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debilyn · debilyn

Gads just got a letter from A. I saw him last week end. I did not "get" what he was telling me. Not sure if I updated on this? i was shaking really bad when I went to see him. I hate jail. He says,"you are really shaking!" I said,"that is why I don't do anything wrong! Remember I would not let you...

annmarie · annmarie

I've just finished reading "Getting Them Sober" by Toby Rice Drews. I know it has been recommended on these postings, and will have been read by many members. I found it very beneficial and thought provoking. It certainly gave me a better understanding of A oand of myself. I am in the early stage of...

Rebecca · Rebecca

hi guys my ex boyf.. (the A) was in contact briefly for the past number of weeks... he had got a place to stay, got a new job earning good money and seemed happy-ish... the one thing he kept saying he wanted was ....ME! i told him no... that i cudnt go throu all that shit again..and we were better off rema...

lmt123 · lmt123

This may be a silly question on my part, but does anyone have any experience in using EPH200, an herbal version of ephedrine used for weight control? My daughter ordered some off the internet (she's 18), and I'm afraid she doesn't know what she's getting herself into. I've always heard t...

ollie · ollie

Hi everone, Just need to let it all out,this seemed like a good place. Well my a was here on saturday as usual,(comes to see new grandson)and as usual he was asking for another chance and to let him back home,i come first and all that crap. Well on tuesday it was our anniversary,not a thing of him ,no...

krise · krise

Are there any good books out there about the alcoholic in recovery . . . how this affects the marital relationship? Also, I'm looking for Blueprints book (4th step guide), but Amazon doesn't have it in stock . .. any suggestions? THanks :)

JulieLynn · JulieLynn

-- Edited by JulieLynn at 08:13, 2006-07-27

hmrnrnmm · hmrnrnmm

Lets see Saturday I worked 8pm to 8am. I paid a neighbor to take me and pick me up or so I thought. Sunday morning I waited until 9:30 no ride. I started to walk. I could not call because lightening killed the phone. I walked about 2 miles to a bridge. I surprised myself on how fast I was able to walk. I sa...

annmarie · annmarie

My Aboyfriend went off drinking and taking drugs for the last five days. He just disappeared. I'm getting better myself now, and don't give my energy away to worrying about him....as best I can. A friend of his told me he's taking drugs (I wouldn't have known this, I was shocked!), and also that he's b...

allison · allison

A husband has been calling me for the past 3 weeks...saying he goes to AA every day..he`s sober...blah blah blah Well I decide to let him come over and see me and the kids.He has no vehicle because he totaled it 3 weeks ago.I was going to go pick him up when I got out of work last night.he starts calling me aro...

jonibaloni · jonibaloni

How in the world do you find balance between the 2 programs??? I am taught to really go to bat, as it were, for my fellow alcoholic who is WILLINGLY in recovery... Balancing the responsibility I have as an alcoholic, of carrying the message, along with things like "Letting Go" of a lot of folk...

newyearsgirl · newyearsgirl

hello, This is my first time posting and anyone that could provide helpful words would be much appreciated. I don't know all the abbreviations and everything yet, so please help me out with those. My boyfriend of 6 years, who I believed to an alcoholic, died last week when he hit his hea...

Mobirdie · Mobirdie

I have looked through every Al-Anon book I have and still haven't found it. It is the confidentiality saying that goes something like Who you see here What you hear here Stays here Is there more to it. Driving me nutz I should know this by heart.

smpoli · smpoli

Howdy all. I am not sure really what to say...well I do, just not sure how to say it I guess. I took Bryon in for his chemo today and I got to talking w/the doc about him after treatment is over. If I calculated it right, it looks like he has about 22 more weeks of consecutive treatment.&n...

desperate for help · desperate for help

Hello! Today marks 8 days since husband has had a drink of vodka. Yes, I had everything to do with it as I told him how much I hate it when he drinks. So he quit...cold turkey. He does have a few (maybe 3-4) at night, but that does not make him mean or even drunk like when he drank vod...

lebe27 · lebe27

A stopped drinking again over the weekend but too late to correct his latest financial escapades. Seems he wrote a check for $152.00 to the place fixing his ATV last week and didn't tell me about it. That check plus other pos spending he did on his bank card all hit yesterday....

purpleraven · purpleraven

i kind of sort of understand how an alcoholic gets a sponsor in AA. the notion of having one in Al-Anon, i'd never heard of it before i came here. my local Al-Anon is inactive right now, someone told me a few of the old members go to CoDA but i can't make the meeting that one night of the week. how does one get a s...

endoftherope · endoftherope

I have not posted here in a while but I just want to know if anyone here has experienced a happy ending living with an alcoholic? Does this nonsense ever end and you get back the person you married?? I'm so tired of the fighting, the resentment, and the broken promises....I honestly can't even stand be...

hmrnrnmm · hmrnrnmm

I am almost due to leave. one more day then wednesday at noon. It looks like it might rain my whole vacation that is ok, I am going to see people not the sites. I will be without the computer till august 1. I wanted to share this email with my alanon family. hmm pictu...

