Did You Grow Up Living With an Alcoholic?
Are You a Teenager Living With an Alcoholic?
One in four children under age 18 in the United States is affected by a parent’s abuse of alcohol. Growing up in a home where one or both parents are alcoholics can have life-altering effects on children, with long-lasting emotional and psychological scars.
Al-Anon Family Groups’ latest Membership Survey reveals that more than half of members’ lives have been affected by a parent’s drinking. Listen to the podcasts and read members’ stories to get insight into the help and hope they found in Al-Anon.
During the holidays you can have an alternate plan if your loved one chooses to drink
During the holidays you can have an alternate plan if your loved one chooses to drink Life is never
I don’t have to tolerate unacceptable behavior
I don’t have to tolerate unacceptable behavior Many Al‑Anon members share that in Al‑Anon they began to realize
A Little Wisdom Goes a Long Way
I’m a 61-year-old woman, but my time in Al‑Anon is short—only ten months, so I have little wisdom
The Priceless Gift of Al-Anon
What if there are people in the meeting that I know? What will they think of us? Will
Why do people come to Al-Anon?
Why do people come to Al‑Anon? Many different types of relationships with alcoholics bring newcomers to local
Hope Kept Me Going
When I first came to Al‑Anon, I knew I was in the right place when I heard the
How I learned to cope with my anxiety…
How I learned to cope with my anxiety… In Al-Anon and Alateen, members learn many ways to
Breaking the Cycle
Walking into my first Al‑Anon meeting, I was nervous, not to mention 15 minutes late. I sat down
Talking Myself into Joining
Hands shaking, heart racing, stomach churning—it was all I could do to hit the “Join” button on my
Sis Wenger: Four Suggestions for Caregivers of Children in a Home Affected by Alcohol Misuse/Addiction
Sis Wenger: Four Suggestions for Caregivers of Children in a Home Affected by Alcohol Misuse/Addiction “We may not want to
Reclaiming My Hope for the Future
Growing up with an alcoholic father, all the dysfunction seemed so normal. Only recently did I realize everything
The Healing I Didn’t Expect
I didn’t grow up in an alcoholic family. I grew up in an alcoholic world. Every grown‑up I