Are You Affected by an Alcoholic Brother or Sister?
Has your brother or sister ever called you late at night, drunk, asking you for money or a place to stay? It can be painful to witness the downward spiral of a sibling suffering from alcoholism. As a family disease, alcoholism takes its toll on every family member in a different way. So, if someone close to you drinks too much, why not explore the help offered by Al-Anon Family Groups?
How alcoholism affected my family…
How alcoholism affected my family… a member’s story In this video, Teddy, an anonymous Al‑Anon member, shares
When I decided life wasn’t worth living
When I decided life wasn't worth living... I remembered my therapist & her Al‑Anon recommendation During September,
A Professional Feels Challenged
Tradition Eight: Al‑Anon Twelfth Step work should remain forever non-professional, but our service centers may employ special workers.
Getting Off the Rollercoaster
The last six years of my life have been a rollercoaster, both physically and emotionally. At times, I
I took his drinking personally
His drinking ruined my plans... And I took it personally Many people question why the family members
The biggest change since coming to Al-Anon: I don’t always have to be in charge…
The biggest change since coming to Al‑Anon: I don’t always have to be in charge… A common misconception
Al-Anon member shares about: First time feelings…
Al-Anon member shares about: First time feelings... In the latest Al‑Anon member interview, Tricia, an anonymous Al‑Anon
An Enjoyable Life of My Own
The concept of detachment was baffling to me when I first stepped through the doors of Al‑Anon. Were
Why you’re never alone in Al-Anon
Why you’re never alone in Al‑Anon When you’re in the midst of dealing with someone who abuses
This Must Be Serenity!
From as far back as I can remember, I lived with constant anxiety. As a person affected by
Overcoming My Fear of Sharing
When I first came to Al‑Anon, I had the same fears about sharing in meetings that I’ve since
Working My Problem or Working My Program?
I was attending a meeting where the group was studying How Al-Anon Works for Families and Friends of