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25.01.2022 Today lets think about our intentions. The word will suggest to many of us the vast gap between what we intend to do and what we actually do. We intend to be kind and tolerant, but some uncontrollable impulse changes our attitude into something we later find ourselves regretting. We intend to accomplish so much, but unless we start out with a realistic estimate of what we are capable of doing, we fall far short of our expectations. We intend to make a good life for ourselve...s and our families, but we seem constantly to be deflected from it by others. Or we permit the actions of others to prevent us from fulfilling what we hoped to do. One Day at a Time in Al-Anon, p. 363 Al-Anon is a Twelve Step program for the families and friends of alcoholics. To learn more and find an Al-Anon online meeting visit: https://www.al-anon.org.au/electronic #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings

25.01.2022 Our child was maintaining sobriety, but I was getting more and more obsessed and was getting hit with self-doubt, guilt and shame. I was literally knocked down by the disease, but some of the parents in our group started talking about AlAnon and so I went. I walked through the door and found people willing to reach out, pull me off the merry-go-round of the disease, and get me the support, healing, and recovery I needed. Blind-sided, The Forum, January 2020 If youre fe...eling overwhelmed because of someones drinking, Al-Anon may be helpful for you. To find an Al-Anon meeting in Australia visit: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings See more

23.01.2022 Ever since I was a child, I had a ringside seat to my alcoholic/addicts chaotic behavior As a result, I felt that I was a burden and a disappointment to those around me. I also felt unworthy of any gift, compliment, or anything good I had long ago shut down my feelings in order to mask the pain of rejection. I had also become my worst critic, and soon any happy-go-lucky feelings within me died. The caregivers in my life were full of anger and frustration, which often made... me wonder, when is my real family coming for me? . . From Rejection to Acceptance, The Forum March 2019 . . Children that grow up in alcoholic homes often carry scars into adulthood. In Al-Anon, they learn new ways to deal with problems they have had since their childhood. . . Hope and help for families and friends of alcoholics . . . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings #alanonliterature #alanonfamilygroups See more

22.01.2022 I grew up in an alcoholic home in which there were no boundaries. One of the boundaries that was missing in our home was having the right to say or do something without someone else always correcting or making comments and judgments. I never learned what was my business and what was not. Now that I am a grown up with my own family, I find boundaries extremely difficult. However, thanks to [Al-Anon], I am learning that everyone is on their own journey. When I stick my nose in... to someone elses business, and when it is none of mine, I risk altering the lesson for that person and usually not for the better. . . Minding My Own Business, The Forum, May 2018 . . To find an Al-Anon meeting in Australia visit: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings . . . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings See more

21.01.2022 [My Al-Anon Sponsor] got me started on the Steps and started to help me put the focus back on me. At first, I thought she wasnt listening to me because all my stories started with, he said, or he did. She would say, How do you feel about it? or What are you going to do differently? When I protested, she would say, I heard you, but Im not sponsoring him, Im sponsoring you. That was startling to me, but little by little, she helped me put the magnifying lens down ...and pick up the mirror. And guess what? I discovered that I had become just as negative, critical, and verbally abusivemostly to my childrenas he was. I realized that I couldnt change him, but I could change me. . . Focusing on Myself, The Forum, July 2020 . . Read articles written by spouses and partners of alcoholics who have found support in the Al-Anon program at goo.gl/wteByA. . . To find an Al-Anon meeting in Australia please visit: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings . . . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings See more

21.01.2022 Is there a history of alcoholism in your family? Maybe Al-Anon can help. To find an Al-Anon meeting local to you in Australia visit: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings

21.01.2022 Abundant thinking is like looking at the glass half full, rather than half empty. It doesn’t mean there’s an absence of alcoholism in a loved one or that everything is going the way we like, but it’s a gentle way of reminding ourselves that everything is not bad and that we do have good things in our lives. Being mindful of the good things, helps us have a positive attitude and outlook. This in turn, makes our day-to-day living much more pleasant. . . Please share how you pra...ctice thinking big in the comments below. . . . . https://www.al-anon.org.au/ #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings

20.01.2022 "My daughter, 34 years old, drinks daily. She has 2 kids. It breaks my heart to see them so emotionally turned off. I don't know how to cope with the pain of her drinking..." This video features how Al-Anon helps members dealing with alcoholism. Whether it is a loved one, your partner, your child, a parent or friend Al-Anon Family Groups are for the families & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, & hope in order to solve their common problems. For more ...reasons to try Al-Anon visit www.al-anon.org.au Right now we have electronic meetings happening across Australia every day of the week, there is support available for you.

