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 Have Hope
There is no Al-Anon meeting nearby in my country. In the past I visited face-to-face Al‑Anon meetings in another city,
I Couldn’t Leave My Wife
Growing up in a dysfunctional home, I knew chaos very well. I always felt there was something wrong, but I
I’m Glad Our Doctor Suggested Al-Anon
When I first walked through the doors of Al-Anon, I wasn't sure why I was there. Members greeted me with
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
Even in the Face of Anger
When the Chairperson announced that the topic at the Saturday morning Al‑Anon meeting was control, I sat back in my
My Denial Finally Breaking
The hardest part of working the Al‑Anon program for me is making the continuous effort to be honest. My husband
A Clearer Picture
I thought I was so perfect, so I didn’t know why I was so sad and miserable. I grew up
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