Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

agatha · agatha

Well, here we go again. It's been about six months since I desided not to post here again. Not because of anyone here but out of embarrassment and humiliation. I swore I would never put my thoughts and feelings in print again. For those of you who know, I apologize again and for those of you who don't, ma...

nmike · nmike

When I logged in it said posts: 499. My thought was that that is alot and I wonder if I have learned anything, changed, found serenity, or helped anyone else. So I know that I am immature. That I am alone and keep asking why? I spent some time with my A today and our interaction was still sick. Maybe more on my...

abbyal · abbyal

And we come to this program to heal, this is a disease of perception. How I feel about a situation does not have to agree with how anyone else feels. We have been given the courage to finally speak up and take a chance and voice an opinion , that is a big deal . Perception is tricky ki...

hudsond · hudsond

This weekend was so nice! I had the day off Friday b/c it was Good Friday. My a husband and I and step-daughter spent Friday and Saturday fishing on the river. It went well, only got yelled at a few times, but I would stare at him intently and then not speak to him for awhile and he would s...

kspear · kspear

Hello all... I've apparently gotten up on the wrong side of the bed this morning or something. I'm just kind of aching over my son right now. I just feel like it's such a hopeless situation today, and that I just have to "endure" another day. I'm kind of tired of enduring. ...

Karilynn · Karilynn

(((((((((((((Family)))))))))))), Just wanted to say thank you to all of you that were in the chat room last night. I came in needing support, and you all surrounded me with your love, support and understanding. That's what the chat room is for. Had to have hubby taken away in an ambulance bec...

matisa · matisa

Hello to all,,, Ok I have a request this is gonna sound strange to most of you, but I suspect there is someone who goes to the chat rooms who thinks they know who I am in Real life,,, I am asking now , Please Identify yourself to me in real life,,, There are no alanon meetings in this little town a...

gardengal · gardengal

I keep coming back to Alanon for many reasons, and sometimes I question why? Afterall the A in my life for many years is gone, and I dont have to directly deal with any A's in my immediate life. I have been coming to alanon now for over 6 years, and I remember how I once was a "newbie" and how desparate I truly w...

debilyn · debilyn

'Just hung out here and on my alanon message board. Seems one alanon sister had been a B and hurt this real nice gal I like, who is new, and basically told the nice gal to leave, with out meaning to!" I reread this and was horrified. crimany. I hope the meaning is clear,someone emailed me on my private ema...

just me · just me

OK...I need to vent. I have family visiting me. I am not used to active A's anymore. Both my sister and her husband are raging A's. 12+ beers a night. Screaming drunken fights and even illegal drug use. They think because they drink Michelob they are not A's.&n...

mebjk · mebjk

While I do think it is a good thing that we have an online resource to aid our recovery, my experience has been that it is often easier to be mean and to dodge reality online. Chat rooms tend to be mean-spirited places. And I don't need that in my life. I prefer to choose positive experiences, things that br...

Jennifer · Jennifer

Good Morning Everyone, Sitting here contemplating why I am happy LOL Yesterday morning my husband came home at the right time from work (he works nights) and I just got the feeling that he didn't go to work the night before. I asked, he said he did but my gut does not feel right about his answer for var...

debilyn · debilyn

You know ya wake up thinking things will be ok, things will be ok. I went out on the deck to spary off the pig pooty. Got it all nice and clean thinking how it is one of my favorite anti stressors just to spray spray spray.Chief, who has broken down the fence to the back yard again, is behind me ea...

bobump · bobump

In a post below someone asked what our holiday plans were. I spewed a stream of concience about everything I had to do and not really knowing what my holiday entailed yet but it I'd do my best and it would be what it would be and a chuckle. Well....I'm umpiring a game and I'm offered for tickets to a...

Rebecca · Rebecca

hey guys i was up the country on a break with a friend for the last 2 days...eating out, having fun, going to a pop concert etc... i was actually having a good time..managed to smile and laugh for the 2 days... came home this evening and was hit with some news that knocked me for 6... ...my ex boyf. "A" hi...

d53sjurne · d53sjurne

May the PEACE AND SERENITY OF HP BE WITH YOU ALL

BLESSINGS -- Edited by d53sjurne at 20:04, 2006-04-15 -- Edited by d53sjurne at 20:26, 2006-04-15 -- Edited by d53sjurne at 21:33, 2006-04-15 -- Edited by d53sjurne at 21:36, 2006-04-15

Jill · Jill

I am so grateful for AlAnon and MIP. I see that some people expect from us as individuals to "fix" their lives. This is typically newcomers. When I was the newcomer, I was too bewildered to expect someone to fix my life. Nonetheless, for some newcomers, I feel put on the spot, inadequate, a...

kspear · kspear

Good morning, all. I was up to take my son (my current A) to work at 3 this morning as usual, and I was thinking. (I NEVER guarantee the coherency of my pre-5:00 AM thinking, so bear with me, please) Before I found recovery, I was a victim. If so and so hadn't acted in such a way, certai...