Jennifer · Jennifer

Hello (((Everyone))) I'm nervous now. It's the final day, the first people look at the house tomorrow at 430. I did not get everything done of course cause I was trying to fit 2 years worth of stuff into one month along with the depression and other feelings that are all bundled up in this divorce. It is...

Dolphin123 · Dolphin123

Hi all, I posted this on the AA side, and was wondering if anyone has ESH on this. I shared about this in a meeting and was doing well, but that sh***y committee is going off and I am hot and miserable at work and can't get them to shut up. I have a question, and I am stuggling for words, w...

Diva · Diva

Thanks for the support and good birthday wishes. Diva - who is 39 again today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kerry5 · kerry5

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficu...

Jennifer · Jennifer

Hello (((Everyone))) Working Working Working Garage is cleaned out ... no small task ... seems I am a packrat and my A is a slob

One large trailer, one strong brother, one sweeping mother, and one father who looked in every box (I now know where i absorbed the packrat thing from) one m...

krise · krise

I am currently separated from my AH who is in recovery. We have been separated about 5 months now. He said he's filing for divorce, but I haven't heard anything for a month . . . no response to my e-mails or phone calls. I think I have gone from being angry and accusing to him, to pathe...

Miranda · Miranda

ok so i'm not sure if its ok to say this, but i just won't use names there is a room moderator that has become very rude i'm not sure if i offended them in some way or wat, but everytime i say something, they either question it, act like i'm lying, or say i'm being innapropriate while i'm telling st...

Jennifer · Jennifer

Good Morning (((All))) and most especially ((Debilyn)) this morning, I was thinking of you the whole time I was crawling around in a slant ceiling attic cubby. You see my cats found a cushion left by previous owner and decided to burrow into it, puffs of foam everywhere. Easy answer right? just shop...

beachbaby · beachbaby

((((Hi Everyone))) hope all is welll and a good weekend is being had by all. As some of you know, I have been struggling with whether I am or am not an alcoholic. Well, I know in my heart and soul I am. I went to an AA meeting last night and said, my name is G and I am an alcoholic. Wow, the words just...

debilyn · debilyn

The dogs next door, great dogs, run to the fence to watch. Then alll of mine run over there and they begin a barking war that you would think someone is getting torn apart. If you open the gate they are allll wiggling idiots. ??? territory I guess. I lift and empty the pools and put the hose in. oh...

Becky1 · Becky1

OK. I am lonely. I have tons of friends, a family who loves me. But, the one man in my whole life that I've wanted the most, is so distant to me. I know in my head that it's the alcohol. But, my body craves him holding me, holding my hand, brushing my hair back from my eyes, th...

Rita G · Rita G

I went to an Al-Anon convention this weekend - was not as great as I expected, but my fault for having an expectation . . . Anyway, I did hear two things that I had not heard in recovery that I really liked - wanted to share - hope they help you as much as they helped me . . . 1. Religion is for pe...

Annie · Annie

Hi, all--I know I haven't been here for awhile (two jobs now), but I would like to hear how many of you how handle this situation. My A goes to the bar just about every day now--he was self employed and has just about stopped all activity regarding work. He has a small pension and took early...

daisy2 · daisy2

Hi all, My bf is in early recovery and I see one huge problem rising and it will have impact on both our recoveries. I’m not been heard by him, even he thinks he is listening. When he was drinking, I was trying to tell him a little bit about myself and about my past. He doesn’t remember...

daisy2 · daisy2

I had hard thought about myself and maybe over reacting myself. It was selfish think to say no to such a small think. I set high standard to future father of my kids, that’s maybe the problem. We are talking about starting family in future and I watch him closely how is he with his daughter. I shouldn’t be s...

maire rua · maire rua

Yesterday evening my ex A and I discussed in a reasonable manner the way we were going to transport our son to Irish summer camp. The distance is negligible for many living in other countries but it is over a bank holiday august weekend and over hellish terrain. I wanted us to share the driving, I could dr...

