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?
Why do people come to Al-Anon?
Why do people come to Al‑Anon? Many different types of relationships with alcoholics bring newcomers to local
Hope Kept Me Going
When I first came to Al‑Anon, I knew I was in the right place when I heard the
How I learned to cope with my anxiety…
How I learned to cope with my anxiety… In Al-Anon and Alateen, members learn many ways to
Talking Myself into Joining
Hands shaking, heart racing, stomach churning—it was all I could do to hit the “Join” button on my
The Healing I Didn’t Expect
I didn’t grow up in an alcoholic family. I grew up in an alcoholic world. Every grown‑up I
You Became My Family
When I was a child, I was adopted into a family of three boys. I was a very
One at a Time
I found my way to Al‑Anon when I accepted that my life was uncontrollable because of my loved
Finding My Way in Al-Anon
Over the course of a few years, my family’s life seemed to spiral out of control. Solutions I
Into a Life of Sanity
I came to Al‑Anon at the suggestion of a family member who was in recovery. I had become so
Addiction professionals help patients see signs
Addiction professionals: Helping patients explore the possibility that someone's alcoholism or drug use has affected them
I Felt Welcomed
Like many others, I came to my first meeting at the recommendation of a counselor. I was filled
The Safest Place I Have Found
I walked into my first Al‑Anon meeting on a Wednesday night. The weekend before, my sister, who’s in