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Powerless · Powerless

By now, ya'll know I have not been having such a hot day (literally). We finally got a fire going in the fire place. I haven't tended a fire since I was a girl scout. I actuallu tore up my daughter's dresser for wood. (Promised to buy her a new one before she comes home). I g...

Evilynn · Evilynn

I am a bit overwhelmed. I am to go to Al-anon meetings, therapy and bipolar support groups. I feel like I am doing too much and not sure which part of me and my problems to focus on. Arrrggghhhhh!!! Anybody else going through this?

Lanchas · Lanchas

http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed/alcohol/alcoholism/beh-role-ch.htm

Cyn · Cyn

I am glad that I have been able to laugh at it all - cause I really could be bottoming out on my floor right now. I have spent the last two months ignoring my own life and now picking up the pieces and doing something about it. The one thing I was SERIOUSLY STILL neglecting for the last month has b...

Tammy · Tammy

I feel like I am going in circles..Here I am, December 2005 and feeling the same way I did 2 years ago. My life is out of control, I moved out in September then moved back 30 days later to promises of a better tomorrow. Then, well.... You all know what happens after a few short weeks of...

jeannie024 · jeannie024

hi everyone my server is down at the moment using sons comp tonight came on to wish you all a merry christmas hope you have a wonderfull time have a wondefull and happy new year hugs and kisses your friend from scotland take care xxx

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

my a is so selfesh, insensitive and igornoant. the list goes on and on. today one of our gerbils died. i called him at work and told him and he was sad and like what do we do with the body. i have had tons of gerbils before and disposed of them in manners that just made me feel horrible. so today i brought her to a...

angel123 · angel123

1. Hope instead of desperation. 2. Faith instead of despair. 3. Courage instead of fear. 4.Peace Of Mind instead of confusion. 5.self-Respect instead of contempt. 6.Self-confidence instead of helplessness. 7.Respect Others instead of pity and contempt. 8.A Clean Conscience i...

cdb · cdb

This past week a friend of mine passed away from cancer. :( I am having company come tomorrow to stay with us from out of town. I am putting off decorating the house and getting things done for xmas. I decided that if I only have a small amount of decorations out before xmas that is fine. If the house is not as...

megan · megan

Yesterday the answer to my divorce complaint came. My husband denies everyone of my complaints. Even though they are true He has submitted a list of complaints about me. My lawyer enclosed a letter stating that we deny all of my husbands complaints (before I even got a copy of the c...

Jane Avril · Jane Avril

Over the Thanksgiving Holiday my mailbox was broken into and was not fixed until last Wednesday, Dec. 7. Meanwhile, while it was broken my parents sent me my Christmas card with $200 in cash enclosed. I never got the card. It is interesting that the reaction I typically get when I s...

Evilynn · Evilynn

I am trying to concentrate on my Bipolar since I went to my doctor's last week, it's hard to juggle the alcoholic and the bipolar at the same time. He put me on Depakote, but I won't take it because of the weight gain and hair loss. I am staying away from my A since he has been doing nothing but drinking, he eve...

Powerless · Powerless

My HP has a sense of humor. I have to believe that because the only other option is he is out to get me. I thought things couldn't get any worse today. I started the day very down. I tried to read my husband's NA book and then threw the book across the room. I was angry that I r...

Jeannie · Jeannie

Hi, I hope everyone is well. My parents are coming to visit this weekend. The kids and I have really been looking forward to it. I have been feeling like I need a dose of Mom and Dad love. Last night I ran into a problem. My Mom called to confirm the trip and she started telling me to make sure my husband wa...

pixel04 · pixel04

My father called me yesterday. He had a question about earthquakes. There have been a lot of those lately, he reminds me. Perhaps I should consider moving out of the earthquake prone zone I live in. Obviously, the earth is in some unstable state, and if it can happen somewhere else, it can happen to me...

marmare · marmare

My day yesterday was so frustrating I was in tears a couple of times, I hate my job and know I don't need this job but I do need a job. Then I tried to tell my self how selfish I was being ......questioning why am I being so ungrateful? Then my 18 yr old son called, he recently has started driving,...

sonya · sonya

I am new to this web site and have already found it very helpful. I have been to a few al-anon meetings and have decided to start working the steps. My husband is an ACoA. His brother is also currently an active addict. The big question is, is he (hubby) an alcoholic? &nb...

bobump · bobump

Yesterday in the parent meeting for my daughters therapist, my wife basically blames me for all our ills. I do my share of blaming too, but I do step up to the plate and take responsibility for at least some of it. The therapist was saying that we basically either have to work it out or get a divorc...

