Al-Anon Family Group - Al-Anon Family Group

Ratchie · Ratchie

Hi friends, October is at its end... I survived month one without A in house! But there has been so much emotion, so much happening that I have mixed emotions. I had hoped that by now there would be some progress on his part. But I think that rather than him realizing he's los...

Dolphin123 · Dolphin123

Hello Roomies, I am getting tired of weekends, I do so much better during the week, but the weekends are horrible. I went to an alanon function on financies. It is not CAL approved, but it was how the steps, traditions, concepts, and warranties can be worked into the personal financial world. It wa...

marmare · marmare

Good Morning! It's Monday and I am just having a hard time focusing on work...LOL I am alone in the office until close to 5pm which makes it really hard, phones are quiet and it's dark, cloudy, and cold outside. Wishing I was up in my bed watching talk shows..... I got caught up on the pos...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Our Relationship With A Higher Power "Ongoing recovery is dependent on our relationship with a loving God who cares for us and will do for us what we find impossible to do for ourselves."Basic Text, p.96Working the Twelve Steps of Narcotics Anonymous gives us a fresh start in life and some guidan...

cdb · cdb

I am back at my lifeline support group where I belong :) The tears were so healing but I am exhausted. I want to say that I still miss dadrrb and he is in my heart with rememberances of all the good he did in this site. God Bless you dadrrb. I made an impulsive decision to go see my mom and dad tomorrow. My mom cal...

Karilynn · Karilynn

Hi roomies! HAPPY HALLOWEEN! May the Great Pumpkin rise out the pumpkin patch and bring you lots of goodies. Have a wonderful day with the children and passing out candy and just having fun. Be careful and safe tonight. The World War I Flying Ace will be protecting you. (I've never figure...

whitie · whitie

Just wanted to tell you all that I moved out on the 27th. All is well so far. I've yet to answer any of his phone calls. There's not much to say any more. I talked with his Mom today and she wants to support me as much as she can, she's always been in my court. Her husband (my A's Dad) was also an alcoholic....

kitty · kitty

I am laying low but want you to all know I have sensed your prayers & appreciate it & love you all. THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH. Last week was a *real* test but I seem to have passed ok. I finally cd, to give info as it appears my ex is being watched - I was grateful to find out he is still...

nycbt · nycbt

Like people say you can't make someone it just doesn't work. Well On Thursday he went to a meeting. Didn't go all weekend. Said his sponosr doesn't want to go out on the weekend. I don't know if that is true or not. But yesterday I went with my guy friend to AC in NJ and he doesn't really trust this guy. But I di...

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

Today's thought is: To expect life to be tailored to our specifications is to invite frustration. --Anonymous Life is what it is. It seldom matches our hopes and dreams, but it never fails to be exactly what we need. We are shortsighted, really. Reflections on the past can enlighten u...

kissers · kissers

I have reflected a lot about my past and have found that I do NOT listen to my inner voice when I should. My family taught me not to listen to my inner voice because my thoughts, feelings, and intuition were wrong. They distorted the truth to cover their guilt. My father (the A) always taught me to NEVER be d...

Kim · Kim

Hello all. I haven't posted in a while, I have been isolating myself again to some degree and have not been able to do what I need. For the past couple of weeks I have been feeling as if something was not right and was fighting it. My A and I have been talking and seeing each other frequently and the past cou...

leo · leo

Hi just need a little feedback here guys. I went to a counsellor on Monday D/A had a good talk about what boundaries to put in place with my A etc. As yet I haven't been able to do that because the kids have been around or he is at work. He runs his own business and at the moment is working seven day...

UncleLou · UncleLou

Today I was reading the story ‘Even a therapist can be affected by alcoholism’ in the book How Al-anon Works and something struck me. In the story, the woman in the program realized that her husband needed “to experience the consequences of his behavior and feel his own discomfort.” She then says “I...

ESH · ESH

I am so happy to have found this place! I just found the chatroom tonight & participated in my first online meeting ever. I am looking forward to sharing & getting to know all of you!! I found out about "online Al-Anon Meetings" from the suggestion of my bf (my A). I wo...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

All Our Needs And my God shall supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory... --Phil. 4:19 This verse has helped me many times. It has helped me when I have wondered where my next friend bit of wisdom, insight, or meal was coming from.Everything I need today shall be supplied to m...

leo · leo

Hi everyone just wanted to let you know that in Australia tomorrow we have a race called THE MELBOURNE CUP. It is a horse race that is only run once a year and horses from all over the world come to race for the $5 million prize money and the prestige of winning the cup. Everyone in Austr...

