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.
Mothering or Enabling?
When I first came to Al‑Anon, I spent a great deal of time wrestling with the term,
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
Al-Anon Saved My Sanity
“These people won’t understand a gay partnership—How can I talk to them?” I was having problems with my
I Found My True Self
“I couldn’t believe others were going through the same struggles that I was going through!” After a knock-down, drag-out
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
I Promised Myself I Would Come Back
“I listened in amazement—their stories were worse than mine!” When I turned into the parking lot to attend my
These People Are Just Like Me
“These people are just like me.” At my first Al‑Anon meetings, I was angry. I had been court-ordered to
Al-Anon is Gentle
It is a typical day at the practice. I prepare the materials for the substance abuse support group and
The Best Gifts I Can Give My Children
Because of my recovery in Al‑Anon, my relationship with my two children has greatly improved. My son is
I Made a Desperate Phone Call
I can remember sneaking out to the garage one winter night to check the cupboards and car trunk
I Don’t Have To Participate in the Drama
I could have written a novel about what alcoholism and addiction did to me and those around me,