A Mother’s Journey to Recovery
My oldest son caught the brunt of the family anger, confusion, irritability and everything else that happens in an alcoholic
The Slogans Helped Me Ease into Recovery
When I first came to Al‑Anon, I was overwhelmed. However, a member told me that the slogans are an easy
Finding a Meeting Is Just a Click Away!
On the new WSO website, al-anon.org, you can find Al‑Anon and Alateen meetings throughout the world, online and on the
The Secret
As I walked into my first meeting my mind screamed with the question—What’s the secret to get my son to
Hope from My Very First Meeting
When I attended my first Al‑Anon meeting, my denial was so thick I did not recognize there was any alcoholism
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
Fixing Me, Not You
I thought Al‑Anon was my ticket to fix my daughter. But in return, it saved me from myself. I have
I Thought I Knew Everything
The crushing pain of watching our son spiral downward in his alcoholism and addiction became too much to endure. My
H.O.P.E.
Recently at a meeting I attended, the topic was hope. The Chairperson shared her thoughts on what hope meant to
I Put the Focus on Myself
When my 15-year-old son began drinking, I would stay up and wait for him. The happy young son who loved