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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,

ZiggyDoodles · ZiggyDoodles

Well, I never would have guessed I was human after all. I have always been one tough cookie in the terms of, you just aren't going to get me to cryin'. Sure it has happened here and there. Since coming in the program, I found a new strength. Tears just didn't happen, but it was di...

ollie · ollie

Hi everyone, Need some feed back on this if you can. Hubs doctor is going to refer him to hospital for detox,as this is the first time he has had this ,i was wondering if anyone can tell me what exactly this entails,is it a day thing or does he have to stay in. Any feedback will be gratefully recieved....

hudsond · hudsond

I am on edge this morning. Just feel anxious and uneasy. My ex is picking up the kids for his time with them at Christmas. They will be with him from today through the day after Christmas. I just feel like I could fall apart at any minute. That is so not right I know. ...

hersh · hersh

(((Everyone))) I don't know when in the steps that I learned to work on forgiveness, but it is such an important tool. The hurt that the alcoholic causes is sometimes unforgiveable, I thought. Now I know that it is important for ME to forgive them in my mind and heart, that this is for me,...

gardengal · gardengal

I am just getting unable to connect? Is there a problem with the site? Thank -you ........gardengal

abbyal · abbyal

Found this today and thought I would share it , Steps 1-3 are about GIVING UP - I give up the illusion that I can control the alcoholic, that I am sane and the I can manage my life alone. steps 4-6 are about OWNING UP- In these steps I seek the truth about my strengths and weakn...

jewely · jewely

i looked at him last night laying on the family room bed, relaxed and watching TV. and, in a rare moment of calm, the the thought came to me............, '' HE IS NOT TRYING TO DESTROY ME, I AM NOT TRYING TO DESTROY HIM, THE DISEASE IS DESTROYING US''. bing !!! off in my head goes this litt...

david62 · david62

Hi ((((Family)))) I just felt like letting you guys know how my day was today. Actually started last nite. My ex wife called me and asked me to try to find something for her she thought she might have left here at my house when she left. To make a long story short...I didnt have it. And I called her b...

d53sjurne · d53sjurne

I have bent over backwards all my life to prove care and love to a family of A's. After 40 yrs of it I left. For 12 years they never noticed I was missing and if i tryed to contact for any reason, it was my fault it was like that. When Hurricane Katrina came and a friend ,supposedly, dropped me at my A daug...

maresie2 · maresie2

One of the things the A does pretty regularly is let certain things be cut off. One of them is the internet. today it happened again. For once I said nothing. I normally go into total over reaction mode and feel martyred by his actions. I know now it is nothing personal to me. I also kno...

serendipity · serendipity

i haven't been here in a while. my ex has been hanging around here with the kids and my old patterns have come back full force. he's sober working his program but i have let my boundries slide. and i am mad at myself. very mad. i really want to re-direct my anger towards him but that would accomplish nothing...

kabbie · kabbie

i have not posted in awhile, and i wanted to wish everyone a peaceful holiday. my daughter has completed her rehab stay, and is now at a halfway house closer to home. she's attending meetings daily, finding a new sponsor since her move to help her with 4th step, job hunting, making new friends, ...

carol · carol

A had 2/3 bottle of vodca yesterday. now is very sick today. I think I'm enablling him by worrying about his health. he doesn't want to worry about health until we are at emergency situation. been in detox 2x. the second time almost killed him. We had a plane to c...

cgolly · cgolly

This is my first post, but I have been reading posts on this board for awhile now and I've learned a lot, so thank you for that. I know I have no control and I have become a lot more calm about his drinking knowing that nothing that I do or say would make any real difference. I have also been pract...

tea2 · tea2

For those who know the story, here is a picture of my lil' guy. He will be missed

(((((Christy))))) Ty for adding the pics and inc a bit of the story. -- Edited by tea2 at 13:43, 2006-12-19

Jennifer · Jennifer

Good morning Everyone, Thanks for the replies to my previous post. The feeling of the doom cloud is passing, and I have a thought that maybe this fire was the reason I was placed in my house with my A for so long. Mom's house will survive and hopefully be redone before I need to move, we all are actually lo...

