Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

Cyn · Cyn

I am bawling in my office on Christmas Day because I am realizing how incredibly emotionally screwed up my entire life has been. I am only recently realizing I have been emotionally abused my entire life - and my heart hurts so much. I know I am strong enough to be ok with myself - getting str...

sunny1 · sunny1

Hi all wow when you have no expectations it is amazing what can happen. The past few days have been really great for me and my children. Im blessed to be an active member of Alanon. with the tools that I have been learning, they have helped me to achieve the peace that I was looking fo...

Jennifer · Jennifer

My A came home after my long weekend I wanted alone and I can honestly say I was not as happy to see him as I thought I would be, I am not unhappy he is here ... just a strange numbness. It's a new feeling. I am praying to my HP to keep me standing and to give me the strength needed to let myself and him live in peace....

leo · leo

Hi hope you guys can help I need some direction. Because I don't have al-anon here I am winging it a bit sometimes. I do still see the d/a counsellor for me once a month and I have a lady now writing to me from al-anon in another state but need help with the day to day things. My A hus...

Robinks · Robinks

Sorry I missed your leaving. Send me a private message and I will give you my email address so we can stay in touch. Take Care

megan · megan

For 14 years I celebrated Christmas the same way. My husband and I would share our gifts, I would prepare a turkey dinner and bake cookies and we shared the day together, isolated from our family and friends. And by 4pm Christmas day my alcoholic husband would be passed out drunk...

Cyn · Cyn

Now that I have been involved with Alanon for the past month - my eyes are opening up SOOOO widely its amazing. I am sitting at my parents house for Christmas - been here since yesterday making cookies for my coworkers (they have an enormous kitchen) and watching the interaction between my fight...

pattyann1963 · pattyann1963

chat room wont let me in,just getting a blank page,i dont know whats going on.

confused · confused

Christmas day was not as bad as I had thougth it would be. We got up and went to sunrise service and then came home and opened some gifts. My sister in law made a special trip to come up to give me a gift even though I would be seeing her later and we do secret santa with my in-laws, she had bought the gift just to b...

flumpy · flumpy

HIYA ALL

. SORRY TO SOUND SO 'ME ME ME' BUT I JUST WONDERD IF ANY OF YOU HAD ANY GOOD ADVICE FOR SOMEONE WITH DEPRESSION, TIP'S ON WHAT TO DO ECT, AS I HAVE JUST BEEN TOLD THAT I AM INFACT SUFFERING WITH 'DEPRESSION'! AND NOT TOO KEEN ON TAKING MEDICATION FOR IT IF I CAN AVOID IT. ANY HELP/...

Rosesarered · Rosesarered

Good morning everyone, I am new here,but not new to alcoholism. I the wife of an alcoholic for 33years.I am hoping to make friends here. I have 5 grown children,and 8 grandkids..all live out of state from us.I am hoping to be able to understand the disease,and get over the anger and hurt I have over my hus...

confused · confused

The day is finally upon us. My sons and I went to church service last night and I cried through the entire thing. I hope I did not embarass my sons. It seems to be the place that I let go and cry, uncontrollably. Very few people there no what is going on and only the pastor knows where my A is today, sooo god only...

Kim · Kim

Christmas Eve, which had been traditionally my holiday to do (I'm Italian and since my mother's death I had taken over the fish feast)...but this year we decided to go out to dinner and at first Iwas upset...then I realized it would give me a much needed break, which it was. MY parents had wanted to me to s...

onlyacousin · onlyacousin

I'm spending some of my holidays with my cousins. Big time problems. Cousin A is a registered nurse. Cousin B is a double amputee, thanks to a rare condition known as necrotizing fasciitis (a.k.a. "flesh-eating bacteria"). She's lucky to be alive, and Cousin A is the reason she's alive. Cousin A is a v...

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

i had a nice nap but woke up and realized that my situation is real. im here alone on friggin xmas eve. all family members on my a's side have been phoning here and showing up here to drop off presents. i havent said anything yet that he isnt here anymore. im feeling very lonely right now. i tried to call my fr...

captcodee · captcodee

Alright, this is the way it is. Tonight is Christmas Eve, I have two small children. I am a freak who doesn't want to do any christmas. I know there were women posting here that were upset that they couldn't give their children Christmas, well, then come and trade places with me. My Husband...

