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Addiction & Recovery

Old Codger

(4,205 posts)

8. My wife

Reply to NMDemDist2 (Reply #6)

Tue Jan 24, 2012, 02:13 AM

Jan 2012

Got more out of actual AA meetings than Al-Anon, for her it was better to hear from the actual alcoholics than the "victims" whatever works, but you might try and see if there is an open AA meeting in your area and see how that feels.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] seaglass Jan 2012 OP

lots of people here to help.. Viva_La_Revolution Jan 2012 #1

If they don't, they are stuck with me tavalon Jan 2012 #2

fine by me irisblue Jan 2012 #3

I think we'd better re-write our group description NMDemDist2 Jan 2012 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Jan 2012 #5

alanon is probably a good idea NMDemDist2 Jan 2012 #6

My wife Old Codger Jan 2012 #8

Is there a family program at the detox? cally Jan 2012 #7

Not to many thoughts... Tripod Jan 2012 #9

((((((hugs)))))) Tripod you should be proud of your dad Tippy Jan 2012 #10

Thanks Tippy, I am. Tripod Jan 2012 #11

Question about encouragement vs detachment DemReadingDU Feb 2012 #12

You are welcome, this comes from the admin. and me, Tripod. Tripod Feb 2012 #13