19.01.2022 To me, [Al-Anons] Step Three is a powerful commitment to change. Although I perceived myself to be a good decision maker, in truth, I let other people make decisions for me for many years of my life. I followed the rules and did what I thought good girls are supposed to dolisten to outside messages from others about how to make decisions. However, this did not produce the happiness I thought it would. Instead, most of the time, I felt anxious and afraid of what might happe...n next. In working Step Three, I became aware that I needed to make a decision and that no one else could make it for me I had to decide to change the direction in which I was looking for happiness. . . Right Side Up, The Forum March 2019 . . Al-Anon is a Twelve Step program for the families and friends of alcoholics. Find out more about the program at https://www.al-anon.org.au/ . . . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings #alanonliterature #alanonfamilygroups See more

18.01.2022 [Although] I dont like to look at my shortcomings, doing so has helped me make peace with myself. I never felt good enough as a child or in my marriage, but through Al-Anon, I am learning that I am mewith all my faults and talents. . . A Clearer Picture, The Forum, September 2018 .... . Please call 1300 252 666 for more information or find a local meeting at: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings . . . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings #alanonliterature #alanonfamilygroups See more

18.01.2022 Is there a history of alcoholism in your family? Maybe Al-Anon Family Groups can help. . . To find an Al-Anon meeting in Australia or online visit: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings... . . . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings See more

18.01.2022 An AlAnon member once said that the wordresponsibility, when divided, actually means our ability to respond to our own needs and to the needs of those around us. Years of living with active alcoholism hamstring most of us so that we are unable to respond; we simply react. Many of us confuse our responsibilities to others with a feeling of having to be responsible for everyone and everything that happens. The result is distorted relationships with family and friends. ...An honest look at our responsibilities can help to increase our selfesteem and to improve those relationships that add so much meaning to our lives. Blueprint For Progress, p. 15 For more insight about how Al-Anon can help improve your relationships - go to https://www.al-anon.org.au/ for more information #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings

17.01.2022 Today, I grieve both the love I lost and the life I had hoped would be. Yet with the help of Al-Anon, my grief comes from a place of beauty and peace rather than one of darkness and toxicity. I have compassion for both my husband and myself, knowing that we were two imperfect people who loved each other as best we could in the face of horrific circumstances. Yes, my heart is broken, but I am not. . . Living in Light, The Forum June 2018 .... . Please call 1300 252 666 for more information or find a local meeting at: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings . . . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings See more

16.01.2022 [My Sponsor] shared that we can be caring without being caretakers. We can allow our loved ones to do the things they can and should be doing for themselves. We can even allow them to experience the consequences of their choices. I truly believe that if it had not been for that pamphlet [‘To Parents of Alcoholics’] and that Sponsor, I would not have the loving relationship with my son that I have today. I was able to let go with loving care, set boundaries that worked for me... and my sanity, and not take ownership of his consequences. He had a rough road and suffered some painful consequences at times, but today he’s walking a more peaceful path. Because I’ve learned how to mind my business and not his, we are enjoying walking on this path together. I owe that to Al-Anonit works. . . Minding My Business, Not His, The Forum, April 2019 . . Are you worried about someone who drinks too much? Maybe Al-Anon can help you. To find an Al-Anon meeting near you visit: https://www.al-anon.org.au/ . . . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings See more

16.01.2022 The courage to change seems to me to be the real goal of the Al-Anon program. When I first came to Al-Anon, my concern was, of course, how I could change the alcoholic in my life. Since then, I have learned that the disease of alcoholism and the alcoholic are things that I cannot change. The only thing I can really change is myself. . . Something Left, The Forum, July 2020 .... . Although you cannot stop another human being from drinking, you can get support for yourself in a local Al-Anon meeting. . . To find an Al-Anon meeting local to you in Australia or online please visit: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings . . . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings See more