ZiggyDoodles · ZiggyDoodles

I feel like I am just this horrible person, mother, friend, sister. Hardly worthy to walk the earth in some people's eyes. One of the people I hold closest to my heart has just completely broke me down. ANY OTHER person and I could just let it roll off. Lately, she has been real...

Knees · Knees

I've been in program for many years and my family of origin still disappoints me. They haven't changed, so it's me that has the problem. My hurt is an old one. It's a small thing - call, email or send a card to acknowledge my natel birthday. I've asked, explained, and me...

d53sjurne · d53sjurne

Hmmm !!!!! Been on this site only a couple weeks. Am I still concidered a newbie ? My 1st visit to 12 step program was 40 yrs ago. Been back and forth , in and out the rest of my 52 yrs. Been to all kinds of 12stepin' programs, ACA, ACOA, ALA, EA, SAA, IA, and some I just don't remember. I nev...

hmrnrnmm · hmrnrnmm

Is it at all possible for a non drinker & a alcoholic to continue a relationship? I started drinking at 16. I drank booze for 28 years. we would chug beer, I drank wine, & liquor. We were underage but older people would buy it for us every wekend. A gallon between 4 or 10 peop...

gardengal · gardengal

Alanon's purpose is to help families and friends of alcoholics. We come together to find help and support in dealing with the effects of alcoholism. In time we discover that the principles of our program can be practiced in "all our affairs". But there are times when, in order to work through especial...

d53sjurne · d53sjurne

Hi All,

My gut sez to refresh the subject. My head ain't to sure how to go abou...

d53sjurne · d53sjurne

Hello, I wanted to inform you of my state of being for the time being. I felt the sharks again. I am very glad to have had a couple weeks here to feel the ones who aren't. Both experiences are here in my opinion, as I have felt both. Its awful in my opinion that its this way. There seems to be alot of levels of u...

debilyn · debilyn

--- Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 7:59 AM Subject: A morning at Eden Lately Sauvey (my Great Pyrenees) has been going nuts barking at day break. There are white tailed deer going thru here. They are so beautiful and healthy. Not concerned about this barking beast...

AlaMom · AlaMom

I did something interesting on this site tonight. I went down to the bottom of the message board and lclicked on the started by feature. I reread all of the posts that I had started during my time on this board. It was actually pretty interesting. Reviewing all the positives...

Karilynn · Karilynn

((((((((((((((((((((Roomies)))))))))))))))))), Okay I have been nothing but grouchy lately!

I have had it with work, and this morning I decided to give myself a mental health day. I already worked 5 days, and with hubby's disability check, I can afford to treat myself to a day off. A...

Karilynn · Karilynn

((((((((((((((((John)))))))))))))), Can we please double check the meeting times that are posted in the chat room? I thought the Saturday meeting was at 11am Est as posted on the board. But when I came on at 10:45am the meeting was already in progress. I am on the East Coast so I don't have to worry...

sparkette · sparkette

Funny how considering what I am spending so much effort on right now that success is the thing I am fearing. I have been in and out of college for the better part of 15 years. I am nearing the end of my Junior year, for those of you who don't know I am an education major. I am terrified now that I might a...

flintfeet · flintfeet

at least for right now.

i decided to quit my disgusting habit of 12yrs. yesturday was my first full day without smoking in a LONG time. i felt fine. i felt a few times during the day when i would normally go outside to smoke, but i quickly remembered that i didn't have any smokes. for me it's not the...

drucilla06 · drucilla06

I have been thinking alot about step 1 since I am starting this step journey.I struggled with powerlessness over 'alcohol' because I am not an alcoholic.Well, I AM powerless over alcohol but in a different way than the alcoholic is.I am powerless over how alcohol entered my life through my father and...

Barbara · Barbara

how do you get that connection back once youve grown apart? Someone else just mentioned this at my f2f and yes I identified - been feeling this for quite a while. Its especially glaring at me now that our 13yr son wants his own life, wants to hangout with his friends and not always his mother. My spouse cho...

search41 · search41

I just wanted to share about a reality tv show that is on in the mornings that i really get something out of from time to time. It is a show called "Starting Over" on ABC. it is a home in california where women go to "start over". as in, know they are at a stale-mate in their life, and go the...