purpleraven · purpleraven

i'm afraid to get too excited, i don't want to jinx myself ... but my A and i had a breakthrough this weekend and i honestly think it's because i started Al-Anon!!! he was pissy about it at first, and pumping me for info, it was like he didn't want me to be in recovery. it was frustrating and i wanted to just gi...

mysticmidian · mysticmidian

Ok, so my A has never been an active drinker as long as I've known him but from a lot of the posts that I've read, it seems like a lot of the behaviors are the same whether he drinks or not. Behaviors such as he is right and I am wrong all the time, controlling things (i.e. telling me...

findingmyway · findingmyway

Have you ever found yourself in that really dark, scary place? I'm so sad and just can't shake it. Everyone has bad days and I know I've had more than my share since January, but I'm finding myself in so deep I can't find my way back. The divorce is dragging and becoming increasingly nasty. I know that's pa...

Diva · Diva

I have felt so much better this evening, thanks to the support of all of you. Thank you. THANK YOU!!! Look out. The old Diva is back in full swing... Tomorrow is my birthday, and the A got me a pair of cockatiels. I have never had birds before, although I devote a lot of time to caring for the wild ones in t...

jrtjosey · jrtjosey

I was on vacation, had a great one until flight back, it took 24 hours, for 1000 miles. Long story, but the stress of it all has left me in a hypertentive crisis and numb on my complete left side, so I am ordered to bed until resolved. Or until I get a hold of one of my regular doctors. I have mis...

maire rua · maire rua

Today, for the first time since I remember I stood up for myself when treated in a shabby way. I feel nervous, and have a knot in my stomach as I sent my response by email and said what I meant in an honest way. Will this get easier in time? Sometimes I feel like such an imposter.

waterlesschain · waterlesschain

My mother told me that out of the mouths of Drunkards and Babies comes the truth. I want to know is this true. My boyfriend is very kind to me when sober but when drunk he is very very verbally abusive. Its like living with a man with a spilt personality. Its horrible. Can...

mysticmidian · mysticmidian

Hi, I've been trying to get into the chat but I keep getting the message "unable to connect." I am trying to enter through the website link that I found in the above post. Help!

midwestgirlatheart · midwestgirlatheart

Hello all, I don't know what to say except thank God that I have found you! And thank you for being here! I have been struggling with this, and so few people know. Our families do not all even know. For what purpose? I do not want to be condemned. It affects so much of our fa...

krise · krise

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who shared on the topics of "Anger" and "Separated." I have read and reread them and will continue to do so to soak up as much wisdom as I can :)

david62 · david62

ahem.....(clears throat in preparation for singing) cues the band..and a 1 and a 2......... You say it's your birthday Happy birthday to you, yeah They say it's your birthday We're gonna have a good time I'm glad it's your birthday Happy birthday to you Ah Ah Ah...

confused · confused

Hi everyone, I have not posted in awhile, been reading a lot and replying but had not posted myself. I realized this morning as I was reading that I had not posted because so often in the past I only did so when I was feeling desperate, mixed up, angry, frustrated .... you all know the feelings, an...

serenity62 · serenity62

Hi group,Some of u know my situation, married to my hub who was an active drinker 4 over 20 yrs, past 4 months started shooting cocaine, i left him 1 month ago, took our 2 kids 600 miles away to my old hometown, i'm in contact few times week with him, he's still using but not as much, he got behind in ren...

krise · krise

Just had to share this, because it has been brewing in me. My husband is an alcoholic/addict. I met him when he was 6 months sober, then a year into our marriage a back injury kicked off his addiction again, which lasted a couple years. It was an awful time, he almost died a couple of times,...

bubbles1990 · bubbles1990

Life is like walking on water you just keep taking one step at a time!!! My journey to recovery is like wallking on water there are times when I am afraid and unsure of walking on water but I have my HP,sponsor,and tools to help me through thoses times of being unsure!!! There are times walking on water in m...

lebe27 · lebe27

Not anything we don't already know but something that is sticking in my mind today. A got an email from his sister last night. Her 17 year old son got stopped by the cops last night with 2 cases of beer and some dope after cutting cop off. She wants A to talk to him about what a bad r...

hmrnrnmm · hmrnrnmm

Great. we were getting along great till I disagreed with her. She had the bright idea to go next door and buy the neighbors 1991 Lincoln Continental. The rear end is almost dragging the ground. They did offer to sell it to us the other day for $200. Now it is a different story. Seems we have a 1971 17ft cam...

