Teen Corner
A place just for teens affected by someone else’s alcoholism.
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.
My mom gave me the greatest gift—Alateen
My mom saved my life. My mom saved my life because she had the guts to save her
Dealing with my parents’ alcoholism—one teen’s story
There are many trials in life that one must go through, and everybody deals with these problems differently.
Using some of the Alateen tools
Alateen helped me change my life. Through Alateen, I’ve learned to deal with the alcoholic in a good
My Mom Is on the Path to Recovery, and so Am I
I was awakened by the sound of a male officer’s voice telling me that my mother had just
Communication
I think coming to Alateen has improved my communication. I feel better emotionally and I am more comfortable
A Poem
When I get mad I choose to keep it simple When I get sad I choose to keep it
Dealing with anger
In the past when I was angry, I would run to my room, slam my door, go to
Grateful
I am so grateful for Alateen. When my parents divorced, I starting being afraid of the police. I
Hope
Alateen has shown me that I can choose to have hope in every situation. Sitting in a room
Listening to others
Since coming to Alateen, I have learned to speak up about my beliefs and my struggles. I feel
I am not alone
Alateen has helped me have hope. The program has helped me realize that things could get better at
My Higher Power has a plan for me
Editor’s note: An Al-Anon member shares her Alateen story. When I was a child, I always sensed that