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.
When I decided life wasn’t worth living
When I decided life wasn't worth living... I remembered my therapist & her Al‑Anon recommendation During September,
A Professional Feels Challenged
Tradition Eight: Al‑Anon Twelfth Step work should remain forever non-professional, but our service centers may employ special workers.
I Found What I Needed
At my first Al‑Anon meeting, people were chatting and laughing. It was hard for me to understand how
Getting Off the Rollercoaster
The last six years of my life have been a rollercoaster, both physically and emotionally. At times, I
I took his drinking personally
His drinking ruined my plans... And I took it personally Many people question why the family members
The biggest change since coming to Al-Anon: I don’t always have to be in charge…
The biggest change since coming to Al‑Anon: I don’t always have to be in charge… A common misconception
Al-Anon member shares about: First time feelings…
Al-Anon member shares about: First time feelings... In the latest Al‑Anon member interview, Tricia, an anonymous Al‑Anon
An Enjoyable Life of My Own
The concept of detachment was baffling to me when I first stepped through the doors of Al‑Anon. Were
I Cannot Save Others from Drinking
After my fiancé died from progressive drinking, I begged God to let me die too. I had failed
Al-Anon Family Groups: Complement professional counseling services
Al‑Anon Family Groups provide support for people affected by or concerned about someone else’s alcohol misuse or
Why you’re never alone in Al-Anon
Why you’re never alone in Al‑Anon When you’re in the midst of dealing with someone who abuses
A Precious Gift
I recently received a letter from my oldest stepdaughter. I was very surprised by her heart-felt thoughts and