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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

Mona Dougherty 2018-02-27T15:53:31+00:00 February 27, 2018|Categories: Alateen, Alcoholic Child, Alcoholic Friend, Alcoholic Parent, Alcoholic Sibling, Alcoholic Spouse or Partner, Grandchildren, The Forum|
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H.O.P.E.

Recently at a meeting I attended, the topic was hope. The Chairperson shared her thoughts on what hope meant to

Mona Dougherty 2018-02-02T14:52:19+00:00 January 12, 2018|Categories: Alateen, Alcoholic Child, Alcoholic Friend, Alcoholic Parent, Alcoholic Sibling, Alcoholic Spouse or Partner, Grandchildren, The Forum|
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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

Scot 2017-09-12T13:59:41+00:00 September 12, 2017|Categories: Alcoholic Child, Alcoholic Parent, Alcoholic Sibling, Alcoholic Spouse or Partner, Grandchildren, The Forum|
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This Is My Story

“I am so grateful to have the program to pull out and use in any situation.” I lived with my

Beth 2017-10-18T08:22:18+00:00 August 1, 2017|Categories: Alateen, Alcoholic Parent, Grandchildren, The Forum|
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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

Scot 2017-07-26T17:58:39+00:00 June 29, 2016|Categories: Alcoholic Child, Grandchildren|
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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.

Scot 2017-07-26T18:03:04+00:00 May 1, 2016|Categories: Grandchildren|
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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.

Simeon 2017-07-27T07:44:26+00:00 February 16, 2016|Categories: Alcoholic Parent, Alcoholic Sibling, Alcoholic Spouse or Partner, Grandchildren|
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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

Scot 2017-08-02T13:25:58+00:00 September 29, 2015|Categories: Alcoholic Parent, Grandchildren, Professionals|
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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

Scot 2017-07-27T15:32:01+00:00 March 1, 2015|Categories: Alcoholic Child, Grandchildren|
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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

Scot 2017-07-27T07:51:35+00:00 July 1, 2014|Categories: Grandchildren|
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