Al-Anon Slips – Episode 191

What does it mean to relapse in Al-Anon? Have you had an Al-Anon slip? What did you do to recover? * What is a “slip”? Is it just another word for “relapse”? * What do you think an “Al-Anon slip” is? * How do you know if you’re having (or if you had) one? * In AA, it’s “obvious”, but in Al-Anon, it’s more subtle. * What kinds of slips can you identify? * Controlling * Enabling * Emotional * Making another person your HP * Relate a story about a slip you had * A big one? * A little one? * How did it feel the same as before recovery? * How did it feel different? * What program tools did you use to recover from your slip? * How do you / can you detect that a slip is imminent and what can you do to prevent it? * What tools/slogans help? Upcoming topics include obsessive thinking. How does your obsession with others behavior (such as drinking) make your life unmanageable? Please call us at 734-707-8795 or email [email protected] with your questions or experience, strength and hope. Or just leave a comment right here. In response to a listener question, we suggested episode 78: Stay or Go? Music from the show Paul Simon: Slip Slidin' Away https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_H-LY4Jb2M Carrie Underwood: Relapse Moby: Slipping Away