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
I Finally Decided To Get off the Roller Coaster
My husband’s and my everyday experiences together typically involved resentments, blame, arguments, and misunderstandings. The roller coaster ride went in
No Substitute
Al‑Anon has turned out to be the very best thing I have ever done for myself. Although I knew that
Sharing My Recovery with My Children
Tonight, my teenage daughters cried because their father was drinking and had an angry outburst. I hugged them, and we
In an Atmosphere of Unconditional Love
I remember the first few meetings I went to in Al‑Anon. I had no idea what anyone was talking about,
Because It Was Given to Me
Several years ago, I was having severe chest pains, my blood pressure was spiking, and I had tremors. I felt