Joycie · Joycie

I am so close to just giving up, I am tired of living with alcoholic parents, my dad is in recovery, and my mom is an alky she just won't addmit it yet, hpoefully one day she will...I try so hard to cope with everything around here, I am quiet and out of the way, I just don't knw what to do, what to say, I want to he...

Alan · Alan

Thanx I am Jewish & my wife (qualifier) has celebrated Xmas her entire life. When her folks were still alive we would visit with our young kids & gourge on opening presents. This is how most of our family xmas's have also been. This year we discussed & agreed o...

sandie123 · sandie123

Christmas has been very different this year for me. First and formost my husband, my A, in not in the house. Second, On Christmas Eve we had my daughter's boyfrined's family over for dinner, before church. I don't host very often so I was real nervous. I only messed up 2 of the four things I cooke...

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

yesterday i was going back and forth in my mind if i did the right things in asking my a to get out of my life. i definatly know i did make the right choice. today when i spoke to him i asked when he was coming to get his familie's gifts that were here and he just screamed at me the whole time and said he didnt care t...

Feather · Feather

Hi All! Now it is Boxing Day here and and I am loving it! A day to simply relax, everyone can just help themselves to left-overs if and when they are hungry. I wasn't able to sleep in this morning, as my eldest daughter had to start work at 9am but one advantage was that I was able to pick up s...

Fairierose · Fairierose

I am new here. I want to tell my guy (who is an alcoholic) that I do not love him anymore and want him to move out but I hate being that mean to him; especially this time of year. We have been together for a year and a half. He didn't drink for awhile and when he started he didn't drink much but now it is all the time...

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

im very proud of myself. my a tried to manipulate me into staying here for the night. i almost caved in but then stood my ground. also did not get angry. everytime i spoke with him i remained calm. i feel wonderful.

cloud · cloud

Hey all cloud here hope you are all well that dang santa by damn did not bring me a new pc but I will have it up and running soon my brother is working on it!!! Blue, Bob, Josey, Dave, Kiss, TT, Mastiff, My smore girl LOL U know who u are, Megan, CDB, Goat boy He he and All and my swan Maria I love and miss u so much no... >

DanaAngel · DanaAngel

This morning a few minutes ago I tried to get into the chat room and the only thing that keeps popping up is "alanon chat: channel by invitation only" or something like that. What's going on with the chat room?

toto12 · toto12

Hi John, Did you do something? Well, chatroom is working now. Danke Oz, whoever, wherever you are (behind the curtain???) toto

toto12 · toto12

Hi John, Downloaded new java version and restarted but that isn't the problem, evidently. Lets me in just for meeting (your time morning meeting) Tried later to reenter and got server messages again. same thing yesterday. and now?? help???! thank you for answering and t...

Jeannie · Jeannie

Hi everyone, I'm not sure if I will have time to post later. So I figured I would do it now. Have to get ready for the 4pm childrens mass. I wish all of you who celebrate Christmas, Hanuka, Kwanza or any of the Holidays, wonderful holidays. Enjoy the holidays and the time with your families. Thois...

Kim · Kim

I didn't think it would happen, I have little faith, but he's still there. The last time he didn't last 24 hours. When he checked in, he saw his chart and the date. It said 8/14. He cried and said it made him realize if he would've stayed he might be home now, for Christmas. However, his option...

Cyn · Cyn

Ok since coming to Alanon - I've been learning to stand up for myself and not allow people to abuse me and to set boundaries. Well today I snapped. I was at my parents house and I couldnt take it anymore. While I was posting another post before - the sink erupted at my house. My fa...

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

can someone tell me what mirc is?

iona54 · iona54

Dear John, is there a prob with mirc and java at the mo for this alanon chat room? Hugs Iona54

toto12 · toto12

Hi When i try to go into the chat room, i get nothing, just a screen on which it says "server messages" Where are you? Does this happen on Christmas? Little computer elves? help again John, oh great oz toto

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

why isnt the chatroom letting me in? i need it so much right now.

hail · hail

Hi, I'm Holly. I am experiencing an extremely difficult time in my life right now. I have been married to my husband for one year (on 12/11, to be exact), and it's been an up and down journey for both of us. He has been in outpatient recovery treatment programs twice (pr...

