by WebCoord | Jun 4, 2025 | WSO Articles
Have you ever arrived at an Al-Anon or Alateen meeting only to find that the door was locked, that the location was incorrect, or that it had been canceled altogether? This can be incredibly frustrating and disappointing, especially for newcomers. Think back to when...
by WebCoord | Jun 4, 2025 | WSO Articles
Whether we use social media to connect with friends and family or follow our favorite interests, it has become a large part of our lives. Social media is one way we can carry the Al-Anon message, but it can be tricky. The Social Media Policy found in the Public...
by WebCoord | Jun 4, 2025 | WSO Articles
When I first got into the program, I saw a sign hanging on the wall of a therapist’s office that read, “When the pain is greater than the fear, then you are ready”—ready to change. But because my fear was so large, it took a lot of pain and a long time to finally...
by WebCoord | Jun 4, 2025 | WSO Articles
I started Al-Anon in my 30s. I’m now in my 70s. My perceptions of my alcoholic loved one have changed. I used to blame him for everything. If I was in a bad mood, it was because of him. I was sure he made me feel irritable and unreasonable. Then it dawned on me why I...
by WebCoord | Jun 4, 2025 | WSO Articles
Before I came to Al-Anon, a counselor told me that my soul was dry. I had no idea what she meant. I was angry and frustrated, and I blamed others for my problems. My dad drank too much, but I didn’t know he was an alcoholic. Growing up in a family where drinking was...
