Are You Worried About an Alcoholic Friend?
Sometimes, the person with the drinking problem is someone we love and care for deeply. Watching that person’s life slowly unravel due to poor choices leaves us feeling powerless. The consequences of their drinking are harsh daily reminders of the problem: job loss, divorce, DUI charges and financial hardship, but heavy drinkers tend to minimize it all. Al‑Anon Family Groups offers understanding and help for anyone affected by a loved one’s drinking.
Exercising Patience
I have been contemplating the beauty of sunsets and sunrises recently. They are not like the light switches in
I Needed Help…and Support
When I first got into the program, I saw a sign hanging on the wall of a therapist’s office
Unfurling As Myself
There came a time in my recovery when I became aware of something missing, some imbalance. I was
Tapping into Serenity
One morning, I was sitting outside enjoying a cup of tea and looking at the trees across an
Serenity in Times of Stress
I find the Al-Anon slogans very handy to use as reminders on my journey to recovery. My two
Balance from My Center
A hula hoop is a fitting metaphor for what is and what isn’t within my control. My hula
My Train
My train headed nowhere at a very early age. Before Al‑Anon, my endless overthinking and self-will would take
Miracles of Sponsorship
I am so grateful for electronic meetings. During Covid, they were my lifeline and kept me sane. I
Growth in the Safety Zone
Like everyone else I know in Al‑Anon, I’m working on myself. It doesn’t matter that I’ve been doing so
Step One: Embracing My Powerlessness
This Step is easy to say but hard to apply. I didn’t come into Al‑Anon thinking I was
The Power of We
When I first came to Al‑Anon via electronic meetings just over a year ago, I thought I was
Our Common Thread Provides Safety
I have found the rooms of Al‑Anon to be a safe place for me. I say this because