Barbara · Barbara

There will be the usual egg hunt for DS13. He still likes waking up Easter morn and looking for the plastic candy filled eggs. Husband & I have an Easter basket for him. Husband bought him the new Narnia DVD. I'll be taking son to the Davis Farmland to see the new baby animals. We do enjoy the farm. No re...

leo · leo

I have been reading a lot of posts here over the last few days with regard to the board and chat room. Some negative some positive. I for one would like to thank John and all the moderators and ops at both sites who give up their own time willingly to provide these services for us. I thin...

Ria · Ria

I just wanted to say a very big thank you to those who offered to help me in chat last night. I asked if I could pm someone re:teenagers. Doubly difficult for me as teen in question isn't mine and as I don't have any children of any age I was working from a very limited frame...

mac57 · mac57

Oh, My God As I wake upon my bed, Push my way to the day ahead, I see the aftermath of a home astray Just like the one where I once played. Driving down the busy highway, Make my way through crowded streets, I see the chaos and the whirling, See the homeless and the hurtin...

Andrea12 · Andrea12

As I sit here thinking about the past few days as much as everything really is the same, things change. Hub sober for 2 days, big deal I say, but really it is to him. To me it's just an illusion of a life that was. It is gone, because this is just a brief stop. I know it's one day at a time, one minute at at time...

jrtjosey · jrtjosey

I spoke with Swolves tonight and she wants me to say hi to all. Her computer is down and she has a new job and is working a lot of hours. She promises to get her computer fixed soon and get her butt back to meetings. She and her family are all doing well. Josey

unsure24 · unsure24

Today I told my husband about starting to go to celebrate recovery and AA meetings. I also told him about my meetings with my counselor/psychologist. I told him that i wasnt going to enable his drinking anymore. That I would go with him to dinner if he was going to order an alcoholic...

Hanna · Hanna

In my last post I asked for advice and many of you said that you do not give advice here. I think that isn't quite true. Through the strength you show through your writing you are in a way giving advice saying, "i can get through it...so can you". One of the replies to my last post gave me a pretty good ide...

rtexas · rtexas

I just spent the last 30 minutes talking one of my co-workers off the ledge... LOL It's good friday and lots of folks are out, he is responsable for distributing work to our group, and he had a PILE of last minute tasks sent to him for distribution. Since most of the team is gone, he was panic stric...

msykesp · msykesp

This morning was bad. As I was getting ready for work, I rememberec i had no cash on me, so I yelled at him i was goingto take the 50 out of his wallet and bring him home 30 tonight. (did I mention it is his bday today!) Its not like it was the only money there, there was a 100 too, so I wasnt cutting h...

ditto · ditto

We first met three years ago through an internet dating site. I recently looked at the profile I had written. I was requesting an honest, caring, healthy person. I specifically stated I did not want someone who had an addiction to drugs, alcohol, gambling or pornography....

Karilynn · Karilynn

((((((((((((Family)))))))))), I wanted to share the story of the camel with you. I treated myself and hubby to some early Easter gifts: 2 books on recovery for him, 1 for me along with the coin. The coin on one side says ODAT and has a picture of a camel on it. The other side of the coin tells this story...

jrtjosey · jrtjosey

For those of you miserable at home, don't make my mistake and let the housework go. I moved out the 31st and I am still going back to the other house cleaning up. How did we live like that? I let myself get so depressed, I didn't care. Granted I had days I was ill, but I also got lazy...

Hanna · Hanna

I believed my A when he said he wouldn't drink anymore. I believed when he begged me not to leave me. I believed when he promised he wouldn't make my final semester of university hell. Now I feel stupid. There are two weeks left in the term. I graduate in less then a month. In a month after that I have to p...

rio · rio

I keep seeing people use this phrase in meetings. There is a song by the same name that I listen to many times every day because it has a very powerful message. It's by a member of my favorite band. He's a recovering alcoholic/drug addict himself. If you want to hear it, I uploa...

serendipity · serendipity

my a husband has been "out there" for almost 2 months. i haven't seen him and he hasn't seen the kids. he has tried to be consistent with calling them but he can't be. i have tried to be kind. i really wasn't very angry, just disappointed. we've been doing this every few years for 12 years. but here is my ques...