CJ · CJ

Electrical power has been out for a week... my email consisted of chiseling stone tablets and shipping them through Bedrock Postal Service. Funny how my serenity was at its greatest when I needed to make sure there was wood chopped, candles on hand, food to keep, cooking in the fireplace, making ba...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

I was reading a post and it said there is hope, people do get better and get everything back. I am confused as to how anyone can live like that. Before I moved out I had been living on hope for a long time. Hope he would get better, hope this time it wouldn't happen again, hope I wasn't mak...

d53sjurne · d53sjurne

Hi All, Been a long time since I posted. I still feel like I'm blowing in the winds Of Hurricane Katrina. All is lost of what life I did have . I have moved twice and 1 more to go. And hopefully this time I will be settled for awhile. As some of you know I hadn't seen my family in 10 yrs before Hurr Katrina and...

JS · JS

Hi There - First I just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. I know for some the holidays is very difficult and a sad reminder of the state of affairs in their life, but I pray for blessings and hope for every person on this board during this season. My way of coping and trying t...

debilyn · debilyn

Light now, omg I have to get dressed and go out. Last night was awful and scarey and my guts are like jello. A huge branch came down Sissy and Walters house and went thru the roof. I am praying it did not go in very far. I see the WHOLE ROOF is off the addition on th...

rtexas · rtexas

(((((Everyone))))) We had a nice time saturday and sunday. AW, 11 year old son and I, went to see some great light displays all over town on Satuday, Sunday we fished for a while and then went bowling. Son and I had planned on staying at the apartment with my AW on Saturday if she wanted us t...

annmarie · annmarie

Hi everyone, I was just thinking..... Whilst going through the breakup with my Abf he told me that he absolutely loves to drink and will do so till he dies. He says he thinks about it at work, and looks forward to the evening when he can drink. He feels he deserves it after a hard day. He says he love...

hippietrippiechick · hippietrippiechick

Hello all. I have been laying down for a lot of the afternoon and do not have enough energy to stay on during the meeting. Pray for me. I am really struggling. I will be back. God Bless Stacie

annmarie · annmarie

Hi everyone, I recently broke up from my Abf and have a nice place to live by myself. I know I am very lucky, and I do count my blessings. I miss him a lot though. He's still drinking whenever he has money, and seems to be happy with this. He says he wants to stay friends, and if I'm honest I would like t...

jewely · jewely

hi, i have tried unsuccessfully for half an hour to get into the alanon meeting. i have no idea what a mirc or ir.chat4all is. can anyone enlighten me? sadly disappointed, jewely

jaja · jaja

I know this question is elementary but I've only been back to Al-Anon a few months. I've been going to a particular meeting where there are about 13 regular people and it's a nice group. I have done a reading or two but I haven't shared yet. I'm getting familiar w...

desperate for help · desperate for help

How do you guys deal with it? I am so tired of being miserable in this marriage. He drinks every single night. He gets drunk every single night. I caught him sneaking vodka in the garage. I was mortified. He told me today that he wil not quit drinking no matter wha...

jewely · jewely

hi, my name is jewely and i am a grateful member of alanon. looking for correspondence, and, meetings on line. i love the logo of this site. "MIRACLES IN PROGRESS" Jewely

ZiggyDoodles · ZiggyDoodles

I am praying for those affected by the storm that went through the Northwest. I understand it was devastating. Many without power. I haven't seen a couple of our MIP's in a couple of days. Hope to see them back in real soon! Ziggy

gardengal · gardengal

Just wanted to share and perhaps you can incorporate this into your Alanon meetings. Each year at this time we have one alanon meeting where each one of the members bring a candle and some goodies. We each light our candles and dim the lights and have our meeting in difused lighting. It is a nice touch......

