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.
A Better Relationship with My Son
One unexpected outcome of working my Al‑Anon program has been an improvement in my relationship with my son,
Enough Was Enough
For many years, my mother and other family members suggested I go to Al‑Anon. I had already lost
There with Love, Understanding, and Hugs
Making the decision to come to Al‑Anon was so hard. I had been referred many times, but I
Self-Care Is Not Selfish
In my personal life, the slogan “Let It Begin with Me” reminds me that taking care of myself
Proof Positive that Al‑Anon Works
Al‑Anon saved my life. It returned me to sanity, stabilized my life, and gave me serenity. Al‑Anon helped me
Responding to the Disease of Alcoholism
Accepting that alcoholism is a disease has been tough for me to grasp. I believe it’s true, but
Recovery Is Possible
It wasn’t easy learning to take care of myself when I first started attending Al‑Anon meetings. Many tears
The Step before the Steps
I have been in and out of Al‑Anon for at least the last 20 years. My pattern was
I Will “Keep Coming Back”
Relating, empathizing, and learning from the experiences of other Al‑Anon members helps me feel understood and reminds me I
I Am All These Things
In Al‑Anon, I have learned that while there have been tragedies in my life, my life is not
After the Earth Collapsed
When I walked through the door of my first Al‑Anon meeting, I felt desperate and broken. I was hoping
A Loving Family in Al-Anon
I love being a part of a happy, healthy family, which is what my Al‑Anon home group feels