Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

twinmom2 · twinmom2

Hello group, This weekend was a good weekend with some eye opening experiences. My A was his usual grumpy self during the day and happy go lucky in the evening. I realized in talking with him that I am still reacting to him, mostly his communication with me and the children. He and...

nmike · nmike

Hi friends, I just needed to share this experience. As sad as it is, I believe that my HP wanted me to learn from it. I went jogging yesterday (long run on Sunday). My dogs and the neighbor dog always go. They have such a great time exploring and chasing rabbits. There is a small part that is pretty close t...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

Was watching a morning program interviewing author "Laura Day'" book entitled "Welcome to Your Crisis". www.welcometoyourcrisis.com The word crisis comes from a word that means: to decide. (interesting!) ...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

Lots of times when I reread things I have journaled or put in my God Box...well, pretty heavy stuff. But recently, I picked up a piece of paper where I jotted down six ideas, tips on "How I would regain some self-discipline again in my life." well....ROFL....at the ve...

Tiger2006 · Tiger2006

Monday Greetings Al Anon family! I was realizing as I was reading some of the posts that some members are under two mistaken impressions: 1) they will gain recovery by mooching off those with recovery; 2) they can gain recovery by sitting around these rooms of Al Anon.

Take action! M...

Rebecca · Rebecca

hey guys the last time i posted here..my ex boyf. "A" was on the run after leaving the country... when he was gone 3 days i had gotten sooo many voicemails telling me he was alone and had lost the guy he was travelling with, he said he had no money, no food, sleeping on the streets, he had been in hospital an...

jrtjosey · jrtjosey

Did somestudying this afternoon on our survey. One thingI think that will solve a lot of problems is living by the Golden Rule. Twelve-Step programs are a microcosm of the larger society around us. Addiction doesn't discriminate; it cuts across socio-economic lines and racial and gender...

rtexas · rtexas

((((my special family)))) This was an insightful weekend for me. I posted a couple of topics on compassion and ended up learning quite a bit about that and boundries. Thank you very much for that. I guess HP was asking me to study for my test this weekend when I felt compelled to...

kspear · kspear

Hello all. I just got back from an AA/Alanon convention. It was wonderful! I've been to this convention every year since I've been sober, but this was my first time as a member of Alanon. So I got to take in a little of both. I also got to pick up some good literature while I was...

Hopefloats · Hopefloats

Ok here it is. My Mom had a seizure in Jan. was hospitalized for the same.While in the horpital kept expressing concern about an unpaid bill. I told her I would bring her checkbook/purse she could make out the bill I would mail it to stop her from stressing/ rummanating about it. I brought h...

bubbles1990 · bubbles1990

Hi(((((((((((((everyone))))))))))))))) I just wanted to ask for prayers for my hubby in the morning he has a interview! HE has been laid off for 4 months and this is a great job its what he would really like to do plus it is only 1mile from the house so good for gas since gas has been going up!!!! A...

Jesie · Jesie

I am not really sure if this is where I should start or post so please forgive me I just really need some answers and support right now. I want to also say that by some grace of God have never had to deal with addictions with myself or my family members until now. I am seeking to understand and gain clarity. ...

Juster · Juster

As I read all of the posts it seems that there is one common thread for a lot of us. Somewhere along the line there was alcoholism involved before we met our AW, AH, ABF,AGF, etc. It took me a long time to realize it, but looking back I see that my mother was a very functional alcoholic, just lik...

hudsond · hudsond

It all started yesterday really. I have tried really hard this week to stay busy and not wonder what my a is up to. Things have been going relatively well. He has actually been in pretty good spirits and not overly gouchy for the few days. Of course I notice the fish disappearing from...

bob6502 · bob6502

General Business Group Conscience Meeting May 3, 2006 Chair: SenoraBob Agenda Items General Opening of Metting followed by: OLD BUSINESS 1. Approval of Minutes - April 5, 2006 2. Meeting Schedule & Request for Volunteers -SenoraBob 3. Financial Repor...

seachange · seachange

Hi Everyone! Have any of you been diagnosed with PTSD, and if so, have you done anything specifically about this disorder in your recovery, or just used the Al-Anon program for a generalised, across the board recovery? I was diagnosed with this several years ago, and even though things are m...

