Did You Grow Up Living With an Alcoholic?
Are You a Teenager Living With an Alcoholic?
One in four children under age 18 in the United States is affected by a parent’s abuse of alcohol. Growing up in a home where one or both parents are alcoholics can have life-altering effects on children, with long-lasting emotional and psychological scars.
Al-Anon Family Groups’ latest Membership Survey reveals that more than half of members’ lives have been affected by a parent’s drinking. Listen to the podcasts and read members’ stories to get insight into the help and hope they found in Al-Anon.
Home at Last
I’ll never forget my first Al‑Anon meeting. The image is burned into my memory. It was in a
Alateen: Finding Compassion, Empathy, and Family
My mother is an alcoholic. She has been one since the day I was born. But there was
Shedding the Cloak of Victimhood
Having been abused mentally, physically, and sexually by my alcoholic stepfather while growing up was a can of
The Road to Serenity
Years ago, a friend in Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) shared the Twelve Steps with me and recommended I go to
Focusing on the Basics, “Just for Today”
When I first came to Al‑Anon, there were only two books and some pamphlets. There weren’t multiple daily readers
Like Working on My Golf Game
I am new to Al‑Anon; I’ve been coming less than two months. I finally decided to talk to a
No Longer Feathering the Nest
When a mother eagle builds her nest, her foundational materials are large branches and sharp thorns. She then lines
Self-Care Is Not Selfish
In my personal life, the slogan “Let It Begin with Me” reminds me that taking care of myself
Proof Positive that Al‑Anon Works
Al‑Anon saved my life. It returned me to sanity, stabilized my life, and gave me serenity. Al‑Anon helped me
Responding to the Disease of Alcoholism
Accepting that alcoholism is a disease has been tough for me to grasp. I believe it’s true, but
Recovery Is Possible
It wasn’t easy learning to take care of myself when I first started attending Al‑Anon meetings. Many tears
I Will “Keep Coming Back”
Relating, empathizing, and learning from the experiences of other Al‑Anon members helps me feel understood and reminds me I