Powerless · Powerless

I knew it was a bad idea. I was lonely and my plans fell through for the weekend. I invited my Ex up to see me and with record speed, he came. He looked good and we spent the weekend together. Everything was fine and I was starting to feel warm and cozy toward him and then it was time...

Cathy · Cathy

Am I allowed to share a pic of my A?

lmt123 · lmt123

I posted an update on Danielle, the friend of my daughter, who was in a severe car accident. It's under the "another prayer request" post from a few days ago. Thanks for your prayers... Kathi

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Accent on the Present When we were obsessed with food, we were often obsessed with the past as well. We would rehash old hurts and resentments, old fears and desires. Our dreams, along with our waking hours, may have been filled with people from our past. Such preoccupation with the past prevente...

Three Members Blocked · canadianguy

Three members have now been blocked from posting, due to their unwillingness to take their personal fight away from this board. I have e-mailed John privately to explain. I am but a simple moderator, and have NO stake in this, nor any opinion on who is right, or who did what to whom. This bo...

Cathy · Cathy

I'm fairly new here but not new to the life. I've been with my A for over 3 years so I know how they think and how they work. Anyway, I've been reading the posts and honestly I don't know how to respond. I know some of you have been on this journey longer than me and still struggle. I mainly just want to say that i...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Self Value We have a real life of our own. Yes, we do.That empty feeling, that senses that everyone except us has a life - an important life, a valuable life, a better life - is a remnant from the past. It is also a self-defeating belief that is inaccurate.We are real. So is our life. Jump into it, and we...

chrissy · chrissy

hi guys, i had a really nice day with my hubby he has been doing great! i am go proud of him. i just want him home i miss him. he wants us to move out of our appartment. he said it doesn't feel like home any more

, but i can't move my daughter is doing so good in school . she is on kickline ,cheerleading &a...

Lauren ashley · Lauren ashley

I had a great night last night i went to the halloween party and won money.... wooo hooo Lauren~

Lauren ashley · Lauren ashley

Ummm i cant get onto chat room now is anyone having the same problem???

sandie123 · sandie123

I talked to my A earlier tonight. He hadn't started his drinking at that point. I told him I was unable to live like this any more and I wanted to get separated. He said that he thought it wouldn't get to this point. I told him it was past that point and for everyone’s sake we needed to separate. I told him it wo...

tandrboo · tandrboo

Just a quick question and I hope that no one takes this the wrong way because it's not meant to come across in a negative way. I'm new here and trying to understand, go easy on me, lol. I just notice that husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, etc. that have a dr...

canadianguy · canadianguy

Simple reminder to EVERYONE on this board..... We are here to support each other, and to fight against alcoholism, NOT against ourselves. Al-Anon states that "although we may not like each other, we will learn to love one another through the common issue of Al-Anon" (not verbatim). ...

cabecka · cabecka

Hellooo Roomies! I just wanted to leave a note and let you know that we are all OK here in Naples, FL and trudging along the long road to recovering from hurricane wilma. My family and I ended up leaving town at the last minute and going to Orlando, we returned Monday shortly after the storm left the area. A...

megan · megan

Hi roomies, Here is an update on Isabela, she is okay but her blood pressure is still high: "My BP is quite high again. I am simply not taking thoses strong meds anymore. When it first went up I took the double dose again and truly thought I would die. It slowed my h...

Emmie11 · Emmie11

Hi guys, I wish everyone a peaceful day! In keeping with the notion of changing the things I can, I am going to choose to focus on the Traditions tonight. Circumstances today have reminded me to turn to these guidelines which the founders of Al-Anon created to ensure constructive interact...

