by WebCoord | Jul 8, 2026 | Internet Article/Forum
Growing up, the alcoholism in my family was kept a secret. Both my parents were alcoholics, though that’s not to say they weren’t great parents. I have many memories of snuggling up with them after coming in from playing in the snow and having dance...
by WebCoord | Jul 8, 2026 | Internet Article/Forum
When I first came to Al-Anon, I never realized how deeply I was affected by growing up in an alcoholic family. However, attending Al-Anon meetings slowly but surely taught me how to take care of myself. For a long time, I never put myself first, but in Al-Anon, I...
by WebCoord | Jul 8, 2026 | Internet Article/Forum
I have been a worrier since childhood, and I had reason to be. My mother developed rheumatoid arthritis at 35 and spent years in a wheelchair. My father drank too much beer and had mood swings that ranged from depression to rage. When I was 12, I somehow decided that...
by WebCoord | Jul 8, 2026 | Internet Article/Forum
I have heard in the program that if I am full of resentment, it’s time to look at myself. I became tired of feeling angry and victimized. I sat with my anger long enough to realize that it was grief. Grief feels like many life situations are happening at once,...
by WebCoord | Jun 8, 2026 | Internet Article/Forum
When I look back at my past decisions, I can honestly say that I spent more time trying to fix others than working on myself. I probably did this because I didn’t want to look at my defects. I didn’t know I had any. Maybe it was denial that helped me cope. I...
by WebCoord | Jun 8, 2026 | Internet Article/Forum
I came to Al-Anon in 2020 during COVID by way of phone meetings. During these meetings, it was not easy to know who was present and how many were attending. Nevertheless, I found the help I needed and eventually got a Sponsor. My Sponsor encouraged me to attend an...
