On the "having kids" part of the equation . . . I was never able to have children . . don't know why, had one 2nd trimester miscarriage, lots of infertility...
No -that all walks of life is for people with disabilities...this is called "a way of life" and it is about the 12 steps... ... kids, staying together--my...
Wow, they have different AWOL'S??? I have to check this out. Melody ... From: freddyterrier To: gamanonsupportgroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007...
I did a Yahoo Search (many different ways). I could find NOTHING on AWOL , or A Way of Life, or any 12 step program connected with this!!!! Anybody else have...
Here's what I found out about AWOL. Hope this is what you're looking for. What is A W O L ? An A.W.O.L. is "A Way of Life" •AWOL is a method of studying the...
Freddyterrier, You Wrote: My husband is going to 2 GA mtgs, and one AWOL a week (does anyone know about AWOL - I am trying to find more info about it) and then...
Thank you Barb and Gary - It (awol) seems like a good program - don't you think? - A bit more structure than GA, more intensive... Well - I just hope it helps...
This program does seem to have a lot of structure to it. What occurs to me is that, unlike GA, it REQUIRES things that GA suggests, not the least of which is...
Basket hit the nail on the head when she said: "What it seems to boil down to is that the program will only be as effective as the participant allows it to...
I think that any program will only be as effective as the participant allows, you get out what you put in. I believe in GA and don't think a program that...
Hi again, It's been a busy weekend & I've been preparing for my son's IEP meeting, so I didn't have the time to read any of your posts, other than Freddy's...
Hi, My name is Melody and I've responded to you before. My son Frank has aspergers, is extremely high functioning and is a college graduate. He is also a...
Well, he doesn't *have* to do anything. He doesn't have to go to GA, he doesn't have to find a job, he doesn't have to stop gambling. But you don't have to...
Oh, Melody, I feel so sorry for you. I'm the one with the gambling son who is 38 years old. I think it's much harder to deal with a gambling child than a...
Nancy: If I could kiss you, I would. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You validated my feelings,. That's all I needed to hear. God Bless you. Love,...
Hi, I've read many of your previous posts about your son. You should not feel apologetic or embarassed about feeling scared of your son. He's an adult and...
Oh Stacie: Thank you so much. Maybe I should have severed ties with him all those years ago, but you know, I wanted him to know he still had a mom. Even with...
We have all heard that the mainstream 12-step programs like GA, AA, NA and others require a lifelong commitment on the part of the addict in order to be...
I think that the gamblers and the family members/loved ones participation in a 12 step program isn't necessarily life-long . . . at least in terms of the...
Hi Gary, Since I have never attended GA or any other 12 step meeting, I'm not sure I can answer specifically to a lifelong committment to the program...
Hope you are all well and things are okay. Seems such a simplistic wish but one that is sometimes unattainable. I just wanted to share that today marks 2 years...
Toni, CONGRATULATIONS on your memorable two year anniversary. Having lived with someone who has struggled with a gambling addiction for many years, you have...
Good afternoon, I am new to this support group...just wanted to say: Congratulations Toni, thankyou for sharing your thoughts as they give me hope. My husband...
Thank you Gary & Cristina, Gary, I've never thought myself a hero to anyone but I would like to be so I'll just say thank you for your very heartwarming...
Does cg run in families? Like mother/son/sister? ... ____________________________________________________________________________________ Moody friends. Drama...
Cristina_s34, You Wrote: Does cg run in families? Like mother/son/sister? My Response: That's a very interesting and much debated topic. The following article...
Hi all, I just joined this group. I may have been a member before, I don't recall which group it was. I can get into the habit of gambling at the casino. My...
Paula, Welcome to the Gam-Anon Support Group Message Board. It sounds like you recognize that you have a gambling problem and you want to address it. Do you...
Hello All, I am married to a CG. He is attending GA, I attend Al-Anon (no Gam- Anon here or within 6 hours) and we've been through counseling. Our marriage...
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