How Al Anon Changed My Life & Helped me Deal with Alcoholism

Wow!!! I’ve been in Al Anon for 5 years and never heard that. Loving someone who’s an alcoholic is like mourning someone who’s still alive. Wow!!!! Sooooo true!!!

I’ll be an Al-Anon member for 52 years March, 2021. Why am I in this so long since my alcoholic husband is now my ex? Because those 12 Steps is a guide for living and helps with every day life, not just for an alcoholic. My qualifier almost destroyed me, but I was determined that he wouldn’t win. For any newcomer, make a commitment to this fellowship, and a happier life is guaranteed.

Today I spent the entire day sober at my grandmothers funeral surrounded by my alcoholic mother, alcohol absuer step dad and sister. I was made to feel like I was the problem because I don't drink, as I dropped my sister off who was hammered I realised I have finally had enough of being made to feel bad for their problems. Going to my first local meeting this week. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. ❤️

expecting a normal relationship with an alcoholic is like going to the hardware store for bread. wish I heard that before...

This sums up my feelings perfectly . My alcoholic husband is not the person I married. I'm grieving for the person I used to know. I'll share this with my Alanon group. Thank you for sharing !

I'm a sober alcoholic and needed to hear this. Sometimes seeing this awful disease from a different perspective if eye opening. Thank you

Its like living in a groundhog day loop of their funeral....i pray that God will help me find joy.xo

Al-Anon will help you learn how to live properly. Those of us affected by an alcoholic, directly or indirectly think that living "wrong" is okay or normal but it is not. Thanks Jen for your post. I have been attending meetings for almost two months and this is a lifetime commitment because I want to change my life for the best.

Thank you for making this video. I've been suffering in silence for decades and need to get myself to a meeting. My sister is an alcoholic and I need to get help.

Thank you for sharing your experience. My father recently relapsed after five years of sobriety and I feel bombarded by old traumatic memories. This relapse feels new and old all at the same time. I've just learned about al anon and I'm so ready to participate and grow.

I cried a lot. I'm starting this week. Thank you so very much.

Thanks for sharing, Jen. Me? 39 years in Alanon. never looked back- ofter the first meeting.

Thank you for this, it’s very helpful and I love your key takeaways. ACOA also, Mom just gave up 7 years sober, 5 of which we spent rebuilding our relationship after no contact for 3 years. I’ve spent 6 months trying and wishing for it to go away and back to where we were, sadly am now at a point of accepting this is where we are, and where she is intending to stay.

Thanks Jen for sharing and being raw with the truth..which isn't easy to do! I am a daughter of an alcoholic and was married to an alcoholic for 16 years..my husband passed away 2 years ago tomorrow from alcoholism..I leaned on Jesus and still do as he comforts and heals me. I pray you to will find healing and comfort from all of your sorrows from the situation. God Bless You! <3

As crestons wife I remember going to alanon. I loved it the people were wonderful. The women were so kind. I will never forget telling my dad you are an alcoholic my dad said I havent drink in years. He said i am not a homeless person . He said I never drank all the time. He had the personality manipulative controlling bossy telling people what he thought even if it was a bit rude. I dont recommend telling your parent that. It sure felt good at the time. Oh and another thing alcoholics are always right and they love denial even when they dont drink anymore. My dad stopped at 50 and never had another drink. He only stopped because the dr said this starting to cause blood pressure problems and its all about them thats another thing. They will try to make you feel guilty for saying no. They dont like the word no even after they stop drinking. I do miss my dad alot he was a very kind person as well and would help people he even tried so hard to help my first husband stop drinking but he didnt and he said its time let him go get a divorce hes just like my brother he cant stop hes too far gone. My dad knew when to help and when to stop helping he really liked him. My exhusband loved my dad was very hurt when he died his dad was an alcoholic and forced him to drink like an adult at 12. His step dad was very mean to him I never liked his step dad very disrespectful to his mom and to women in general very verbally abusive. I dont like his mom either anymore shes very manipulative she also grew up in an alcholic home and I dont understand she could stay with him when he abused her son Jason. Thankfully I am very happily married to my husband Creston and hes not a drinker thank goodness. Its a hard life.

Your video made me tear up. Going to my first Alanon meeting tonight.

Thank you so much for this video. It really helped me a lot and I’m really glad I saw it tonight

This little David has been at the hardware store trying to buy bread . ...knowing how ludicrous that is!! But love isn't always logical.....Alanon helps retrieve LOGIC AND NORMALCY♡

Hi Jen, this was incredibly useful. I really thank God there is Youtube and that someone like you would provide insights of what Al Anon is, I am interested on joining and your video motivates me to give it a try :)

Thanks for sharing your experience. It’s a heart breaking disease. It’s not easy to talk about. I’ve been going to meetings for awhile, and they have definitely helped. I still have a long road ahead of me, but serenity is near