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.
Hearing the Words that Helped Me to Listen
At my first meeting I was angry. I had been ordered to attend meetings and thought I didn’t
The Path Isn’t Chosen by Me
The illusion of control made me feel powerful in a world where I had frequently felt powerless and
Deciding Where to Look
After work, I rode home to the 20th-floor apartment I shared with my alcoholic partner. It faces a
Worry didn’t solve our financial problems
Worry didn’t solve our financial problems Alcoholism affects families in many ways. Cindy, an anonymous Al‑Anon member,
My Confusion Cleared
I came into Al‑Anon angry, hurting, and confused as to how I managed a career, but seemed to
My Personal Three Cs
I am so grateful for the gift of my recovery in Al‑Anon. From my very first meeting, I
Al-Anon Saved My Life
Before Al‑Anon, I lived in a lot of fear. I shut down when a situation made me feel
The Courage to Grow
When I entered the Al‑Anon rooms for the first time, I was in deep despair. My adult daughter’s
In the Right Place
I remember what it was like to come to my first meeting. Actually, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous
I Felt Compassion
I remember seeing sun beams through the trees and feeling a gentle breeze that was lapping small waves
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