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.
Day-to-day life in an alcoholic home – A husband’s story
Day‑to‑day life in an alcoholic home – A husband’s story Bryan, an anonymous Al‑Anon member, shares how
I Have an Amazing Life
I had recently separated from my husband. He had a drinking problem that I was trying to ignore.
My Sigh of Relief
In the 20 years of living with active alcoholism, my view of people and situations in my life
Holidays Preparations – Setting boundaries & expectations
Holidays Preparations - Setting boundaries & expectations The holidays can present a number of unhappy situations for
What would you tell your pre-Al-Anon self? “You have choices…”
What would you tell your pre-Al-Anon self? “You have choices...” One of the benefits of being an Al‑Anon
It’s Elemental
There had not been an active alcoholic in my life for over 35 years when an event happened
My Circle of Friends and Family
As the holidays near, I am reminded that my home and life were never of the holiday-greeting-card-TV-movie variety.
Why I Keep Coming Back
I’ve been a grateful member of Al‑Anon since February 14, 2018. For the previous five and a half
During the holidays you can have an alternate plan if your loved one chooses to drink
During the holidays you can have an alternate plan if your loved one chooses to drink Life is never
I don’t have to tolerate unacceptable behavior
I don’t have to tolerate unacceptable behavior Many Al‑Anon members share that in Al‑Anon they began to realize
A Little Wisdom Goes a Long Way
I’m a 61-year-old woman, but my time in Al‑Anon is short—only ten months, so I have little wisdom
The Persistent Professional
I still very clearly remember getting to my first meeting. I had finally started to realize that I