Did You Grow Up Living With an Alcoholic?
Are You a Teenager Living With an Alcoholic?
One in four children under age 18 in the United States is affected by a parent’s abuse of alcohol. Growing up in a home where one or both parents are alcoholics can have life-altering effects on children, with long-lasting emotional and psychological scars.
Al-Anon Family Groups’ latest Membership Survey reveals that more than half of members’ lives have been affected by a parent’s drinking. Listen to the podcasts and read members’ stories to get insight into the help and hope they found in Al-Anon.
Alcoholic Parent Post
Alcoholic Parent post
Ongoing Relief
While preparing to share my recovery journey at a group anniversary event, I had a thought about the
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
I Am No Longer Alone
Before I came to Al‑Anon, a counselor told me that my soul was dry. I had no idea what
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
I Gave Myself Another Look
After decades of being a chameleon, changing and adapting myself to safely belong, I didn’t have a solid
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
Awareness, Acceptance, and Action
When I arrived in Al‑Anon, I had a limited ability to identify specific feelings. I recognized anger and