Lunamoth · Lunamoth

((((everyone))))) I had my al-anon b-day a few months ago, and since then I've been thinking about how I got started, not only how I came thru the doors but especially about a person I met there when I did. My first meeting I cried the entire time, the meeting was about control though I didn't u...

twinmom2 · twinmom2

I've wanted to post on this topic for a while, more to get feedback and understanding from those of you who have seasoned knowledge on the progression of this disease. I have experienced alcoholics who have drank most of their lives. The have DT tremors, they can't remember anything, th...

Jennifer · Jennifer

Beware of the rubber conscience and the concrete heart. I read this in the pamphlet Alcoholism the Family Disease this morning. Probably have read it a hundred no maybe hundreds of times LOL but today it stuck out. How many times have I justified actions I am not proud of? thousands H...

Cyn · Cyn

The true backlash of dealing with an A in my life is happening. Its affecting the relationships I have in my life even though he is no longer a part of it anymore. Its been almost 6 months since I have seen, or heard from him. And I have been very happily involved with a stable, ca...

Jennifer · Jennifer

Hello Everyone, Quick background ... a couple weeks ago I decided I was tiredof managing AH's personal money, gave it to him and poof it was gone in a couple days ... rough week thinking about how to take care of myself without it benefitting him, dealing with anger over his irresponsibility and poss...

bubbles1990 · bubbles1990

OK I am having a very low night so I was going to talk about the problem but I think instread I will talk about Graditude. I know I have done this before quite a few post back but i have decied to do it again and share it with all of you: 1. I am grateful for HP 2.I am grateful for a roof over my head 3. I am gr...

Barbara · Barbara

A husbands car just broke down. He was on the highway and the brakes went. Im the one with the money Im the one who usually gets stuck paying for everything. Its "expected" of me. He needed car repair a few months ago and I made him put it on his charge card. But then when the tax return came back I gave him 1/2 s...

confused · confused

I am amazed at how this program works. And just wanted to take a minute to share my thoughts on "It works if you work it" I need to just say that each and every time I have allowed the program, the people in the program, the literature, the steps, the slogans... in they have worked. But m...

peewee · peewee

Something I like from Native American Wisdom "When you lose the rhythm of the drumbeat of God, you are lost from the peace and rhythm of life." Cheyenne proverb Just another way of wording what I'm looking for. MsPeewee

search41 · search41

I want to thank all of you who replied to my post a few days ago. They were all so helpful and encouraging. I have done a lot of thinking these past several days since i posted. i'm still not convinced that i'm being a good mom to our 7 yr old, cuz i know i could do better. but s...

