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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

I thought Al‑Anon was my ticket to fix my daughter. But in return, it saved me from myself. I have

WSO 2018-02-02T11:47:47+00:00 January 31, 2018|Categories: Alcoholic Child, The Forum|

The crushing pain of watching our son spiral downward in his alcoholism and addiction became too much to endure. My

WSO 2018-02-02T14:49:42+00:00 January 31, 2018|Categories: Alcoholic Child, The Forum|

Recently at a meeting I attended, the topic was hope. The Chairperson shared her thoughts on what hope meant to

When my 15-year-old son began drinking, I would stay up and wait for him. The happy young son who loved

Simeon 2017-12-04T15:37:46+00:00 November 3, 2017|Categories: Alcoholic Child, The Forum|

My therapist suggested that I attend Al‑Anon. The keyword is “suggested.” Believe me, I did not want to sit around

I remember the first day of visitation when my son was in a treatment center. He suggested that I attend

Simeon 2017-12-04T15:45:12+00:00 September 28, 2017|Categories: Alcoholic Child, The Forum|

When I first came to Al‑Anon, I spent a great deal of time wrestling with the term, “enabling.” I am

Scot 2017-12-04T15:34:18+00:00 September 12, 2017|Categories: Alcoholic Child, Alcoholic Sibling, Alcoholic Spouse or Partner, The Forum|

I have been in Al‑Anon for a little over 20 years, and I keep coming back because of the transparency

Scot 2017-09-12T13:59:41+00:00 September 12, 2017|Categories: Alcoholic Child, Alcoholic Parent, Alcoholic Sibling, Alcoholic Spouse or Partner, Grandchildren, The Forum|

“Al-Anon offers one enormously effective skill set that I have yet to find as well taught anywhere else.” I last

Scot 2017-08-18T15:49:14+00:00 August 10, 2017|Categories: 2018 Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism, Alcoholic Child, Professionals|