Andrea12 · Andrea12

Friends, I have been on an emotional roller coaster for years. Although it is not as fast right now I am doing better. Starting over for me is also a bit emotional. However, not as crazy as living with an active A. I have been to see an attorney, know where I stand. Trying to move forward, this is al...

bob6502 · bob6502

Sorry it took me so long folks. Here are the results of the group inventory. There were 54 people that responded. Thank you to those that participated. The purpose of a group inventory is to determine if the group is healthy, and if there are things we need to improve on or suggestions for topics for meet...

regrets · regrets

I went. But the place it was listed is no more. So.....any advice to get me throguh the day? Have heard from him yet. We're suppose to talk this week about what to do next with this marriage. I'm anxious and nervous about talking to him since he's been so mean and controlling. If I don't do what he wants then...

Barbara · Barbara

do you feel like a nag? Ive only called a few times. We usually talk (and have coffee) for an hour before our weekly f2f meeting. She was stressing yesterday that yes its good to read/journal but its important to reach out and make those phonecalls. Ive only called her a few times in the past mont...

jrtjosey · jrtjosey

The Serenity Prayer God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is...

ditto · ditto

I could really use your great good sense right now. My A 14 year old dog, Daisy to the animal shelter today. He is leaving here tomorrow. I begged him not to take Daisy but he said that he can't take her where he is going. He had originally told me that he was going on vacation and c...

hmrnrnmm · hmrnrnmm

I am peeved. I had a very difficult time getting online tonite. I had to reboot the computer like 3 or 4 times. The screen kept freezing up. I cleaned the computer in hopes of having it run faster. I finally got into " miracles in progress" about 10 min till it was over. I hung around after the meeti...

ImOkay · ImOkay

Had a good morning today with my a. That hasn’t happened for a while. I think one of the contributing factors was my effort to hold my peace, guard my heart, or protect my serenity. (However you want to say it.) I’m learning about internal boundaries – emotional boundaries. I’m finding that I somet...

JStickels · JStickels

I need some more feed back if I am doing what is right with my son. His dad is the alcoholic and is very manipulative. My son is now 18 and is living with me. His dad has lost his house and is now living down the street temporarily with a friend. My husband and I have told Joey...

horselover58 · horselover58

I am wondering if anyone else feels the same way. I feel like an outsider, like I don't belong. My husband has his drinking buddies close by, one is next door, lucky me. lol. The wife is an A too, we have NOTHING in common. His other buddy has a non-alcoholic wife, we have a lot in common, but she is in denial....

serendipity · serendipity

my ah called on tuesday with the i can't do this without you speech.havent heard from him again till tonight,i'm doing ok, not great, my own feelings and issues.so i tell him about what's going on in my life- dad dying down to a few weeks now. all that goes along with losing a parent. it is the end of my world...

Hopefloats · Hopefloats

Tell me about forgiveness? Is it something that can come and go within ones personality? I'd thought of my self as a forgiving person in the past. Yet now going through a divorce... actually feeling emotions that have been stuffed for so long..... I find myself with little tolerance of my&nb...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

Hey, this really helped me when my husband drank.... I wadded up kleenex (after drying my tears) and threw them at our wedding picture. I never felt so much better afterwards! And I didn't destroy anything or anybody. (Electronic darts helps, too.&n...

Karilynn · Karilynn

((((((((((((((((Good morning family)))))))))))))))), Before I run off to work this morning, I did my daily readings, which includes the Today's Gift from the hazeldon.org. It is particularly good this morning as it deals with anger, and as we all know we all deal with the anger from our A's, at...

katrina2000 · katrina2000

I lived with a man who was an alcoholic for five years. During that time we had a son together. The "A" hated me for a long time for getting pregnant. He then told me once I had "earned" back his trust he would marry me. I could never earn his trust. I was always making him an...

Karilynn · Karilynn

((((((((((((((Family)))))))))))))))))))), I would like to ask some questions of a recovering alcoholic, who has relapsed, if possible. If there is anyone whom would like to answers a few questions, I'd be greatful for the input. Please PM when you have a moment. All is well here, but I cou...

hmrnrnmm · hmrnrnmm

We live in the rural country. We have been rescuing animals for the past 12 years. We have 30 dogs & 9 cats, plus 2 ducks & 2 goats. We have 14 dogs & 7 cats for adoption. No one has been adopted since Sept. We are not a business just 2 folks trying to help the overpopulation. So to...

jennneeefffurrr · jennneeefffurrr

My BF is an alcoholic. My CSR at work, a recovering alcoholic, lables him a social alcoholic. The booze is first...even though he admits he sees it destroys everything in his life and he calls himself a disgusiting drunk. He screws everything up choosing his friends and booze over me. On Valenti...

