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 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 Truly Is a Family Disease
It is not easy to deal with an active drinker, especially when the active drinker in my life is my
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
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
H.O.P.E.
Recently at a meeting I attended, the topic was hope. The Chairperson shared her thoughts on what hope meant to
My Burdens Weighed Me Down Until I Found Al-Anon
My therapist suggested that I attend Al‑Anon. The keyword is “suggested.” Believe me, I did not want to sit around
Mothering or Enabling?
When I first came to Al‑Anon, I spent a great deal of time wrestling with the term, “enabling.” I am