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Denial

ssoa wrote 5 hours ago: We had a frank discussion about my wife’s drinking this week. She wanted to know what my probl … more →

Tags: Living with an ALCOHOLIC, Alcohol, Alcoholic, alcoholic spouse, Alcoholism, Christmas, Denial, Family, functional alcoholic

Party

ssoa wrote 1 week ago: Four bottles of wine today, I lost count yesterday but she drank enough to be almost comatose hangin … more →

Tags: Living with an ALCOHOLIC, Alcohol, Alcoholic, Alcoholism, alcoholic spouse, Despair, functional alcoholic, Co-Dependency, Alienation

When A Man Loves A Woman - Part II

inneedofpeace wrote 1 week ago: I watched When A Man Loves A Woman for the third time today.  The second time I watched it was over … more →

Tags: al-anon, When a man loves a woman, Co-Dependency

Never Leave Home Without It2 comments

inneedofpeace wrote 1 week ago: I am an avid fan of House.  I can’t say I was a fan from the beginning as I only discovered th … more →

Tags: al-anon, perfection, 12 Steps, Alcoholism, Procrastination, one day at a time, Mindfulness, Higher Power, zen cast

Crap

ssoa wrote 2 weeks ago: My wife has gained another alcohol related injury to add to an already bloated list. My Son and I we … more →

Tags: Living with an ALCOHOLIC, Alcohol, Alcoholic, Alcoholism, alcoholic spouse, functional alcoholic, Injury, Incontinence

Picture Perfect Day9 comments

inneedofpeace wrote 3 weeks ago: The sun rose quickly and bright Thanksgiving Day morning.  But, because the kids were making too muc … more →

Tags: 12 Steps, al-anon, Higher Power

Committing Original Sin

inneedofpeace wrote 1 month ago: This is absolutely nuts but I have noticed how gratitude for my wife’s alcoholism is leaking i … more →

Tags: al-anon, perfection, Alcoholism, Procrastination, one day at a time, courage to change, Original Sin

Changing My Voice

inneedofpeace wrote 1 month ago: Now for the first part of the Al Anon mantra “Let Go and Let God.” Letting go of resentm … more →

Tags: al-anon, one day at a time, Mindfulness, mindful meditation, zen cast

Taking the second step

inneedofpeace wrote 1 month ago: I believe that there is a higher power that can help restore me to sanity.  It wasn’t easy get … more →

Tags: al-anon, 12 Steps, 2nd step, Higher Power, mindful meditation, Mindfulness, The Artist's Way, Thomas Merton

A Proper Response4 comments

inneedofpeace wrote 1 month ago: I am wrestling with the 2nd step in the Al Anon program, the belief that a power greater than myself … more →

Tags: al-anon, Co-Dependency, 12 Steps, Mindfulness, The Artist's Way, Higher Power

Cricky is in the Hospital

justcricky wrote 1 month ago: I have been sick! Flu, bladder, nasal, and just when it couldn’t get worse. Last Tuesday I cou … more →

Tags: Just Cricky, Weight loss surgery, transfer addictiin

Damp Squib

ssoa wrote 1 month ago: It’s 10:00PM and once again I find myself sat alone in front of the TV. Kids safely tucked up … more →

Tags: Living with an ALCOHOLIC, Alcoholic, alcoholic spouse, Family, functional alcoholic, fireworks

In Search of A Higher Power1 comment

inneedofpeace wrote 1 month ago: What fool leaves a job in the worst economy in six decades? T-Shirt Image from 12stitch.com This foo … more →

Tags: al-anon, perfection, 12 Steps, Alcoholism, Procrastination, Depression, one day at a time

Visual Imagery1 comment

inneedofpeace wrote 1 month ago: In addition to the Discovering Choices book from the Al Anon Family Group, I also purchased a copy o … more →

Tags: Dry drunk, al-anon, Alcoholism

Manipulation

ssoa wrote 2 months ago: My wife’s father turned 70 last week. A party had been planned at a local restaurant for all t … more →

Tags: Living with an ALCOHOLIC, Alcohol, Alcoholic, Alcoholism, alcoholic spouse, Family, functional alcoholic

The First Step2 comments

inneedofpeace wrote 2 months ago: Yesterday, I admitted to my counselor that my life had become unmanageable and that I was powerless … more →

Tags: 12 Steps, al-anon

stay late

spouse22 wrote 2 months ago: I stayed at work a little late tonight. I got a lot done and it was good but I knew what I’d b … more →

Tags: Bad days, Life with an alcoholic

Resentment rides high5 comments

ssoa wrote 2 months ago: I’m feeling very resentful about my situation at the moment. I’m really tired of the dai … more →

Tags: Living with an ALCOHOLIC, Alcohol, Alcoholic, Alcoholism, Co-Dependency, Resentment, lies

bad days

spouse22 wrote 3 months ago: I haven’t posted lately because I’ve been thinking that I should actually pull down this … more →

Tags: Bad days, Life with an alcoholic, Alcoholic


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