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.
The Weight Finally Lifted
I will never forget the words I heard at my first Al‑Anon meeting. A member shared the three
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I Felt Welcomed
Like many others, I came to my first meeting at the recommendation of a counselor. I was filled
I Had No Idea My Wife Had a Drinking Problem
Before I came to Al‑Anon, my wife’s family confronted me about some of my behavior that they didn’t
I Know That I Am Not Alone
The last year of my life has been like a roller coaster—both physically and emotionally. At times, I
I Am Okay Today, Whether the Alcoholic Is Still Drinking or Not
I grew up in a loving home where there was no alcohol. But I married a man who
I Was Just as Resentful as the Alcoholic
My husband and I grew up together. When we got married, I just knew it was forever until
Hope, at Last
Knowing that I was not alone, that other members of Al‑Anon were in the same situation as I
No Longer Accepting Unacceptable Behavior
I was very angry at my boyfriend, who was physically abusive, unfaithful, and disrespectful. He also drank a
Gently Peeling Away the Layers
When I first came to Al‑Anon, I was hesitant to speak. My negativity and shame convinced me that
Out of the Emptiness and into Fulfillment
One day I woke up and discovered that my 25-year marriage was empty. I found myself feeling the
Moving On
I remember the pain of dealing with my alcoholic partner in the area of intimacy. Even though he