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  • About Me

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    LaurieKarenina

    Female, 42
    Detroit, MI, USA
    Member since December 5, 2008

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  • Journal

    • Still fightin'

      Mood April 19, 2009 8:18am

      The current economic situation is not helping anything, let me tell you.

      I work for a seasonal business - right now is our busiest time so I think …

    • Breakthrough - maybe

      Mood January 25, 2009 8:40am

      Well, we talked for about 3 hours yesterday.  So difficult trying to have a meaningful conversation with someone who is half in the bag...and …
    • What if?

      Mood December 30, 2008 9:31pm

      So here I sit in limbo not sure what my next move should be.

      I wonder:  What if he sobers up?  Or tries to sober up?  I still have …

    • Step One

      Mood December 22, 2008 10:49am

      Well, we had it out yesterday.  Talked for a long time.  He still cannot comprehend why I have a problem with his drinking.  I swear, …
    • The Conclusion! finally...

      Mood December 17, 2008 8:59pm

      So if anyone has waded through my entire journal...bless you!  It felt good to get it all out.  I'm here to hopefully get help as to …

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    • Flower

      From chrystalbelle71 May 23

      wanted to send you some flowers and see how you are doing lately, i havent been around much lately so im a little lost with keeping up with my friends. hope all is well and that you, especially, are ok. many hugs and much love, christa

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      From jen0618 May 11

      Wow!!! We have very simular situations!!!! Stay strong and DON'T give him anymore more money.

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      From jen0618 May 11

      Thanks so much for your hug and I am SO happy that I am not alone. It's funny how much that can help!! Today I am going to read your journal's. We are not alone in this and we must stay strong. If not for us but for our children. I hope you had a wonderful Mothers Day!

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      From epi55 May 9

      Hi Laurie, I'm e-mailing you thi note to let you know that I have'nt forgot about you. Love, Sarah

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      From chrystalbelle71 May 1

      hope things are going well with you guys, thought freds job was secure, well, i was wrong, he was laid off and for 3 weeks now and not sure how much longer, maybe a while. hope your area is doing better than ours. i heard that pontiac is making huge changes as well as gm, hope you guys arent affected.

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Families & Friends Of Addicts

      I am in a complicated relationship with a functional alcoholic.

      Treatments

      Patience Not Working
      Trying to be patient confuses me. People say I am co-dependent or enabling.
      Talking Somewhat Helpful
      It's good to get it off my chest sometimes. Talking with him is not helpful, though. He gets verbally abusive.
      Writing Working / Worked
      I post here and I get a lot of support on this site.
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