Teen Corner
A place just for teens affected by someone else’s alcoholism.
Gratitude
When I focus on the things that I’m grateful for, my attitude changes dramatically. Even when everything seems
Alateens are awesome people
Before Alateen I was lost. I didn’t think anyone had the same experience as I did. I didn’t
Bad times don’t last
Before coming to the meetings, I found myself seemingly hopeless in many situations. Whenever something good happened, I
Finding a Meeting Is Just a Click Away!
On the new WSO website, al-anon.org, you can find Al‑Anon and Alateen meetings throughout the world, online and
It Doesn’t Make It So
Before Alateen, I could never forgive the people who hurt me. I could hold grudges like I could
A Flat Tire
The Serenity Prayer and The Three Cs—I did not cause it, I cannot control it and I cannot
H.O.P.E.
Recently at a meeting I attended, the topic was hope. The Chairperson shared her thoughts on what hope
Finding True Hope
For a long time I would hope for things that I knew wouldn’t come true. Hope for me
I have a relationship with my dad—thanks to Alateen
My entire life, I was aware that my dad was an alcoholic, but it wasn’t until my freshman year
My Burdens Weighed Me Down Until I Found Al-Anon
My therapist suggested that I attend Al‑Anon. The keyword is “suggested.” Believe me, I did not want to
Self-Esteem
Before Alateen I would always hurt myself because there was no other way to punish and discipline myself.
Hope
Alateen has helped me have hope by hearing other people’s struggles. I have learned that my problems aren’t
Get Informed & Stay Informed
Try Alateen Chat
Chat live with other teens in any of the scheduled meetings! Young people aged 13 to 18 who have been affected by someone else’s drinking are invited to share experience, strength and hope with other teens.
What is Alateen?
Alateen is a place where members come together to:
- share experiences, strength, and hope with each other to find effective ways to cope with problems.
- discuss difficulties and encourage one another
- help each other understand the principles of the Al-Anon program through the use of the Twelve Steps and Alateen’s Twelve Traditions
Alateen is not a place:
- For teenagers seeking help for drinking or drug problems or a therapy program
- to complain about parents or anyone else.
- A social hangout.