Mothering or Enabling?
When I first came to Al‑Anon, I spent a great deal of time wrestling with the term, “enabling.” I
Dealing with Feelings
In the past, feelings ruled my life. If anyone displayed an emotion, I quickly absorbed it as my own. Once
I’ll Keep Coming Back
I have been in Al‑Anon for a little over 20 years, and I keep coming back because of the transparency
Al-Anon Saved My Sanity
“These people won’t understand a gay partnership—How can I talk to them?” I was having problems with my alcoholic boyfriend.
I Found My True Self
“I couldn’t believe others were going through the same struggles that I was going through!” After a knock-down, drag-out argument with
I Finally Got It!
“Al‑Anon saved my life.” I was in and out of Al‑Anon meetings for years. I rarely ever saw other men there,
I Promised Myself I Would Come Back
“I listened in amazement—their stories were worse than mine!” When I turned into the parking lot to attend my first Al‑Anon
These People Are Just Like Me
“These people are just like me.” At my first Al‑Anon meetings, I was angry. I had been court-ordered to attend and
Al-Anon is Gentle
It is a typical day at the practice. I prepare the materials for the substance abuse support group and open the
The Best Gifts I Can Give My Children
Because of my recovery in Al‑Anon, my relationship with my two children has greatly improved. My son is 11 years