kingston · kingston

The demon in me has come out. My A has been detoxing from h for the past 2 weeks and he has been drunk the whole time drinking at least a 1/5th a day he has been screaming flopping around the house just complete agony and I should feel sorry for him and try to help more but we went through this last January and it...

leo · leo

Hi everyone just wanted to wish you all a safe and Merry Xmas. I am flying out tomorrow to the city to surprise my Mum and Nanna. My Nan is 94 and quite frail and my heart tells me she will not be with us next year. I will be back on the 28th of December. For all of you who are doi...

babysteps · babysteps

I can't wait for Christmas morning!!! I have a six year old daughter who is so excited for Christmas that she has been counting down since Dec. 1. This is such a great age! I can't wait to see her face when she comes down the stairs. I am even more excited to make amends to her for ruining her 6th birt...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

I forgot to mention that I talked to my sponsor yesterday and told her I felt a little bad because I told my daughter that I didn't want any of the drunk woman's kids coming over. Nothing against them, I just didn't want her drama in my life. Then I realized OH $#!+ Is this why none of us have any...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

I went over to my new one and only friend's house Sat. nite for margaritas. I brought all the stuff to make this great soup and she was supplying margaritas and all the kids came too. She also has 3 kids. both she and I are recently separated. Everything was great until the neig...

Karilynn · Karilynn

((((((((((((Family)))))))))), Just wanted to send my love and blessings for a beautiful holiday season. Whatever holiday you choose to celebrate my wish for you is that it may be surrounded by peace and love. I am incredibly blessed to call you family. I will be thinking of you and se...

irish54 · irish54

Hi MIP family, I have needed to post but latekly the pain has been so much that I couldn't. Many of you know the story of my grandaughters living with me now. My oldest grandaughter, who i have had since a baby, she's 17 now; decided week b4 last to just not come home at night, showing up in the m...

afmom03 · afmom03

dessiray · dessiray

thurs he got home at midnight drunk, fri. bailed out, i enabled w/his money, sat. slept most of the day, sunday got up and cleaned garage....said he was sorry, can't drink anymore, feels stupid, won't drink anymore, going to church, going to change. all i can do is listen, if i get my hopes up or be...

HereIam · HereIam

olice: Child Refuses Ride With Drunk Mom POSTED: 5:14 am MST December 16, 2006 UPDATED: 4:35 pm MST December 16, 2006 E-mail this story | Print this story http://www.kpho.com/news/10551836/detail.html Sign Up for Breaking News Alerts MESA, Ariz. -- A 12-year-old boy refused to g...

lmt123 · lmt123

Just wanted to wish all my wonderful family here a blessed Christmas, and a very prosperous New Year! I do love you all,

and I am thankful that I found this site almost two years ago. I hope Santa brings every single one of you every good thing that you need and desire! ...

Diva · Diva

to see Gardengal's lighter post asking us to talk a bit of our favorite Christmas carols. I am sure her post brought a smile to quite a few faces, and we could use that. While I realize that the purpose of MIP is to help the loved ones of abusers deal with their lives, I think an occasional light post is refre...

Spiritually Calm · Spiritually Calm

Since I've been poking around in all of your lives and you have all graciously allowed me to reply to your posts, I thought it was time to share my story. First of all, I am not new to the concept of alanon, I have though, only attended one "physical" meeting. I may return ... who knows. ...