Cyn · Cyn

I am feeling pretty decent lately so I wanted to (while I felt good) appreciate the things I am grateful for: That I grew up with a nice roof over my head, never wanted for much of anything, went to good private schools, have my college education, have parents that will support me (however not in the way...

browneyes · browneyes

Hello Haven't heard from you guys in a while-Just wanted to say "hi" and "how's it going?" And hope all is well. Love Julie D.

lacey007 · lacey007

I am new to this site but I feel that I need some new strategies in my life to keep my sanity and I was wondering if anyone on here had any ideas. I have been in an abusive relationship which has been getting worse for the past couple of years. My husband has just been sentenced to a two month jail...

Powerless · Powerless

I am hurting, angry, resentful and depressed. We still have not bought a single gift for the kids for Christmas. They are not going to get any this year. This is so not fair to them. They are only 2, 8 and 10. My 8 year old isn't home yet, but I still wanted to get her gifts...

missylost · missylost

Hey Everyone, it's missy in Va. I just wanted to take a few minutes and thank you all for the support and help you have been giving me over the last week since I started coming to the online chats. My A is currently gone tho still driving me insane via the telephone til I finally turned it off. I hope...

browneyes · browneyes

I realized today that I really do love my husband but I cut my feelings off so completely when he is using that I don't "know" that I love him. Is that sick? It is so sad for me when he starts using that I just fall apart and then to pick myself up again I "hate" him again. This is very damagi...

confused · confused

I posted last week and said I had let go of my own program in some decieved notion that my disease was in remission...NOT Someone told me that if it walks like a duck and talks like a duck then it must be a duck. That there was no need to keep looking for evidence, this disease of addiction always shows it...

Cilla · Cilla

Morning ((((((((Group))))))) Was sitting down and getting ready to work on putting together a meeting plan for a December 30th meeting that I will be chairing and thought about the topics of guilt and shame... and the tools to help us shed them. I came across this "story" by Larry Harp that I j...

mon123 · mon123

I have been given a download of Jamie Olivers New cookbook, which I would like to share with everyone. I'm not good with computers however so I hope the download has worked. Mon -- Edited by mon123 at 17:12, 2005-12-14

Cyn · Cyn

15 Things to do at Wal-Mart while your spouse/partner is taking their sweet time: Mission Impossible" theme. 12 In the auto department, practice your "Madonna look" using different size funnels. ALSO _ wear bras as hats! 13 Hide in a clothing...

gardengal · gardengal

One obstacle over which many of us stumble as we attempt to battle this disease of attitudes is our "own" expectations, There is no better way to make ourselves feel victimized and helpless than by harbouring unrealistic expectations of ourselves and others, or by confusing expectations wi...

captcodee · captcodee

My dear friends in recovery; Here are some basic facts about me. 1. I have chosen to remain with the alcoholic because I beleive I have received guidance from my HP. When I do what I truly feel inside is right, things go very well for me. Even tho he is active, and I have done a few th...

browneyes · browneyes

Hey guys Hope everyone is well Now that my husband got out of jail on Monday, he has been sober(no meth)for over a week I guess. I was happy at first but he is driving me CRAZY!!!!! It is STILL ALL ABOUT HIM-He paces, he runs his mouth all day long, he wants constant attention, he is SOOO...