flintfeet · flintfeet

there is nothing i can do to make the situation better!! i wish i could just forget the man i call my dad. he is a complete stranger to me. i had a wonderful dad growing up. i had a very happy childhood. for that...i can't complain. what's sad is that i rationalize my A dad by saying well he used to be a good da...

ditto · ditto

His dog is a small terrior mix. She has been with him since she was a very tiny puppy. His former ex-wife found the dog 14 years ago at an animal shelter and brought it home for their children. When she divorced him several months later he took the puppy with him and the two camped out in the woo...

hersh · hersh

Hi All, I am new to the program. My husband was sober for one year last year (without a program) and relapsed horribly on his one year anniversary. I have now moved out because it was a living nightmare at the house, more than I could bear to watch. He didn't lose his job or anything b...

Karilynn · Karilynn

((((((((((((((((Family))))))))))))), Today is my birthday! Normally I don't get excited over them. After 43 years, why? But this year is different. Last year my hubby was in a serious relapse to the point where he went back to detox the day after my birthday. Now he is a chronic relapser, an...

bobump · bobump

MyA may have child protection services on her side. She told me last night that she has been talking to them and they see no reason why she shouldn't come home. I had a feeling something was up because the caseworker did tell me he spoke to my A and he was kind of quiet the last conversation.&n...

hmrnrnmm · hmrnrnmm

I am hopeful today. I think my Active A has finally hit rock bottom. I will belive it when she get beyond one month sober. Thursday was a double whammy day for me. I worked from noon till 6:30pm & the dry drunk I sit with was arrogant, rude, mean & scary all day long. I am suppose to change his c...

horselover58 · horselover58

Hi, I wonder how many of you feel the same way? I feel less important to my husband then his friends, his beer, then anything. Because of being in a "dysfunctional" marriage, I have no clue what a marriage is supposed to be like. Here's an example. I have a strange schedule, work in a nursing home...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

There is a very helpful chart to educate yourself on alcoholism. It's in the hands of alcoholism centers, counselors. It's what they first handed me when I went to a counseling center, and they said, "you are not going crazy....your husband has a drinking problem"...

Tammy · Tammy

As I read the posts of my friends here on this board I find so many things similar to my situation. Alcoholism is a terrible disease but isnt there more ? I mean, I think that it goes so much deeper, a mental condition maybe ? A few years ago my husband was diagnosed with bipolar and was put on 3 diffe...

flintfeet · flintfeet

ok...i'm mad!! i have not spoken to him since he "fell off the wagon" january 3erd. i pretty much gave up on him. my dad is an A and just isn't listening/hearing us. he just doesn't care. to make a VERY LONG story short, he has been hospitalized 4 times(been brought back to life) because of his dri...

confused · confused

Replacing fear with faith. What a powerful concept. I have never thought myself a fearful person. However, today I realize that fear debilitates me. I suppose I have always thought of fear as physical danger and I am grateful that I am not and have never been in a...

kismetstrand · kismetstrand

Just walked in from my trip to Missouri to see son graduate from Army Military Police training. He is here at home with us until May 20th when he flies off to his first duty station (Hawaii - the lucky kid!). His brothers and sister are downstairs with him now as he unpacks (his older brother...

drucilla06 · drucilla06

(((friends))) Last night as I was going to bed I heard my A husband's cell phone ring and it was his online girlfriend.The one he drove 12 hours to meet on Easter Sunday.I closed the door to my bedroom and locked it.I listened for awhile to his conversation.She was having a problem with her comp...

Belongtome · Belongtome

Last night about 2:30 am I awakened with a panic attack. I guess I'm not letting go and letting God enough. I was unable to sleep til 5 am, and today's a 14 hour day's work for me. That hasn't happened since March. I'm just trying so hard to hold it all together, and have enough work fo...

abbyal · abbyal

The sourse of this is unknown: 1--An increased tendency to let things happen , rather than make them happen. 2=Frequent attacks of smiling. 3--Feelings of being connected with others and nature. 4-- Frequent overwhelming episodes of appreciation. 5--A tendency to th...

angeleyes8462 · angeleyes8462

When I said I was lead here by my HP, I mean that in more ways then one. Before I came here I was on the verge of a nervous break down. I became paranoid, [thought everyone was out to get me and hurt me], depressed [didn't sleep hardly at all, and smoked more...

