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?
Hope from My Very First Meeting
When I attended my first Al‑Anon meeting, my denial was so thick I did not recognize there was
A Flat Tire
The Serenity Prayer and The Three Cs—I did not cause it, I cannot control it and I cannot
H.O.P.E.
Recently at a meeting I attended, the topic was hope. The Chairperson shared her thoughts on what hope
My Burdens Weighed Me Down Until I Found Al-Anon
My therapist suggested that I attend Al‑Anon. The keyword is “suggested.” Believe me, I did not want to
Mothering or Enabling?
When I first came to Al‑Anon, I spent a great deal of time wrestling with the term, “enabling.”
Dealing with Feelings
In the past, feelings ruled my life. If anyone displayed an emotion, I quickly absorbed it as my
I’ll Keep Coming Back
I have been in Al‑Anon for a little over 20 years, and I keep coming back because of
I Finally Got It!
“Al‑Anon saved my life.” I was in and out of Al‑Anon meetings for years. I rarely ever saw other
Al-Anon is Gentle
It is a typical day at the practice. I prepare the materials for the substance abuse support group and
No one deserves my love as much as I do
I went to my first meeting the same day my doctor suggested it. It couldn’t have come at
I came for a quick fix and found a way of life
As I look back, when I walked through the doors of Al‑Anon, I had planned to stay long
I finally gathered enough courage to go into the meeting
My first Al‑Anon meeting was the one I didn’t attend. I sat in my car outside the building