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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

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

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

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|

In the past, feelings ruled my life. If anyone displayed an emotion, I quickly absorbed it as my own. Once

Scot 2017-09-12T14:01:14+00:00 September 12, 2017|Categories: Alcoholic Friend, 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 saved my life.” I was in and out of Al‑Anon meetings for years. I rarely ever saw other men there,

It is a typical day at the practice. I prepare the materials for the substance abuse support group and open the

I went to my first meeting the same day my doctor suggested it. It couldn’t have come at a better

Scot 2017-07-26T14:38:25+00:00 March 21, 2017|Categories: Alcoholic Child, Alcoholic Friend, Alcoholic Parent, Alcoholic Sibling, Alcoholic Spouse or Partner|

As I look back, when I walked through the doors of Al‑Anon, I had planned to stay long enough to

Scot 2017-07-27T15:52:59+00:00 March 21, 2017|Categories: Alcoholic Child, Alcoholic Friend, Alcoholic Parent, Alcoholic Sibling, Alcoholic Spouse or Partner|