Hi, I'm new to this and am just looking for some relief. Am I an alcoholic? Addict? Codependent? Generally messed up? Hurting? Alone? Too proud to let anyone know how messed up I am on the inside? Feeling like a victim without hope? Yes!!!!!!!!!!! I just don't know what to do. A friend suggested a 12 step program years ago and I went to a few meetings but no matter how hard I tried I just couldn't seem to connect. Am I that person who is "constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves"? I can't be!! I'm honest enough to confess that I am hurting. A hurt that just won't go away, no matter what I try. How does this work? What do I need to do? Please tell me. And if this isn't the place to start, does anyone have any suggestions?
ML said
May 25, 2008
Make a start anywhere you feel safe enough to simply be 'willing' to try.....
neensgt said
May 28, 2008
you are not alone and i have the same story as you but this time i really listened and am now trying to do a little something for me each day. i read my al anon book and then i started my garden work i had to make myself do it but it felt good in the end.
Ianniello said
Jun 4, 2008
I am a returning to al-anon. I should have never stopped going in the first place. I have been the lonliest and hurting person for some time now. I am glad to have this opportunity to return and find myself again. I got lost in thinking that alcohol was no longer a problem. Life is different for me now. I raised my family thinking that I could do it all on my own. One of my children is a bartender. Their are new people in my life. Alcohol again and how it is affecting my life.
Vicky R said
Jun 20, 2008
hi grmat, hope you find the programme helpful. This is a good board, but it varies how busy it is. You could also try looking up the programmes you are interested in on a search engine, theres quite a few different versions. To get more input. And then of course use this one as well if you like,
i started my garden work i had to make myself do it but it felt good in the end.
I am a returning to al-anon. I should have never stopped going in the first place. I have been the lonliest and hurting person for some time now. I am glad to have this opportunity to return and find myself again. I got lost in thinking that alcohol was no longer a problem. Life is different for me now. I raised my family thinking that I could do it all on my own. One of my children is a bartender. Their are new people in my life. Alcohol again and how it is affecting my life.
hi grmat, hope you find the programme helpful. This is a good board, but it varies how busy it is. You could also try looking up the programmes you are interested in on a search engine, theres quite a few different versions. To get more input. And then of course use this one as well if you like,
llol Vickyr x