It Doesn’t Make It So
Before Alateen, I could never forgive the people who hurt me. I could hold grudges like I could hold a
A Flat Tire
The Serenity Prayer and The Three Cs—I did not cause it, I cannot control it and I cannot cure it—are
H.O.P.E.
Recently at a meeting I attended, the topic was hope. The Chairperson shared her thoughts on what hope meant to
Finding True Hope
For a long time I would hope for things that I knew wouldn’t come true. Hope for me was like
I have a relationship with my dad—thanks to Alateen
My entire life, I was aware that my dad was an alcoholic, but it wasn’t until my freshman year of high
My Burdens Weighed Me Down Until I Found Al-Anon
My therapist suggested that I attend Al‑Anon. The keyword is “suggested.” Believe me, I did not want to sit around
Self-Esteem
Before Alateen I would always hurt myself because there was no other way to punish and discipline myself. Why would
Hope
Alateen has helped me have hope by hearing other people’s struggles. I have learned that my problems aren’t as bad
My Fears
After my mother assaulted me for not allowing her to drive intoxicated I had a lot of fears. She had
Courage
Before Alateen, the hardest things for me to do or say were: expressing my feelings to my dad or mom,