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I Could Finally Say It Out Loud

My life was already in a state of emergency when I first heard about Al‑Anon. I didn’t understand what Al‑Anon

WSO2019-07-02T15:18:35-04:00July 2, 2019|Categories: Alcoholic Child, The Forum|

A number of years ago, I finally took the step to walk into a drug and alcohol counselor’s office. By

When I came to Al‑Anon several months ago, I had no idea of the serenity I would start to enjoy

Before I came to Al‑Anon, I felt that it was my job to make sure I kept my household running

My peace belongs to me, but it is so easy to give it away or let someone take it. One

Before I came to Al‑Anon, I had wrapped myself up in so many layers of denial that to sit in

Growing up in an alcoholic family, I learned to survive by keeping my opinions and thoughts to myself. I judged

Bob H2019-03-26T16:30:34-04:00March 26, 2019|Categories: Alcoholic Child, Alcoholic Parent, The Forum|

I came to Al‑Anon because I had an alcoholic child. I felt miserable because my child was in trouble and frustrated

Bob H2019-02-26T11:04:07-04:00February 26, 2019|Categories: Alcoholic Child, The Forum|

Al‑Anon has turned out to be the very best thing I have ever done for myself. Although I knew that

Several years ago, I was having severe chest pains, my blood pressure was spiking, and I had tremors. I felt

Bob H2018-12-04T12:12:04-04:00December 4, 2018|Categories: Alcoholic Child, Alcoholic Spouse or Partner, The Forum|