I remember the first few meetings I went to in Al‑Anon. I had no idea what anyone was talking about, and I felt totally lost. I came from an alcoholic family, had married an alcoholic, and had alcoholic children. My husband ran away from home and left me several hundred thousand dollars in debt. I went to an Al‑Anon meeting in search of answers—to fix my family. I stayed because I heard these words in the Closing—“though you may not like all of us, you’ll love us in a very special way—the same way we already love you.” I was shocked! I was in a room full of strangers, and they loved me. I found my answers in a fellowship of unconditional love. I never thought it could happen to me.
By Anonymous
The Forum, January 2019
I feel like i am destined or doomed to be with an alcoholic, as i married 2x into this life and now am with a man that lies and drinks the same….I love him very much but not sure i can handle this lifestyle again..
I sooo appreciat aa/al-anon group meeting that a friend not only invited me to attend but also will pick me up.
These meetings have helped me and imparted things into my life, hope and feelings of affirmation and a safe place to share my experiences and hope. Hope that one day at a time I can live a full life and that it is in sharing myself. And my experiences that there lie help not just for me but for my fellows.