Tiger2006 · Tiger2006

Keep on pondering, and suddenly the flower of mind will bloom with enlightenment, illuminating the whole universe. This can be called getting it in the mind, responding to it in action. Thereupon you can turn the earth into gold and churn the rivers into cream. Wouldn't that make life exhilarating?...

marty · marty

I have this friend who when i write her a email does not write me one back, The way i handle it is i get mad and say what i think and then i get a email I feel i dont deserve this type of treat ment do you think i am wrong to say so or should i stop dealing with this person What do you feel marty

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	727	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	571	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	561	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	1062	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	479	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	439	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	506	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	368	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	360	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	574	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	566	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	580	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	422	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	391	Dec 20, 2006 by ally
	Trouble keeping the focus today (Preview) Well, I never would have guessed I was human after all. I have always been one tough cookie in the terms of, you just aren't going to get me to cryin'. Sure it has happened here and there. Since coming in the program, I found a new strength. Tears just didn't happen, but it was di...	ZiggyDoodles	3	464	Dec 20, 2006 by ZiggyDoodles
	NEED SOME INFO (Preview) Hi everyone, Need some feed back on this if you can. Hubs doctor is going to refer him to hospital for detox,as this is the first time he has had this ,i was wondering if anyone can tell me what exactly this entails,is it a day thing or does he have to stay in. Any feedback will be gratefully recieved....	ollie	7	507	Dec 20, 2006 by barisax
	Applying Principles to other areas (Preview) I am on edge this morning. Just feel anxious and uneasy. My ex is picking up the kids for his time with them at Christmas. They will be with him from today through the day after Christmas. I just feel like I could fall apart at any minute. That is so not right I know. ...	hudsond	3	362	Dec 20, 2006 by rtexas
	Forgiveness.... (Preview) (((Everyone))) I don't know when in the steps that I learned to work on forgiveness, but it is such an important tool. The hurt that the alcoholic causes is sometimes unforgiveable, I thought. Now I know that it is important for ME to forgive them in my mind and heart, that this is for me,...	hersh	6	404	Dec 20, 2006 by annmarie
	Anyone else experincing difficulties getting into chat? (Preview) I am just getting unable to connect? Is there a problem with the site? Thank -you ........gardengal	gardengal	5	382	Dec 20, 2006 by gardengal
	Giving up steps 1-12 (Preview) Found this today and thought I would share it , Steps 1-3 are about GIVING UP - I give up the illusion that I can control the alcoholic, that I am sane and the I can manage my life alone. steps 4-6 are about OWNING UP- In these steps I seek the truth about my strengths and weakn...	abbyal	6	520	Dec 20, 2006 by Karilynn
	step one: POWERLESS OVER ALCOHOL (Preview) i looked at him last night laying on the family room bed, relaxed and watching TV. and, in a rare moment of calm, the the thought came to me............, '' HE IS NOT TRYING TO DESTROY ME, I AM NOT TRYING TO DESTROY HIM, THE DISEASE IS DESTROYING US''. bing !!! off in my head goes this litt...	jewely	10	551	Dec 20, 2006 by jewely
	Thanks again Al-anon (Preview) Hi ((((Family)))) I just felt like letting you guys know how my day was today. Actually started last nite. My ex wife called me and asked me to try to find something for her she thought she might have left here at my house when she left. To make a long story short...I didnt have it. And I called her b...	david62	8	518	Dec 20, 2006 by Karilynn
