Finally, I Was Home
My son was an alcoholic who had lost seven jobs in six years. I worried about him from the time
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,
I Don’t Want To Hide from Life Anymore
Isolation is a term often associated with prisoners or individuals with infectious diseases. However, when connected with the disease of
Maybe I Was Not Alone
I felt lonely, isolated and trapped. I had thoughts going around in my head that nobody could possibly understand. I
I Always Come to a New Understanding
The first alcoholic in my life was my mother. When I was young, I never heard of A.A., Al‑Anon, Alateen
I Tried To Be Perfect
I have always been a loner—independent and in control of my life. I raised two children alone and considered myself
My Son Struggled with Alcohol and Drugs
My first Al‑Anon meeting opened my eyes and I saw there were others who struggled as I did. Somehow there
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