15.01.2022 Al-Anon is a Twelve Step program for the families and friends of alcoholics. If your life has been affected by someone elses drinking, you might be surprised at what you might find in Al-Anon meetings. . . To find an Al-Anon meeting in Australia visit: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings... . . . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings #alanonliterature #alanonfamilygroups

15.01.2022 I came to Al-Anon broken mentally, emotionally and physically. Although I had a responsible job, my personal life was a disaster I had no sense of who I was or what I needed and wanted in life. I heard a story at my first meeting that was more disastrous than mine, and I was drawn to the spiritual words of the Serenity Prayer and the Twelve Steps. I felt acceptedFor the first time, I felt that what I was doing and who I was as a person was okay. . . I No Longer Feel Bro...ken, The Forum, July 2018 . . Read this entire article at http://qoo.ly/ybpa7. . . Please call 1300 252 666 for more information, or find a local or online meeting at: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings . . . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings See more

15.01.2022 Is there a history of alcoholism in your family? Maybe Al-Anon Family Groups can help. To find an Al-Anon meeting in person or online in Australia visit: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings... #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings #alanonliterature #truthbombs

14.01.2022 It is not uncommon to see new faces in Al-Anon meetings after the holidays have passed. Al-Anon members are ready to welcome you. If your holiday memories were marred because of someones alcoholism, maybe a local Al-Anon meeting can help you. If youre ready to try an Al-Anon meeting, contact us today 1300 252 666 or visit: https://www.al-anon.org.au/.

13.01.2022 Before Al-Anon I was so sure I could fix both my marriage and my husband. I tried self-help books, couples counseling, and womens shelters. I thought about Al-Anon, but I denied that alcoholism was the whole problem. I was ashamed of our marriage, but we put on an act for family and made it look like all was happy. I blamed my husband for all our problems. I thought I knew so much because I hadnt come from an alcoholic family, whereas he had. Eventually, I couldnt take hi...s abuse anymore. The Only One I Could Change, The Forum February 2019 Please call 1300 252 666 for more information or find a local meeting at: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings

11.01.2022 Through Al-Anon I have recently become aware of how abusive I have been as a result of living in an alcoholic situation. In my own fears, as well as insecurities and frustrations at not being able to control the alcoholic, I have lashed out verbally at my children in name calling, in irrational hysterics over something as simple as a spilled glass of milk, or in rigid demands for perfect performance. This awareness has helped me to learn not to react in anger, to stop and ...think, and to live my life one minute at a time if necessary. Al-Anon has helped me work toward a calmer and more serene life, with more respect for myself and for others. . . In All Our Affairs (p. 22) . . If your life has been affected by someone elses drinking, maybe an Al-Anon group can help. . . To find an Al-Anon meeting in Australia visit: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings . . . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings See more

11.01.2022 I came into Al-Anon shortly after my husband and I had been married for ten years. I had tried everything to get him to stop drinking. He didn’t, and he died of liver failure at age 45. I was angry, hurt, lonely, resentful, and confused. I was in a persistent state of anxiety because I had to raise two children alone, and we had very little money. I wondered how we would survive. . . Calm Where There Had Only Been Anxiety, The Forum, April 2020 .... . Check out this new article from Al-Anon Family Groups, https://bit.ly/34idHBa. . . . . Al-Anon, hope and help for families and friends of alcoholics To find an Al-Anon meeting in Australia visit: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings . . . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings See more

11.01.2022 To find an online Al-Anon meeting in Australia visit: https://www.al-anon.org.au/electronic #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings

10.01.2022 In Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism magazine, Dr. Hugh A. King Jr. shares: During my 53 years of working in mental health and addiction recovery, I have seen a number of changes and improvements in care We have become more aware of the imperative nature of wholefamily recovery, whether the alcoholic is drinking or not. . . Read Dr. Kings article at https://bit.ly/3c7TSia. .... . Al-Anon, hope and help for families and friends of alcoholics To find an Al-Anon meeting in Australia visit: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings . . . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings See more