angel123 · angel123

One of my son's gave me a patio swing. I really wanted a patio to put it on. I made up my mind I can do this Could not afford to get material all at one shot so it took time piece by peace to build. Just as Alanon taught me to take piece by pieace of things with in me. My feelings dealings situations all types of t...

jonibaloni · jonibaloni

That, just for tonight, is my solution to a problem I'm having letting go of someone/something. I think it might be the best one yet... :) Jonibaloni -- Edited by jonibaloni at 08:58, 2006-07-22

serendipity · serendipity

i was just reading the posts on anger and that is where i am today. i feel all that resentment. but i really apperciated the post from the sober alcoholic. that is why i go to open aa meetings. to remember to have compassion. everything that was said seems so right on. all the opinions i could relate to. i ha...

Diva · Diva

Most of the time I cope very well. I have a naturally happy nature, and pride myself on the fact that I can handle life quite well. I have nothing at all to worry about really, except the A. Usually, I accept that he is sober and, I hope, likely to remain so. But every now and then, the resentment and anger cre...

lmt123 · lmt123

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone here is in the Oklahoma City, OK or Albuquerque, NM area.

My husband and I are moving someone to Albuquerque a week from tomorrow (we have a moving business), and will be traveling Interstate 40 west from Tennessee straight to Albuq...

drucilla06 · drucilla06

Does anyone know if memory loss is common among alcoholics? I'm not talking about blackouts,I know about those.Here's why I ask. I was looking for something in a drawer and I came across about 4 or 5 birthday cards I had gotten in different years from my husband.We've been married 36 years,the last 1...

gardengal · gardengal

For me trying to be the one who was always right. (or thought I was especially with the A) I would not listen to others and their suggestions and go about doing things "my way". As my A's drinking escalated the more I tried to prove to him and others that I was right and he was wrong. I would not listen to other...

debilyn · debilyn

Browni: four months, chocolate brown and butterscotch. red dobie/choc lab mix. Estersue: 1200 pound pink farm pig, seven years old. Fannie Alice: 6mo old pink farm pig. Sauvy: great pyrenees. Barlow: big bronze turkey Chief: big ole white appy mix luster, augra, spi...

