Support Groups

[nicknamesarecliche]

Hey, ya'll I am having a b*tch of a time finding a support group for ACON in my area. I have just 'awoken' to what it is my mom has, but unfortunately, this is after letting her run my life [into the ground] for the last 3 years and isolating me from all but one of my friends [who lives 5 hours away]. I just graduated from college in July & don't have enough $ to move out just yet. So, when she gets home, I have basically been sitting in the park, church, my car for hours, all by myself.Yes, this is pathetic...but, I'm tired of living a lie, and I will be ashamed no more!!!!......wow saying that felt good. Anyways,
 if anyone lives in San Antonio, TX and would like to get together for coffee, please e-mail me at psalms119_46@lycos.com

[Hopalong]

Hi...
I am not sure, but is it true that a person can go to an "open" Nar-Anon meeting when there's no ACON meeting available? I think I remember that people who are coping with alcoholics can go to an open AA meeting.

There might be a lot of insight and support there that could help you with your Mom. I'm sorry you're coping with this but it's good to hear you're seeking help, especially NOW, not when you're 40!

Don't give up. Keep breathing, find some nurturing community (I always recommend the Unitarian church for "free" support and counseling), seek, seek, and don't give up on your own life.

Set your teeth, get a job or two jobs, bull on through this transition and start carving out a GOOD and HEALTHY life for yourself!

You can do it. And you show your wisdom by coming here for help.

Welcome.

Hopalong