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

this week the guilt is hitting me. i have been totally unreasonable and difficult to live with due to pms. i just cant hold anything in. im getting angry over the stupidest things and just yell. i feel horrible for my recovering a having to deal with this. he is doing well by just letting it go an...

nycbt · nycbt

My husband has been bugging me for a while now to co-sign a loan for a car and I haven't wanted to do it. I had slip an told him in 90 days when going to aa , which he forgot that part, I will co-sign, well yesterday he went out like some of you have read earier post an didn't call him. This morning when I got up he ha...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

Hi, I have been on a long hiatus (sp.?) from the boards. But have to get into counseling to untangle many threads. Medication changes, too. Seems like I hold myself back, and I do not even know the reasons why. Husband is sober, but I still h...

sandie123 · sandie123

I could use some insight of those who have grown up in alcoholic families or who have been stuck in the middle of parents. People who were stuck in the middle, between the angry mother and father. Those who were constantly put in between the parents … divorced or not. I have no experience on being in thi...

whitie · whitie

My a called me on our son's cell phone Sunday because he knows I'll answer if I see it's our son. During our "Chat" I requested that he contribute to our cell phone bill. He refused because I got the phones and he doesn't have\want one. But he was talking on one of them! When I told him to forget it, it isn...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

www.alighthouse.com/dec.htm ENJOY! (May have to type in)

kat4u · kat4u

christmas is just too hard on me this yr..want to move on to Jan, but it wouldn't be fair to the kids..money is not here..struggling, tired of it all, and worn out..just need a hug, that isn't there...happy holidays..well, wouldn't say that, but have a nice one anyway...kat

liliana · liliana

The strangest thing has happened. My a and I were away with friends last weekend and my a has one sober friend (more of a friend of a friend). Everyone in the group was totally trashed the entire trip except me and this nice guy. I met him recently at a birthday party, and spent much of the trip talking to him...

nycbt · nycbt

When I first came to Alanon I only had my mom and my sister for my support system. Then when I came to Alanon on went online who the told me to get into a face to face group. Then I meet two of the most awsome people who are online an have help me alot. One is my best friend and the other is my sponsor. However one of...

Cyn · Cyn

15 Things to do at Wal-Mart while your spouse/partner is taking their sweet time: Mission Impossible" theme. 12 In the auto department, practice your "Madonna look" using different size funnels. ALSO _ wear bras as hats! 13 Hide in a clothi...

Cyn · Cyn

I tried to post something really funny but only half of it wants to go up even though it all pastes perfectly onto my post That makes me sad - it really made me laugh :(

nycbt · nycbt

I have come along way. Yesterday I came home and did my wash that is a great thing in itself. I have problems doing my wash. I have waited months to do it. I have done it every week since I wash my clothes on Friday of Thanksgiving. Then I took a shower which I have had problems doing that as well. So that is two g...

Cyn · Cyn

We had our staff meeting at work today - and the front desk person brought it up in the meeting that lately noone has been able to find me in the building. Usually noone is ever looking for me and never needs to know when I am in - but they say I keep getting alot of calls. Funny how the calls reall...

John · John

The Miracles In Progress Recovery House in Wilmington, NC has eight men living in it who are in the early stages of recovery from alcoholism and/or addiction. They do not appear to have family or friends from which to gain healthy holiday wishes. As we all know, the holidays can be a hard t...

Cyn · Cyn

1. Get 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in people's carts when they aren't looking. Mission Impossible" theme.

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Subject: Step Three "Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood God." Many of us have confused ideas about what it means to surrender to the care of God. Anyone who has battled with control issues may have a hard time giving up, giving in, and lettin...

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

can someone tell me what exactly the mip house is?

twinmom2 · twinmom2

Hello Group Last night my a and I started working on the book that our therapist suggested. We were only supposed to get together on it for 15-20 minutes, but it dragged on because I wanted to share with him the skills I have been working on for parenting. So, before we even start he smokes...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul; the blueprints of your ultimate accomplishments.---Napoleon Hill

Robinks · Robinks

Hope you have a great day !!!

DaddysLilGirl · DaddysLilGirl

Good morning to all. If you can't tell by my username, I am a 28 year old daughter

of an alcoholic, actually, of 2, in my opinion. My father is an alcoholic, but I am not considering him a raging alcoholic. My father has been drinking for years on end, having a rum and coke e...