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	Meeting a new man/update (Preview) Gads just got a letter from A. I saw him last week end. I did not "get" what he was telling me. Not sure if I updated on this? i was shaking really bad when I went to see him. I hate jail. He says,"you are really shaking!" I said,"that is why I don't do anything wrong! Remember I would not let you...	debilyn	7	607	Jul 26, 2006 by Becky1
	"Getting Them Sober" (Preview) I've just finished reading "Getting Them Sober" by Toby Rice Drews. I know it has been recommended on these postings, and will have been read by many members. I found it very beneficial and thought provoking. It certainly gave me a better understanding of A oand of myself. I am in the early stage of...	annmarie	5	834	Jul 26, 2006 by Becky1
	worried and stressed! (Preview) hi guys my ex boyf.. (the A) was in contact briefly for the past number of weeks... he had got a place to stay, got a new job earning good money and seemed happy-ish... the one thing he kept saying he wanted was ....ME! i told him no... that i cudnt go throu all that shit again..and we were better off rema...	Rebecca	4	620	Jul 26, 2006 by Karilynn
	silly question... (Preview) This may be a silly question on my part, but does anyone have any experience in using EPH200, an herbal version of ephedrine used for weight control? My daughter ordered some off the internet (she's 18), and I'm afraid she doesn't know what she's getting herself into. I've always heard t...	lmt123	7	657	Jul 26, 2006 by Anita
	letting of steam (Preview) Hi everone, Just need to let it all out,this seemed like a good place. Well my a was here on saturday as usual,(comes to see new grandson)and as usual he was asking for another chance and to let him back home,i come first and all that crap. Well on tuesday it was our anniversary,not a thing of him ,no...	ollie	4	523	Jul 26, 2006 by bubbles1990
	Book SEarch (Preview) Are there any good books out there about the alcoholic in recovery . . . how this affects the marital relationship? Also, I'm looking for Blueprints book (4th step guide), but Amazon doesn't have it in stock . .. any suggestions? THanks :)	krise	3	413	Jul 26, 2006 by hersh
	Just Need To Vent (Preview) -- Edited by JulieLynn at 08:13, 2006-07-27	JulieLynn	1	479	Jul 26, 2006 by rtexas
	My HP is giving me so much to laugh at........ (Preview) Lets see Saturday I worked 8pm to 8am. I paid a neighbor to take me and pick me up or so I thought. Sunday morning I waited until 9:30 no ride. I started to walk. I could not call because lightening killed the phone. I walked about 2 miles to a bridge. I surprised myself on how fast I was able to walk. I sa...	hmrnrnmm	2	642	Jul 26, 2006 by jonibaloni
	don't want to go home today (Preview) My Aboyfriend went off drinking and taking drugs for the last five days. He just disappeared. I'm getting better myself now, and don't give my energy away to worrying about him....as best I can. A friend of his told me he's taking drugs (I wouldn't have known this, I was shocked!), and also that he's b...	annmarie	7	792	Jul 26, 2006 by annmarie
	just venting (Preview) A husband has been calling me for the past 3 weeks...saying he goes to AA every day..he`s sober...blah blah blah Well I decide to let him come over and see me and the kids.He has no vehicle because he totaled it 3 weeks ago.I was going to go pick him up when I got out of work last night.he starts calling me aro...	allison	3	585	Jul 26, 2006 by RamzDear
	Question for DOUBLE-WINNERS (Preview) How in the world do you find balance between the 2 programs??? I am taught to really go to bat, as it were, for my fellow alcoholic who is WILLINGLY in recovery... Balancing the responsibility I have as an alcoholic, of carrying the message, along with things like "Letting Go" of a lot of folk...	jonibaloni	4	586	Jul 26, 2006 by jonibaloni
	My boyfriend of 6 years just died, I don't know what to do (Preview) hello, This is my first time posting and anyone that could provide helpful words would be much appreciated. I don't know all the abbreviations and everything yet, so please help me out with those. My boyfriend of 6 years, who I believed to an alcoholic, died last week when he hit his hea...	newyearsgirl	11	831	Jul 25, 2006 by tiredtonite
	What is correct wording (Preview) I have looked through every Al-Anon book I have and still haven't found it. It is the confidentiality saying that goes something like Who you see here What you hear here Stays here Is there more to it. Driving me nutz I should know this by heart.	Mobirdie	11	1485	Jul 25, 2006 by Mobirdie
	A bit of a twist! (Preview) Howdy all. I am not sure really what to say...well I do, just not sure how to say it I guess. I took Bryon in for his chemo today and I got to talking w/the doc about him after treatment is over. If I calculated it right, it looks like he has about 22 more weeks of consecutive treatment.&n...	smpoli	4	531	Jul 25, 2006 by sandie123
	Not sure how to feel (Preview) Hello! Today marks 8 days since husband has had a drink of vodka. Yes, I had everything to do with it as I told him how much I hate it when he drinks. So he quit...cold turkey. He does have a few (maybe 3-4) at night, but that does not make him mean or even drunk like when he drank vod...	desperate for help	4	683	Jul 25, 2006 by debilyn
