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.
This Must Be Serenity!
From as far back as I can remember, I lived with constant anxiety. As a person affected by
Overcoming My Fear of Sharing
When I first came to Al‑Anon, I had the same fears about sharing in meetings that I’ve since
If it was not for Al-Anon…
If it was not for Al‑Anon... Alcoholism is an equal opportunity disease. It doesn’t pick favorites. Race,
Relief Leads to Recovery
When I was new to Al‑Anon meetings, I heard members ask, “Do you want recovery, or just relief?”
Al-Anon Saved My Life—Twice!
When I first came to Al‑Anon, I was depressed and sad. I didn't know how to live with
A Loving Relationship with My Mother
My relationship with my mother had been a very difficult one since I was a teenager. Both of us
Fear, rage, and isolation brought me to Al-Anon
Fear, rage, and isolation brought me to Al‑Anon Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are defined as abuse, neglect,
Moving Beyond Survival Mode
I walked into Al‑Anon full of very strong and volatile emotions and beliefs that I had adopted growing
Forgiveness Is for Me
I have a family that I love, but it has not always been happy. I craved and sought
My life changed I when recognized I was the child of an alcoholic…
My life changed I when recognized I was the child of an alcoholic... According to the 2018
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