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.
In Lieu of a Cure
I sometimes think of Al‑Anon meetings as an emergency room or infirmary where I can get treatment for
Maybe I Was Not Alone
I felt lonely, isolated and trapped. I had thoughts going around in my head that nobody could possibly
I Always Come to a New Understanding
The first alcoholic in my life was my mother. When I was young, I never heard of A.A.,
The Drinking Was a Horrible Secret
When a diagnosis confirmed that my father was an alcoholic, he went away to a treatment facility and
I Couldn’t Find the Magic Solution To Fix My Mom
I came to Al‑Anon for the first time because I felt hopeless. I had tried every possible thing
The Slogans Helped Me Ease into Recovery
When I first came to Al‑Anon, I was overwhelmed. However, a member told me that the slogans are
It’s not him, it’s the disease
Alateen has helped me in so many ways. I used to argue with my alcoholic. We could barely
Alateens are awesome people
Before Alateen I was lost. I didn’t think anyone had the same experience as I did. I didn’t
Finding a Meeting Is Just a Click Away!
On the new WSO website, al-anon.org, you can find Al‑Anon and Alateen meetings throughout the world, online and
Hope from My Very First Meeting
When I attended my first Al‑Anon meeting, my denial was so thick I did not recognize there was
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