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	same as it ever was (Preview) Well, here we go again. It's been about six months since I desided not to post here again. Not because of anyone here but out of embarrassment and humiliation. I swore I would never put my thoughts and feelings in print again. For those of you who know, I apologize again and for those of you who don't, ma...	agatha	8	584	Apr 17, 2006 by sparkette
	500th Post (Preview) When I logged in it said posts: 499. My thought was that that is alot and I wonder if I have learned anything, changed, found serenity, or helped anyone else. So I know that I am immature. That I am alone and keep asking why? I spent some time with my A today and our interaction was still sick. Maybe more on my...	nmike	2	534	Apr 17, 2006 by sparkette
	We are hearts that hurt!! (Preview) And we come to this program to heal, this is a disease of perception. How I feel about a situation does not have to agree with how anyone else feels. We have been given the courage to finally speak up and take a chance and voice an opinion , that is a big deal . Perception is tricky ki...	abbyal	8	538	Apr 17, 2006 by Maria123
	good weekend (Preview) This weekend was so nice! I had the day off Friday b/c it was Good Friday. My a husband and I and step-daughter spent Friday and Saturday fishing on the river. It went well, only got yelled at a few times, but I would stare at him intently and then not speak to him for awhile and he would s...	hudsond	3	439	Apr 17, 2006 by twinmom2
	Rough morning for me (Preview) Hello all... I've apparently gotten up on the wrong side of the bed this morning or something. I'm just kind of aching over my son right now. I just feel like it's such a hopeless situation today, and that I just have to "endure" another day. I'm kind of tired of enduring. ...	kspear	3	663	Apr 17, 2006 by Diva
	Thank you (Preview) (((((((((((((Family)))))))))))), Just wanted to say thank you to all of you that were in the chat room last night. I came in needing support, and you all surrounded me with your love, support and understanding. That's what the chat room is for. Had to have hubby taken away in an ambulance bec...	Karilynn	12	538	Apr 17, 2006 by lebe27
	Identify Please (Preview) Hello to all,,, Ok I have a request this is gonna sound strange to most of you, but I suspect there is someone who goes to the chat rooms who thinks they know who I am in Real life,,, I am asking now , Please Identify yourself to me in real life,,, There are no alanon meetings in this little town a...	matisa	3	526	Apr 17, 2006 by matisa
	I KEEP COMING BACK.......... (Preview) I keep coming back to Alanon for many reasons, and sometimes I question why? Afterall the A in my life for many years is gone, and I dont have to directly deal with any A's in my immediate life. I have been coming to alanon now for over 6 years, and I remember how I once was a "newbie" and how desparate I truly w...	gardengal	3	462	Apr 17, 2006 by nmike
	I need to clarify!! (Preview) 'Just hung out here and on my alanon message board. Seems one alanon sister had been a B and hurt this real nice gal I like, who is new, and basically told the nice gal to leave, with out meaning to!" I reread this and was horrified. crimany. I hope the meaning is clear,someone emailed me on my private ema...	debilyn	2	479	Apr 16, 2006 by mebjk
	know it all A's (Preview) OK...I need to vent. I have family visiting me. I am not used to active A's anymore. Both my sister and her husband are raging A's. 12+ beers a night. Screaming drunken fights and even illegal drug use. They think because they drink Michelob they are not A's.&n...	just me	9	603	Apr 16, 2006 by just me
	Recovery Online (Preview) While I do think it is a good thing that we have an online resource to aid our recovery, my experience has been that it is often easier to be mean and to dodge reality online. Chat rooms tend to be mean-spirited places. And I don't need that in my life. I prefer to choose positive experiences, things that br...	mebjk	5	452	Apr 16, 2006 by mebjk
	just another day with my A ESH please (Preview) Good Morning Everyone, Sitting here contemplating why I am happy LOL Yesterday morning my husband came home at the right time from work (he works nights) and I just got the feeling that he didn't go to work the night before. I asked, he said he did but my gut does not feel right about his answer for var...	Jennifer	8	533	Apr 16, 2006 by Jennifer
	Long cold spring at Eden (Preview) You know ya wake up thinking things will be ok, things will be ok. I went out on the deck to spary off the pig pooty. Got it all nice and clean thinking how it is one of my favorite anti stressors just to spray spray spray.Chief, who has broken down the fence to the back yard again, is behind me ea...	debilyn	3	499	Apr 16, 2006 by Christy
	an example of let go and let HP (Preview) In a post below someone asked what our holiday plans were. I spewed a stream of concience about everything I had to do and not really knowing what my holiday entailed yet but it I'd do my best and it would be what it would be and a chuckle. Well....I'm umpiring a game and I'm offered for tickets to a...	bobump	8	619	Apr 16, 2006 by peewee
	harsh reality hit me with a bang.. (Preview) hey guys i was up the country on a break with a friend for the last 2 days...eating out, having fun, going to a pop concert etc... i was actually having a good time..managed to smile and laugh for the 2 days... came home this evening and was hit with some news that knocked me for 6... ...my ex boyf. "A" hi...	Rebecca	6	505	Apr 16, 2006 by Cyn