	Once they are drinking, count yourself out (Preview) I have bent over backwards all my life to prove care and love to a family of A's. After 40 yrs of it I left. For 12 years they never noticed I was missing and if i tryed to contact for any reason, it was my fault it was like that. When Hurricane Katrina came and a friend ,supposedly, dropped me at my A daug...	d53sjurne	7	604	Dec 20, 2006 by jewely
	Over reaction (Preview) One of the things the A does pretty regularly is let certain things be cut off. One of them is the internet. today it happened again. For once I said nothing. I normally go into total over reaction mode and feel martyred by his actions. I know now it is nothing personal to me. I also kno...	maresie2	1	394	Dec 20, 2006 by jaja
	obsessions (Preview) i haven't been here in a while. my ex has been hanging around here with the kids and my old patterns have come back full force. he's sober working his program but i have let my boundries slide. and i am mad at myself. very mad. i really want to re-direct my anger towards him but that would accomplish nothing...	serendipity	3	378	Dec 20, 2006 by maresie2
	Update from Kabbie (Preview) i have not posted in awhile, and i wanted to wish everyone a peaceful holiday. my daughter has completed her rehab stay, and is now at a halfway house closer to home. she's attending meetings daily, finding a new sponsor since her move to help her with 4th step, job hunting, making new friends, ...	kabbie	4	435	Dec 20, 2006 by maresie2
	enabling (Preview) A had 2/3 bottle of vodca yesterday. now is very sick today. I think I'm enablling him by worrying about his health. he doesn't want to worry about health until we are at emergency situation. been in detox 2x. the second time almost killed him. We had a plane to c...	carol	6	481	Dec 20, 2006 by maresie2
	Did he hit bottom? (Preview) This is my first post, but I have been reading posts on this board for awhile now and I've learned a lot, so thank you for that. I know I have no control and I have become a lot more calm about his drinking knowing that nothing that I do or say would make any real difference. I have also been pract...	cgolly	11	736	Dec 20, 2006 by maresie2
	Scout (Preview) For those who know the story, here is a picture of my lil' guy. He will be missed (((((Christy))))) Ty for adding the pics and inc a bit of the story. -- Edited by tea2 at 13:43, 2006-12-19	tea2	10	609	Dec 20, 2006 by maresie2
	just me & 100 loads of laundry (Preview) Good morning Everyone, Thanks for the replies to my previous post. The feeling of the doom cloud is passing, and I have a thought that maybe this fire was the reason I was placed in my house with my A for so long. Mom's house will survive and hopefully be redone before I need to move, we all are actually lo...	Jennifer	2	554	Dec 19, 2006 by debilyn
	Powerless... literally (Preview) Electrical power has been out for a week... my email consisted of chiseling stone tablets and shipping them through Bedrock Postal Service. Funny how my serenity was at its greatest when I needed to make sure there was wood chopped, candles on hand, food to keep, cooking in the fireplace, making ba...	CJ	4	401	Dec 19, 2006 by debilyn
	I'm confused... (Preview) I was reading a post and it said there is hope, people do get better and get everything back. I am confused as to how anyone can live like that. Before I moved out I had been living on hope for a long time. Hope he would get better, hope this time it wouldn't happen again, hope I wasn't mak...	carolinagirl	10	549	Dec 19, 2006 by bubbles1990
	Blowing in the winds still (Preview) Hi All, Been a long time since I posted. I still feel like I'm blowing in the winds Of Hurricane Katrina. All is lost of what life I did have . I have moved twice and 1 more to go. And hopefully this time I will be settled for awhile. As some of you know I hadn't seen my family in 10 yrs before Hurr Katrina and...	d53sjurne	9	510	Dec 19, 2006 by Cindy
	How do you overcome the Fear? (Preview) Hi There - First I just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. I know for some the holidays is very difficult and a sad reminder of the state of affairs in their life, but I pray for blessings and hope for every person on this board during this season. My way of coping and trying t...	JS	12	1544	Dec 19, 2006 by JS
	hurricane at Eden (Preview) Light now, omg I have to get dressed and go out. Last night was awful and scarey and my guts are like jello. A huge branch came down Sissy and Walters house and went thru the roof. I am praying it did not go in very far. I see the WHOLE ROOF is off the addition on th...	debilyn	8	498	Dec 19, 2006 by Rita G
