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Re: [chicago alanon] Newbie

The first step is a doozie, but once you get past it, it gets less
difficult. I totally understand that uneasy feeling of walking into the first
meeting. I didn't know what to expect, or what was expected of me. What a
refreshing
feeling when I figured out I didn't have to say a thing until I was ready.
You'll find that others at the meetings have been where you are, and will
welcome you with open hearts and arms.
You can do this.



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Mon Dec 31, 2007 11:16 pm

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I wanted to introduce myself to the group. My dad is the acholoic in my family. He has been ever since I can remember. Growing up with him was very...
Amber Fasching
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Dec 14, 2007
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Hi Amber! I am not from Chicago but signed up online. I had an alcoholic grandfather and my mother was an addict. I have ended up in many relationships with...
Michelle Denton
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Dec 14, 2007
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Michelle, I wanted to thank you so much for responding to my post. It has really helped me cope with the situation and I now know that there are others just...
Amber Fasching
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Dec 31, 2007
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Amber, Hope you had a happy new year! I think my holiday season went very well this year; usually it is the worst part of the year for my family. About your...
Michelle Denton
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Amber, Your story so much resembles mine. I've been in al-anon over 20 years, but haven't always taken advantage of the tools al-anon has given me. I'm again...
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Dec 14, 2007
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Thank you for responding. I have actually called and looked into meetings but its getting up the courage to go the first meeting that is hard. I know that...
Amber Fasching
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Dec 31, 2007
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The first step is a doozie, but once you get past it, it gets less difficult. I totally understand that uneasy feeling of walking into the first meeting. I...
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