	Please attempt to understand and help me to understand !!! (Preview) May the PEACE AND SERENITY OF HP BE WITH YOU ALL BLESSINGS -- Edited by d53sjurne at 20:04, 2006-04-15 -- Edited by d53sjurne at 20:26, 2006-04-15 -- Edited by d53sjurne at 21:33, 2006-04-15 -- Edited by d53sjurne at 21:36, 2006-04-15	d53sjurne	9	730	Apr 16, 2006 by debilyn
	Expectations for Chat Room and Message Board (Preview) I am so grateful for AlAnon and MIP. I see that some people expect from us as individuals to "fix" their lives. This is typically newcomers. When I was the newcomer, I was too bewildered to expect someone to fix my life. Nonetheless, for some newcomers, I feel put on the spot, inadequate, a...	Jill	13	666	Apr 16, 2006 by d53sjurne
	I am not a victim (Preview) Good morning, all. I was up to take my son (my current A) to work at 3 this morning as usual, and I was thinking. (I NEVER guarantee the coherency of my pre-5:00 AM thinking, so bear with me, please) Before I found recovery, I was a victim. If so and so hadn't acted in such a way, certai...	kspear	5	613	Apr 16, 2006 by maresie
	Having trouble letting go and processing. (Preview) I feel like I am just this horrible person, mother, friend, sister. Hardly worthy to walk the earth in some people's eyes. One of the people I hold closest to my heart has just completely broke me down. ANY OTHER person and I could just let it roll off. Lately, she has been real...	ZiggyDoodles	3	476	Apr 16, 2006 by maresie
	Family expectations (Preview) I've been in program for many years and my family of origin still disappoints me. They haven't changed, so it's me that has the problem. My hurt is an old one. It's a small thing - call, email or send a card to acknowledge my natel birthday. I've asked, explained, and me...	Knees	7	468	Apr 16, 2006 by maresie
	Sharks or Trout ??? (Preview) Hmmm !!!!! Been on this site only a couple weeks. Am I still concidered a newbie ? My 1st visit to 12 step program was 40 yrs ago. Been back and forth , in and out the rest of my 52 yrs. Been to all kinds of 12stepin' programs, ACA, ACOA, ALA, EA, SAA, IA, and some I just don't remember. I nev...	d53sjurne	17	770	Apr 16, 2006 by maresie
	Can this relationship last? (Preview) Is it at all possible for a non drinker & a alcoholic to continue a relationship? I started drinking at 16. I drank booze for 28 years. we would chug beer, I drank wine, & liquor. We were underage but older people would buy it for us every wekend. A gallon between 4 or 10 peop...	hmrnrnmm	6	602	Apr 16, 2006 by lalarainbow
	Tapping into other resources (Preview) Alanon's purpose is to help families and friends of alcoholics. We come together to find help and support in dealing with the effects of alcoholism. In time we discover that the principles of our program can be practiced in "all our affairs". But there are times when, in order to work through especial...	gardengal	5	510	Apr 16, 2006 by maresie
	1st impressions of chat ???Neg or Pos (Preview) Hi All,   My gut sez to refresh the subject. My head ain't to sure how to go abou...	d53sjurne	5	569	Apr 16, 2006 by maresie
	Another Shark Attack (Preview) Hello, I wanted to inform you of my state of being for the time being. I felt the sharks again. I am very glad to have had a couple weeks here to feel the ones who aren't. Both experiences are here in my opinion, as I have felt both. Its awful in my opinion that its this way. There seems to be alot of levels of u...	d53sjurne	8	693	Apr 16, 2006 by maresie
	sharing a morning at Eden (Preview) --- Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 7:59 AM Subject: A morning at Eden Lately Sauvey (my Great Pyrenees) has been going nuts barking at day break. There are white tailed deer going thru here. They are so beautiful and healthy. Not concerned about this barking beast...	debilyn	7	414	Apr 16, 2006 by maresie
	Seeing our Growth... (Preview) I did something interesting on this site tonight. I went down to the bottom of the message board and lclicked on the started by feature. I reread all of the posts that I had started during my time on this board. It was actually pretty interesting. Reviewing all the positives...	AlaMom	3	463	Apr 16, 2006 by mastiff
	Mental Health Day (Preview) ((((((((((((((((((((Roomies)))))))))))))))))), Okay I have been nothing but grouchy lately! I have had it with work, and this morning I decided to give myself a mental health day. I already worked 5 days, and with hubby's disability check, I can afford to treat myself to a day off. A...	Karilynn	6	466	Apr 16, 2006 by Karilynn
	meeting times (Preview) ((((((((((((((((John)))))))))))))), Can we please double check the meeting times that are posted in the chat room? I thought the Saturday meeting was at 11am Est as posted on the board. But when I came on at 10:45am the meeting was already in progress. I am on the East Coast so I don't have to worry...	Karilynn	2	458	Apr 16, 2006 by John
	fear of success (Preview) Funny how considering what I am spending so much effort on right now that success is the thing I am fearing. I have been in and out of college for the better part of 15 years. I am nearing the end of my Junior year, for those of you who don't know I am an education major. I am terrified now that I might a...	sparkette	4	593	Apr 15, 2006 by mac57
