tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451509587037762640.post6032920722935856165..comments2023-10-29T10:29:53.827-04:00Comments on Just For Today - Leveraging The Tools of Al-Anon: To The Alcoholic's Spouse - 3rd LetterUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451509587037762640.post-59014338423146372292015-11-28T03:37:09.887-05:002015-11-28T03:37:09.887-05:00Hi Joe,
I just wanted to thabk you for your blog p...Hi Joe,<br />I just wanted to thabk you for your blog posts, in particular your letters to a spouse. I finally escaped the alcoholic spuse syndrome some 15 years after getting embroiled in the prison that alcoholism brings to a spouse. I loved my freedom and enjoyed it for 12 years. Then I met and fell for my next partner. I was totally honest about my past life with an alcoholic and when I asked point blank if he had ever had issues with alcohol, he denied it. So I feel in love and gradually I began to realise that he did indeed have problems with alcohol. I tried to stick it out with him for five years. Today, after another night of rowing over his alcohol abuse, I realise I cannot stay in this prison any longer. I cannot fix him, just as I could not fix my ex husband.<br />Your letters have given me clarity about moving forward and what I need to do. I am now facing a life of freedom again.<br />Thank you!<br />From a strong woman who can do this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451509587037762640.post-48910521492682395092011-07-22T07:44:14.144-04:002011-07-22T07:44:14.144-04:00Joe, thank you for your site! I've only just s...Joe, thank you for your site! I've only just stumbled upon it but it is exactly what i need! Your letters to the alcoholic spouse are like a refreshing, wonderful slap in the face. Thank you. I am so sick of the dramas, so sick of the hurt, the anger, the resentment and when i can no longer pretend that i am fine, the depression that follows. Its time for me to turn my life around and stop being caught up in this crap that is not my problem! Bless xxSiobhan Lowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09176974073080004506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451509587037762640.post-152275825610203672009-11-23T20:04:24.836-05:002009-11-23T20:04:24.836-05:00alanondiary.blogspot.com is very informative. The ...alanondiary.blogspot.com is very informative. The article is very professionally written. I enjoy reading alanondiary.blogspot.com every day.<br /><a href="http://www.paydayloanstation.com" rel="nofollow">payday cash loans</a> <a href="http://www.paydayloanstation.com/payday.shtml" rel="nofollow">payday</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451509587037762640.post-80620998548483910552008-01-25T05:43:00.000-05:002008-01-25T05:43:00.000-05:00SkipThe kind words you write, is one reason I keep...Skip<BR/><BR/>The kind words you write, is one reason I keep writing. I figure that if I can write what I am learning, I encode it better in my mind. If I can help someone else, just through my thinking (which is pretty screwed up most of the time -that's self effacing humor, and not very funny), then perhaps I am doing a good deed. <BR/><BR/>I am so glad you wrote these words. And to the others who have written similar words, thank you.<BR/><BR/>I have found that comments are the blogger's form of currency. (i.e. it's how we get paid/feel good)<BR/><BR/>JoeJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16995110086645670446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451509587037762640.post-24414460496451592572008-01-25T05:39:00.000-05:002008-01-25T05:39:00.000-05:00To Anonymous - above. In my Al-Anon meeting I go ...To Anonymous - above. In my Al-Anon meeting I go to, my home base, there is a woman who is 84. She is so smart. She is so articulate. I am in awe of her. She is astounding. Every time she speaks, I get ready. I get ready to learn something new and I write it in my mind. If I could write what she has said, without disclosing her, I would do so. I sense, by what you have written, that you will provide us with you insights and "smartness" ... Please join us.<BR/><BR/>JoeJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16995110086645670446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451509587037762640.post-35819470001077984902008-01-25T04:49:00.000-05:002008-01-25T04:49:00.000-05:00Thank you.You cannot be aware of the depth of my g...Thank you.<BR/>You cannot be aware of the depth of my gratitude for your blog site.<BR/>I look forward to the meeting this weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451509587037762640.post-60289630494621791902008-01-25T00:21:00.000-05:002008-01-25T00:21:00.000-05:00Thanks for taking the time to blog for all of us t...Thanks for taking the time to blog for all of us that need to hear what you have to say. I went to my first AlAnon meeting 26 years ago. Won't go into detail but was very active for about 15 years, it saved my life, it really did and somewhere along the way I began to get lazy. Miss meetings, I know where I need to be, I know what I need to do. Why don't I? My daughter has been sending me links, didn't want to use them. Tonight I was moved for some reason to click on your link. Thanks. I'm almost 72 and I have difficulty getting to meetings, I will do something about that but now I know that through links like yours, I can be moved to get back in the wellness program. Old pattern habits die slowly, When not taking care of yourself they reappearAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451509587037762640.post-76767030947958584982008-01-24T14:15:00.000-05:002008-01-24T14:15:00.000-05:00I like the 21 day mental diet. Good stuff to think...I like the 21 day mental diet. Good stuff to think about. And yes, I guess if I could wave a magic wand, I would want to have all the pain and suffering removed from all the alcoholics and drug addicts and those who have been affected. But it was due to the alcoholic that I found Al-Anon and that was one lucky day for me.Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451509587037762640.post-10392450735975122182008-01-24T13:30:00.000-05:002008-01-24T13:30:00.000-05:00Yay for boundaries! I look forward to our next mee...Yay for boundaries! I look forward to our next meeting! I love these letters! Thank you! I feel something stirring within me...it is like waking up for the first time in a long time!Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17809780410176722692noreply@blogger.com