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?
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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
I Know That I Am Not Alone
The last year of my life has been like a roller coaster—both physically and emotionally. At times, I
Hope, at Last
Knowing that I was not alone, that other members of Al‑Anon were in the same situation as I
Gently Peeling Away the Layers
When I first came to Al‑Anon, I was hesitant to speak. My negativity and shame convinced me that
I Was Welcomed with Open Arms
When I walked into my first Al‑Anon meeting, the room was filled only with women enthusiastically chatting with
A Spark of Light
When I entered the rooms of Al‑Anon years ago I felt like a frightened little girl. I gathered
I Get Better with Every Meeting
What am I doing here? I thought. I didn’t want to be here. I wondered how Al‑Anon was
Right Where I Belong
The first Al‑Anon meeting I attended was not for me—or so I thought. I was accompanying a friend
I Desperately Needed a Life Preserver
A number of years ago, I finally took the step to walk into a drug and alcohol counselor’s
Baby-Stepping toward Recovery
When I came to Al‑Anon several months ago, I had no idea of the serenity I would start