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.
Our Common Thread Provides Safety
I have found the rooms of Al‑Anon to be a safe place for me. I say this because
My Tool for Program Reflection
I belong to an electronic Al‑Anon group, categorized on the Al‑Anon meeting search page as a “bulletin board”
Passing on the Help I’ve Found
As I pondered my resolution for the New Year, I realized that the best resolution I could make
The Power of Letting Go
Whenever I’m trying to control things I can’t control and trying to dictate instead of accept, my life
Letting Go of Second-Guessing
It happened again. Soon after I shared my honest feelings with a loved one, I doubted myself. Had
The Principles Permeate My Life
When I started in Al‑Anon, I had just turned 30 and met a great guy (my future husband) who
Uncovering the Beauty Within
My adult daughter was visiting me from out of state. Throughout her life, she has struggled with anxiety
From Victim to Victory, Using the Tools of Al‑Anon
When I think of the word victory, I think of achieving success despite significant obstacles. I see it as
Letting Healthier Parenting Begin with Me
When I first joined Al‑Anon, the slogan “Let It Begin with Me” struck me. It felt like those
I Found My Safe Space
I first set foot in Al‑Anon because of my mother’s drinking. My partner, who is in Alcoholics Anonymous
Home at Last
I’ll never forget my first Al‑Anon meeting. The image is burned into my memory. It was in a
Alateen: Finding Compassion, Empathy, and Family
My mother is an alcoholic. She has been one since the day I was born. But there was