Are You Concerned About an Alcoholic Child?
Trying to cope with a son’s or daughter’s alcohol abuse is one of the most difficult challenges in life. Their problems become ours, as objectivity goes out the window. It becomes a never-ending cycle of crisis and rescue. We pay for doctors’ bills, treatment center stays, attorneys’ fees, rent, food and cars, often at the expense of our own financial security. It is difficult to say no because of the underlying fear that, somehow, we’ve caused the problem.
Many people come to Al‑Anon for the support and understanding they need to handle this heart-breaking situation.
This Must Be Serenity!
From as far back as I can remember, I lived with constant anxiety. As a person affected by
A New Way of Thinking
Alcoholism first affected me late in life. When my adult daughter started attending A.A. meetings, one of the
Neither Blame nor Credit
As the mother of an alcoholic adult daughter, I carried the guilt of “if only….” If only I
Overcoming My Fear of Sharing
When I first came to Al‑Anon, I had the same fears about sharing in meetings that I’ve since
Working My Problem or Working My Program?
I was attending a meeting where the group was studying How Al-Anon Works for Families and Friends of
The impacts of growing up with the family disease of alcoholism
Perspectives from Al‑Anon Members & Professionals The impacts of growing up with the family disease of alcoholism
Relief Leads to Recovery
When I was new to Al‑Anon meetings, I heard members ask, “Do you want recovery, or just relief?”
Al-Anon Saved My Life—Twice!
When I first came to Al‑Anon, I was depressed and sad. I didn't know how to live with
The Color of Hope
Looking out the window one frigid February day, the scene before me was dull and colorless. Snow was
Letting Go of My Children and Grandchild
I have been deeply affected by my children’s drinking and the effect it has had on my grandchild.
Al-Anon’s Three Cs – I didn’t cause it, I can’t control it, and I can’t cure it – removed the blame…
Al-Anon's Three Cs – I didn’t cause it, I can’t control it, and I can’t cure it –
Finding Hope and Purpose in the Twelve Steps
Early in my married life, I lived abroad in the Middle East. Alcohol was forbidden where we were,