What Happens to My “Forum” Sharing?
One of the first Al‑Anon slogans I latched onto was “How Important Is It?” At first, I took that phrase
It Doesn’t Make It So
Before Alateen, I could never forgive the people who hurt me. I could hold grudges like I could hold a
I Awakened to My Own Life
I always felt that I was a loving person, but I often lived life by reacting, instead of responding. I
Elephant in the Room
Many years ago, a friend of mine went to dinner with my husband and me. As we walked to our
Putting the Focus Where It Belongs
When I came to Al‑Anon, I thought the purpose was to focus on the alcoholic. After all, I thought that
Al-Anon’s First Contact
In May of 1951, the first letter to the Al‑Anon Family Groups was written by Lois W. and Anne B.
Doing for Me…
Upon leaving the World Service Conference my very first year as a Delegate, I felt a sense of gratitude and
I Couldn’t Navigate My Wife’s Alcoholism Alone
After many years of marriage, I realized that my wife’s drinking was becoming a serious problem. A family counselor insisted
I Was Finally Able to Be Me
As my husband’s drinking got worse, I found myself drifting away from my friends because I didn't want them to
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