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.
It Doesn’t Make It So
Before Alateen, I could never forgive the people who hurt me. I could hold grudges like I could
To Myself as a Newcomer
Looking back, I realize that Al‑Anon saved my life, though at the time, I did not know my
A Flat Tire
The Serenity Prayer and The Three Cs—I did not cause it, I cannot control it and I cannot
I Am Whole
One day, I was listening to an Al‑Anon speaker, who shed new light on me and my relationships.
H.O.P.E.
Recently at a meeting I attended, the topic was hope. The Chairperson shared her thoughts on what hope
Self-Care Replaced Fear and Anxiety
Growing up in an alcoholic home, I learned to focus on how my dad came home and whether
From Pleasing Others to Pleasing Myself
Recently I purchased a vintage red bike at an estate sale. I smiled when I first saw it.
I have a relationship with my dad—thanks to Alateen
My entire life, I was aware that my dad was an alcoholic, but it wasn’t until my freshman year
My Burdens Weighed Me Down Until I Found Al-Anon
My therapist suggested that I attend Al‑Anon. The keyword is “suggested.” Believe me, I did not want to
I’ll Keep Coming Back
I have been in Al‑Anon for a little over 20 years, and I keep coming back because of
I Wasn’t a “Joiner”
“I had the feeling as I sat in my first Al-Anon meeting that they had been ‘waiting’ for
I Finally Got It!
“Al‑Anon saved my life.” I was in and out of Al‑Anon meetings for years. I rarely ever saw other