I have found the rooms of Al‑Anon to be a safe place for me. I say this because all who attend share the common thread of being affected by the disease of alcoholism. Ultimately, I’ve come to realize I don’t feel judgement from others in the meetings, which has made them a safe place to share from the heart. No, this doesn’t happen overnight but, in time, the walls do come down. For me, sharing played a big part in my healing. I like who I am in the rooms of Al‑Anon.
By John K.
The Forum, December 2024
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