I found Al-Anon in 2001 when a friend suggested I go to a meeting while she went to an AA meeting. She knew my wusband (past tense of husband) as well as I did, so she knew that I qualified. Al-Anon is for families and friends of alcoholics. We follow the 12 step program for …
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How to not get divorced over stupid stuff.
My husband and I annoy each other. Not all the time, thankfully. But I leave lights on, and like a lot of light. He can see in the dark with his light blue eyes, and walks around after me turning off lights to save money. I prefer the dirty dishes in the sink, while he …
The Relationship Dance
My wusband (husband, past tense) and I used to do a dance — a couple of them actually. And I don’t mean salsa or tango. I mean that we had ways of relating that perpetuated our beliefs and fears, that we kept doing over and over. I discovered my steps in the dance through therapy …