The Forum’s Unsung Heroes: The FEAC
Readers of The Forum often ask how the decision to publish an article is made and by whom. And, while
Welcoming Change—AFA 2019
I like consistency in my life. I don’t like surprises, such as when a favorite store of mine closes or
Right Where I Belong
The first Al‑Anon meeting I attended was not for me—or so I thought. I was accompanying a friend who was
No Longer in Anger
Truth was hard to come by in my family. Growing up with a disabled and moody dad with chronic pain
I Found Support in That Room
I met the alcoholic in my life through online dating. Though I felt that I was okay with social drinking,
Why We Are Here – the Suggested Preamble to the Twelve Steps
Have you ever wondered why the Suggested Preamble to the Twelve Steps of Al‑Anon and Alateen appears in so many
Alateen Literature Is Conference Approved Literature
Some time ago in the weekly Al‑Anon meeting that I attend, the topic scheduled was the Second Step. The meeting
I No Longer Feel Like I Am Drowning
My dad has always been a drinker, but it always seemed bearable when I was growing up. Throughout elementary and
I Could Finally Say It Out Loud
My life was already in a state of emergency when I first heard about Al‑Anon. I didn’t understand what Al‑Anon
I Desperately Needed a Life Preserver
A number of years ago, I finally took the step to walk into a drug and alcohol counselor’s office. By