KathyS · KathyS

I wanted to just take a moment and wish each and everyone of you a Happy Holiday. Everyone of you here is important to me, both the new members and the long time ones. You are all a part of my recovery and I thank you for that. I pray this year ahead brings us all health, happiness and proserity. ...

Jill · Jill

I stayed in town this year. My husband (the Hindu) has no history of celebrating Christmas other than what I have shown him. This year we're doing what I like. The parties were over the past few weeks. Cooking was minimal, but we shopped for almost-prepared food and finished cooking it at home. Great id...

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

im so hurt right now by everything. my a didnt come home yet and its quarter after nine pm. its supposed to be our christmas together. im supposed to go out of town tomarow to see relatives but now i cant face them. i tried to talk about this in chatroom but felt like no one cares. what do i do? i literaally fee...

leo · leo

Hi everyone thinking of you all the clock has just struck 12.00am in Australia so Merry Xmas wherever you are. For those of you on your own you are not alone with all your friends here. Best wishes. Luv Leo x

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

well i got by butt up and made myself some supper. and not something you can just throw in the microwave. i made a pasta dish. its really good. thats one small babystep

iona54 · iona54

cannot get into chat room. either by mirc or by website..anyone else having problem? iona54

Jennifer · Jennifer

Good gravy I have run through the whole rollercoaster of emotions this week. Ok here it goes and please give me your honest opinion on this one. After spending the last couple days alone, thinking, being kind to myself and rereading some literature, I am wondering if&nb...

lilleah · lilleah

it has been awhile since my last post. I hope everyone is well. I have a question. My A just started Christmas shopping yesterday, Friday. He got every thing for me, and our 2 kids. But he has bought NOTHING for his parents, or his nephew. He did get something for his niece. He told me to wake him up today at 8...

kitty · kitty

I decided to buy the Cooking the Three Dog Bakery Way (by Mark Beckloff & Dan Dye) for my mom as she has gone down there & spent over $100 on dog cookies. All of the food there, is "clean" so humans can eat it too ~I never tried any of them~ but figured it would be neat to bake dog bo...

kathykelly · kathykelly

My daughter (22) is being released from a hospital in Arizona today. She was in an auto accident and suffered two broken ankles, a fractured skull and a small bone in her ear was broke. She found her way there, over three thousand miles away from home over a two week period. She left o...

mastiff · mastiff

hello all and merry christmas!!!! As most of you know i have 3 little ones and will be very busy tomarrow morning with them i'm sure. I know that christmas is a hard time for many, so i dont like not being there for them, but i feel i need to put my kiddo's first and be with them that morning and no...

danz123 · danz123

((((((Friends))))) I would like to wish each and every one of you happy, serene holidays. I have been very anxious about tonight's family get together, and it is now upon me. Luckily I was able to make it to a f2f this morning. I left there filled with gratitude.&nb...

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

How could you be so stupid To do this to me again? How could I be so dumb To let you hurt me again? I feel so alone In a deep dark hole No one to reach out to No one to comfort my soul. The pain is intense The tears wont stop There’s no one around To make this stop. How could I trust...

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

well its 10:30am i finally got some sleep at 5am. then guess who shows up here with flowers? like those will make everything better. i told him to leave me alone i am done. then he became ignorant. so he is making it easier for me to see how much of an a$$ he really is. usually he cries and begs for me back. not t...

onlyacousin · onlyacousin

Please see other post -- Edited by onlyacousin at 14:00, 2005-12-24

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

im doing what i can to feel sane tonight. dont know what to do. im basically feeling alone and suicidal right now. i feel like no one cares about me or what happens to me. ive called numerous distress lines that have not helped. i took xanex to relax. all of my close friends are out of town and i dont want to bo...

JStickels · JStickels

I need to some feed back on how much I should let go of my 17 year old son. His dad and I have been divorced since my son was 2. My xhusband is the alcoholic. Whenever my son and his dad are getting along. My son starts treating me and his step dad badly. My husband and I...

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

sorry im posting so much. my a is safe at his moms. so i feel better. but still mad about him relapsing. wont know anything till tomorrow. he said i'll stil go out of town with you. screw that. im not going. im not going anywhere with him.

