Hi, Looking to join email group, have been advised to send email to this address. Regards Yvonne [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Have just joined so I am not completly sure how this works. I am looking to more experienced members for their advise on how they achieved detachment. I know...
I came to the realization that I'm in control of my own destination, and my alcoholic is in control of his own. I support him by not enabling him, and I make...
It is great to hear that you have succeeded in achieving detachment, although it is a little alarming to hear it took you 24 years to achieve it! I hear what...
What I meant by 24 years, is....I'm still and always will be working on me. It truly took me about 2 years to learn how to detach. But that is me. Others it...
Get the book "The Language of Letting Go". It's a process and will take time, be patient. As with anything, the more you practice, the better you will...
We have no control over the actions of others , we can only control our re-actions . You must remember that your state of mind is up to you ...You can choose...
I'm tring to find a meeting in my area much to the suggestion of my new therapist. My deceased father and my brother who is my boss..can't seenm to get away...
Hi, I'm pretty new to this whole thing too. The alcoholic in my life is in recovery, something I am very grateful for, but it brings a whole other set of...
Thanks Yvonne.. As a matter of fact I'm just about to go out and get coffee since there is a meeting tonight at 6:30 that I'm really trying to find the guts...
Hello. Am also new. Here is a list I got from an old Edgewater newletter. Hope this helps. AA and Al Anon meetings: North Shore Baptist Church, 5244 N....
Thanks Bonnie. I'm in the near western burbs and actually found one about 1/2 mile from here. Just finished up some work and going to get cleaned up and get...
Thanks to all today who responed to my earlier post.I did have the strenght to go this evening. A group of about 15 and really didn't feel out of place. I...
Hi, Well done you. You have taken the first step in reclaiming your life. If you can, get your hands on a copy of "Courage to Change" If you are like me and...
Hello I really don't know how to start I feel that I' am trap and that don't matter what I do a will have this problem all my life Mi wife is an alcoholic and...
Henry, I too am brand new to Al anon. I went to my first meeting this past Sunday and when I came home( I live alone) I had almost flashback type moments.I am...
There is meeting tonight at a different place near my home tonight. As of right now I'm planning on attending,just depends on how busy the work day is. I...
Here is todays page in One Day at a Time In Al-anon:Â Â Wise words from an AA who counsels with families of alcoholics:Â "Yes, the alcoholic can be forced...
Henry, I am not going to advise you to stay or go, only you can decide what is right for you and your daughter. What I will advise you to do is to keep going...
Hi Today is my birthday and I have a beautiful present. I feel your support and after a very long, long time I don't feel alone. And I promise mi self that...
Happy Birthday. The only behaviors we can change are our own. It's all about taking control of our own lives again, and not being doormats to anybody else....
A belated but Happy Birthday Henry..I like your thoughts on guilt. I'm new at this myself and every little bit helps reinforce the little I know about al...
Do you know what I am so sick of the attitude of the alcoholic in my life. He is sober but he is being a royal pr**k (do not mean to offend anybody) We are...
I remember when my ex A was that way (he still is but I don't have to live with him) I found that the best thing to do in order to keep my serenity was get out...
I lived with the walking on eggshells for so long.I know exactly what you mean. I was fortunate to have him kick me out of the apt. That was 5 years ago and...
I' am tired, I 'want to disappear, little Tori, my daughter, is mi only live line is so hard to do anything when you feel so lonely Its been such long time...
Is there a post I have to find or does one start on a specific day? this is my first experience with a meeting of this type, so please explain. I've been in...