Cyn · Cyn

I got a phone call last night from a friend who popped back into town for the night (he lives in Delaware now) and wanted to know if I wanted to go out. I had SOOOO much work to do for my new business and was totally exhausted so I declined and said I might go out tonight instead. About 10pm I saw a h...

nmike · nmike

Hi Alanon friends, My recovering A husband and I will be married 32 years on Christmas Eve. We married on that day because of convenience not out of religion, etc. He told me a year ago November that he wanted out of the marriage, he wanted a divorce, and that his quest was for his own happiness. H...

allikat · allikat

Hi everyone, I really could use some support. I've been having a rough time lately. My husband, who was nearly 20 years sober started drinking again last winter. He wouldn't do it often--in the spring it was more often and more serious. The reason he started, was because some...

KathyS · KathyS

I really want to share an experience I had Saturday morning. I've been working my NA program very intensely this past week and so many suggestions are the same in Al Anon such as Just for Today and the theme of taking one day at a time. If you're thinking of the past or projecting into t...

UncleLou · UncleLou

I’m just trying to get through just one day at a time. I feel like I’m being held hostage by the love and concern for my kids. And fear of letting them out of my life. My ex asked me to stay in the house until after the holidays. Not that we had agreed I would move out, but a few months ago that’s what she wanted...

pixel04 · pixel04

Hi guys - thanks for the prayers. Turns out the problem I am having with headaches and numbness has a simple solution. Two vertebrae in my neck are rotated and pinching my nerves, causing the numbness in my hands and arms. So I'm going to have x-rays tomorrow, and then on Thursday am going to have them r...

kismetstrand · kismetstrand

Hey, your pm is turned off ... they changed it to /umode -m (note the small m rather than capital M)... I need to speak with you again before the op meeting... am in room now or you can call me. Thanks! Kis

Kim · Kim

Well, I've been isolating myself and of course as all relapses occur I just went into a downward spiral. Depression has seemed to have gotten the best of me and as a result I have gone back to behaviors that I shouldn't. Found myself on Saturday in a fetal position on the couch in my pyjamas all day and to to...