	Really pissed (Preview) A stopped drinking again over the weekend but too late to correct his latest financial escapades. Seems he wrote a check for $152.00 to the place fixing his ATV last week and didn't tell me about it. That check plus other pos spending he did on his bank card all hit yesterday....	lebe27	6	864	Jul 25, 2006 by debilyn
	how do you get a sponsor? (Preview) i kind of sort of understand how an alcoholic gets a sponsor in AA. the notion of having one in Al-Anon, i'd never heard of it before i came here. my local Al-Anon is inactive right now, someone told me a few of the old members go to CoDA but i can't make the meeting that one night of the week. how does one get a s...	purpleraven	2	664	Jul 25, 2006 by tiredtonite
	Need to vent (Preview) I have not posted here in a while but I just want to know if anyone here has experienced a happy ending living with an alcoholic? Does this nonsense ever end and you get back the person you married?? I'm so tired of the fighting, the resentment, and the broken promises....I honestly can't even stand be...	endoftherope	3	628	Jul 25, 2006 by canadianguy
	the whale (the message at the end is so true) (Preview) I am almost due to leave. one more day then wednesday at noon. It looks like it might rain my whole vacation that is ok, I am going to see people not the sites. I will be without the computer till august 1. I wanted to share this email with my alanon family. hmm pictu...	hmrnrnmm	1	444	Jul 25, 2006 by Dolphin123
	Getting nervous (Preview) Hello (((Everyone))) I'm nervous now. It's the final day, the first people look at the house tomorrow at 430. I did not get everything done of course cause I was trying to fit 2 years worth of stuff into one month along with the depression and other feelings that are all bundled up in this divorce. It is...	Jennifer	5	513	Jul 25, 2006 by just me
	Scared of Husband's Sponsor (Preview) Hi all, I posted this on the AA side, and was wondering if anyone has ESH on this. I shared about this in a meeting and was doing well, but that sh***y committee is going off and I am hot and miserable at work and can't get them to shut up. I have a question, and I am stuggling for words, w...	Dolphin123	12	948	Jul 25, 2006 by Rita G
	You people are so fine... (Preview) Thanks for the support and good birthday wishes. Diva - who is 39 again today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	Diva	6	436	Jul 25, 2006 by annmarie
	Reason Season Or a Lifetime (Preview) People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficu...	kerry5	4	409	Jul 24, 2006 by Ria
	Working Working Working (Preview) Hello (((Everyone))) Working Working Working Garage is cleaned out ... no small task ... seems I am a packrat and my A is a slob One large trailer, one strong brother, one sweeping mother, and one father who looked in every box (I now know where i absorbed the packrat thing from) one m...	Jennifer	7	549	Jul 24, 2006 by Jennifer
	separated (Preview) I am currently separated from my AH who is in recovery. We have been separated about 5 months now. He said he's filing for divorce, but I haven't heard anything for a month . . . no response to my e-mails or phone calls. I think I have gone from being angry and accusing to him, to pathe...	krise	4	435	Jul 24, 2006 by JamesUK
	room moderator (Preview) ok so i'm not sure if its ok to say this, but i just won't use names there is a room moderator that has become very rude i'm not sure if i offended them in some way or wat, but everytime i say something, they either question it, act like i'm lying, or say i'm being innapropriate while i'm telling st...	Miranda	3	683	Jul 24, 2006 by Miranda
	A morning Debilyn will appreciate (Preview) Good Morning (((All))) and most especially ((Debilyn)) this morning, I was thinking of you the whole time I was crawling around in a slant ceiling attic cubby. You see my cats found a cushion left by previous owner and decided to burrow into it, puffs of foam everywhere. Easy answer right? just shop...	Jennifer	5	605	Jul 24, 2006 by debilyn
	Update (Preview) ((((Hi Everyone))) hope all is welll and a good weekend is being had by all. As some of you know, I have been struggling with whether I am or am not an alcoholic. Well, I know in my heart and soul I am. I went to an AA meeting last night and said, my name is G and I am an alcoholic. Wow, the words just...	beachbaby	7	618	Jul 24, 2006 by Dolphin123
	Eden part two (Preview) The dogs next door, great dogs, run to the fence to watch. Then alll of mine run over there and they begin a barking war that you would think someone is getting torn apart. If you open the gate they are allll wiggling idiots. ??? territory I guess. I lift and empty the pools and put the hose in. oh...	debilyn	2	442	Jul 24, 2006 by TLC2
	Loneliness of a Different Sort (Adult in Nature) (Preview) OK. I am lonely. I have tons of friends, a family who loves me. But, the one man in my whole life that I've wanted the most, is so distant to me. I know in my head that it's the alcohol. But, my body craves him holding me, holding my hand, brushing my hair back from my eyes, th...	Becky1	11	833	Jul 24, 2006 by Becky1
	Convention (Preview) I went to an Al-Anon convention this weekend - was not as great as I expected, but my fault for having an expectation . . . Anyway, I did hear two things that I had not heard in recovery that I really liked - wanted to share - hope they help you as much as they helped me . . . 1. Religion is for pe...	Rita G	2	598	Jul 24, 2006 by Rita G
