No Substitute
Al‑Anon has turned out to be the very best thing I have ever done for myself. Although I knew that
I Knew I Needed Help
Because I grew up with an alcoholic parent, I vowed I would never become involved with someone who drank. However,
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,
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
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 Couldn’t Find the Magic Solution To Fix My Mom
I came to Al‑Anon for the first time because I felt hopeless. I had tried every possible thing to fix
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
It’s not him, it’s the disease
Alateen has helped me in so many ways. I used to argue with my alcoholic. We could barely sit in
Alateens are awesome people
Before Alateen I was lost. I didn’t think anyone had the same experience as I did. I didn’t know what