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	You will never believe this!!! (Preview) By now, ya'll know I have not been having such a hot day (literally). We finally got a fire going in the fire place. I haven't tended a fire since I was a girl scout. I actuallu tore up my daughter's dresser for wood. (Promised to buy her a new one before she comes home). I g...	Powerless	6	418	Dec 16, 2005 by Jeannie
	Over-analyzing (Preview) I am a bit overwhelmed. I am to go to Al-anon meetings, therapy and bipolar support groups. I feel like I am doing too much and not sure which part of me and my problems to focus on. Arrrggghhhhh!!! Anybody else going through this?	Evilynn	3	377	Dec 16, 2005 by KathyS
	Sites to check out (Preview) http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed/alcohol/alcoholism/beh-role-ch.htm	Lanchas	1	358	Dec 16, 2005 by bobump
	God DOES have a sense of humor (Preview) I am glad that I have been able to laugh at it all - cause I really could be bottoming out on my floor right now. I have spent the last two months ignoring my own life and now picking up the pieces and doing something about it. The one thing I was SERIOUSLY STILL neglecting for the last month has b...	Cyn	4	388	Dec 16, 2005 by lin0606
	How do you know ???? (Preview) I feel like I am going in circles..Here I am, December 2005 and feeling the same way I did 2 years ago. My life is out of control, I moved out in September then moved back 30 days later to promises of a better tomorrow. Then, well.... You all know what happens after a few short weeks of...	Tammy	7	393	Dec 16, 2005 by sandie123
	hi (Preview) hi everyone my server is down at the moment using sons comp tonight came on to wish you all a merry christmas hope you have a wonderfull time have a wondefull and happy new year hugs and kisses your friend from scotland take care xxx	jeannie024	2	346	Dec 16, 2005 by cdb
	he is so ignorant (Preview) my a is so selfesh, insensitive and igornoant. the list goes on and on. today one of our gerbils died. i called him at work and told him and he was sad and like what do we do with the body. i have had tons of gerbils before and disposed of them in manners that just made me feel horrible. so today i brought her to a...	notsonew1111	6	377	Dec 16, 2005 by cdb
	Twelve rewards to the Twelve Steps (Preview) 1. Hope instead of desperation. 2. Faith instead of despair. 3. Courage instead of fear. 4.Peace Of Mind instead of confusion. 5.self-Respect instead of contempt. 6.Self-confidence instead of helplessness. 7.Respect Others instead of pity and contempt. 8.A Clean Conscience i...	angel123	3	458	Dec 16, 2005 by cdb
	For me people make my holidays :) (Preview) This past week a friend of mine passed away from cancer. :( I am having company come tomorrow to stay with us from out of town. I am putting off decorating the house and getting things done for xmas. I decided that if I only have a small amount of decorations out before xmas that is fine. If the house is not as...	cdb	9	523	Dec 16, 2005 by cedarpines
	My part in things (Preview) Yesterday the answer to my divorce complaint came. My husband denies everyone of my complaints. Even though they are true He has submitted a list of complaints about me. My lawyer enclosed a letter stating that we deny all of my husbands complaints (before I even got a copy of the c...	megan	7	381	Dec 15, 2005 by cedarpines
	My BIG Cosmic Reward (Preview) Over the Thanksgiving Holiday my mailbox was broken into and was not fixed until last Wednesday, Dec. 7. Meanwhile, while it was broken my parents sent me my Christmas card with $200 in cash enclosed. I never got the card. It is interesting that the reaction I typically get when I s...	Jane Avril	0	347	Dec 15, 2005 by Jane Avril
	I haven't been keeping up (Preview) I am trying to concentrate on my Bipolar since I went to my doctor's last week, it's hard to juggle the alcoholic and the bipolar at the same time. He put me on Depakote, but I won't take it because of the weight gain and hair loss. I am staying away from my A since he has been doing nothing but drinking, he eve...	Evilynn	5	374	Dec 15, 2005 by membee
	My HP has a sense of humor (Preview) My HP has a sense of humor. I have to believe that because the only other option is he is out to get me. I thought things couldn't get any worse today. I started the day very down. I tried to read my husband's NA book and then threw the book across the room. I was angry that I r...	Powerless	6	364	Dec 15, 2005 by jaja
	A Lazy Drunk? (Preview) Hi, I hope everyone is well. My parents are coming to visit this weekend. The kids and I have really been looking forward to it. I have been feeling like I need a dose of Mom and Dad love. Last night I ran into a problem. My Mom called to confirm the trip and she started telling me to make sure my husband wa...	Jeannie	5	567	Dec 15, 2005 by tea2
	worry by association (Preview) My father called me yesterday. He had a question about earthquakes. There have been a lot of those lately, he reminds me. Perhaps I should consider moving out of the earthquake prone zone I live in. Obviously, the earth is in some unstable state, and if it can happen somewhere else, it can happen to me...	pixel04	3	425	Dec 15, 2005 by Powerless