QOD · QOD

My AH didn't come home again last night. That is 2 nights in a row now. He just started his new job Mon and didn't come home Wed & Thurs night. So I am figuring he obviously got fired yesterday for being a no show AGAIN. He even called his mom yesterday and told her he would pro...

rtexas · rtexas

((((Everyone)))) Through this whole ordeal, I have come to feel compassion for my AW where I only had anger and dismay before. Almost from the day I read the first piece of Al-Anon literature, the lightbulb went on and I imediately lost my anger for the fact that she won't stop drinking...

rtexas · rtexas

There have been a number of "newbies" here who have questioned going to the F2F meetings. You may be wondering, why go there when I have found this wonderful web site...

Well I just got back from mine a little while ago. I don't go very often (1 a week if possible), but they can be...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

Feel like you are on a roller coaster? In the middle of drama, chaos? www.bendfeldt.com/alcholism.html Merry Go Round of Denial

Belongtome · Belongtome

Today I have faith...but in the lonely nights, I cry out to my HP to help me. He has, in so many ways. Right now, I guess I need to allow myself to truly believe I am worthy of HIS love, and the love of others. I've been, for the past year, letting go, one at a time, of my problems to my HP. A...

Gailey · Gailey

I spoke this morning to my son. He was in a bar last night where he hangs out alot. There is a girl there that bartends who is the daughter of a woman that his bio father was married to at one time. She told him that his dad and her mother (both dead now) were junkies. She told him that they had a son together and g...

sparkette · sparkette

My battle with the tissue box goes WAY back. Today in our f2f we were talking about boundaries and I was identifying with so much that was being said. Here in the safety of my own home in the MIP meetings I have no problem crying if I feel the need too. Today in my f2f I was struggling with that control over cry...

QOD · QOD

In Nov 05 my husband told me he was using cocaine. (some of you know my story). He already had a problem w/alcohol and has had since I have known him. It seems that since he told me he was using coke, his dirty little secret is out, he doesn't even try to fight the addiction. He used to sta...

Gailey · Gailey

I almost talked myself out of going to this meeting. I have been doing good with just reading posts here. For some reason, on my way home from work, I started feeling alot of anxiety over my A. I was getting a headache, had alot of tension in my neck and felt like crying. I don't know what came over me. I start...

marmare · marmare

I started my day on such a joyous note....then sometimes this afternoon reality hit me....my mom is dying, I am married to an alcoholic, I am unhappy in my daily life and I know I am the only one that can change it.....I will get use to the idea, I will learn to do what I must do to take care of myself. It...