Karilynn · Karilynn

Kathi, I was wondering how Danielle is doing? How's everbody holding up after the accident? Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Live strong, Karilynn

browneyes · browneyes

Hello everyone! Hope you all are okay. Today I went to a little harvest celebration with my daughter and her friend. They are both eight. Well, everything was fine until Her friend came running over to say that my daughter was all mad at her for playing with another little girl...

jj · jj

As I was reading Aron's post I felt a warm feeling that she got to say her goodbyes. My Sister and I were talking about our uncle that passed away last week and got to thinking that it is too bad that he decuided not to have a funeral. In his last year of life he was very sick from the lung cancer bu...

captcodee · captcodee

I am sure that many of you won't be suprized, but I survived the funeral. My grandfather showed up with a black eye and many abraisions that he successfully obtained at the bottom of a few scotch and rum bottles.... My mother didn't even make herself available for a conversation.... My ch...

kitty · kitty

I will divulge more later... I thank YOU ALL for ur prayers. Don't worry, be happy; in peace & prayer all truths will come to LIGHT. tyvm, my firends

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

today i forgot to let go/let god. i just couldnt do it. i woke up with alot of pain today due to a kink in my neck. did what i could to make it go away and get rid of my headache. i did a little bit but still i had this feeling i should stay home from work anyways. so i called in. my a came home from coffee with a friend...

sandie123 · sandie123

My HP is telling me that tomorrow is the the day to ask my husband, my A, to leave the house. I have packed things that I might need in case I have to leave immediately. My kids have done the same. I have some money, cell phone and important numbers. I have hidden any weapons that I know of and am praying fo...

lmt123 · lmt123

I am requesting prayers for my daughter's friend, Danielle, who was in a bad car accident earlier today. She was hit head-on by a truck that crossed into her lane. She had to be cut out of her car, and lifeflighted to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tn. She is only a senior in high s...

david62 · david62

Hi Everyone, A theme keeps popping up for me this week, so I guess I am supposed to be thinking about it! So I figured I would think out loud----so to speak!

I read a great quote this morning attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt: "Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss ev...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Intuition is a spiritual faculty and does not explain, but simply points the way. --Florence Scovel Shinn Should we make this move? Should we change jobs? Should we talk to others about our feelings? We are seldom short on prayers when we're filled with fear and indecision. We are, however, shor...

kerry5 · kerry5

There will be a teen speaker coming to the family teen room tonight at 8pm est to speak for us. A 20 minute share. I hope you will come and give him your support. You are all invited to join us. See ya there! At www.12stepforums.net in the familyteen chatroom kerry -- Edited b...

bd · bd

Hey Friends Need some honest advise here. My ex's current girlfriend is having a baby in 6 weeks. This child will be my daughters half sibling. I have the upmost respect for his girlfriend...she is great with my daughter and treats her like her own when shes there for visits.&nb...

sanddie · sanddie

Have you've watched this video? It is beautiful. Follow the link, make sure your speakers are on and click on View Presentation. :) http://www.theinterviewwithgod.com/

kerry5 · kerry5

Mom coming home thought i would share that with yas yay!!!!!! -- Edited by kerry5 at 09:10, 2005-03-31

kitty · kitty

I am even afraid to say very much about what has been happening to me (since Tuesday)... I beg of you my friends ask HP to protect me... my ex threatened to kill me so many times I cannot even recall, he told me hundreds of times to kill myself (in the bathtub so it wouldn't be hard or too messy to...

notsonew1111 · notsonew1111

do we set the clocks back tonight?

princess433 · princess433

This is a really good song. I really like it. It reminds me of my mom, the alcoholic in my life. Do u like it? Kelly Clarkson Because Of You I will not make the same mistakes that you did I will not let myself cause my heart so much misery I will not break the way you did You fell so hard I learned the hard way, to...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

There is nothing so moving--not even acts of love or hate--as the discovery that one is not alone. --Robert Ardrey Our fears are normal. Some of us fear going to a new school and making new friends. Taking an important test causes jitters in the bravest looking person. Maybe staying alone in the ho...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Clear Thinking Strive for clear thinking. Many of us have had our thinking clouded by denial. Some of us have even lost faith in ourselves because we've spent a degree of time in denial. But losing faith in our thinking isn't going to help us. What we need to lose faith in is denial.We didn't resort t...

cdb · cdb

If I didn't have you guys, I would surely maybe cease to exist. Sad but true. You are my lifeline and so far have never failed me. Maybe a person with chronic pain and depression shouldn't be here at his chatroom but here I am. I am going to attend a 5 week mental health program starting wednesday to h...