	stopped smoking (Preview) at least for right now. i decided to quit my disgusting habit of 12yrs. yesturday was my first full day without smoking in a LONG time. i felt fine. i felt a few times during the day when i would normally go outside to smoke, but i quickly remembered that i didn't have any smokes. for me it's not the...	flintfeet	5	506	Apr 15, 2006 by nmike
	taking those first steps....... (Preview) I have been thinking alot about step 1 since I am starting this step journey.I struggled with powerlessness over 'alcohol' because I am not an alcoholic.Well, I AM powerless over alcohol but in a different way than the alcoholic is.I am powerless over how alcohol entered my life through my father and...	drucilla06	3	453	Apr 15, 2006 by Lunamoth
	Detachment from spouse while bringing up children - (Preview) how do you get that connection back once youve grown apart? Someone else just mentioned this at my f2f and yes I identified - been feeling this for quite a while. Its especially glaring at me now that our 13yr son wants his own life, wants to hangout with his friends and not always his mother. My spouse cho...	Barbara	4	567	Apr 15, 2006 by AlaMom
	Recommend "Starting Over" (Preview) I just wanted to share about a reality tv show that is on in the mornings that i really get something out of from time to time. It is a show called "Starting Over" on ABC. it is a home in california where women go to "start over". as in, know they are at a stale-mate in their life, and go the...	search41	5	993	Apr 15, 2006 by search41
	How is everyone spending their Easter? (Preview) There will be the usual egg hunt for DS13. He still likes waking up Easter morn and looking for the plastic candy filled eggs. Husband & I have an Easter basket for him. Husband bought him the new Narnia DVD. I'll be taking son to the Davis Farmland to see the new baby animals. We do enjoy the farm. No re...	Barbara	10	602	Apr 15, 2006 by seachange
	unsung heroes (Preview) I have been reading a lot of posts here over the last few days with regard to the board and chat room. Some negative some positive. I for one would like to thank John and all the moderators and ops at both sites who give up their own time willingly to provide these services for us. I thin...	leo	9	555	Apr 15, 2006 by drucilla06
	Chatroom help. Thank you (Preview) I just wanted to say a very big *thank you* to those who offered to help me in chat last night. I asked if I could pm someone re:teenagers. Doubly difficult for me as teen in question isn't mine and as I don't have any children of any age I was working from a very limited frame...	Ria	3	565	Apr 15, 2006 by mac57
	a poem from mac (Preview) Oh, My God As I wake upon my bed, Push my way to the day ahead, I see the aftermath of a home astray Just like the one where I once played. Driving down the busy highway, Make my way through crowded streets, I see the chaos and the whirling, See the homeless and the hurtin...	mac57	14	626	Apr 15, 2006 by mel123
	Just A Little Peace (Preview) As I sit here thinking about the past few days as much as everything really is the same, things change. Hub sober for 2 days, big deal I say, but really it is to him. To me it's just an illusion of a life that was. It is gone, because this is just a brief stop. I know it's one day at a time, one minute at at time...	Andrea12	4	448	Apr 15, 2006 by mel123
	Hello from Swolves (Preview) I spoke with Swolves tonight and she wants me to say hi to all. Her computer is down and she has a new job and is working a lot of hours. She promises to get her computer fixed soon and get her butt back to meetings. She and her family are all doing well. Josey	jrtjosey	2	433	Apr 15, 2006 by buzzfree
	frustrated (Preview) Today I told my husband about starting to go to celebrate recovery and AA meetings. I also told him about my meetings with my counselor/psychologist. I told him that i wasnt going to enable his drinking anymore. That I would go with him to dinner if he was going to order an alcoholic...	unsure24	4	481	Apr 15, 2006 by bobump
	getting through (Preview) In my last post I asked for advice and many of you said that you do not give advice here. I think that isn't quite true. Through the strength you show through your writing you are in a way giving advice saying, "i can get through it...so can you". One of the replies to my last post gave me a pretty good ide...	Hanna	2	466	Apr 15, 2006 by bobump
	The art of being overwhelmed (Preview) I just spent the last 30 minutes talking one of my co-workers off the ledge... LOL It's good friday and lots of folks are out, he is responsable for distributing work to our group, and he had a PILE of last minute tasks sent to him for distribution. Since most of the team is gone, he was panic stric...	rtexas	3	532	Apr 15, 2006 by Barbara
	I reacted... (Preview) This morning was bad. As I was getting ready for work, I rememberec i had no cash on me, so I yelled at him i was goingto take the 50 out of his wallet and bring him home 30 tonight. (did I mention it is his bday today!) Its not like it was the only money there, there was a 100 too, so I wasnt cutting h...	msykesp	9	488	Apr 15, 2006 by unsure24
	And I shall take the blame (Preview) We first met three years ago through an internet dating site. I recently looked at the profile I had written. I was requesting an honest, caring, healthy person. I specifically stated I did not want someone who had an addiction to drugs, alcohol, gambling or pornography....	ditto	9	749	Apr 14, 2006 by leo