Jeannie · Jeannie

On Wednesday I had checked to make sure a bill I paid had cleared. I discovered again that my husband had helped himself to the money and the check had bounced. I called him very angrily and told him that the check had bounced and that he had no right to take the money. He got flustered and said he was going to...

Karilynn · Karilynn

To my extended family, I wish each and everyone of you and your families a very blessed, peaceful, and Happy Holiday season. I thank all of you for your insight, love, support, laughter and strength. May your holidays be safe and hopefully sober. Merry Christmas! Happy Hannukah! Hap...

ednaxray · ednaxray

sorry to have messed up the directions. hope this answers your ? "that pumpkin s#$% this is better than pie. preheat oven to 350 1 large can pumpkin 1 large evaporated milk 1 cup sugar 3 eggs ¼ tsp cinnamon these are mixed together with a mixer and dumped in a...

marmare · marmare

I finished my baking around 9 tonight....have a wonderful story to tell you....when my 18 yr old's car caught fire, about a week ago nobody stopped on on the road he was on to help, though he was trying to flag someone down....then this lady, like a grandma, who was on her way h...

Picowitch · Picowitch

Just want to take a minute to wish all whom I might not catch up with on chat a Merry Xmas and hope you have a good time, or an easy time, whichever it is likely to be, preferably both. Heres to a peaceful Xmas to all, those who are around us, and those who cannot be. Merry Xmas

BlueCloud · BlueCloud

Roomies, I wanted to share some recovery that I experienced today. I've realized recently, that there is a "room" in my mind called "The Relationship," and I go there often to move furniture (lol), fix things, obsess, and generally focus on things outside of my control LOL. I feel like goi...

