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?
Overcoming My Fear of Sharing
When I first came to Al‑Anon, I had the same fears about sharing in meetings that I’ve since
Working My Problem or Working My Program?
I was attending a meeting where the group was studying How Al-Anon Works for Families and Friends of
Relief Leads to Recovery
When I was new to Al‑Anon meetings, I heard members ask, “Do you want recovery, or just relief?”
Al-Anon Saved My Life—Twice!
When I first came to Al‑Anon, I was depressed and sad. I didn't know how to live with
Loving My Alcoholic Sister—and Myself
My sister Kris is 18 months older than I am and was truly my best friend throughout childhood.
We’re All Equal in Al-Anon
I am thankful that we are all equal in Al‑Anon. I am Hispanic, and I attended a mostly
A Journey of Self-Discovery
I remember in my first Al‑Anon meetings hearing people say, “To thine own self be true.” This was
In Al-Anon, I learned her drinking was not my fault…
In Al‑Anon, I learned her drinking was not my fault… According to Gallup (10/2019), a third of
New ways to resolve conflict
New ways to resolve conflict In an on-camera interview, Lisa, an anonymous Al-Anon member, shares that although she
Comfortable Hearing My Own Voice
Sharing in meetings has always been super hard for me. I tend not to speak up much in
The family disease of alcoholism kept me from embracing my true self
The family disease of alcoholism kept me from embracing my true self According to the latest Al-Anon
A Map to Serenity and Happiness
I am surrounded by alcoholism—both active alcoholics and those in recovery. These are people very close to me,