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 Train
My train headed nowhere at a very early age. Before Al‑Anon, my endless overthinking and self-will would take
Miracles of Sponsorship
I am so grateful for electronic meetings. During Covid, they were my lifeline and kept me sane. I
Growth in the Safety Zone
Like everyone else I know in Al‑Anon, I’m working on myself. It doesn’t matter that I’ve been doing so
Step One: Embracing My Powerlessness
This Step is easy to say but hard to apply. I didn’t come into Al‑Anon thinking I was
I “Keep Coming Back” for Myself
I first started attending Al‑Anon meetings in a desperate attempt to learn how to help my brother find
The Power of We
When I first came to Al‑Anon via electronic meetings just over a year ago, I thought I was
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
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