Before coming to Alateen, I thought taking care of myself was selfish. Whenever I woke my dad up so I could get to school on time, I thought I was being selfish. Reminding him that we needed dinner was being selfish. And even asking for my basic needs to be met seemed selfish. As my home life got worse, my need for Alateen grew. When I had to stop talking to my dad, I looked at it as self‑care. When I had to ignore his texts, I saw it as self‑care. When I went back on my own terms, it was out of self‑care. Through Alateen, I’ve learned my needs are not selfish if they help me maintain my safety and sanity.
By Sienna, Missouri
Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism 2020
Alcoholism and alcohol being but a symptom really affected my life. Learning about boundaries was a reality check. My need for “you gotta be OK or I’m not,” convincing you something’s wrong here is my reality–that I’m ok you’re all that. (my style of enabling) be nice and don’t get angry. Just to name a few, I’m really here right this minute, in the present like this. I really am here waking up from delusion and mystified soul, and recovering from self-PERSECUTION Ahhhhhh! Thanks to AA, Al-Anon and ACA.
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