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.
We’re All Equal in Al-Anon
I am thankful that we are all equal in Al‑Anon. I am Hispanic, and I attended a mostly
A Journey of Self-Discovery
I remember in my first Al‑Anon meetings hearing people say, “To thine own self be true.” This was
Others’ Alcoholism Affected Me Too
As a newcomer to Al‑Anon, it took several months before I could share the most painful parts of
The Sound of Silence
There have been times in my life when silence has been healing for me. Moments spent in meditation,
Affected by Alcoholism, Recovering in Al-Anon
As a child growing up with an alcoholic father, I often curled myself up into the corner of my
My recovery helped my relationship with my daughter
My recovery helped my relationship with my daughter In September, a special focus is put on recovery
New ways to resolve conflict
New ways to resolve conflict In an on-camera interview, Lisa, an anonymous Al-Anon member, shares that although she
The Best “Me” I Can Be
Growing up in the Midwest, sex and shame went hand-in-hand for me. Growing up gay meant I was
Comfortable Hearing My Own Voice
Sharing in meetings has always been super hard for me. I tend not to speak up much in
The family disease of alcoholism kept me from embracing my true self
The family disease of alcoholism kept me from embracing my true self According to the latest Al-Anon
Feeling Better from the Start
I was nervous about going to my first Al‑Anon meeting, but I felt I had nothing to lose.
A Map to Serenity and Happiness
I am surrounded by alcoholism—both active alcoholics and those in recovery. These are people very close to me,