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 Personal Three Cs
I am so grateful for the gift of my recovery in Al‑Anon. From my very first meeting, I
Al-Anon Saved My Life
Before Al‑Anon, I lived in a lot of fear. I shut down when a situation made me feel
My Sigh of Relief
In the 20 years of living with active alcoholism, my view of people and situations in my life
What would you tell your pre-Al-Anon self? “You have choices…”
What would you tell your pre-Al-Anon self? “You have choices...” One of the benefits of being an Al‑Anon
It’s Elemental
There had not been an active alcoholic in my life for over 35 years when an event happened
My Circle of Friends and Family
As the holidays near, I am reminded that my home and life were never of the holiday-greeting-card-TV-movie variety.
My sister is the alcoholic. Why do I need recovery?
My sister is the alcoholic, why do I need recovery? Often the families of alcoholics blame themselves
A Little Wisdom Goes a Long Way
I’m a 61-year-old woman, but my time in Al‑Anon is short—only ten months, so I have little wisdom
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