Are You Living With an Alcoholic Spouse or Partner?
Are you involved with someone whose drinking is bothering you? How do you cope with an intimate relationship that is affected by alcoholism? Living with a spouse, partner or significant other who exhibits a drinking problem can have devastating effects on our emotional well-being, our personal relationships, our professional life and sometimes even our physical health.
Attending Al-Anon Family Group meetings might provide the support and tools needed to deal with the effects of alcoholism on very important relationships.
No Longer Fearful
When I got to Al‑Anon, I was fearful of my alcoholic husband—afraid of his rages, of things he
The Only One I Could Change
Before Al‑Anon I was so sure I could fix both my marriage and my husband. I tried self-help
I Finally Decided To Get off the Roller Coaster
My husband’s and my everyday experiences together typically involved resentments, blame, arguments, and misunderstandings. The roller coaster ride
No Substitute
Al‑Anon has turned out to be the very best thing I have ever done for myself. Although I
Sharing My Recovery with My Children
Tonight, my teenage daughters cried because their father was drinking and had an angry outburst. I hugged them,
In an Atmosphere of Unconditional Love
I remember the first few meetings I went to in Al‑Anon. I had no idea what anyone was
Because It Was Given to Me
Several years ago, I was having severe chest pains, my blood pressure was spiking, and I had tremors.
I Had To Be the One To Change
I came to Al-Anon several years ago. Someone suggested that I attend meetings because I was being affected
I Knew I Needed Help
Because I grew up with an alcoholic parent, I vowed I would never become involved with someone who
In Lieu of a Cure
I sometimes think of Al‑Anon meetings as an emergency room or infirmary where I can get treatment for
Maybe I Was Not Alone
I felt lonely, isolated and trapped. I had thoughts going around in my head that nobody could possibly
I Have Hope
There is no Al-Anon meeting nearby in my country. In the past I visited face-to-face Al‑Anon meetings in