10.01.2022 Its so rewarding and enlightening to make a written inventory. It helped me to write about my feelings toward situations instead of the events themselves. My feelings are neither right nor wrong; they simply make me who I am. And I can accept being me; I cant always accept being what others would have me be. . . Blueprint For Progress, p. 8 .... . If you are troubled by someone else's drinking, and the chaos that you find yourself in, maybe Al-Anon Family Groups can help. . . . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings #alanonliterature #alanonfamilygroups See more

10.01.2022 disease of alcoholism past or present affects us. In Al-Anon, we learn about the family disease and its effects and how to recognize behaviors and/or survival skills we may have developed in the past that are no longer useful. Once we can identify whats no longer working, we can make healthier choices. . . Learn more about Al-Anon at https://www.al-anon.org.au/ .... . . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings #alanonliterature #alanonfamilygroups See more

10.01.2022 I found myself sinking further and further into depression as I tried to make sense of and control what was happening in my marriage and in our home. Over time, I was able to break my childhood definition of what an alcoholic wasa jobless derelict who lacks good hygiene, living a solitary life without friends, family or money. I realized that it was also the man I loved and married. He was a good provider who was personable, well educated, good looking and much loved by fam...ily and friends. However, his daily drinking and personality changes mystified me and left me feeling that there must be something I had done to cause them or that I could do to control or cure them. A Second Chance at My Marriage, The Forum November 2018 Many people think that their loved one drinks because of something they did or didnt do. This is not true. In Al-Anon, members come to realize that the only person who can stop the drinking is the alcoholic. With that in mind, members can begin to focus on what they can control themselves. Please call 1300 252 666 for more information or find a local meeting at: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings

10.01.2022 When I met my husband, I was attracted to his charm. We married and had a son and a daughter. I thought I had the perfect family. However, after ten years of marriage, my husbands behavior began to change. He became more dependent on alcohol and slowly lessened his involvement with the family. I didnt know him anymore, but I tried to do everything possible to be a good wife. He began slacking off his responsibilities with work, home, family, and friends. I began doing thin...gs for him so that no one would know our family secret. As he continued to drink more and more, I kept hoping he would change for the children and me. We endured crisis after crisis, and I became the person between the children and their father. . . Out of the Middle, The Forum March 2019 . . . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings #alanonliterature #alanonfamilygroups See more

10.01.2022 You may not realize how someones alcoholism past or present has affected you. In Al-Anon, you can learn about the family disease of alcoholism, its effects on the non-drinkers, and how to recognize behaviors and/or survival skills that you may have developed that are no longer useful. . . Is there a history of alcoholism in your family? Maybe Al-Anon Family Groups can help. .... . To find an Al-Anon meeting local to you in Australia visit: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings > . . . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings See more

09.01.2022 If you are troubled by the drinking of someone close to you, maybe Al-Anon Family Groups can help. To find an Al-Anon meeting local to you in Australia OR online visit: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings

09.01.2022 "I remember sneaking out to the bin one night to search for empties. 3AM I searched for proof of the drinking..." This video features how Al-Anon helps members dealing with alcoholism. Whether it is a loved one, your partner, your child, a parent or friend Al-Anon Family Groups are for the families & friends of alcoholics - who share their experience, strength, & hope in order to solve their common problems. Right now Al-Anon has online meetings happening across Australia eve...ry day of the week. You are not alone. Check out our online meeting list to find a meeting time that suits you. Visit https://www.al-anon.org.au/electronic

09.01.2022 We pray for sobriety for the alcoholic because we believe this will solve all our problems. This is an illusion. Sobriety is only the first step in building a good life. Unless we both work to overcome the emotional conflicts within ourselves, we remain at a standstill. Our troubles only take new forms because they did not stem from alcoholism, but from the personality flaws that caused the alcoholism and from our irrational reactions to them. Even when the alcoholic has con...quered the compulsion to drink, I must remember that I have much to learn about adjusting to the sober alcoholic. One Day at a Time in Al-Anon (p. 15) Al-Anon members come together every week for support and to find ways to deal with living with an alcoholic family member or friend even if sobriety is present. Find an Al-Anon meeting in your area please visit our website, call 1300 252 666 or confidentially email us at: [email protected] #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings