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	Still chipping away at my boundaries (Preview) Hello group, This weekend was a good weekend with some eye opening experiences. My A was his usual grumpy self during the day and happy go lucky in the evening. I realized in talking with him that I am still reacting to him, mostly his communication with me and the children. He and...	twinmom2	4	396	May 1, 2006 by emma
	a defining moment (Preview) Hi friends, I just needed to share this experience. As sad as it is, I believe that my HP wanted me to learn from it. I went jogging yesterday (long run on Sunday). My dogs and the neighbor dog always go. They have such a great time exploring and chasing rabbits. There is a small part that is pretty close t...	nmike	2	404	May 1, 2006 by hudsond
	The word "Crisis" (Preview) Was watching a morning program interviewing author "Laura Day'" book entitled "Welcome to Your Crisis". www.welcometoyourcrisis.com The word crisis comes from a word that means: to decide. (interesting!) ...	wallsal55	1	509	May 1, 2006 by d53sjurne
	Humor in Journaling.... (Preview) Lots of times when I reread things I have journaled or put in my God Box...well, pretty heavy stuff. But recently, I picked up a piece of paper where I jotted down six ideas, tips on "How I would regain some self-discipline again in my life." well....ROFL....at the ve...	wallsal55	1	371	May 1, 2006 by Barbara
	Monday Greetings! (Preview) Monday Greetings Al Anon family! I was realizing as I was reading some of the posts that some members are under two mistaken impressions: 1) they will gain recovery by mooching off those with recovery; 2) they can gain recovery by sitting around these rooms of Al Anon. Take action! M...	Tiger2006	2	363	May 1, 2006 by buzzfree
	Update on my situation...... (Preview) hey guys the last time i posted here..my ex boyf. "A" was on the run after leaving the country... when he was gone 3 days i had gotten sooo many voicemails telling me he was alone and had lost the guy he was travelling with, he said he had no money, no food, sleeping on the streets, he had been in hospital an...	Rebecca	4	529	May 1, 2006 by Faith73
	Principals Before Personalities (Preview) Did somestudying this afternoon on our survey. One thingI think that will solve a lot of problems is living by the Golden Rule. Twelve-Step programs are a microcosm of the larger society around us. Addiction doesn't discriminate; it cuts across socio-economic lines and racial and gender...	jrtjosey	4	729	May 1, 2006 by toto12
	The disease... supporting evidence (Preview) ((((my special family)))) This was an insightful weekend for me. I posted a couple of topics on compassion and ended up learning quite a bit about that and boundries. Thank you very much for that. I guess HP was asking me to study for my test this weekend when I felt compelled to...	rtexas	2	370	May 1, 2006 by twinmom2
	A lot of stuff, I guess (Preview) Hello all. I just got back from an AA/Alanon convention. It was wonderful! I've been to this convention every year since I've been sober, but this was my first time as a member of Alanon. So I got to take in a little of both. I also got to pick up some good literature while I was...	kspear	0	389	May 1, 2006 by kspear
	Help I think I'm going crazy (Preview) Ok here it is. My Mom had a seizure in Jan. was hospitalized for the same.While in the horpital kept expressing concern about an unpaid bill. I told her I would bring her checkbook/purse she could make out the bill I would mail it to stop her from stressing/ rummanating about it. I brought h...	Hopefloats	4	553	May 1, 2006 by marmare
	Prayers appreciated... (Preview) Hi(((((((((((((everyone))))))))))))))) I just wanted to ask for prayers for my hubby in the morning he has a interview! HE has been laid off for 4 months and this is a great job its what he would really like to do plus it is only 1mile from the house so good for gas since gas has been going up!!!! A...	bubbles1990	4	395	May 1, 2006 by tiredtonite
	New to this need some advice. (Preview) I am not really sure if this is where I should start or post so please forgive me I just really need some answers and support right now. I want to also say that by some grace of God have never had to deal with addictions with myself or my family members until now. I am seeking to understand and gain clarity. ...	Jesie	7	467	May 1, 2006 by Jesie
	Why Are We Drawn To Them? (Preview) As I read all of the posts it seems that there is one common thread for a lot of us. Somewhere along the line there was alcoholism involved before we met our AW, AH, ABF,AGF, etc. It took me a long time to realize it, but looking back I see that my mother was a very functional alcoholic, just lik...	Juster	5	509	May 1, 2006 by Juster
	Not good today--long! (Preview) It all started yesterday really. I have tried really hard this week to stay busy and not wonder what my a is up to. Things have been going relatively well. He has actually been in pretty good spirits and not overly gouchy for the few days. Of course I notice the fish disappearing from...	hudsond	5	406	May 1, 2006 by hudsond
	Group Conscience Meeting May 3 (Preview) General Business Group Conscience Meeting May 3, 2006 Chair: SenoraBob Agenda Items General Opening of Metting followed by: OLD BUSINESS 1. Approval of Minutes - April 5, 2006 2. Meeting Schedule & Request for Volunteers -SenoraBob 3. Financial Repor...	bob6502	3	380	Apr 30, 2006 by david62
	Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Preview) Hi Everyone! Have any of you been diagnosed with PTSD, and if so, have you done anything specifically about this disorder in your recovery, or just used the Al-Anon program for a generalised, across the board recovery? I was diagnosed with this several years ago, and even though things are m...	seachange	8	845	Apr 30, 2006 by nmike
	Moving Forward (Preview) Friends, I have been on an emotional roller coaster for years. Although it is not as fast right now I am doing better. Starting over for me is also a bit emotional. However, not as crazy as living with an active A. I have been to see an attorney, know where I stand. Trying to move forward, this is al...	Andrea12	2	367	Apr 30, 2006 by mel123
	Group Inventory Results (Preview) Sorry it took me so long folks. Here are the results of the group inventory. There were 54 people that responded. Thank you to those that participated. The purpose of a group inventory is to determine if the group is healthy, and if there are things we need to improve on or suggestions for topics for meet...	bob6502	8	683	Apr 30, 2006 by Diva
	attempted my ist f2f mtg (Preview) I went. But the place it was listed is no more. So.....any advice to get me throguh the day? Have heard from him yet. We're suppose to talk this week about what to do next with this marriage. I'm anxious and nervous about talking to him since he's been so mean and controlling. If I don't do what he wants then...	regrets	7	358	Apr 30, 2006 by regrets
	how often do you phonecall your sponsor? (Preview) do you feel like a nag? Ive only called a few times. We usually talk (and have coffee) for an hour before our weekly f2f meeting. She was stressing yesterday that yes its good to read/journal but its important to reach out and make those phonecalls. Ive only called her a few times in the past mont...	Barbara	1	389	Apr 30, 2006 by abbyal
	Seeking Serenity (Preview) The Serenity Prayer God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is...	jrtjosey	2	383	Apr 30, 2006 by drucilla06
	Need help fast (Preview) I could really use your great good sense right now. My A 14 year old dog, Daisy to the animal shelter today. He is leaving here tomorrow. I begged him not to take Daisy but he said that he can't take her where he is going. He had originally told me that he was going on vacation and c...	ditto	7	484	Apr 30, 2006 by maresie
	being ignored in a room (Preview) I am peeved. I had a very difficult time getting online tonite. I had to reboot the computer like 3 or 4 times. The screen kept freezing up. I cleaned the computer in hopes of having it run faster. I finally got into " miracles in progress" about 10 min till it was over. I hung around after the meeti...	hmrnrnmm	4	472	Apr 30, 2006 by peewee
	internal/emotional boundaries (Preview) Had a good morning today with my a. That hasn’t happened for a while. I think one of the contributing factors was my effort to hold my peace, guard my heart, or protect my serenity. (However you want to say it.) I’m learning about internal boundaries – emotional boundaries. I’m finding that I somet...	ImOkay	2	431	Apr 30, 2006 by JStickels
	Letting go of son (Preview) I need some more feed back if I am doing what is right with my son. His dad is the alcoholic and is very manipulative. My son is now 18 and is living with me. His dad has lost his house and is now living down the street temporarily with a friend. My husband and I have told Joey...	JStickels	4	462	Apr 30, 2006 by JStickels
	Feel like ousider (Preview) I am wondering if anyone else feels the same way. I feel like an outsider, like I don't belong. My husband has his drinking buddies close by, one is next door, lucky me. lol. The wife is an A too, we have NOTHING in common. His other buddy has a non-alcoholic wife, we have a lot in common, but she is in denial....	horselover58	5	662	Apr 30, 2006 by Becky1
	same game new winner (Preview) my ah called on tuesday with the i can't do this without you speech.havent heard from him again till tonight,i'm doing ok, not great, my own feelings and issues.so i tell him about what's going on in my life- dad dying down to a few weeks now. all that goes along with losing a parent. it is the end of my world...	serendipity	1	529	Apr 30, 2006 by nmike
	forgiveness (Preview) Tell me about forgiveness? Is it something that can come and go within ones personality? I'd thought of my self as a forgiving person in the past. Yet now going through a divorce... actually feeling emotions that have been stuffed for so long..... I find myself with little tolerance of my&nb...	Hopefloats	7	392	Apr 30, 2006 by Hopefloats
	Therapy for Anger at your A (Preview) Hey, this really helped me when my husband drank.... I wadded up kleenex (after drying my tears) and threw them at our wedding picture. I never felt so much better afterwards! And I didn't destroy anything or anybody. (Electronic darts helps, too.&n...	wallsal55	1	380	Apr 30, 2006 by d53sjurne
	Anger (Preview) ((((((((((((((((Good morning family)))))))))))))))), Before I run off to work this morning, I did my daily readings, which includes the Today's Gift from the hazeldon.org. It is particularly good this morning as it deals with anger, and as we all know we all deal with the anger from our A's, at...	Karilynn	0	336	Apr 30, 2006 by Karilynn
