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.
Moment of Clarity
I was not affected by alcoholism, even though I grew up in it. At least, that is what
Day-to-day life in an alcoholic home – A husband’s story
Day‑to‑day life in an alcoholic home – A husband’s story Bryan, an anonymous Al‑Anon member, shares how
Putting the Focus on Myself
Growing up, my focus was always on my raging, alcoholic father, and what I could do to stay
My Sigh of Relief
In the 20 years of living with active alcoholism, my view of people and situations in my life
What would you tell your pre-Al-Anon self? “You have choices…”
What would you tell your pre-Al-Anon self? “You have choices...” One of the benefits of being an Al‑Anon
It’s Elemental
There had not been an active alcoholic in my life for over 35 years when an event happened
My Circle of Friends and Family
As the holidays near, I am reminded that my home and life were never of the holiday-greeting-card-TV-movie variety.
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