Sandy--So sorry that you had to find us this way. It's tough, but we
are here for you with everything that you may need. I know that when
i first joined, there were many members who offerred many kind words
and advice. email me if you want to chat. Take Care of yourself.---
In gamanonsupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, sandyalbertathome
<no_reply@y...> wrote:
> Hello...I found this site a few days ago and decided to join
> for support. There are no gamanon meetings in my area.
> My husband is a cg who recently had a slip. He had
> over 700 days clean - almost 2 years - but I'm not sure I can trust
> that. I have a lot of questions and am not sure where to start.
> I am familiar with 12 step groups and am a member of
> one. I'm a recovering alcoholic. He has been supportive of me
> throughout my recovery. We have been together 28 years - we were
> quite young
> when we got together. I am trying to be supportive of his
> addiction. I'm feeling heartbroken this last few days and
> unsure of where to go. I'm thinking that I need to put all of our
> financial matters in my name only but am not sure about this
> or if it is the "right" move? He has not (to my knowledge)
> used our joint accounts or "our" money. He is attending
> his ga meetings. Where to I go from here?
> We have our separate 12 step programs and our own recovery/
> support groups - I think I have been able to "let go" and
> know I have no control over his program - nor do I want to.
> I just need to know that I will be safe and want to
> protect myself. We have no children so we only have each other.
> I'd appreciate any comments to help me out. I understand there
> are meetings on line or chat rooms but I could use some
> help finding them and nagivating into them. I do believe
> I'm not alone out here but where do I go from here?