Lauren ashley · Lauren ashley

Can You Feel My Pain? I’m in my room lying on my bed There are so many thoughts running through my head I wipe the tears running down I ask God why and frown I go to my drawer and get the knife God’s tells me please don’t take your life I shut the door and close my eyes Sudden...

sandie123 · sandie123

You know what I am sick and tired of??? *the fact that my husband, my A, can go out and do whatever / whenever he wants without any regard to our kids or me *the fact that he can go out and get drunk to get away from his problems *the fact that I have to do EVERYTHING around this house to make it run *th...

nycbt · nycbt

It might seem alittle silly to talk about this but I set up my first boundary. Yesterday this girl wanted to order Chinese I said ok and then when we were figuring it all out she did not include the tip. I ask her why she didn't want to give a tip so she said they earn money why should she pay. So I thought it over...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Hope for Today - October 29 Before I came into Al-Anon, I took disparagingcomments to heart. I believed them and found myself wondering what was wrong with me. Even asI became older, I carried inside the person who grew up with alcoholic parents and endured the abuse that accompanied the disease. A...

Donna · Donna

Hi, I have come to the point where I just need to get out of my marriage. I'm 48 yrs. old and have 2 children at home, ages 13 and 7, boys. My husband & I have been married for 16 yrs. He is an alcohol & in the past (as far as I know, a drug abuser-coke & pot. He has been of...

Karilynn · Karilynn

Hi roomies! Just a friendly reminder that for all of those who are DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME, don't forget to set your clocks back 1 hour before you turn in for the night. We all get an extra hour of sleep

tonight. Enjoy the extra hour. What this does to the chat room times, I have no idea. I still ha...

Lauren ashley · Lauren ashley

My differentiate World I live in a world that is different from yours We live and think differently I am an extrovert and you sit all alone introverted We are so diverse yet so linked together We are like one person with multiple personalities We see each other as differ...