	trying to stop being afraid (Preview) I lived with a man who was an alcoholic for five years. During that time we had a son together. The "A" hated me for a long time for getting pregnant. He then told me once I had "earned" back his trust he would marry me. I could never earn his trust. I was always making him an...	katrina2000	5	357	Apr 29, 2006 by aunitedway
	Perspective needed (Preview) ((((((((((((((Family)))))))))))))))))))), I would like to ask some questions of a recovering alcoholic, who has relapsed, if possible. If there is anyone whom would like to answers a few questions, I'd be greatful for the input. Please PM when you have a moment. All is well here, but I cou...	Karilynn	0	320	Apr 29, 2006 by Karilynn
	kinda insulted but not upset , I just had to share. (Preview) We live in the rural country. We have been rescuing animals for the past 12 years. We have 30 dogs & 9 cats, plus 2 ducks & 2 goats. We have 14 dogs & 7 cats for adoption. No one has been adopted since Sept. We are not a business just 2 folks trying to help the overpopulation. So to...	hmrnrnmm	0	361	Apr 29, 2006 by hmrnrnmm
	first timer...please repond...desperate (Preview) My BF is an alcoholic. My CSR at work, a recovering alcoholic, lables him a social alcoholic. The booze is first...even though he admits he sees it destroys everything in his life and he calls himself a disgusiting drunk. He screws everything up choosing his friends and booze over me. On Valenti...	jennneeefffurrr	13	546	Apr 29, 2006 by Becky1
	IS IT WRONG TO WANT TO FORGET!!! (Preview) there is nothing i can do to make the situation better!! i wish i could just forget the man i call my dad. he is a complete stranger to me. i had a wonderful dad growing up. i had a very happy childhood. for that...i can't complain. what's sad is that i rationalize my A dad by saying well he used to be a good da...	flintfeet	8	489	Apr 29, 2006 by aunitedway
	His Dog (Preview) His dog is a small terrior mix. She has been with him since she was a very tiny puppy. His former ex-wife found the dog 14 years ago at an animal shelter and brought it home for their children. When she divorced him several months later he took the puppy with him and the two camped out in the woo...	ditto	3	344	Apr 29, 2006 by jrtjosey
	Fears and PAIN (Preview) Hi All, I am new to the program. My husband was sober for one year last year (without a program) and relapsed horribly on his one year anniversary. I have now moved out because it was a living nightmare at the house, more than I could bear to watch. He didn't lose his job or anything b...	hersh	5	532	Apr 29, 2006 by maresie
	Birthday gift for me! (Preview) ((((((((((((((((Family))))))))))))), Today is my birthday! Normally I don't get excited over them. After 43 years, why? But this year is different. Last year my hubby was in a serious relapse to the point where he went back to detox the day after my birthday. Now he is a chronic relapser, an...	Karilynn	18	520	Apr 29, 2006 by maresie
	it's hard not to take inventory when... (Preview) MyA may have child protection services on her side. She told me last night that she has been talking to them and they see no reason why she shouldn't come home. I had a feeling something was up because the caseworker did tell me he spoke to my A and he was kind of quiet the last conversation.&n...	bobump	9	771	Apr 29, 2006 by maresie
	I am hopeful even though I do not know why I am here. (Preview) I am hopeful today. I think my Active A has finally hit rock bottom. I will belive it when she get beyond one month sober. Thursday was a double whammy day for me. I worked from noon till 6:30pm & the dry drunk I sit with was arrogant, rude, mean & scary all day long. I am suppose to change his c...	hmrnrnmm	2	748	Apr 29, 2006 by maresie
	Can't help the feeling (Preview) Hi, I wonder how many of you feel the same way? I feel less important to my husband then his friends, his beer, then anything. Because of being in a "dysfunctional" marriage, I have no clue what a marriage is supposed to be like. Here's an example. I have a strange schedule, work in a nursing home...	horselover58	10	423	Apr 29, 2006 by maresie
	Alcoholism: The Progressive Disease (Preview) There is a very helpful chart to educate yourself on alcoholism. It's in the hands of alcoholism centers, counselors. It's what they first handed me when I went to a counseling center, and they said, "you are not going crazy....your husband has a drinking problem"...	wallsal55	2	969	Apr 29, 2006 by horselover58
	I think it goes deeper ... ??? (Preview) As I read the posts of my friends here on this board I find so many things similar to my situation. Alcoholism is a terrible disease but isnt there more ? I mean, I think that it goes so much deeper, a mental condition maybe ? A few years ago my husband was diagnosed with bipolar and was put on 3 diffe...	Tammy	6	370	Apr 28, 2006 by aunitedway
	why isn't this the bottom???? (Preview) ok...i'm mad!! i have not spoken to him since he "fell off the wagon" january 3erd. i pretty much gave up on him. my dad is an A and just isn't listening/hearing us. he just doesn't care. to make a VERY LONG story short, he has been hospitalized 4 times(been brought back to life) because of his dri...	flintfeet	10	538	Apr 28, 2006 by Jeannie
	Fear or faith... today I have CHOICES! (Preview) Replacing fear with faith. What a powerful concept. I have never thought myself a fearful person. However, today I realize that fear debilitates me. I suppose I have always thought of fear as physical danger and I am grateful that I am not and have never been in a...	confused	4	376	Apr 28, 2006 by aunitedway