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

can you tell how nuts im going right now? my a just tried to come home but i wouldnt let him in. and now he left. he is obviously on something right now and now im scared he will do something stupid like harm himself. im wondering if i did the right thing in sending him away. i really need to talk but i cant get in...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Never knew how messed up I was (Preview) I am bawling in my office on Christmas Day because I am realizing how incredibly emotionally screwed up my entire life has been. I am only recently realizing I have been emotionally abused my entire life - and my heart hurts so much. I know I am strong enough to be ok with myself - getting str...	Cyn	3	623	Dec 27, 2005 by maresie
	what a christmas (Preview) Hi all wow when you have no expectations it is amazing what can happen. The past few days have been really great for me and my children. Im blessed to be an active member of Alanon. with the tools that I have been learning, they have helped me to achieve the peace that I was looking fo...	sunny1	2	469	Dec 27, 2005 by maresie
	Where I am today (Preview) My A came home after my long weekend I wanted alone and I can honestly say I was not as happy to see him as I thought I would be, I am not unhappy he is here ... just a strange numbness. It's a new feeling. I am praying to my HP to keep me standing and to give me the strength needed to let myself and him live in peace....	Jennifer	1	508	Dec 27, 2005 by maresie
	direction (Preview) Hi hope you guys can help I need some direction. Because I don't have al-anon here I am winging it a bit sometimes. I do still see the d/a counsellor for me once a month and I have a lady now writing to me from al-anon in another state but need help with the day to day things. My A hus...	leo	11	552	Dec 27, 2005 by Jennifer
	Ricksgirl (Preview) Sorry I missed your leaving. Send me a private message and I will give you my email address so we can stay in touch. Take Care	Robinks	0	424	Dec 27, 2005 by Robinks
	Christmas past and present (Preview) For 14 years I celebrated Christmas the same way. My husband and I would share our gifts, I would prepare a turkey dinner and bake cookies and we shared the day together, isolated from our family and friends. And by 4pm Christmas day my alcoholic husband would be passed out drunk...	megan	7	493	Dec 27, 2005 by pixel04
	Realizations during Christmas (Preview) Now that I have been involved with Alanon for the past month - my eyes are opening up SOOOO widely its amazing. I am sitting at my parents house for Christmas - been here since yesterday making cookies for my coworkers (they have an enormous kitchen) and watching the interaction between my fight...	Cyn	3	685	Dec 27, 2005 by pixel04
	help i cant get in chat room (Preview) chat room wont let me in,just getting a blank page,i dont know whats going on.	pattyann1963	1	475	Dec 26, 2005 by notsonew1111
	need to follow through for me (Preview) Christmas day was not as bad as I had thougth it would be. We got up and went to sunrise service and then came home and opened some gifts. My sister in law made a special trip to come up to give me a gift even though I would be seeing her later and we do secret santa with my in-laws, she had bought the gift just to b...	confused	2	500	Dec 26, 2005 by notsonew1111
	DEPRESSION (Preview) HIYA ALL. SORRY TO SOUND SO 'ME ME ME' BUT I JUST WONDERD IF ANY OF YOU HAD ANY GOOD ADVICE FOR SOMEONE WITH DEPRESSION, TIP'S ON WHAT TO DO ECT, AS I HAVE JUST BEEN TOLD THAT I AM INFACT SUFFERING WITH 'DEPRESSION'! AND NOT TOO KEEN ON TAKING MEDICATION FOR IT IF I CAN AVOID IT. ANY HELP/...	flumpy	19	925	Dec 26, 2005 by WorriedOne
	New here (Preview) Good morning everyone, I am new here,but not new to alcoholism. I the wife of an alcoholic for 33years.I am hoping to make friends here. I have 5 grown children,and 8 grandkids..all live out of state from us.I am hoping to be able to understand the disease,and get over the anger and hurt I have over my hus...	Rosesarered	7	516	Dec 26, 2005 by Rebecca
	I will make it through today! (Preview) The day is finally upon us. My sons and I went to church service last night and I cried through the entire thing. I hope I did not embarass my sons. It seems to be the place that I let go and cry, uncontrollably. Very few people there no what is going on and only the pastor knows where my A is today, sooo god only...	confused	6	579	Dec 26, 2005 by maresie
	Christmas was good (Preview) Christmas Eve, which had been traditionally my holiday to do (I'm Italian and since my mother's death I had taken over the fish feast)...but this year we decided to go out to dinner and at first Iwas upset...then I realized it would give me a much needed break, which it was. MY parents had wanted to me to s...	Kim	5	492	Dec 26, 2005 by canadianguy
	Newbie: Drug, alcohol dependency, & Christmas (Preview) I'm spending some of my holidays with my cousins. Big time problems. Cousin A is a registered nurse. Cousin B is a double amputee, thanks to a rare condition known as necrotizing fasciitis (a.k.a. "flesh-eating bacteria"). She's lucky to be alive, and Cousin A is the reason she's alive. Cousin A is a v...	onlyacousin	4	623	Dec 26, 2005 by onlyacousin