	Kari & the Camel (Preview) ((((((((((((Family)))))))))), I wanted to share the story of the camel with you. I treated myself and hubby to some early Easter gifts: 2 books on recovery for him, 1 for me along with the coin. The coin on one side says ODAT and has a picture of a camel on it. The other side of the coin tells this story...	Karilynn	3	634	Apr 14, 2006 by leo
	Don't make my mistake (Preview) For those of you miserable at home, don't make my mistake and let the housework go. I moved out the 31st and I am still going back to the other house cleaning up. How did we live like that? I let myself get so depressed, I didn't care. Granted I had days I was ill, but I also got lazy...	jrtjosey	9	603	Apr 14, 2006 by aunitedway
	He promised (Preview) I believed my A when he said he wouldn't drink anymore. I believed when he begged me not to leave me. I believed when he promised he wouldn't make my final semester of university hell. Now I feel stupid. There are two weeks left in the term. I graduate in less then a month. In a month after that I have to p...	Hanna	10	664	Apr 14, 2006 by nmike
	Trust The Process (Preview) I keep seeing people use this phrase in meetings. There is a song by the same name that I listen to many times every day because it has a very powerful message. It's by a member of my favorite band. He's a recovering alcoholic/drug addict himself. If you want to hear it, I uploa...	rio	0	455	Apr 14, 2006 by rio
	any comments? (Preview) my a husband has been "out there" for almost 2 months. i haven't seen him and he hasn't seen the kids. he has tried to be consistent with calling them but he can't be. i have tried to be kind. i really wasn't very angry, just disappointed. we've been doing this every few years for 12 years. but here is my ques...	serendipity	5	493	Apr 14, 2006 by serendipity
	You never know who you will touch (Preview) ((((everyone))))) I had my al-anon b-day a few months ago, and since then I've been thinking about how I got started, not only how I came thru the doors but especially about a person I met there when I did. My first meeting I cried the entire time, the meeting was about control though I didn't u...	Lunamoth	8	523	Apr 14, 2006 by Maria123
	What does the progression of Alcoholism look like? (Preview) I've wanted to post on this topic for a while, more to get feedback and understanding from those of you who have seasoned knowledge on the progression of this disease. I have experienced alcoholics who have drank most of their lives. The have DT tremors, they can't remember anything, th...	twinmom2	8	2212	Apr 14, 2006 by megan
	Beware (Preview) Beware of the rubber conscience and the concrete heart. I read this in the pamphlet Alcoholism the Family Disease this morning. Probably have read it a hundred no maybe hundreds of times LOL but today it stuck out. How many times have I justified actions I am not proud of? thousands H...	Jennifer	4	742	Apr 14, 2006 by Ria
	Rearing its ugly head (Preview) The true backlash of dealing with an A in my life is happening. Its affecting the relationships I have in my life even though he is no longer a part of it anymore. Its been almost 6 months since I have seen, or heard from him. And I have been very happily involved with a stable, ca...	Cyn	3	441	Apr 14, 2006 by flintfeet
	taking care of me is so easy :-) (Preview) Hello Everyone, Quick background ... a couple weeks ago I decided I was tiredof managing AH's personal money, gave it to him and poof it was gone in a couple days ... rough week thinking about how to take care of myself without it benefitting him, dealing with anger over his irresponsibility and poss...	Jennifer	5	448	Apr 14, 2006 by leo
	Another Graditude list....... (Preview) OK I am having a very low night so I was going to talk about the problem but I think instread I will talk about Graditude. I know I have done this before quite a few post back but i have decied to do it again and share it with all of you: 1. I am grateful for HP 2.I am grateful for a roof over my head 3. I am gr...	bubbles1990	4	504	Apr 14, 2006 by Lunamoth
	Finances - do you just keep paying for the A? (Preview) A husbands car just broke down. He was on the highway and the brakes went. Im the one with the money Im the one who usually gets stuck paying for everything. Its "expected" of me. He needed car repair a few months ago and I made him put it on his charge card. But then when the tax return came back I gave him 1/2 s...	Barbara	7	777	Apr 14, 2006 by KathyS
	the power of sponsorship (Preview) I am amazed at how this program works. And just wanted to take a minute to share my thoughts on "It works if you work it" I need to just say that each and every time I have allowed the program, the people in the program, the literature, the steps, the slogans... in they have worked. But m...	confused	2	507	Apr 14, 2006 by KathyS
	Peace (Preview) Something I like from Native American Wisdom "When you lose the rhythm of the drumbeat of God, you are lost from the peace and rhythm of life." Cheyenne proverb Just another way of wording what I'm looking for. MsPeewee	peewee	3	520	Apr 14, 2006 by leo
	My thoughts to all who replied... (Preview) I want to thank all of you who replied to my post a few days ago. They were all so helpful and encouraging. I have done a lot of thinking these past several days since i posted. i'm still not convinced that i'm being a good mom to our 7 yr old, cuz i know i could do better. but s...	search41	2	404	Apr 14, 2006 by search41
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