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.
Right Where I Belong
The first Al‑Anon meeting I attended was not for me—or so I thought. I was accompanying a friend
No Longer in Anger
Truth was hard to come by in my family. Growing up with a disabled and moody dad with
I Desperately Needed a Life Preserver
A number of years ago, I finally took the step to walk into a drug and alcohol counselor’s
Climbing My Way out of the Hurt
I grew up in a home filled with violence, drug addiction, alcoholism, abuse, and neglect. I was so
Baby-Stepping toward Recovery
When I came to Al‑Anon several months ago, I had no idea of the serenity I would start
Only What Is Mine To Do
Before I came to Al‑Anon, I felt that it was my job to make sure I kept my
Keeping My Peace
My peace belongs to me, but it is so easy to give it away or let someone take
Moving On from My Past
Before I came to Al‑Anon, I had wrapped myself up in so many layers of denial that to
The Effects of the Family Disease of Alcoholism on Children
Sis Wenger, President/CEO of the National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA), took time to share with the
Today I Am Somebody
Growing up in an alcoholic family, I learned to survive by keeping my opinions and thoughts to myself.
From Rejection to Acceptance
Ever since I was a child, I had a ringside seat to my alcoholic/addict’s chaotic behavior. I heard a
I Was Finally Able To Take off My Armor
Growing up in an alcoholic home, I had to figure so much out for myself. As a result, I