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Last night was a bad one. My husband got drunk, grabbed me by the throat and threatened to kill me. I called 911, and he was arrested. His court date is on the...
zookeeper61
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May 9, 2008
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I am so sorry to hear this....My father was this type of drinker, and I lived in much fear as a child...seeing my mother go through this was difficult as...
nolee965
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May 9, 2008
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Thank you so much for writing... I am so sorry to hear of your divorce. Has your husband had counseling? Have you? I think I am going to get some for myself,...
Carolyn Cowan
zookeeper61
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May 10, 2008
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My husband believes he can do this on his own, and frequently states he does not need counseling. I have been in counseling for over 10 years. I started out...
nolee965
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May 10, 2008
6:36 am
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I am involved with a recovering alcoholic and drug addict for the last 6 months.  He is 12 years sober.  We are dealing with this relationship through...
pamela glee
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Jul 20, 2008
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Hi, It sounds like he is dealing with trauma from his coworkers death. What came to mind when reading what you shared was Fight/Flight/Freeze responses....
nolee965
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Jul 22, 2008
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Hi to everyone. I have posted on this group a couple of times, but it's been a while. I have been married to my alcoholic for 10 years and with him for 11. We...
Michelle Bloom
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Sep 14, 2008
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Thanks for your share, Michelle... and yes... i experience that too, and feel kind of bad about it... First of all, be gentle with yourself. It's ok to not be...
ying shanhua
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Sep 15, 2008
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I have known my partner for a decade and lived with him for two years. He had Hepatitis C, but was cured of it before he moved in, after a year of drug...
Lady Olwen
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Sep 27, 2008
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Dearest Olwen, Reading your story really made me go back to many many days ... months and maybe some years also. It all sounds so familiar... I am Niloo and I...
niloopanjwani
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Oct 1, 2008
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Dear Niloo; I thank you for your warm response! I finally had the chance to sit down and answer you and the group. I am not currently online at home and must...
Lady Olwen Moondancer
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Oct 9, 2008
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Lady Olwen: I know your pain and anguish all too well. My husband has done many destructive things to me and our relationship that it was too much for me to...
Kara DeMorro
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Oct 10, 2008
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Thanks so much for your reply Kara! The concept of male entitlement does seem to get stronger when one is married to an alcoholic husband. I'm so glad that we...
Lady Olwen Moondancer
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Oct 10, 2008
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Hi, First, I'd like to apologize for my last sharing-if there is call for it being either lengthy or unattractive. I so appreciate Kara's sharing. Presently I...
Boricua
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Oct 16, 2008
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hi i'm new and wanted to say hi. i have been involved with an alcoholic for 2 years. in the beginning of our relationship, i think i had blinders on when it...
lulublueyes
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Nov 2, 2008
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I am currently dealing with an odd situation with my ex-A and her examples (or lack thereof) she is demonstrating to our kids. Here is the simple history of...
Brett Limer
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Nov 3, 2008
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I have been a member of this site for a while but this is my first posting. I was always afraid my"A" would find out since he checks my computer. I guess I am...
Amysue Ryan
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Nov 20, 2008
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Sounds like my situation.... you get promises of better behavior, and you believe it, but it never happens. Right now I don't have the strength to leave...
Jake & Cheri
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Nov 20, 2008
2:52 pm
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Amy Sue: Like many others on here I can relate to what you are going through. Im currently in the midst of divorcing my "A" and its been a rollercoaster ride...
choppercruz
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Nov 21, 2008
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Hi my name is Linda D. Gorham. I just joined your A-lanon group today. I live in Yankton, SD. I've been married for 20yrs. My husband has been sober for 1 year...
Linda Gorham
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Dec 8, 2008
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Hi, My name is Barbara. I have a son who is an alcoholic. He is truely making my life difficult. He's 32 years old and keeps saying no more, I'm done. But...
Barbara
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Dec 11, 2008
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I am new here, and hoping to find some strength. It seems that's what we all need to do what we know we must if we want a normal life again. Reading your...
Barbara
barbiej314
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Dec 11, 2008
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HI, MY HUSBAND IS AN ALCOHOLIC AND FLAT REFUESES HE IS. HE HAS BEEN TO THE HOSPITAL 3 TIMES IN THE PAST TWO YEARS WITH A BLOOD ALCOHOL BETTER THAN 3 TIMES THE...
msmagoo1987
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Dec 11, 2008
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I have a question for the group? Can anyone help me with the 12 steps? As I cannot get anyone from my home group to do it. I don't see the one who's suppose to...
Linda Gorham
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Dec 15, 2008
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I know what you are going through. My mother is an alcoholic and I had to deal with the same things throughout the 20 years I lived with her. When I...
kristinab33
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Jan 2, 2009
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I'm sorry I haven't been on more. But these holidays are very time cosuming. But I enjoyed it too. Made chocolate chip cookies on wednesday for our home groups...
Linda Gorham
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Jan 2, 2009
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My husband goes to AA meetings everyday.That's where he went now Linda in SD ... From: kristinab33 To: Recovery-World-Al-Anon@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday,...
Linda Gorham
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Jan 3, 2009
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Any suggestions on getting help with living with an alcoholic (my partner)? I've been to an Al-anon meeting but I feel I need so one on one advise....
cdisanto2
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Jan 15, 2009
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My name is Linda my husband I'm happy to say has been sober almost 14mos.Try this group called AL-Anonnow.Carrie is her name.I go to my home group.But found...
Linda Gorham
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Jan 15, 2009
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Thanks for the info. I was also wondering if people go to therapists for any one on one specifically for dealing with life with an alcoholic. I go back and...
cdisanto2
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