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
I Had To Be the One To Change
I came to Al-Anon several years ago. Someone suggested that I attend meetings because I was being affected by someone
I Knew I Needed Help
Because I grew up with an alcoholic parent, I vowed I would never become involved with someone who drank. However,
In Lieu of a Cure
I sometimes think of Al‑Anon meetings as an emergency room or infirmary where I can get treatment for my anxiety,
