I Awakened to My Own Life
I always felt that I was a loving person, but I often lived life by reacting, instead of responding. I
Elephant in the Room
Many years ago, a friend of mine went to dinner with my husband and me. As we walked to our
Putting the Focus Where It Belongs
When I came to Al‑Anon, I thought the purpose was to focus on the alcoholic. After all, I thought that
I Couldn’t Navigate My Wife’s Alcoholism Alone
After many years of marriage, I realized that my wife’s drinking was becoming a serious problem. A family counselor insisted
I Was Finally Able to Be Me
As my husband’s drinking got worse, I found myself drifting away from my friends because I didn't want them to
Reclaiming My Life
When I first walked into Al‑Anon, I couldn’t speak. I only cried. My life was unmanageable. What I was doing
Off the Merry-Go-Round
One recent night, I didn’t sleep well. I felt so ill that I was scared to go back to sleep.
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
Steady On
Recently, I was walking my Golden Retriever and slipped on some ice that was covered by a thin layer of
I Am Whole
One day, I was listening to an Al‑Anon speaker, who shed new light on me and my relationships. I had