Writing from the Heart…”Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism”
I remember calling the Al‑Anon answering service so I could speak to a member. It was a relief to find someone who understood what I was going through. However, I didn’t want to go to meetings because I
My Denial Finally Breaking
The hardest part of working the Al‑Anon program for me is making the continuous effort to be honest. My husband was an alcoholic and has been dead for many years now. However, I still struggle with being honest
It Truly Is a Family Disease
It is not easy to deal with an active drinker, especially when the active drinker in my life is my brother. When I visit him, I feel badly to see how his drinking problem is affecting him. I
A Clearer Picture
I thought I was so perfect, so I didn’t know why I was so sad and miserable. I grew up in a family with two parents who had a good marriage. My mother spent a lot of energy
Terms Used in Al-Anon Service
World Service Conference (WSC)—Al‑Anon’s annual business meeting, attended by all Delegates from the World Service Conference Structure; representatives from other countries; members of the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee; and the [World Service Office (WSO)] administrative staff
Finding a Meeting Is Just a Click Away!
You can find Al‑Anon and Alateen meetings throughout the world. They take place in your local community, online, on the phone, and within the Al‑Anon Family Groups Mobile App. All meetings can be found under the “Al‑Anon Meetings”
Back to the ODAT
When I came into Al‑Anon, I did so not for the reason often heard at meetings—an alcoholic spouse or partner whose drinking negatively affected me. Instead, I came because I knew I was the problem. I recognized that
The Secret
As I walked into my first meeting my mind screamed with the question—What’s the secret to get my son to stop drinking and using? I had tried everything—counseling, rehab, psychiatry, new schools, and new cars. Nothing worked. He
Hope from My Very First Meeting
When I attended my first Al‑Anon meeting, my denial was so thick I did not recognize there was any alcoholism in my family. I thought the problem was me. It was my good fortune to attend my first
Time for Al-Anon
When I first came to Al‑Anon about a year ago, I had no idea what to expect. My husband was in recovery, and I wanted to find a way to help myself. My first meeting had me hooked
Terms Used in Al-Anon Service
District Meeting—A meeting of [Group Representatives (GRs)], held as necessary in a central location within a District, to elect a District Representative, to hear his reports and to discuss District matters. District Representative (DR)—An incoming, outgoing or active
Developing Intimacy with Gratitude—One Step at a Time
One of the things about Conference Approved Literature (CAL) that I appreciate most today is that, unlike most “self-help” books, it is not written by any one person telling me what to do. Instead, it includes the voices