Hello I am new here and I just need a hug! - Al-Anon Family Group

Overcome · Senior Member

Hello I am new here and I just need a hug!

Sweet Pea · Member

Hello! I have been with my significant other for 9 years now and just now trying to find some support. He was a recovering alcoholic and when I came home from work tonight he was drunk. I am usually an optimistic person but tonight I feel very sad and pretty much hopeless. I hope to read many posts tonight. I will share more at a later time if that is ok?

Thank you,

Sweet Pea

hotrod · ~*Service Worker*~

Hi Sweet Pea Welcome to Miracles in Progress hug

Alcoholism is so very cunning and baffling. It is devastating to come home and discover a relapse I urge you to check out the alanon Face to Face meetings in your community and attend.

It is so very important to break the isolation cause by being powerless over this disease. The main number for alanon should be listed in your white pages. Here you will feel support and develop new tools to live by . We learn to focus on ourselves and to ACT and not React.

Keep coming back here as well You are not alone.

Sweet Pea · Member

Thank you for replying, Betty. I so appreciate the hug! Unfortunately, I live in rural outer banks NC and the only number I found for an local alanon group was disconnected. I will keep trying to find one!

Sweet Pea · Member

Thank you to Overcome. I will definately check out the meeting at 9:00 tonight! Looking forward to it!

Jerry F · ~*Service Worker*~

((((Sweetpea))))...welcome to the board hope you find someone in your area who is a Al-Anoner...Check with AA to see if anyone there had info you can have. (((hugs)))

nmike · ~*Service Worker*~

Welcome to MIP! Alanon is a hugging place. Lots of experience, strength, and hope. Hang in there and keep coming back.

Nancy

daisy chain · Veteran Member

Sending you cyber hugs Sweet pea xx

daisy chain · Veteran Member

Good idea, I have learnt that some of their meetings are open so that non-alcoholics can also attend. In the early days of our contact with AA and Alanon I my daughter and son all attended this type of meeting with my husband who was actively drinking at the time. We took it in turns to go with him however there are no rules who or how often. This is my experience to share.

Tennin · Member

(((Hugs))) sweetie! That's about all I have to offer right now, but living in a similar situation, I just wanted to let you know you are not alone.

xeno59 · ~*Service Worker*~

((( sweetpea))) there's your hug

Alcoholism is a cunning, baffling disease. One we can never truly understand. Relapses are not uncommon but they certainly are just as hurtful. I do hope you find a meeting in your area or join us online for our twice daily meetings. We would love to see you there. Also you might want to read back on older posts and you will find your story written many times over along with all the replys. I know in the beginning the posts we a great help to me and they still are.
You are not alone by any means and we are here to support you!
Blessings

Hoot Nanny · ~*Service Worker*~

SWEET PEA: Here is your (((((HUG))))) & many more where that comes from. I wish I could give you a hug in person. I really don't go any days w/o a hug. I need & crave them. I have been able to receive them better since I have been in the program. It kind of goes w/ the territory. We are very loving people.

Kathleen

midas · Member

HUG! I'm new too. AA is the path your partner needs for recovery and to choose you over A. Al Anon is what you need to get your hugs and support even if it's online. HUG again!

Sweet Pea · Member

Thank you all for the hugs! You have no idea how much it helps and how much I appreciate them! I am reading a lot of posts and learning a lot. I am so happy I found you all! Take care!

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