	this is getting hard (Preview) i had a nice nap but woke up and realized that my situation is real. im here alone on friggin xmas eve. all family members on my a's side have been phoning here and showing up here to drop off presents. i havent said anything yet that he isnt here anymore. im feeling very lonely right now. i tried to call my fr...	notsonew1111	6	590	Dec 26, 2005 by maresie
	The TRUTH about Captcodee (Preview) Alright, this is the way it is. Tonight is Christmas Eve, I have two small children. I am a freak who doesn't want to do any christmas. I know there were women posting here that were upset that they couldn't give their children Christmas, well, then come and trade places with me. My Husband...	captcodee	8	804	Dec 26, 2005 by maresie
	Whats the point... (Preview) I am so close to just giving up, I am tired of living with alcoholic parents, my dad is in recovery, and my mom is an alky she just won't addmit it yet, hpoefully one day she will...I try so hard to cope with everything around here, I am quiet and out of the way, I just don't knw what to do, what to say, I want to he...	Joycie	8	560	Dec 26, 2005 by maresie
	Small thing? why so sad, whats my part? (Preview) Thanx I am Jewish & my wife (qualifier) has celebrated Xmas her entire life. When her folks were still alive we would visit with our young kids & gourge on opening presents. This is how most of our family xmas's have also been. This year we discussed & agreed o...	Alan	5	489	Dec 26, 2005 by maresie
	Christmas (Preview) Christmas has been very different this year for me. First and formost my husband, my A, in not in the house. Second, On Christmas Eve we had my daughter's boyfrined's family over for dinner, before church. I don't host very often so I was real nervous. I only messed up 2 of the four things I cooke...	sandie123	2	424	Dec 26, 2005 by maresie
	i did the right thing (Preview) yesterday i was going back and forth in my mind if i did the right things in asking my a to get out of my life. i definatly know i did make the right choice. today when i spoke to him i asked when he was coming to get his familie's gifts that were here and he just screamed at me the whole time and said he didnt care t...	notsonew1111	1	483	Dec 26, 2005 by maresie
	Merry Xmas from Australia! (Preview) Hi All! Now it is Boxing Day here and and I am loving it! A day to simply relax, everyone can just help themselves to left-overs if and when they are hungry. I wasn't able to sleep in this morning, as my eldest daughter had to start work at 9am but one advantage was that I was able to pick up s...	Feather	6	419	Dec 26, 2005 by maresie
	What to do?? (Preview) I am new here. I want to tell my guy (who is an alcoholic) that I do not love him anymore and want him to move out but I hate being that mean to him; especially this time of year. We have been together for a year and a half. He didn't drink for awhile and when he started he didn't drink much but now it is all the time...	Fairierose	5	579	Dec 26, 2005 by maresie
	progress made here (Preview) im very proud of myself. my a tried to manipulate me into staying here for the night. i almost caved in but then stood my ground. also did not get angry. everytime i spoke with him i remained calm. i feel wonderful.	notsonew1111	3	488	Dec 26, 2005 by maresie
	hey all my loves!!!!!! (Preview) Hey all cloud here hope you are all well that dang santa by damn did not bring me a new pc but I will have it up and running soon my brother is working on it!!! Blue, Bob, Josey, Dave, Kiss, TT, Mastiff, My smore girl LOL U know who u are, Megan, CDB, Goat boy He he and All and my swan Maria I love and miss u so much no... >	cloud	5	641	Dec 26, 2005 by bob6502
	Invitation only to get into chat room??? (Preview) This morning a few minutes ago I tried to get into the chat room and the only thing that keeps popping up is "alanon chat: channel by invitation only" or something like that. What's going on with the chat room?	DanaAngel	1	514	Dec 26, 2005 by Flora123
	update for John on chatroom (Preview) Hi John, Did you do something? Well, chatroom is working now. Danke Oz, whoever, wherever you are (behind the curtain???) toto	toto12	0	412	Dec 26, 2005 by toto12
	server messages again, John help (Preview) Hi John, Downloaded new java version and restarted but that isn't the problem, evidently. Lets me in just for meeting (your time morning meeting) Tried later to reenter and got server messages again. same thing yesterday. and now?? help???! thank you for answering and t...	toto12	2	456	Dec 26, 2005 by Flora123
	Holiday message (Preview) Hi everyone, I'm not sure if I will have time to post later. So I figured I would do it now. Have to get ready for the 4pm childrens mass. I wish all of you who celebrate Christmas, Hanuka, Kwanza or any of the Holidays, wonderful holidays. Enjoy the holidays and the time with your families. Thois...	Jeannie	6	442	Dec 26, 2005 by Karilynn