	Off topic... Naw! Total Gratitude!! (Preview) Just walked in from my trip to Missouri to see son graduate from Army Military Police training. He is here at home with us until May 20th when he flies off to his first duty station (Hawaii - the lucky kid!). His brothers and sister are downstairs with him now as he unpacks (his older brother...	kismetstrand	12	551	Apr 28, 2006 by aunitedway
	I don't know how to live like this (Preview) (((friends))) Last night as I was going to bed I heard my A husband's cell phone ring and it was his online girlfriend.The one he drove 12 hours to meet on Easter Sunday.I closed the door to my bedroom and locked it.I listened for awhile to his conversation.She was having a problem with her comp...	drucilla06	8	522	Apr 28, 2006 by aunitedway
	Panic attack (Preview) Last night about 2:30 am I awakened with a panic attack. I guess I'm not letting go and letting God enough. I was unable to sleep til 5 am, and today's a 14 hour day's work for me. That hasn't happened since March. I'm just trying so hard to hold it all together, and have enough work fo...	Belongtome	10	988	Apr 28, 2006 by ginblad
	12 signs of a spiritual awakening (Preview) The sourse of this is unknown: 1--An increased tendency to let things happen , rather than make them happen. 2=Frequent attacks of smiling. 3--Feelings of being connected with others and nature. 4-- Frequent overwhelming episodes of appreciation. 5--A tendency to th...	abbyal	6	430	Apr 28, 2006 by TLC2
	Why I came to alanon (Preview) When I said I was lead here by my HP, I mean that in more ways then one. Before I came here I was on the verge of a nervous break down. I became paranoid, [thought everyone was out to get me and hurt me], depressed [didn't sleep hardly at all, and smoked more...	angeleyes8462	3	407	Apr 28, 2006 by angeleyes8462
	He didn't come home AGAIN (Preview) My AH didn't come home again last night. That is 2 nights in a row now. He just started his new job Mon and didn't come home Wed & Thurs night. So I am figuring he obviously got fired yesterday for being a no show AGAIN. He even called his mom yesterday and told her he would pro...	QOD	8	433	Apr 28, 2006 by Jennifer
	Compassion - ESH needed (Preview) ((((Everyone)))) Through this whole ordeal, I have come to feel compassion for my AW where I only had anger and dismay before. Almost from the day I read the first piece of Al-Anon literature, the lightbulb went on and I imediately lost my anger for the fact that she won't stop drinking...	rtexas	6	406	Apr 28, 2006 by rtexas
	Face to Face meetings... (Preview) There have been a number of "newbies" here who have questioned going to the F2F meetings. You may be wondering, why go there when I have found this wonderful web site... Well I just got back from mine a little while ago. I don't go very often (1 a week if possible), but they can be...	rtexas	7	529	Apr 28, 2006 by aunitedway
	Great Read... (Preview) Feel like you are on a roller coaster? In the middle of drama, chaos? www.bendfeldt.com/alcholism.html Merry Go Round of Denial	wallsal55	1	337	Apr 28, 2006 by rtexas
	Faith (Preview) Today I have faith...but in the lonely nights, I cry out to my HP to help me. He has, in so many ways. Right now, I guess I need to allow myself to truly believe I am worthy of HIS love, and the love of others. I've been, for the past year, letting go, one at a time, of my problems to my HP. A...	Belongtome	4	344	Apr 28, 2006 by wallsal55
	???is creating drama part of the a'ism??? (Preview) I spoke this morning to my son. He was in a bar last night where he hangs out alot. There is a girl there that bartends who is the daughter of a woman that his bio father was married to at one time. She told him that his dad and her mother (both dead now) were junkies. She told him that they had a son together and g...	Gailey	3	474	Apr 28, 2006 by wallsal55
	my battle with the tissue box (Preview) My battle with the tissue box goes WAY back. Today in our f2f we were talking about boundaries and I was identifying with so much that was being said. Here in the safety of my own home in the MIP meetings I have no problem crying if I feel the need too. Today in my f2f I was struggling with that control over cry...	sparkette	9	497	Apr 28, 2006 by Diva
	I need to get off my butt & make a change (Preview) In Nov 05 my husband told me he was using cocaine. (some of you know my story). He already had a problem w/alcohol and has had since I have known him. It seems that since he told me he was using coke, his dirty little secret is out, he doesn't even try to fight the addiction. He used to sta...	QOD	5	557	Apr 28, 2006 by QOD
	first f2f meeting last night (Preview) I almost talked myself out of going to this meeting. I have been doing good with just reading posts here. For some reason, on my way home from work, I started feeling alot of anxiety over my A. I was getting a headache, had alot of tension in my neck and felt like crying. I don't know what came over me. I start...	Gailey	3	471	Apr 28, 2006 by Ria
	how sad (Preview) I started my day on such a joyous note....then sometimes this afternoon reality hit me....my mom is dying, I am married to an alcoholic, I am unhappy in my daily life and I know I am the only one that can change it.....I will get use to the idea, I will learn to do what I must do to take care of myself. It...	marmare	11	527	Apr 28, 2006 by Tammy
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