	Why doesn't mom want us to stay with her? (Preview) (((((Everyone))))) We had a nice time saturday and sunday. AW, 11 year old son and I, went to see some great light displays all over town on Satuday, Sunday we fished for a while and then went bowling. Son and I had planned on staying at the apartment with my AW on Saturday if she wanted us t...	rtexas	8	624	Dec 19, 2006 by Rita G
	a reason for drinking... (Preview) Hi everyone, I was just thinking..... Whilst going through the breakup with my Abf he told me that he absolutely loves to drink and will do so till he dies. He says he thinks about it at work, and looks forward to the evening when he can drink. He feels he deserves it after a hard day. He says he love...	annmarie	2	384	Dec 19, 2006 by Lunamoth
	MISSING TONIGHT'S MEETING (Preview) Hello all. I have been laying down for a lot of the afternoon and do not have enough energy to stay on during the meeting. Pray for me. I am really struggling. I will be back. God Bless Stacie	hippietrippiechick	3	501	Dec 19, 2006 by hippietrippiechick
	it's tough to break up with someone you love (Preview) Hi everyone, I recently broke up from my Abf and have a nice place to live by myself. I know I am very lucky, and I do count my blessings. I miss him a lot though. He's still drinking whenever he has money, and seems to be happy with this. He says he wants to stay friends, and if I'm honest I would like t...	annmarie	9	573	Dec 19, 2006 by Karilynn
	meeting (Preview) hi, i have tried unsuccessfully for half an hour to get into the alanon meeting. i have no idea what a mirc or ir.chat4all is. can anyone enlighten me? sadly disappointed, jewely	jewely	2	382	Dec 19, 2006 by jewely
	How do you pick a sponser? (Preview) I know this question is elementary but I've only been back to Al-Anon a few months. I've been going to a particular meeting where there are about 13 regular people and it's a nice group. I have done a reading or two but I haven't shared yet. I'm getting familiar w...	jaja	1	721	Dec 18, 2006 by Christy
	I am so tired of my alchoholic husband (Preview) How do you guys deal with it? I am so tired of being miserable in this marriage. He drinks every single night. He gets drunk every single night. I caught him sneaking vodka in the garage. I was mortified. He told me today that he wil not quit drinking no matter wha...	desperate for help	12	937	Dec 18, 2006 by jewely
	new to this online alanon site (Preview) hi, my name is jewely and i am a grateful member of alanon. looking for correspondence, and, meetings on line. i love the logo of this site. "MIRACLES IN PROGRESS" Jewely	jewely	10	528	Dec 18, 2006 by carosie
	Northwest Storm in the US (Preview) I am praying for those affected by the storm that went through the Northwest. I understand it was devastating. Many without power. I haven't seen a couple of our MIP's in a couple of days. Hope to see them back in real soon! Ziggy	ZiggyDoodles	9	466	Dec 18, 2006 by Diva
	Alanon meeting in candlelight (Preview) Just wanted to share and perhaps you can incorporate this into your Alanon meetings. Each year at this time we have one alanon meeting where each one of the members bring a candle and some goodies. We each light our candles and dim the lights and have our meeting in difused lighting. It is a nice touch......	gardengal	4	4120	Dec 18, 2006 by Lunamoth
	The Deamon (Preview) The demon in me has come out. My A has been detoxing from h for the past 2 weeks and he has been drunk the whole time drinking at least a 1/5th a day he has been screaming flopping around the house just complete agony and I should feel sorry for him and try to help more but we went through this last January and it...	kingston	6	484	Dec 18, 2006 by kingston
	Merry Xmas (Preview) Hi everyone just wanted to wish you all a safe and Merry Xmas. I am flying out tomorrow to the city to surprise my Mum and Nanna. My Nan is 94 and quite frail and my heart tells me she will not be with us next year. I will be back on the 28th of December. For all of you who are doi...	leo	4	379	Dec 18, 2006 by hudsond