	my A has been inside three days (Preview) I didn't think it would happen, I have little faith, but he's still there. The last time he didn't last 24 hours. When he checked in, he saw his chart and the date. It said 8/14. He cried and said it made him realize if he would've stayed he might be home now, for Christmas. However, his option...	Kim	3	461	Dec 26, 2005 by Karilynn
	A plea for help!!! (Preview) Ok since coming to Alanon - I've been learning to stand up for myself and not allow people to abuse me and to set boundaries. Well today I snapped. I was at my parents house and I couldnt take it anymore. While I was posting another post before - the sink erupted at my house. My fa...	Cyn	8	598	Dec 26, 2005 by Vermont635
	question (Preview) can someone tell me what mirc is?	notsonew1111	1	491	Dec 25, 2005 by bcanuck
	john? (Preview) Dear John, is there a prob with mirc and java at the mo for this alanon chat room? Hugs Iona54	iona54	1	529	Dec 25, 2005 by John
	server messages?Oz?John? (Preview) Hi When i try to go into the chat room, i get nothing, just a screen on which it says "server messages" Where are you? Does this happen on Christmas? Little computer elves? help again John, oh great oz toto	toto12	3	487	Dec 25, 2005 by John
	i need the chatroom (Preview) why isnt the chatroom letting me in? i need it so much right now.	notsonew1111	3	460	Dec 25, 2005 by notsonew1111
	New to board...my story. (Preview) Hi, I'm Holly. I am experiencing an extremely difficult time in my life right now. I have been married to my husband for one year (on 12/11, to be exact), and it's been an up and down journey for both of us. He has been in outpatient recovery treatment programs twice (pr...	hail	5	510	Dec 25, 2005 by hail
	Happy Holidays to All (Preview) I wanted to just take a moment and wish each and everyone of you a Happy Holiday. Everyone of you here is important to me, both the new members and the long time ones. You are all a part of my recovery and I thank you for that. I pray this year ahead brings us all health, happiness and proserity. ...	KathyS	3	519	Dec 25, 2005 by Karilynn
	Simple Holidays (Preview) I stayed in town this year. My husband (the Hindu) has no history of celebrating Christmas other than what I have shown him. This year we're doing what I like. The parties were over the past few weeks. Cooking was minimal, but we shopped for almost-prepared food and finished cooking it at home. Great id...	Jill	2	516	Dec 25, 2005 by Alan
	can somebody please help me? (Preview) im so hurt right now by everything. my a didnt come home yet and its quarter after nine pm. its supposed to be our christmas together. im supposed to go out of town tomarow to see relatives but now i cant face them. i tried to talk about this in chatroom but felt like no one cares. what do i do? i literaally fee...	notsonew1111	4	598	Dec 25, 2005 by Diane43
	hi everyone (Preview) Hi everyone thinking of you all the clock has just struck 12.00am in Australia so Merry Xmas wherever you are. For those of you on your own you are not alone with all your friends here. Best wishes. Luv Leo x	leo	5	483	Dec 25, 2005 by Diane43
	cooked (Preview) well i got by butt up and made myself some supper. and not something you can just throw in the microwave. i made a pasta dish. its really good. thats one small babystep	notsonew1111	3	558	Dec 25, 2005 by megan
	cannot get into chat room (Preview) cannot get into chat room. either by mirc or by website..anyone else having problem? iona54	iona54	6	475	Dec 25, 2005 by iona54
	Apology or not? (Preview) Good gravy I have run through the whole rollercoaster of emotions this week. Ok here it goes and please give me your honest opinion on this one. After spending the last couple days alone, thinking, being kind to myself and rereading some literature, I am wondering if&nb...	Jennifer	3	610	Dec 24, 2005 by Jennifer
	question-please help! (Preview) it has been awhile since my last post. I hope everyone is well. I have a question. My A just started Christmas shopping yesterday, Friday. He got every thing for me, and our 2 kids. But he has bought NOTHING for his parents, or his nephew. He did get something for his niece. He told me to wake him up today at 8...	lilleah	5	508	Dec 24, 2005 by Flora123
	per request - Dog Biscuit Recipe (Preview) I decided to buy the Cooking the Three Dog Bakery Way (by Mark Beckloff & Dan Dye) for my mom as she has gone down there & spent over $100 on dog cookies. All of the food there, is "clean" so humans can eat it too ~I never tried any of them~ but figured it would be neat to bake dog bo...	kitty	4	1062	Dec 24, 2005 by kitty
	so much (Preview) My daughter (22) is being released from a hospital in Arizona today. She was in an auto accident and suffered two broken ankles, a fractured skull and a small bone in her ear was broke. She found her way there, over three thousand miles away from home over a two week period. She left o...	kathykelly	1	465	Dec 24, 2005 by Flora123
