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Elizabeth10


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Hello, everyone!

 

I've been attending "real" Al-Anon meetings since the middle of January. They have already helped me grow tremendously and meet amazing, inspiring people. My father is the A, and he was sober for about 10 years before he relapsed when I was about 8. He's been on-and-off sober for the past 10 years now and it gets tiring. When I finally let my guard down, he picks up again. It is frustrating and draining. 

 

I am very happy to have found this online community by accident. I never thought to look for a message board or online meetings. I am grateful to be here and I'll keep coming back smile



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Welcome,

I don't think you finding this site was an accident. Perhaps your HP led you to it. Ya think? :)


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Glad your path brought you here Elizabeth! Good for you for going to meetings and also am happy you are learning!! Great progress.

We are here for you. love,debilyn



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Welcome to the boards!! My father was an A, too, but he was never in any type of recovery and drank until the day he died. Keep coming back, we'd love to see more of you!

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Elizabeth10


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GailMichelle wrote:

Welcome,

I don't think you finding this site was an accident. Perhaps your HP led you to it. Ya think? :)

 I agree. biggrin I love your signature quote about resentment, BTW. 



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Elizabeth10


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Debilyn wrote:

Glad your path brought you here Elizabeth! Good for you for going to meetings and also am happy you are learning!! Great progress.

We are here for you. love,debilyn

 Thank you. I am so glad that these boards are as welcoming as the meetings. 



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ilovedogs wrote:

Welcome to the boards!! My father was an A, too, but he was never in any type of recovery and drank until the day he died. Keep coming back, we'd love to see more of you!

 Thank you :)



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Hi Elizabeth, I welcomed you on the other board also, and I would like to extend that to here.



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Hi and welcome to MIP! I am sending you love and support!

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