Letting Go of My Shame
I finally came into Al‑Anon after my second divorce was finalized. I had lost myself in trying to be who
Baby-Stepping toward Recovery
When I came to Al‑Anon several months ago, I had no idea of the serenity I would start to enjoy
Only What Is Mine To Do
Before I came to Al‑Anon, I felt that it was my job to make sure I kept my household running
Keeping My Peace
My peace belongs to me, but it is so easy to give it away or let someone take it. One
Moving On from My Past
Before I came to Al‑Anon, I had wrapped myself up in so many layers of denial that to sit in
Not Cowardice, but Courage
When my spouse retired, his behaviour changed. I couldn’t understand what was happening, especially when he became verbally aggressive toward
A Glimmer of Hope
As I drove toward the church on that warm, dusky night, I desperately hoped the meeting would be canceled or that
I Was Finally Able To Take off My Armor
Growing up in an alcoholic home, I had to figure so much out for myself. As a result, I developed an
No Longer Fearful
When I got to Al‑Anon, I was fearful of my alcoholic husband—afraid of his rages, of things he might say
The Only One I Could Change
Before Al‑Anon I was so sure I could fix both my marriage and my husband. I tried self-help books, couples