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SHARING OUR
STORIES
We
come to Al-Anon for many reasons and from varied circumstances. Despite our
differences, we find we have much in common. Although our stories differ, we
share an understanding that can not be found anywhere else. If you are new to
Al-Anon or thinking about what Al-Anon may be able to offer to you, we hope the
following stories will help you know that you are not alone, and encourage you
to try our program and attend a meeting.
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District 5 Al-Anon members and District 5 web site visitors share their personal stories
of experience, strength and hope!
If
you are an Al-Anon member and would like to share your story on this page – or
maybe you’re willing to consider it? - please contact
us!
These stories have been contributed by District 5
members or other Al-Anon members visiting the District 5 site. We
are grateful to the authors for sharing their experience, strength and
hope on our story page!
“A personal
experience of how Al-Anon helps a member at work” – posted 01/02/07.
“My
Story” – posted 07/15/06.
“Living
With Sobriety” – posted 06/13/06.
“Barb’s
Story” – posted 06/11/06.
“Denial Is Not A River In Egypt” – posted 06/06/06.
Alateen
is Al-Anon’s recovery program for young people (most often teenagers up to age
about 19 years) who are living with or affected by the problem drinking of
another person.
If you are an Alateen member and
would like to share your story on this page – or maybe you’re willing to
consider it? - please contact us!
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Stories from Alateen
members are posted here.
Stories by Young People in Al-Anon
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Stories
from young members of Al-Anon are posted here.
Stories by Al-Anon Adult Children
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Stories
from Al-Anon members who are adult children of
alcoholics
are posted here.
Parents who are members of Al-Anon share their stories!
Many people come to Al-Anon because their son(s)
or daughter(s) or stepchild/stepchildren or foster child/children, or a
grandchild, niece, nephew, or a child they are raising, is or may be alcoholic.
Some share their stories here:
From District 5 Al-Anon members:
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Denial
Is Not A River In Egypt.
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Barb’s Story.
From the Forum, Al-Anon’s monthly magazine:
w Chasing cars – from insanity to recovery.
w Letting
go and grieving the loss of a child to alcoholism.
w At first,
I didn’t think I belonged in Al-Anon.
w Letting go of my teenage daughter—my First Step.
w The treatment
center helped, even though her son still drinks.
w Understanding alcoholism after suffering years of emotional
abuse and overeating.
reprinted
with permission of The Forum, © Al-Anon Family Group
Headquarters, Inc.,
Stories by Al-Anon members who are survivors of violence
To read about what Al-Anon suggests to people
facing violence, please click here. Stories are
posted below.
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From abusive relationships to
personal serenity.
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From violence and abuse to serenity
in Al-Anon.
Al-Anon Member’s Stories from the Forum, Al-Anon’s monthly
magazine
Al-Anon’s monthly
magazine, the Forum, includes inspiring personal stories written by Al-Anon
members from around the world. Articles express member’s personal views and
experiences, not necessarily the opinions of Al-Anon as a whole. In keeping with Tradition 11, authors are not identified by their full
name. We will print new stories from the
Forum every month – so please check back!
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October
2008 Forum stories -
Defining –
and finding - faith. -
Understanding
alcoholism after suffering years of emotional abuse and overeating. |
September
2008 Forum stories |
August
2008 Forum stories -
Letting go and grieving the
loss of a child to alcoholism. |
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July 2008
Forum stories - Facing fear, learning acceptance. - Alateen taught me about the disease of alcoholism. - Disciplined at work, chaotic at home: a fighter pilot shares
his story. |
June 2008
Forum stories -
I tried Al-Anon as a last resort. |
May 2008
Forum stories |
All
stories in the Forum area of this page are reprinted with permission of The Forum, © Al-Anon Family Group
Headquarters, Inc.,
All Rights Reserved.
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