The Effects of the Family Disease of Alcoholism on Children
Sis Wenger, President/CEO of the National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA), took time to share with the Al-Anon WSO
In Lieu of a Cure
I sometimes think of Al‑Anon meetings as an emergency room or infirmary where I can get treatment for my anxiety,
Unconditional love
Alateen has helped me by giving me the family that I was lacking. The Alateen program gives me meaning in
Self-Esteem
I’m still in the process of improving my self esteem but now I know that if I am feeling down,
One Day at a Time
With the help of Alateen I can live focused on one day at a time. The meetings help me to
The Drinking Was a Horrible Secret
When a diagnosis confirmed that my father was an alcoholic, he went away to a treatment facility and we, the
I like Alateen
I like Alateen because I can talk and be who I am. Alateen helps me to love and care more.
Now I feel beautiful
I used to have a very low self‑esteem before I came to Alateen. I constantly complained about my weight even
I don’t have to be strong
Courage, to me, is exceeding my limit. Even if it’s just by a tiny bit. I build walls to stop
Love
Since coming to Alateen my love for myself has grown immensely. I have taken more pride in my appearance and
