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.
Into a Life of Sanity
I came to Al‑Anon at the suggestion of a family member who was in recovery. I had become so
A Disease of Uniqueness
Mine is a disease, at least in part, of uniqueness. I came into Al‑Anon in my early twenties
Addiction professionals help patients see signs
Addiction professionals: Helping patients explore the possibility that someone's alcoholism or drug use has affected them
I Felt Welcomed
Like many others, I came to my first meeting at the recommendation of a counselor. I was filled
It Truly Is a Family Disease
The term “adult children of alcoholics” confused me at first. It was only after I had been in
The Safest Place I Have Found
I walked into my first Al‑Anon meeting on a Wednesday night. The weekend before, my sister, who’s in
I Know That I Am Not Alone
The last year of my life has been like a roller coaster—both physically and emotionally. At times, I
I Found a Safe Place
I remember feeling scared before heading to my first Al-Anon meeting. I was afraid I would be reminded
The Benefits of Alateen: A Teacher’s Viewpoint
One of my students wrote a moving essay about his experience with Alateen and how it is
Hope, at Last
Knowing that I was not alone, that other members of Al‑Anon were in the same situation as I
Gently Peeling Away the Layers
When I first came to Al‑Anon, I was hesitant to speak. My negativity and shame convinced me that
Blind-sided
Like alcoholism, the deer came out of nowhere. My husband and I were on the motorcycle almost home