finding it hard to detach with love. I refuse to speak to my ex-A at present as I can no longer deal with him on any level. I could honestly not send christmas cards to the As in recovery as I am not in that place yet where I can accept the misery that alcoholism brings. This year I refuse to have a...	maire rua	4	502	Dec 20, 2006 by Tiger2006
	Question? (Preview) :I always seem to doubt myself and always seem like I am in a turmoil? I am sure its me-I know I am codependent. sorry---anyway last week I talked about my DIL-re: talking about amy son at lunch, etc.etc. I do feel I "stood" my for myself finally! But now she does'nt call or let me know she is not comin...	meagain	3	338	Dec 20, 2006 by Tiger2006
	New to Alanon (Preview) I'm new to Alanon and was wondering why Alanon people do the 12 steps and have a sponsor? I thought the 12 steps were for people who have the addiction? Thanks,	Roxy Girl	3	323	Dec 20, 2006 by ally
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