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	Month 1 (Preview) Hi friends, October is at its end... I survived month one without A in house! But there has been so much emotion, so much happening that I have mixed emotions. I had hoped that by now there would be some progress on his part. But I think that rather than him realizing he's los...	Ratchie	8	468	Oct 31, 2005 by canadianguy
	I think my marriage is over! (Preview) Hello Roomies, I am getting tired of weekends, I do so much better during the week, but the weekends are horrible. I went to an alanon function on financies. It is not CAL approved, but it was how the steps, traditions, concepts, and warranties can be worked into the personal financial world. It wa...	Dolphin123	10	658	Oct 31, 2005 by canadianguy
	Monday (Preview) Good Morning! It's Monday and I am just having a hard time focusing on work...LOL I am alone in the office until close to 5pm which makes it really hard, phones are quiet and it's dark, cloudy, and cold outside. Wishing I was up in my bed watching talk shows..... I got caught up on the pos...	marmare	5	632	Oct 31, 2005 by canadianguy
	it HAS to be God..who else?? (Preview) Our Relationship With A Higher Power "Ongoing recovery is dependent on our relationship with a loving God who cares for us and will do for us what we find impossible to do for ourselves."Basic Text, p.96Working the Twelve Steps of Narcotics Anonymous gives us a fresh start in life and some guidan...	rosie light shines	2	632	Oct 31, 2005 by kitty
	It is so good to be back :) (Preview) I am back at my lifeline support group where I belong :) The tears were so healing but I am exhausted. I want to say that I still miss dadrrb and he is in my heart with rememberances of all the good he did in this site. God Bless you dadrrb. I made an impulsive decision to go see my mom and dad tomorrow. My mom cal...	cdb	12	866	Oct 31, 2005 by bubbles1990
	HAPPY HALLOWEEN! (Preview) Hi roomies! HAPPY HALLOWEEN! May the Great Pumpkin rise out the pumpkin patch and bring you lots of goodies. Have a wonderful day with the children and passing out candy and just having fun. Be careful and safe tonight. The World War I Flying Ace will be protecting you. (I've never figure...	Karilynn	12	787	Oct 31, 2005 by Picowitch
	I'm out (Preview) Just wanted to tell you all that I moved out on the 27th. All is well so far. I've yet to answer any of his phone calls. There's not much to say any more. I talked with his Mom today and she wants to support me as much as she can, she's always been in my court. Her husband (my A's Dad) was also an alcoholic....	whitie	8	720	Oct 31, 2005 by rosie light shines
	to thine own self be true (Preview) I am laying low but want you to all know I have sensed your prayers & appreciate it & love you all. THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH. Last week was a real test but I seem to have passed ok. I finally cd, to give info as it appears my ex is being watched - I was grateful to find out he is still...	kitty	6	681	Oct 31, 2005 by rosie light shines
	IT HAPPEN AGAIN (Preview) Like people say you can't make someone it just doesn't work. Well On Thursday he went to a meeting. Didn't go all weekend. Said his sponosr doesn't want to go out on the weekend. I don't know if that is true or not. But yesterday I went with my guy friend to AC in NJ and he doesn't really trust this guy. But I di...	nycbt	3	569	Oct 31, 2005 by bd
	todays gift (Preview) Today's thought is: *To expect life to be tailored to our specifications is to invite frustration. --Anonymous* Life is what it is. It seldom matches our hopes and dreams, but it never fails to be exactly what we need. We are shortsighted, really. Reflections on the past can enlighten u...	notsonew1111	3	455	Oct 31, 2005 by Karilynn
	Awareness (Preview) I have reflected a lot about my past and have found that I do NOT listen to my inner voice when I should. My family taught me not to listen to my inner voice because my thoughts, feelings, and intuition were wrong. They distorted the truth to cover their guilt. My father (the A) always taught me to NEVER be d...	kissers	3	363	Oct 31, 2005 by Dolphin123
	Please help, I'm so sad (Preview) Hello all. I haven't posted in a while, I have been isolating myself again to some degree and have not been able to do what I need. For the past couple of weeks I have been feeling as if something was not right and was fighting it. My A and I have been talking and seeing each other frequently and the past cou...	Kim	7	434	Oct 31, 2005 by marmare
	reaction/non reaction (Preview) Hi just need a little feedback here guys. I went to a counsellor on Monday D/A had a good talk about what boundaries to put in place with my A etc. As yet I haven't been able to do that because the kids have been around or he is at work. He runs his own business and at the moment is working seven day...	leo	6	565	Oct 31, 2005 by marmare
	Self Induced Misery, Rationalization, and Emotional Hangovers (Preview) Today I was reading the story ‘Even a therapist can be affected by alcoholism’ in the book How Al-anon Works and something struck me. In the story, the woman in the program realized that her husband needed “to experience the consequences of his behavior and feel his own discomfort.” She then says “I...	UncleLou	8	831	Oct 31, 2005 by marmare
