Hi, Claudia... Thanks for the question - I always thought by now I'd have been married 15 years or so with several children. I thought I'd have my own family....
Lately I have been feeling so depressed because of loneliness. This loneliness only occurs when i start doubting and having fears about trust and my self...
The only advice I can give you is"Fake it until you make it". Just force yourself to act like it is okay for him to go.........even if you don't feel like it...
Hello, I had a relationship similar to the one you have, started off long distance just over the phone. I understand how you feel. I spent all my time trying...
Just wanted to say that I can relate to your feelings of frustration. I am getting a divorce with a 1 1/2 year-old toddler. I am definitely not living the...
hello, looking for healing and growth, support, peace, greater joy and fulfillment. willing to accept growth and learn, expecting divine help and enlightened...
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Today's thought from Hazelden is: Attitude is everything! Today will be what we make it. Regardless of the weather, the kinds of work to be done, the...
Hi, I can relate to that behavior but for me I would not call it loneliness. For me I would call it control and fear (fear of not knowing what he is doing when...
I do a lot of things to cope with loneliness. Each different solution works at different times for me. I sometimes reach out to groups such as this. I also try...
Thanks, ladies... for all that you've posted. Thought I wouldn't wish the way I'm feeling on anyone, it helps to know that I'm not alone. This is hard... and...
Today's thoughts from Hazelden are: In AA the only mistake you can make is not coming back. Gratitude is the streetcar to a better attitude. The catch-22 of...
Hello everyone, my name is Joss. I am married, 10 years and have 2 children, girls 7 and 3. I started attending Sex and Love Addicts anonymous about a year...
Robin, I know exactly where you're at. Isn't it sad that we are so incomplete within ourselves? Our codependency has rendered us empty shells of people,...
great advice. it's hard to fake it...but do it anyway...also, have you told him you know you are acting irrationally and that you want to work on this...i...
Jennifer, Well said! How did you get to the place you are...where true recognition occurs and you are able to affect behavior? I can recognize my behaviors...
Stacy, We are so much alike. I have been (and still am basically) exactly where you are. I have had three failed marriages and one failed relationship...
Hi, Claudia... Thanks for the question - I always thought by now I'd have been married 15 years or so with several children. I thought I'd have my own family....
Today's thought from Hazelden is: Relaxing when things don't go as you planned. So, the boyfriend calls, says he's going hiking with his buddies for a week,...
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Hey Robin, I used to be so strong. I didn't need anybody. It got harder when I was older. I became the person I swore I never would become. I became needy...
Good morning, everyone. I have been lurking in the group for some time now and feel it is time to share. I am a recovering alcoholic/addict with alot of...
Hi everyone, I haven't posted in a long time. Back in June I told my A friend that I could no longer see him as he was seeing someone in NY and not being...
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Julie, My thing was hardening my heart so noone could hurt me but in the hardening I lost how to love and be loved....I was strong also but I thnk realizing we...
WOW, Christi! What an astounding post! Thanks for sharing :) Terri In a message dated 11/3/2007 9:45:05 PM US Mountain Standard Time, elliottchristi56@......
... My name is joe and hane not posted before but i read alot O sorry have to say hi i'm joe and i'm a codependent just like to say its not over tel its over....