A Flat Tire
The Serenity Prayer and The Three Cs—I did not cause it, I cannot control it and I cannot cure it—are
H.O.P.E.
Recently at a meeting I attended, the topic was hope. The Chairperson shared her thoughts on what hope meant to
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
This Is My Story
“I am so grateful to have the program to pull out and use in any situation.” I lived with my
Finding a productive path to help my grandchildren
“The one thing I really learned was not to feel sorry for the alcoholic.” I spent most of my time
A grandmother unlocks the power of Step One
I came out of retirement when Child Protective Services took my granddaughter away from my son for the third time.
I found true peace
When I came to Al‑Anon, I was angry and frustrated about so many things. Guilt motivated most of my behavior.
National Director talks about the effects parent’s drinking has on children
An interview with Jerry Moe, National Director of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Jerry speaks about the effects of a parent’s, or
I can’t change my son or my grandson, but I can change me
Thinking back to my first Al‑Anon meetings, I remember how hard I tried to change my teenage son who had
Coming full circle—from grandparents to parents again
Since coming to Al‑Anon 25 years ago, not much has changed with my son, but much has changed in my