	Wheeee! I have arrived! (Preview) I am so happy to have found this place! I just found the chatroom tonight & participated in my first online meeting ever. I am looking forward to sharing & getting to know all of you!! I found out about "online Al-Anon Meetings" from the suggestion of my bf (my A). I wo...	ESH	12	622	Oct 31, 2005 by marmare
	acting AS IF!!! (Preview) All Our Needs And my God shall supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory... --Phil. 4:19 This verse has helped me many times. It has helped me when I have wondered where my next friend bit of wisdom, insight, or meal was coming from.Everything I need today shall be supplied to m...	rosie light shines	0	568	Oct 31, 2005 by rosie light shines
	for diva (Preview) Hi everyone just wanted to let you know that in Australia tomorrow we have a race called THE MELBOURNE CUP. It is a horse race that is only run once a year and horses from all over the world come to race for the $5 million prize money and the prestige of winning the cup. Everyone in Austr...	leo	3	587	Oct 31, 2005 by Jeannie
	Spent a weekend with ex (Preview) I knew it was a bad idea. I was lonely and my plans fell through for the weekend. I invited my Ex up to see me and with record speed, he came. He looked good and we spent the weekend together. Everything was fine and I was starting to feel warm and cozy toward him and then it was time...	Powerless	6	781	Oct 31, 2005 by Karilynn
	Question (Preview) Am I allowed to share a pic of my A?	Cathy	8	736	Oct 31, 2005 by Cathy
	Update on Danielle... (Preview) I posted an update on Danielle, the friend of my daughter, who was in a severe car accident. It's under the "another prayer request" post from a few days ago. Thanks for your prayers... Kathi	lmt123	1	518	Oct 31, 2005 by cdb
	accenting on the present (Preview) Accent on the Present When we were obsessed with food, we were often obsessed with the past as well. We would rehash old hurts and resentments, old fears and desires. Our dreams, along with our waking hours, may have been filled with people from our past. Such preoccupation with the past prevente...	rosie light shines	1	599	Oct 31, 2005 by cdb
	Three Members Blocked (Preview) Three members have now been blocked from posting, due to their unwillingness to take their personal fight away from this board. I have e-mailed John privately to explain. I am but a simple moderator, and have NO stake in this, nor any opinion on who is right, or who did what to whom. This bo...	canadianguy	12	1225	Oct 31, 2005 by April
	To all of you (Preview) I'm fairly new here but not new to the life. I've been with my A for over 3 years so I know how they think and how they work. Anyway, I've been reading the posts and honestly I don't know how to respond. I know some of you have been on this journey longer than me and still struggle. I mainly just want to say that i...	Cathy	5	520	Oct 30, 2005 by Jeannie
	self value (Preview) Self Value We have a real life of our own. Yes, we do.That empty feeling, that senses that everyone except us has a life - an important life, a valuable life, a better life - is a remnant from the past. It is also a self-defeating belief that is inaccurate.We are real. So is our life. Jump into it, and we...	rosie light shines	3	353	Oct 30, 2005 by Jeannie
	i had a good day (Preview) hi guys, i had a really nice day with my hubby he has been doing great! i am go proud of him. i just want him home i miss him. he wants us to move out of our appartment. he said it doesn't feel like home any more, but i can't move my daughter is doing so good in school . she is on kickline ,cheerleading &a...	chrissy	5	833	Oct 30, 2005 by Jeannie
	hello (Preview) I had a great night last night i went to the halloween party and won money.... wooo hooo Lauren~	Lauren ashley	2	516	Oct 30, 2005 by Maria123
	Question (Preview) Ummm i cant get onto chat room now is anyone having the same problem???	Lauren ashley	4	477	Oct 30, 2005 by Maria123
	I've had my talk (Preview) I talked to my A earlier tonight. He hadn't started his drinking at that point. I told him I was unable to live like this any more and I wanted to get separated. He said that he thought it wouldn't get to this point. I told him it was past that point and for everyone’s sake we needed to separate. I told him it wo...	sandie123	9	781	Oct 30, 2005 by Dolphin123
	Why 'A'? (Preview) Just a quick question and I hope that no one takes this the wrong way because it's not meant to come across in a negative way. I'm new here and trying to understand, go easy on me, lol. I just notice that husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, etc. that have a dr...	tandrboo	17	916	Oct 30, 2005 by Jeannie
	This must stop.... (Preview) Simple reminder to EVERYONE on this board..... We are here to support each other, and to fight against alcoholism, NOT against ourselves. Al-Anon states that "although we may not like each other, we will learn to love one another through the common issue of Al-Anon" (not verbatim). ...	canadianguy	5	834	Oct 30, 2005 by Dolphin123