	hmmmmm? (Preview) My day yesterday was so frustrating I was in tears a couple of times, I hate my job and know I don't need this job but I do need a job. Then I tried to tell my self how selfish I was being ......questioning why am I being so ungrateful? Then my 18 yr old son called, he recently has started driving,...	marmare	3	357	Dec 15, 2005 by leo
	Progressive Disease (Preview) I am new to this web site and have already found it very helpful. I have been to a few al-anon meetings and have decided to start working the steps. My husband is an ACoA. His brother is also currently an active addict. The big question is, is he (hubby) an alcoholic? &nb...	sonya	5	413	Dec 15, 2005 by Powerless
	I'm kind of surprised at how I felt. (Preview) Yesterday in the parent meeting for my daughters therapist, my wife basically blames me for all our ills. I do my share of blaming too, but I do step up to the plate and take responsibility for at least some of it. The therapist was saying that we basically either have to work it out or get a divorc...	bobump	5	403	Dec 15, 2005 by Powerless
	Gratitude List (Preview) I am feeling pretty decent lately so I wanted to (while I felt good) appreciate the things I am grateful for: That I grew up with a nice roof over my head, never wanted for much of anything, went to good private schools, have my college education, have parents that will support me (however not in the way...	Cyn	3	356	Dec 15, 2005 by Powerless
	Dolphin(Mandy), Karilynn, And Kim (Preview) Hello Haven't heard from you guys in a while-Just wanted to say "hi" and "how's it going?" And hope all is well. Love Julie D.	browneyes	1	431	Dec 15, 2005 by Kim
	I feel lost - can anyone help? (Preview) I am new to this site but I feel that I need some new strategies in my life to keep my sanity and I was wondering if anyone on here had any ideas. I have been in an abusive relationship which has been getting worse for the past couple of years. My husband has just been sentenced to a two month jail...	lacey007	5	388	Dec 15, 2005 by lacey007
	I am really hurting today (Preview) I am hurting, angry, resentful and depressed. We still have not bought a single gift for the kids for Christmas. They are not going to get any this year. This is so not fair to them. They are only 2, 8 and 10. My 8 year old isn't home yet, but I still wanted to get her gifts...	Powerless	9	377	Dec 15, 2005 by Cyn
	A NEWBIES THANKS (Preview) Hey Everyone, it's missy in Va. I just wanted to take a few minutes and thank you all for the support and help you have been giving me over the last week since I started coming to the online chats. My A is currently gone tho still driving me insane via the telephone til I finally turned it off. I hope...	missylost	2	362	Dec 15, 2005 by Cyn
	Thinking too much (Preview) I realized today that I really do love my husband but I cut my feelings off so completely when he is using that I don't "know" that I love him. Is that sick? It is so sad for me when he starts using that I just fall apart and then to pick myself up again I "hate" him again. This is very damagi...	browneyes	3	402	Dec 15, 2005 by sonya
	If it walks like a duck... (Preview) I posted last week and said I had let go of my own program in some decieved notion that my disease was in remission...NOT Someone told me that if it walks like a duck and talks like a duck then it must be a duck. That there was no need to keep looking for evidence, this disease of addiction always shows it...	confused	7	425	Dec 15, 2005 by jaja
	Leaving the City of Regret (Preview) Morning ((((((((Group))))))) Was sitting down and getting ready to work on putting together a meeting plan for a December 30th meeting that I will be chairing and thought about the topics of guilt and shame... and the tools to help us shed them. I came across this "story" by Larry Harp that I j...	Cilla	3	589	Dec 15, 2005 by Cilla
	Merry Christmas (Preview) I have been given a download of Jamie Olivers New cookbook, which I would like to share with everyone. I'm not good with computers however so I hope the download has worked. Mon -- Edited by mon123 at 17:12, 2005-12-14	mon123	2	370	Dec 15, 2005 by bobump
	Trying to post this again... (Preview) 15 Things to do at Wal-Mart while your spouse/partner is taking their sweet time: Mission Impossible" theme. *12 In the auto department, practice your "Madonna look" using different size funnels.* ALSO _ wear bras as hats! 13 Hide in a clothing...	Cyn	2	357	Dec 15, 2005 by nycbt
	EXPECTATIONS & HOLIDAYS (Preview) One obstacle over which many of us stumble as we attempt to battle this disease of attitudes is our "own" expectations, There is no better way to make ourselves feel victimized and helpless than by harbouring unrealistic expectations of ourselves and others, or by confusing expectations wi...	gardengal	4	506	Dec 15, 2005 by Barbara
