Alcoholic Parent Archives | Al-Anon Family Groups

To Myself as a Newcomer

Looking back, I realize that Al‑Anon saved my life, though at the time, I did not know my life was

Mona Dougherty 2018-03-28T15:10:10+00:00 March 28, 2018|Categories: Alcoholic Parent, The Forum|

The Serenity Prayer and The Three Cs—I did not cause it, I cannot control it and I cannot cure it—are

One day, I was listening to an Al‑Anon speaker, who shed new light on me and my relationships. I had

Mona Dougherty 2018-02-27T15:48:13+00:00 February 27, 2018|Categories: Alcoholic Parent, Alcoholic Spouse or Partner, The Forum|

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

Growing up in an alcoholic home, I learned to focus on how my dad came home and whether my mom

Mona Dougherty 2018-02-02T14:55:55+00:00 December 4, 2017|Categories: Alcoholic Parent, The Forum|

Recently I purchased a vintage red bike at an estate sale. I smiled when I first saw it. It felt

Simeon 2017-12-04T15:38:16+00:00 November 3, 2017|Categories: Alcoholic Parent, Alcoholic Spouse or Partner, The Forum|

My entire life, I was aware that my dad was an alcoholic, but it wasn’t until my freshman year of high

Beth 2017-10-09T11:59:00+00:00 October 4, 2017|Categories: Alateen, Alcoholic Parent|

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

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|

“I had the feeling as I sat in my first Al-Anon meeting that they had been ‘waiting’ for me.” During

Scot 2017-08-14T13:15:35+00:00 August 10, 2017|Categories: 2018 Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism, Alcoholic Parent|