	Checking in.. (Preview) Hellooo Roomies! I just wanted to leave a note and let you know that we are all OK here in Naples, FL and trudging along the long road to recovering from hurricane wilma. My family and I ended up leaving town at the last minute and going to Orlando, we returned Monday shortly after the storm left the area. A...	cabecka	5	587	Oct 30, 2005 by Dolphin123
	update on Isabela (Preview) Hi roomies, Here is an update on Isabela, she is okay but her blood pressure is still high: "My BP is quite high again. I am simply not taking thoses strong meds anymore. When it first went up I took the double dose again and truly thought I would die. It slowed my h...	megan	4	460	Oct 30, 2005 by Dolphin123
	Shifting my focus/Changing what I can (Preview) Hi guys, I wish everyone a peaceful day! In keeping with the notion of changing the things I can, I am going to choose to focus on the Traditions tonight. Circumstances today have reminded me to turn to these guidelines which the founders of Al-Anon created to ensure constructive interact...	Emmie11	3	665	Oct 30, 2005 by rosie light shines
	lmt123 (Preview) Kathi, I was wondering how Danielle is doing? How's everbody holding up after the accident? Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Live strong, Karilynn	Karilynn	2	550	Oct 30, 2005 by Dolphin123
	Overwhelmed and help please (Preview) Hello everyone! Hope you all are okay. Today I went to a little harvest celebration with my daughter and her friend. They are both eight. Well, everything was fine until Her friend came running over to say that my daughter was all mad at her for playing with another little girl...	browneyes	6	888	Oct 30, 2005 by rosie light shines
	Alot on my mind (Preview) As I was reading Aron's post I felt a warm feeling that she got to say her goodbyes. My Sister and I were talking about our uncle that passed away last week and got to thinking that it is too bad that he decuided not to have a funeral. In his last year of life he was very sick from the lung cancer bu...	jj	4	666	Oct 30, 2005 by Dolphin123
	I survived the funeral! (Preview) I am sure that many of you won't be suprized, but I survived the funeral. My grandfather showed up with a black eye and many abraisions that he successfully obtained at the bottom of a few scotch and rum bottles.... My mother didn't even make herself available for a conversation.... My ch...	captcodee	10	712	Oct 30, 2005 by Dolphin123
	TY All for Your Prayers (Preview) I will divulge more later... I thank YOU ALL for ur prayers. Don't worry, be happy; in peace & prayer all truths will come to LIGHT. tyvm, my firends	kitty	6	496	Oct 30, 2005 by rosie light shines
	feeling guilty (kind of) (Preview) today i forgot to let go/let god. i just couldnt do it. i woke up with alot of pain today due to a kink in my neck. did what i could to make it go away and get rid of my headache. i did a little bit but still i had this feeling i should stay home from work anyways. so i called in. my a came home from coffee with a friend...	notsonew1111	5	512	Oct 30, 2005 by Dolphin123
	It's Time (Preview) My HP is telling me that tomorrow is the the day to ask my husband, my A, to leave the house. I have packed things that I might need in case I have to leave immediately. My kids have done the same. I have some money, cell phone and important numbers. I have hidden any weapons that I know of and am praying fo...	sandie123	10	604	Oct 30, 2005 by Dolphin123
	Another prayer request..please (Preview) I am requesting prayers for my daughter's friend, Danielle, who was in a bad car accident earlier today. She was hit head-on by a truck that crossed into her lane. She had to be cut out of her car, and lifeflighted to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tn. She is only a senior in high s...	lmt123	17	1056	Oct 30, 2005 by lmt123
	Thinking out loud (Preview) Hi Everyone, A theme keeps popping up for me this week, so I guess I am supposed to be thinking about it! So I figured I would think out loud----so to speak! I read a great quote this morning attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt: "Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss ev...	david62	8	666	Oct 30, 2005 by bob6502
	change me/ change my karma (Preview) *Intuition is a spiritual faculty and does not explain, but simply points the way. --Florence Scovel Shinn* Should we make this move? Should we change jobs? Should we talk to others about our feelings? We are seldom short on prayers when we're filled with fear and indecision. We are, however, shor...	rosie light shines	0	599	Oct 30, 2005 by rosie light shines
	Teen Speaker Second Try (Preview) There will be a teen speaker coming to the family teen room tonight at 8pm est to speak for us. A 20 minute share. I hope you will come and give him your support. You are all invited to join us. See ya there! At www.12stepforums.net in the familyteen chatroom kerry -- Edited b...	kerry5	1	521	Oct 30, 2005 by Christy
	Torn (Preview) Hey Friends Need some honest advise here. My ex's current girlfriend is having a baby in 6 weeks. This child will be my daughters half sibling. I have the upmost respect for his girlfriend...she is great with my daughter and treats her like her own when shes there for visits.&nb...	bd	7	483	Oct 30, 2005 by chrissy
