Are You Affected by an Alcoholic Brother or Sister?
Has your brother or sister ever called you late at night, drunk, asking you for money or a place to stay? It can be painful to witness the downward spiral of a sibling suffering from alcoholism. As a family disease, alcoholism takes its toll on every family member in a different way. So, if someone close to you drinks too much, why not explore the help offered by Al-Anon Family Groups?
My Quiet Half-Hour
“Just for today I will have a quiet half hour all by myself and relax.” I had somehow
The Reason I Came to Al‑Anon
While I was having lunch with a new Al-Anon friend, she asked me, “Who brought you to Al‑Anon?”
Facing My Struggles with Intimacy
Having grown up with alcoholism, I learned very early on that it was not safe to talk openly
Loving Guidelines
Recently I had the privilege of listening to a sponsee’s Fifth Step. As they were telling me the many
Our Welcome Format
“Could we please go around the room and introduce ourselves by our first name?” As a newcomer, this phrase
Let Recovery Begin with Me
Before I came into Al-Anon, I thought that my fate was entirely connected to that of my alcoholic
Seeking Answers
I came into Al‑Anon looking for answers, believing I needed to fix the alcoholic in my life. I
I’ve Been There Too
Have you ever been sitting in an Al‑Anon meeting and, after a member shares, you hear someone respond
Slow and Steady
Getting to my first meeting was a lengthy process. I did not believe that Al‑Anon could help me
Patient with the Process
Just weeks after a milestone birthday, I broke my hip in three places. I’d been shooing a lizard
Lessening My Character Defects
Growing up around alcoholism, I learned to read rooms and to take on others’ feelings and opinions. Drama
Desperate to Change
I once read that 80 percent of people make changes out of desperation, while only 20 percent change due