	christmas am meeting (Preview) hello all and merry christmas!!!! As most of you know i have 3 little ones and will be very busy tomarrow morning with them i'm sure. I know that christmas is a hard time for many, so i dont like not being there for them, but i feel i need to put my kiddo's first and be with them that morning and no...	mastiff	2	463	Dec 24, 2005 by david62
	Happy Holidays (Preview) ((((((Friends))))) I would like to wish each and every one of you happy, serene holidays. I have been very anxious about tonight's family get together, and it is now upon me. Luckily I was able to make it to a f2f this morning. I left there filled with gratitude.&nb...	danz123	4	521	Dec 24, 2005 by david62
	just a poem of my thoughts (Preview) How could you be so stupid To do this to me again? How could I be so dumb To let you hurt me again? I feel so alone In a deep dark hole No one to reach out to No one to comfort my soul. The pain is intense The tears wont stop There’s no one around To make this stop. How could I trust...	notsonew1111	3	520	Dec 24, 2005 by notsonew1111
	off to a bad start (Preview) well its 10:30am i finally got some sleep at 5am. then guess who shows up here with flowers? like those will make everything better. i told him to leave me alone i am done. then he became ignorant. so he is making it easier for me to see how much of an a$$ he really is. usually he cries and begs for me back. not t...	notsonew1111	5	457	Dec 24, 2005 by marmare
	Sorry, double post (Preview) Please see other post -- Edited by onlyacousin at 14:00, 2005-12-24	onlyacousin	0	384	Dec 24, 2005 by onlyacousin
	alone (Preview) im doing what i can to feel sane tonight. dont know what to do. im basically feeling alone and suicidal right now. i feel like no one cares about me or what happens to me. ive called numerous distress lines that have not helped. i took xanex to relax. all of my close friends are out of town and i dont want to bo...	notsonew1111	7	525	Dec 24, 2005 by Joycie
	Letting go of son (Preview) I need to some feed back on how much I should let go of my 17 year old son. His dad and I have been divorced since my son was 2. My xhusband is the alcoholic. Whenever my son and his dad are getting along. My son starts treating me and his step dad badly. My husband and I...	JStickels	4	553	Dec 24, 2005 by WakingUp
	hes ok (Preview) sorry im posting so much. my a is safe at his moms. so i feel better. but still mad about him relapsing. wont know anything till tomorrow. he said i'll stil go out of town with you. screw that. im not going. im not going anywhere with him.	notsonew1111	5	487	Dec 24, 2005 by maresie
	Everything Happens for a reason (Preview) On Wednesday I had checked to make sure a bill I paid had cleared. I discovered again that my husband had helped himself to the money and the check had bounced. I called him very angrily and told him that the check had bounced and that he had no right to take the money. He got flustered and said he was going to...	Jeannie	5	581	Dec 24, 2005 by WakingUp
	Happy Holidays to all! (Preview) To my extended family, I wish each and everyone of you and your families a very blessed, peaceful, and Happy Holiday season. I thank all of you for your insight, love, support, laughter and strength. May your holidays be safe and hopefully sober. Merry Christmas! Happy Hannukah! Hap...	Karilynn	3	426	Dec 24, 2005 by leo
	more christmas foods.corrected (Preview) sorry to have messed up the directions. hope this answers your ? "that pumpkin s#$% this is better than pie. preheat oven to 350 1 large can pumpkin 1 large evaporated milk 1 cup sugar 3 eggs ¼ tsp cinnamon these are mixed together with a mixer and dumped in a...	ednaxray	6	620	Dec 24, 2005 by marie_h
	Pay it Forward (Preview) I finished my baking around 9 tonight....have a wonderful story to tell you....when my 18 yr old's car caught fire, about a week ago nobody stopped on on the road he was on to help, though he was trying to flag someone down....then this lady, like a grandma, who was on her way h...	marmare	9	624	Dec 24, 2005 by Karilynn
	merry xmas to all (Preview) Just want to take a minute to wish all whom I might not catch up with on chat a Merry Xmas and hope you have a good time, or an easy time, whichever it is likely to be, preferably both. Heres to a peaceful Xmas to all, those who are around us, and those who cannot be. Merry Xmas	Picowitch	1	606	Dec 24, 2005 by Karilynn
	Spiritual Growth (Preview) Roomies, I wanted to share some recovery that I experienced today. I've realized recently, that there is a "room" in my mind called "The Relationship," and I go there often to move furniture (lol), fix things, obsess, and generally focus on things outside of my control LOL. I feel like goi...	BlueCloud	1	467	Dec 24, 2005 by nmike
	can you tell (Preview) can you tell how nuts im going right now? my a just tried to come home but i wouldnt let him in. and now he left. he is obviously on something right now and now im scared he will do something stupid like harm himself. im wondering if i did the right thing in sending him away. i really need to talk but i cant get in...	notsonew1111	1	484	Dec 24, 2005 by confused
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