by WebCoord | Mar 8, 2025 | WSO Articles
Arriving at the Al-Anon rooms, I felt out of my element hearing a different “language” than the one I had learned. Members spoke of spiritual principles that were guides to live by. Those statements made my skin crawl, but I wanted that feeling of confidence and...
by WebCoord | Mar 8, 2025 | WSO Articles
I was introduced to Al-Anon shortly after my spouse had passed. I was lost at the time, and the group accepted me just as I was. It took time to understand the Al-Anon principles found in the Steps and Traditions, but over time I was changing into a different person....
by WebCoord | Mar 8, 2025 | WSO Articles
My train headed nowhere at a very early age. Before Al-Anon, my endless overthinking and self-will would take me to undesirable destinations. In my new Al-Anon journey, I am learning to release those thoughts and not get on the train. I no longer wait on the platform...
by WebCoord | Mar 8, 2025 | WSO Articles
When I arrived in Al-Anon, I had a limited ability to identify specific feelings. I recognized anger and maybe sadness but had no clue about fear or shame. I had no idea that shame was affecting my daily choices. Overcoming and understanding my shame led me to the...
