Why I Need a Home Group
I learned many new things in my first year attending Al‑Anon. One of the most important was to find a
The ‘Yes, but…’ of Tradition Four Is All about Love
When I first attended Al‑Anon, it was quite a culture shock to hear that in the program “there are no
Reclaiming My Life
When I first walked into Al‑Anon, I couldn’t speak. I only cried. My life was unmanageable. What I was doing
Off the Merry-Go-Round
One recent night, I didn’t sleep well. I felt so ill that I was scared to go back to sleep.
To Myself as a Newcomer
Looking back, I realize that Al‑Anon saved my life, though at the time, I did not know my life was
We’re About to Get This Celebration Started!
Going to my first Al‑Anon International Convention was exciting, as I had never before had the opportunity to celebrate with
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
Steady On
Recently, I was walking my Golden Retriever and slipped on some ice that was covered by a thin layer of
I Am Whole
One day, I was listening to an Al‑Anon speaker, who shed new light on me and my relationships. I had
Fixing Me, Not You
I thought Al‑Anon was my ticket to fix my daughter. But in return, it saved me from myself. I have