	$$$ (Preview) Hi, all--I know I haven't been here for awhile (two jobs now), but I would like to hear how many of you how handle this situation. My A goes to the bar just about every day now--he was self employed and has just about stopped all activity regarding work. He has a small pension and took early...	Annie	11	810	Jul 24, 2006 by lin0606
	Not been heard- long and confusing (Preview) Hi all, My bf is in early recovery and I see one huge problem rising and it will have impact on both our recoveries. I’m not been heard by him, even he thinks he is listening. When he was drinking, I was trying to tell him a little bit about myself and about my past. He doesn’t remember...	daisy2	3	610	Jul 24, 2006 by daisy2
	Not been heard part 2 (Preview) I had hard thought about myself and maybe over reacting myself. It was selfish think to say no to such a small think. I set high standard to future father of my kids, that’s maybe the problem. We are talking about starting family in future and I watch him closely how is he with his daughter. I shouldn’t be s...	daisy2	8	670	Jul 24, 2006 by daisy2
	simple things made complicated (Preview) Yesterday evening my ex A and I discussed in a reasonable manner the way we were going to transport our son to Irish summer camp. The distance is negligible for many living in other countries but it is over a bank holiday august weekend and over hellish terrain. I wanted us to share the driving, I could dr...	maire rua	4	707	Jul 24, 2006 by jonibaloni
	it's already working! (Preview) i'm afraid to get too excited, i don't want to jinx myself ... but my A and i had a breakthrough this weekend and i honestly think it's because i started Al-Anon!!! he was pissy about it at first, and pumping me for info, it was like he didn't want me to be in recovery. it was frustrating and i wanted to just gi...	purpleraven	5	603	Jul 24, 2006 by Dolphin123
	Just deal with it? (Preview) Ok, so my A has never been an active drinker as long as I've known him but from a lot of the posts that I've read, it seems like a lot of the behaviors are the same whether he drinks or not. Behaviors such as he is right and I am wrong all the time, controlling things (i.e. telling me...	mysticmidian	7	628	Jul 24, 2006 by niperonline
	Could use some support (Preview) Have you ever found yourself in that really dark, scary place? I'm so sad and just can't shake it. Everyone has bad days and I know I've had more than my share since January, but I'm finding myself in so deep I can't find my way back. The divorce is dragging and becoming increasingly nasty. I know that's pa...	findingmyway	8	703	Jul 24, 2006 by findingmyway
	Out of the doldrums!!! (Preview) I have felt so much better this evening, thanks to the support of all of you. Thank you. THANK YOU!!! Look out. The old Diva is back in full swing... Tomorrow is my birthday, and the A got me a pair of cockatiels. I have never had birds before, although I devote a lot of time to caring for the wild ones in t...	Diva	12	698	Jul 24, 2006 by chris52
	Finally back!! Not avoiding you all (Preview) I was on vacation, had a great one until flight back, it took 24 hours, for 1000 miles. Long story, but the stress of it all has left me in a hypertentive crisis and numb on my complete left side, so I am ordered to bed until resolved. Or until I get a hold of one of my regular doctors. I have mis...	jrtjosey	10	629	Jul 24, 2006 by chris52
	confrontation on bad treatment (Preview) Today, for the first time since I remember I stood up for myself when treated in a shabby way. I feel nervous, and have a knot in my stomach as I sent my response by email and said what I meant in an honest way. Will this get easier in time? Sometimes I feel like such an imposter.	maire rua	6	387	Jul 24, 2006 by annmarie
	"Out of the mouths of drunkards and babies comes the truth" (Preview) My mother told me that out of the mouths of Drunkards and Babies comes the truth. I want to know is this true. My boyfriend is very kind to me when sober but when drunk he is very very verbally abusive. Its like living with a man with a spilt personality. Its horrible. Can...	waterlesschain	8	1335	Jul 24, 2006 by waterlesschain
	Unable to get into chat room, what am I doing wrong? (Preview) Hi, I've been trying to get into the chat but I keep getting the message "unable to connect." I am trying to enter through the website link that I found in the above post. Help!	mysticmidian	4	419	Jul 23, 2006 by midwestgirlatheart
	DH/DUI/1st time here..... (Preview) Hello all, I don't know what to say except thank God that I have found you! And thank you for being here! I have been struggling with this, and so few people know. Our families do not all even know. For what purpose? I do not want to be condemned. It affects so much of our fa...	midwestgirlatheart	4	580	Jul 23, 2006 by midwestgirlatheart
	Thank you (Preview) Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who shared on the topics of "Anger" and "Separated." I have read and reread them and will continue to do so to soak up as much wisdom as I can :)	krise	0	385	Jul 23, 2006 by krise
	Diva!!! You say it's your birthday?????? (Preview) ahem.....(clears throat in preparation for singing) cues the band..and a 1 and a 2......... You say it's your birthday Happy birthday to you, yeah They say it's your birthday We're gonna have a good time I'm glad it's your birthday Happy birthday to you Ah Ah Ah...	david62	5	778	Jul 23, 2006 by Becky1
