Are You Worried About a Grandchild
Who is Affected by a Parent’s Alcoholism?
When alcoholism is part of the family dynamic, grandparents are often the ones stepping in to care for the children. The parents may be in treatment, in jail, or simply incapable of tending to the daily needs of raising a family due to their alcohol addiction. For grandparents, helping is instinctual. They feel that their action or lack of it will affect the children directly. Providing shelter, money, clothing and food becomes then a necessity, not a choice. How does one break the cycle of pain, anger and sadness that permeates alcoholic situations involving grandchildren? Why not try an Al-Anon Family Group meeting for more information?
I took his drinking personally
His drinking ruined my plans... And I took it personally Many people question why the family members
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
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
Relief Leads to Recovery
When I was new to Al‑Anon meetings, I heard members ask, “Do you want recovery, or just relief?”
Al-Anon Saved My Life—Twice!
When I first came to Al‑Anon, I was depressed and sad. I didn't know how to live with
Fear, rage, and isolation brought me to Al-Anon
Fear, rage, and isolation brought me to Al‑Anon Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are defined as abuse, neglect,
Letting Go of My Children and Grandchild
I have been deeply affected by my children’s drinking and the effect it has had on my grandchild.
We’re All Equal in Al-Anon
I am thankful that we are all equal in Al‑Anon. I am Hispanic, and I attended a mostly
A Journey of Self-Discovery
I remember in my first Al‑Anon meetings hearing people say, “To thine own self be true.” This was
New ways to resolve conflict
New ways to resolve conflict In an on-camera interview, Lisa, an anonymous Al-Anon member, shares that although she
Comfortable Hearing My Own Voice
Sharing in meetings has always been super hard for me. I tend not to speak up much in
Never Too Old to Learn New Ways of Thinking
I first heard about Al‑Anon from a pizza restaurant owner I did not know. When I placed my