Are You Worried About a Grandchild
Who is Affected by a Parent’s Alcoholism?
When alcoholism is part of the family dynamic, grandparents are often the ones stepping in to care for the children. The parents may be in treatment, in jail, or simply incapable of tending to the daily needs of raising a family due to their alcohol addiction. For grandparents, helping is instinctual. They feel that their action or lack of it will affect the children directly. Providing shelter, money, clothing and food becomes then a necessity, not a choice. How does one break the cycle of pain, anger and sadness that permeates alcoholic situations involving grandchildren? Why not try an Al-Anon Family Group meeting for more information?
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
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
You can help a child affected by someone’s addiction to alcohol
Professional Perspectives interviews discuss the trauma experienced by family members of drinkers and how Al-Anon and Alateen family groups can help.
It’s Elemental
There had not been an active alcoholic in my life for over 35 years when an event happened
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
Why do people come to Al-Anon?
Why do people come to Al‑Anon? Many different types of relationships with alcoholics bring newcomers to local
Hope Kept Me Going
When I first came to Al‑Anon, I knew I was in the right place when I heard the
How I learned to cope with my anxiety…
How I learned to cope with my anxiety… In Al-Anon and Alateen, members learn many ways to
Talking Myself into Joining
Hands shaking, heart racing, stomach churning—it was all I could do to hit the “Join” button on my
Sis Wenger: Four Suggestions for Caregivers of Children in a Home Affected by Alcohol Misuse/Addiction
Sis Wenger: Four Suggestions for Caregivers of Children in a Home Affected by Alcohol Misuse/Addiction “We may not want to think
Finding My Way in Al-Anon
Over the course of a few years, my family’s life seemed to spiral out of control. Solutions I