	there is hope (Preview) Hi everyone, I have not posted in awhile, been reading a lot and replying but had not posted myself. I realized this morning as I was reading that I had not posted because so often in the past I only did so when I was feeling desperate, mixed up, angry, frustrated .... you all know the feelings, an...	confused	7	446	Jul 23, 2006 by Idealsummerluv
	Worried (Preview) Hi group,Some of u know my situation, married to my hub who was an active drinker 4 over 20 yrs, past 4 months started shooting cocaine, i left him 1 month ago, took our 2 kids 600 miles away to my old hometown, i'm in contact few times week with him, he's still using but not as much, he got behind in ren...	serenity62	3	429	Jul 23, 2006 by kerry5
	Anger (Preview) Just had to share this, because it has been brewing in me. My husband is an alcoholic/addict. I met him when he was 6 months sober, then a year into our marriage a back injury kicked off his addiction again, which lasted a couple years. It was an awful time, he almost died a couple of times,...	krise	5	410	Jul 23, 2006 by babysteps
	What my life is like walking on water.. (Preview) Life is like walking on water you just keep taking one step at a time!!! My journey to recovery is like wallking on water there are times when I am afraid and unsure of walking on water but I have my HP,sponsor,and tools to help me through thoses times of being unsure!!! There are times walking on water in m...	bubbles1990	3	491	Jul 23, 2006 by Karilynn
	Alcoholism runs in families (Preview) Not anything we don't already know but something that is sticking in my mind today. A got an email from his sister last night. Her 17 year old son got stopped by the cops last night with 2 cases of beer and some dope after cutting cop off. She wants A to talk to him about what a bad r...	lebe27	3	526	Jul 23, 2006 by Karilynn
	AAAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHH (Preview) Great. we were getting along great till I disagreed with her. She had the bright idea to go next door and buy the neighbors 1991 Lincoln Continental. The rear end is almost dragging the ground. They did offer to sell it to us the other day for $200. Now it is a different story. Seems we have a 1971 17ft cam...	hmrnrnmm	6	767	Jul 23, 2006 by Jerry F
	Just as (Preview) One of my son's gave me a patio swing. I really wanted a patio to put it on. I made up my mind I can do this Could not afford to get material all at one shot so it took time piece by peace to build. Just as Alanon taught me to take piece by pieace of things with in me. My feelings dealings situations all types of t...	angel123	6	306	Jul 22, 2006 by Maria123
	the solution: "OH FRIGGIN' WELL!!!!!" (Preview) That, just for tonight, is my solution to a problem I'm having letting go of someone/something. I think it might be the best one yet... :) Jonibaloni -- Edited by jonibaloni at 08:58, 2006-07-22	jonibaloni	3	422	Jul 22, 2006 by drucilla06
	re:anger (Preview) i was just reading the posts on anger and that is where i am today. i feel all that resentment. but i really apperciated the post from the sober alcoholic. that is why i go to open aa meetings. to remember to have compassion. everything that was said seems so right on. all the opinions i could relate to. i ha...	serendipity	4	562	Jul 22, 2006 by drucilla06
	Feeling the resentment and anger today. (Preview) Most of the time I cope very well. I have a naturally happy nature, and pride myself on the fact that I can handle life quite well. I have nothing at all to worry about really, except the A. Usually, I accept that he is sober and, I hope, likely to remain so. But every now and then, the resentment and anger cre...	Diva	11	554	Jul 22, 2006 by Karilynn
	anyone here in oklahoma city or albuquerque area? (Preview) Hi, I was just wondering if anyone here is in the Oklahoma City, OK or Albuquerque, NM area. My husband and I are moving someone to Albuquerque a week from tomorrow (we have a moving business), and will be traveling Interstate 40 west from Tennessee straight to Albuq...	lmt123	2	530	Jul 22, 2006 by lmt123
	another stick in the pincushion that was my heart (Preview) Does anyone know if memory loss is common among alcoholics? I'm not talking about blackouts,I know about those.Here's why I ask. I was looking for something in a drawer and I came across about 4 or 5 birthday cards I had gotten in different years from my husband.We've been married 36 years,the last 1...	drucilla06	6	465	Jul 22, 2006 by Becky1
	CAN I ACCEPT DISAGREEMENT AND CRITICISM GOOD NATURELY, WITH AN OPEN MIND, RECOGNIZING IN IT A POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH? (Preview) For me trying to be the one who was always right. (or thought I was especially with the A) I would not listen to others and their suggestions and go about doing things "my way". As my A's drinking escalated the more I tried to prove to him and others that I was right and he was wrong. I would not listen to other...	gardengal	1	450	Jul 22, 2006 by sld488
	eden part one (Preview) Browni: four months, chocolate brown and butterscotch. red dobie/choc lab mix. Estersue: 1200 pound pink farm pig, seven years old. Fannie Alice: 6mo old pink farm pig. Sauvy: great pyrenees. Barlow: big bronze turkey Chief: big ole white appy mix luster, augra, spi...	debilyn	0	687	Jul 22, 2006 by debilyn
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