	I can't wait for Christmas (to make amends) (Preview) I can't wait for Christmas morning!!! I have a six year old daughter who is so excited for Christmas that she has been counting down since Dec. 1. This is such a great age! I can't wait to see her face when she comes down the stairs. I am even more excited to make amends to her for ruining her 6th birt...	babysteps	2	346	Dec 18, 2006 by babysteps
	Revelation from interesting weekend (Preview) I forgot to mention that I talked to my sponsor yesterday and told her I felt a little bad because I told my daughter that I didn't want any of the drunk woman's kids coming over. Nothing against them, I just didn't want her drama in my life. Then I realized OH $#!+ Is this why none of us have any...	carolinagirl	0	320	Dec 18, 2006 by carolinagirl
	Interesting weekend.. (Preview) I went over to my new one and only friend's house Sat. nite for margaritas. I brought all the stuff to make this great soup and she was supplying margaritas and all the kids came too. She also has 3 kids. both she and I are recently separated. Everything was great until the neig...	carolinagirl	2	367	Dec 18, 2006 by carolinagirl
	Happy Holidays (Preview) ((((((((((((Family)))))))))), Just wanted to send my love and blessings for a beautiful holiday season. Whatever holiday you choose to celebrate my wish for you is that it may be surrounded by peace and love. I am incredibly blessed to call you family. I will be thinking of you and se...	Karilynn	1	303	Dec 18, 2006 by hersh
	sad Christmas (Preview) Hi MIP family, I have needed to post but latekly the pain has been so much that I couldn't. Many of you know the story of my grandaughters living with me now. My oldest grandaughter, who i have had since a baby, she's 17 now; decided week b4 last to just not come home at night, showing up in the m...	irish54	15	653	Dec 18, 2006 by Karilynn
	Peace/Quiet Ends Today :-( (Preview)	afmom03	4	376	Dec 18, 2006 by ZiggyDoodles
	another day of uncertainty (Preview) thurs he got home at midnight drunk, fri. bailed out, i enabled w/his money, sat. slept most of the day, sunday got up and cleaned garage....said he was sorry, can't drink anymore, feels stupid, won't drink anymore, going to church, going to change. all i can do is listen, if i get my hopes up or be...	dessiray	3	492	Dec 18, 2006 by carosie
	Smart kid refuses to ride with drunk driver (Preview) olice: Child Refuses Ride With Drunk Mom POSTED: 5:14 am MST December 16, 2006 UPDATED: 4:35 pm MST December 16, 2006 E-mail this story \| Print this story http://www.kpho.com/news/10551836/detail.html Sign Up for Breaking News Alerts MESA, Ariz. -- A 12-year-old boy refused to g...	HereIam	1	388	Dec 18, 2006 by lmt123
	Christmas blessings... (Preview) Just wanted to wish all my wonderful family here a blessed Christmas, and a very prosperous New Year! I do love you all, and I am thankful that I found this site almost two years ago. I hope Santa brings every single one of you every good thing that you need and desire! ...	lmt123	4	448	Dec 18, 2006 by lmt123
	It was so delightful... (Preview) to see Gardengal's lighter post asking us to talk a bit of our favorite Christmas carols. I am sure her post brought a smile to quite a few faces, and we could use that. While I realize that the purpose of MIP is to help the loved ones of abusers deal with their lives, I think an occasional light post is refre...	Diva	10	565	Dec 18, 2006 by Karilynn
	My Story (Preview) Since I've been poking around in all of your lives and you have all graciously allowed me to reply to your posts, I thought it was time to share my story. First of all, I am not new to the concept of alanon, I have though, only attended one "physical" meeting. I may return ... who knows. ...	Spiritually Calm	4	458	Dec 18, 2006 by doxie
	Keep coming back! (Preview) Keep on pondering, and suddenly the flower of mind will bloom with enlightenment, illuminating the whole universe. This can be called getting it in the mind, responding to it in action. Thereupon you can turn the earth into gold and churn the rivers into cream. Wouldn't that make life exhilarating?...	Tiger2006	2	390	Dec 18, 2006 by nmike
	how my day going (Preview) I have this friend who when i write her a email does not write me one back, The way i handle it is i get mad and say what i think and then i get a email I feel i dont deserve this type of treat ment do you think i am wrong to say so or should i stop dealing with this person What do you feel marty	marty	8	414	Dec 17, 2006 by marty
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