by WebCoord | Dec 8, 2025 | Internet Article/Forum
Before I came to Al-Anon, I thought I was a great listener and that I had the answers to everything. I would often give advice and voice my opinions, even when no one asked. I did this mostly with my husband, who’s the alcoholic in my life, but it also extended to my...
by WebCoord | Dec 8, 2025 | Inside Al-Anon Family Groups
Today, I am grateful to share the gift of serenity I’ve received through the worldwide fellowship of Al-Anon Family Groups. Like many others, I came to Al-Anon overwhelmed by a loved one’s drinking and the chaos it brought into my life. I felt like I was losing my...
by WebCoord | Nov 9, 2025 | Inside Al-Anon Family Groups
Two years ago, my group decided to extend the meeting time from 60 to 90 minutes. I never liked longer meetings, but I wasn’t at the business meeting that voted for the new time. Because many meetings nearby met for one hour, newcomers or visitors would often...
by WebCoord | Nov 9, 2025 | Inside Al-Anon Family Groups
As we approach the end of another year, I reflect on where my life was before Al-Anon and where it is now. I reflect on my good fortune to have found a place that has shown me warmth, understanding, and love. While I continue to work the program to better my life, I’m...
by WebCoord | Nov 9, 2025 | Internet Article/Forum
Last year, on the first Tuesday in February, I attended my first meeting. It started as one of the worst days of my life—worse than the day I lost my dad to a sudden heart attack, worse than the day I lost my mom to a horrific infection. It was the day I had decided...