	Why I remain with an active alcoholic/addict (Preview) My dear friends in recovery; Here are some basic facts about me. 1. I have chosen to remain with the alcoholic because I beleive I have received guidance from my HP. When I do what I truly feel inside is right, things go very well for me. Even tho he is active, and I have done a few th...	captcodee	4	451	Dec 15, 2005 by Barbara
	What is he doing??? (Preview) Hey guys Hope everyone is well Now that my husband got out of jail on Monday, he has been sober(no meth)for over a week I guess. I was happy at first but he is driving me CRAZY!!!!! It is STILL ALL ABOUT HIM-He paces, he runs his mouth all day long, he wants constant attention, he is SOOO...	browneyes	3	434	Dec 15, 2005 by abbyal
	unreasonable-women's issues (Preview) this week the guilt is hitting me. i have been totally unreasonable and difficult to live with due to pms. i just cant hold anything in. im getting angry over the stupidest things and just yell. i feel horrible for my recovering a having to deal with this. he is doing well by just letting it go an...	notsonew1111	8	478	Dec 15, 2005 by leo
	got caught (Preview) My husband has been bugging me for a while now to co-sign a loan for a car and I haven't wanted to do it. I had slip an told him in 90 days when going to aa , which he forgot that part, I will co-sign, well yesterday he went out like some of you have read earier post an didn't call him. This morning when I got up he ha...	nycbt	9	573	Dec 15, 2005 by leo
	Holding myself Back----RAMBLE (Preview) Hi, I have been on a long hiatus (sp.?) from the boards. But have to get into counseling to untangle many threads. Medication changes, too. Seems like I hold myself back, and I do not even know the reasons why. Husband is sober, but I still h...	wallsal55	3	448	Dec 14, 2005 by nmike
	STUCK in the middle (Preview) I could use some insight of those who have grown up in alcoholic families or who have been stuck in the middle of parents. People who were stuck in the middle, between the angry mother and father. Those who were constantly put in between the parents … divorced or not. I have no experience on being in thi...	sandie123	9	513	Dec 14, 2005 by sandie123
	The Manipulator (Preview) My a called me on our son's cell phone Sunday because he knows I'll answer if I see it's our son. During our "Chat" I requested that he contribute to our cell phone bill. He refused because I got the phones and he doesn't have\want one. But he was talking on one of them! When I told him to forget it, it isn...	whitie	2	423	Dec 14, 2005 by whitie
	December Music (Preview) www.alighthouse.com/dec.htm ENJOY! (May have to type in)	wallsal55	2	345	Dec 14, 2005 by Jeannie
	just in need of a hug (Preview) christmas is just too hard on me this yr..want to move on to Jan, but it wouldn't be fair to the kids..money is not here..struggling, tired of it all, and worn out..just need a hug, that isn't there...happy holidays..well, wouldn't say that, but have a nice one anyway...kat	kat4u	17	415	Dec 14, 2005 by bubbles1990
	interested in my a's sober friend (Preview) The strangest thing has happened. My a and I were away with friends last weekend and my a has one sober friend (more of a friend of a friend). Everyone in the group was totally trashed the entire trip except me and this nice guy. I met him recently at a birthday party, and spent much of the trip talking to him...	liliana	5	408	Dec 14, 2005 by kitty
	support system (Preview) When I first came to Alanon I only had my mom and my sister for my support system. Then when I came to Alanon on went online who the told me to get into a face to face group. Then I meet two of the most awsome people who are online an have help me alot. One is my best friend and the other is my sponsor. However one of...	nycbt	4	375	Dec 14, 2005 by cdb
	Funny email I got today - hope it makes everyone laugh (Preview) 15 Things to do at Wal-Mart while your spouse/partner is taking their sweet time: *Mission* *Impossible" theme.* *12 In the auto department, practice your "Madonna look" using different size funnels.* ALSO _ wear bras as hats! *13 Hide in a clothi...*	Cyn	1	369	Dec 14, 2005 by cdb
	Forget it...:( (Preview) I tried to post something really funny but only half of it wants to go up even though it all pastes perfectly onto my post That makes me sad - it really made me laugh :(	Cyn	1	371	Dec 14, 2005 by cdb
	I DID IT (Preview) I have come along way. Yesterday I came home and did my wash that is a great thing in itself. I have problems doing my wash. I have waited months to do it. I have done it every week since I wash my clothes on Friday of Thanksgiving. Then I took a shower which I have had problems doing that as well. So that is two g...	nycbt	5	443	Dec 14, 2005 by TLC2
	Ex I think has been calling (Preview) We had our staff meeting at work today - and the front desk person brought it up in the meeting that lately noone has been able to find me in the building. Usually noone is ever looking for me and never needs to know when I am in - but they say I keep getting alot of calls. Funny how the calls reall...	Cyn	1	440	Dec 14, 2005 by Rebecca
