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.
From Quicksand to Peace
Many years ago, I heard in a meeting, “You don’t have to go to every fight you’re invited
My Disease
Before Al-Anon, I knew little outside of grief. My relationship with the addicted members of my family had
Letting Go Saved Us Both
Years ago, I walked into Al-Anon. I had exhausted all my ideas and energy trying to defeat my
An Open Heart and Mind
When I first came to Al‑Anon many, many years ago, I did not understand what the program was
Courage to See the Good
Some days, all I notice in my partner are the things that drive me crazy, even though he
Turning Unmanageability into Creativity
I’ve been in Al‑Anon for five years. During this time, I attempted an intervention for my husband, which
My Quiet Half-Hour
“Just for today I will have a quiet half hour all by myself and relax.” I had somehow
The Reason I Came to Al‑Anon
While I was having lunch with a new Al-Anon friend, she asked me, “Who brought you to Al‑Anon?”
I Found Out Who I Am
Growing up in an alcoholic family, I seemed to have lost my sense of self. I took on
Facing My Struggles with Intimacy
Having grown up with alcoholism, I learned very early on that it was not safe to talk openly
Loving Guidelines
Recently I had the privilege of listening to a sponsee’s Fifth Step. As they were telling me the many
Our Welcome Format
“Could we please go around the room and introduce ourselves by our first name?” As a newcomer, this phrase