	The Interview With God.... (Preview) Have you've watched this video? It is beautiful. Follow the link, make sure your speakers are on and click on View Presentation. :) http://www.theinterviewwithgod.com/	sanddie	3	668	Oct 30, 2005 by tea2
	Mom coming home!!!1 (Preview) Mom coming home thought i would share that with yas yay!!!!!! -- Edited by kerry5 at 09:10, 2005-03-31	kerry5	9	774	Oct 29, 2005 by kerry5
	I am Terrified & Being Attacked (Preview) I am even afraid to say very much about what has been happening to me (since Tuesday)... I beg of you my friends ask HP to protect me... my ex threatened to kill me so many times I cannot even recall, he told me hundreds of times to kill myself (in the bathtub so it wouldn't be hard or too messy to...	kitty	22	1295	Oct 29, 2005 by kitty
	when is the time change? (Preview) do we set the clocks back tonight?	notsonew1111	2	386	Oct 29, 2005 by notsonew1111
	Really good song!! (Preview) This is a really good song. I really like it. It reminds me of my mom, the alcoholic in my life. Do u like it? Kelly Clarkson Because Of You I will not make the same mistakes that you did I will not let myself cause my heart so much misery I will not break the way you did You fell so hard I learned the hard way, to...	princess433	3	647	Oct 29, 2005 by Lanchas
	fear sucks!! but its normal (Preview) *There is nothing so moving--not even acts of love or hate--as the discovery that one is not alone. --Robert Ardrey* Our fears are normal. Some of us fear going to a new school and making new friends. Taking an important test causes jitters in the bravest looking person. Maybe staying alone in the ho...	rosie light shines	0	575	Oct 29, 2005 by rosie light shines
	i shall begin again and again (Preview) Clear Thinking Strive for clear thinking. Many of us have had our thinking clouded by denial. Some of us have even lost faith in ourselves because we've spent a degree of time in denial. But losing faith in our thinking isn't going to help us. What we need to lose faith in is denial.We didn't resort t...	rosie light shines	0	406	Oct 29, 2005 by rosie light shines
	Thanks for being here for me :) (Preview) If I didn't have you guys, I would surely maybe cease to exist. Sad but true. You are my lifeline and so far have never failed me. Maybe a person with chronic pain and depression shouldn't be here at his chatroom but here I am. I am going to attend a 5 week mental health program starting wednesday to h...	cdb	11	712	Oct 29, 2005 by rosie light shines
	Read this its my poems (Preview) Can You Feel My Pain? I’m in my room lying on my bed There are so many thoughts running through my head I wipe the tears running down I ask God why and frown I go to my drawer and get the knife God’s tells me please don’t take your life I shut the door and close my eyes Sudden...	Lauren ashley	5	643	Oct 29, 2005 by rosie light shines
	Sick and Tired (Preview) You know what I am sick and tired of??? the fact that my husband, my A, can go out and do whatever / whenever he wants without any regard to our kids or me the fact that he can go out and get drunk to get away from his problems the fact that I have to do EVERYTHING around this house to make it run th...	sandie123	9	775	Oct 29, 2005 by rosie light shines
	my first boundary (Preview) It might seem alittle silly to talk about this but I set up my first boundary. Yesterday this girl wanted to order Chinese I said ok and then when we were figuring it all out she did not include the tip. I ask her why she didn't want to give a tip so she said they earn money why should she pay. So I thought it over...	nycbt	7	440	Oct 29, 2005 by rosie light shines
	detaching...regrouping (Preview) Hope for Today - October 29 Before I came into Al-Anon, I took disparagingcomments to heart. I believed them and found myself wondering what was wrong with me. Even asI became older, I carried inside the person who grew up with alcoholic parents and endured the abuse that accompanied the disease. A...	rosie light shines	0	537	Oct 29, 2005 by rosie light shines
	Where do I start? (Preview) Hi, I have come to the point where I just need to get out of my marriage. I'm 48 yrs. old and have 2 children at home, ages 13 and 7, boys. My husband & I have been married for 16 yrs. He is an alcohol & in the past (as far as I know, a drug abuser-coke & pot. He has been of...	Donna	10	504	Oct 29, 2005 by KathyS
	Friendly reminder (Preview) Hi roomies! Just a friendly reminder that for all of those who are DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME, don't forget to set your clocks back 1 hour before you turn in for the night. We all get an extra hour of sleep tonight. Enjoy the extra hour. What this does to the chat room times, I have no idea. I still ha...	Karilynn	3	621	Oct 29, 2005 by Diva
	Its my life not yours (Preview) My differentiate World I live in a world that is different from yours We live and think differently I am an extrovert and you sit all alone introverted We are so diverse yet so linked together We are like one person with multiple personalities We see each other as differ...	Lauren ashley	7	646	Oct 29, 2005 by TLC2
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