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.
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 Found Support in That Room
I met the alcoholic in my life through online dating. Though I felt that I was okay with
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
Letting Go of My Shame
I finally came into Al‑Anon after my second divorce was finalized. I had lost myself in trying to
Baby-Stepping toward Recovery
When I came to Al‑Anon several months ago, I had no idea of the serenity I would start
Only What Is Mine To Do
Before I came to Al‑Anon, I felt that it was my job to make sure I kept my
Keeping My Peace
My peace belongs to me, but it is so easy to give it away or let someone take
Moving On from My Past
Before I came to Al‑Anon, I had wrapped myself up in so many layers of denial that to
Not Cowardice, but Courage
When my spouse retired, his behaviour changed. I couldn’t understand what was happening, especially when he became verbally
A Glimmer of Hope
As I drove toward the church on that warm, dusky night, I desperately hoped the meeting would be canceled
I Was Finally Able To Take off My Armor
Growing up in an alcoholic home, I had to figure so much out for myself. As a result, I
No Longer Fearful
When I got to Al‑Anon, I was fearful of my alcoholic husband—afraid of his rages, of things he