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.
Connecting around the World
Three years ago, as March 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic roared in with a vengeance, my beloved Al‑Anon
Grateful for Greater Access
One of the good things that came out of the COVID-19 pandemic is access to many more Al‑Anon
The Power of Doing Nothing
At my first Al‑Anon meeting, I was introduced to Step One: “We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that
My father had passed away, yet I still had problems…
My father had passed away, yet I still had problems... Growing up in a home affected by a
I Always Feel Better
I have been in Alateen regularly for eight years. My dad is in A.A. and my mom is
I can be my best regardless of what the alcoholic is doing
I can be my best regardless of what the alcoholic is doing… Alcoholism is sometimes referred to
Sometimes Miracles Happen
I am the oldest child of two alcoholics. That statement tells you a lot about some of the
I wasn’t ready for my first Al-Anon meeting…
I wasn’t ready for my first Al-Anon meeting… People from all walks of life come to Al‑Anon
Four ways my Al-Anon Sponsor helped me deal with fear…
Four ways my Al-Anon Sponsor helped me deal with fear… Throughout the holiday season, some family members find
Facing in the Right Direction
I was suicidal when I arrived at my first Al‑Anon meeting. My all-or-nothing thinking had me boxed into
Dancing in the Rain
My journey toward the spiritual life I’ve found in Al‑Anon began when I was a young child growing
A Valentine for My Dad
One of the gifts of Al‑Anon, for me, has been that I’ve gained the ability to see my loved