	Chistmas Request (Preview) The Miracles In Progress Recovery House in Wilmington, NC has eight men living in it who are in the early stages of recovery from alcoholism and/or addiction. They do not appear to have family or friends from which to gain healthy holiday wishes. As we all know, the holidays can be a hard t...	John	9	503	Dec 14, 2005 by Picowitch
	One more time... (Preview) 1. Get 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in people's carts when they aren't looking. Mission Impossible" theme.	Cyn	0	339	Dec 14, 2005 by Cyn
	give up...give in...let go...sounds soo easy huh???? (Preview) Subject: Step Three "Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood God." Many of us have confused ideas about what it means to surrender to the care of God. Anyone who has battled with control issues may have a hard time giving up, giving in, and lettin...	rosie light shines	1	473	Dec 14, 2005 by notsonew1111
	question (Preview) can someone tell me what exactly the mip house is?	notsonew1111	2	389	Dec 14, 2005 by notsonew1111
	Keep plugging through... (Preview) Hello Group Last night my a and I started working on the book that our therapist suggested. We were only supposed to get together on it for 15-20 minutes, but it dragged on because I wanted to share with him the skills I have been working on for parenting. So, before we even start he smokes...	twinmom2	8	456	Dec 14, 2005 by KathyS
	Cherish........Quote for Today (Preview) Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul; the blueprints of your ultimate accomplishments.---Napoleon Hill	wallsal55	0	346	Dec 14, 2005 by wallsal55
	Happy Birthday Lucy (Preview) Hope you have a great day !!!	Robinks	7	375	Dec 14, 2005 by Flora123
	Don't know what to do (Preview) Good morning to all. If you can't tell by my username, I am a 28 year old daughter of an alcoholic, actually, of 2, in my opinion. My father is an alcoholic, but I am not considering him a raging alcoholic. My father has been drinking for years on end, having a rum and coke e...	DaddysLilGirl	5	421	Dec 14, 2005 by DaddysLilGirl
	Surprise Visit (Preview) I got a phone call last night from a friend who popped back into town for the night (he lives in Delaware now) and wanted to know if I wanted to go out. I had SOOOO much work to do for my new business and was totally exhausted so I declined and said I might go out tonight instead. About 10pm I saw a h...	Cyn	3	328	Dec 14, 2005 by bobump
	Christmas Eve is my anniversary.... (Preview) Hi Alanon friends, My recovering A husband and I will be married 32 years on Christmas Eve. We married on that day because of convenience not out of religion, etc. He told me a year ago November that he wanted out of the marriage, he wanted a divorce, and that his quest was for his own happiness. H...	nmike	1	430	Dec 14, 2005 by bobump
	How am I going to get through this? (Preview) Hi everyone, I really could use some support. I've been having a rough time lately. My husband, who was nearly 20 years sober started drinking again last winter. He wouldn't do it often--in the spring it was more often and more serious. The reason he started, was because some...	allikat	5	491	Dec 14, 2005 by Diva
	A Spiritual Experience (Preview) I really want to share an experience I had Saturday morning. I've been working my NA program very intensely this past week and so many suggestions are the same in Al Anon such as Just for Today and the theme of taking one day at a time. If you're thinking of the past or projecting into t...	KathyS	7	426	Dec 14, 2005 by Barbara
	I'm allowing myself to be held hostage (Preview) I’m just trying to get through just one day at a time. I feel like I’m being held hostage by the love and concern for my kids. And fear of letting them out of my life. My ex asked me to stay in the house until after the holidays. Not that we had agreed I would move out, but a few months ago that’s what she wanted...	UncleLou	15	523	Dec 14, 2005 by diamond
	update (Preview) Hi guys - thanks for the prayers. Turns out the problem I am having with headaches and numbness has a simple solution. Two vertebrae in my neck are rotated and pinching my nerves, causing the numbness in my hands and arms. So I'm going to have x-rays tomorrow, and then on Thursday am going to have them r...	pixel04	3	383	Dec 14, 2005 by cdb
	John/OP_Present (Preview) Hey, your pm is turned off ... they changed it to /umode -m (note the small m rather than capital M)... I need to speak with you again before the op meeting... am in room now or you can call me. Thanks! Kis	kismetstrand	0	366	Dec 14, 2005 by kismetstrand
	A friend from this board reached out to me.... (Preview) Well, I've been isolating myself and of course as all relapses occur I just went into a downward spiral. Depression has seemed to have gotten the best of me and as a result I have gone back to behaviors that I shouldn't. Found myself on Saturday in a fetal position on the couch in my pyjamas all day and to to...	Kim	8	427	Dec 14, 2005 by kat4u
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