08.01.2022 All these defects of character have been familiar ways for me to deal with life’s problems. They have been my defense mechanisms, my comfort zone, and my survival skills. But they no longer serve a purpose in the life I’m living today. They no longer shield me from the painful experiences of the past. I no longer need them to survive the experiences of the present. They only serve as a reminder of the person I no longer am. . . My Letter to God, The Forum, April 2019 .... . Find out how the Al-Anon program has helped members deal with many different situations. Take a look at https://www.al-anon.org.au/ . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings See more

08.01.2022 Are you worried about someone who drinks too much? Maybe meeting with other people who are also dealing with an alcoholic loved one could be helpful for you. . . To find an Al-Anon meeting local to you in Australia visit: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings... . . . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings See more

08.01.2022 Although you cannot stop another human being from drinking, you can get support for yourself in a local Al-Anon meeting. . . To find an Al-Anon meeting an online meeting or a venue near you visit: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings .... . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings See more

07.01.2022 When I first began my journey in Al-Anon, my focus was on my husband, his new-found sobriety in A.A., and our young children Once I started working the Steps with my Sponsor, I experienced a feeling of emptiness that only began to go away when I started to take a look at the roots of the family disease of alcoholism in myself. It didnt start with my husband, but rather the home in which I grew up. Looking at the Roots of My Disease, The Forum February 2019... Is there a history of alcoholism in your family? Even though the alcoholic may no longer be present in your life, his or her alcoholism can still affect you in ways you have not yet considered. Al-anon electronic meetings are available right across Australia now please visit - https://www.al-anon.org.au/electronic #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings

05.01.2022 I had been on the fence about whether or not to end the marriage for about seven years, but I did not have the clarity I needed yet; so, I made the most of a difficult situation It took a lot of time to see that things werent improving and that what my [Al-Anon] Sponsor shared was truesome people never stop drinking. I had hoped that my husband would want sobriety for himself, but he didnt. I finally experienced my moment of clarity when just one time too many my husband... called me crap in front of my children, and I could no longer explain it away by telling them, Daddy is sick.My denial had finally broken. That night I was finally ready to give myself and my kids what I had wanted for so longa sober household. After Much Trying The Forum, April 2020 This Al-Anon members marriage ended in divorce, but this is not the case for all members. Some stay with their alcoholic spouse, even when the drinking persists. There is no right way. Everyone is entitled to decide what works for them. If you are troubled by the drinking of someone close to you, maybe Al-Anon Family Groups can help. Please call 1300 252 666 for more information or find a local meeting at: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings

05.01.2022 I felt very lonely growing up in alcoholism. I knew nothing about the disease. I only knew that Mom was a little wacky. While there were no cars parked on the lawn, no jails, and no hidden bottles, there was a lot of chaos, yelling, and fights. I tried to stay to myselfnot make waves and be a good kid. And I wasI got good grades, played sports, and didnt make trouble. I felt like I couldnt trust anyone but myself, and I brought that attitude into my adult years. In parti...cular, that thinking didnt work well in intimate relationships; I had learned to keep people at arms length, including my wife. . . No More at Arms Length, The Forum March 2019 . . . . To find an Al-Anon meeting local to you in Australia visit: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings . . . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings #alanonliterature #alanonfamilygroups See more

04.01.2022 Al-Anon is a Twelve Step program for the families and friends of alcoholics. Find out more about the program at https://www.al-anon.org.au/ . . Quote on image: One ‘Quote’ at a Time, The Forum, July 2018 .... . . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings See more

03.01.2022 in addition to those living with the alcoholic, Al-Anon also provides support to people have been affected by someones alcoholism but are no longer living with the alcoholic. Regardless of where you find yourself, if you feel your life may have been affected by someones drinking, you are welcome at any Al-Anon meeting. . . Please call 1300 252 666 (in Australia) for more information or find a local meeting or online at: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings .... . . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings #alanonliterature #alanonfamilygroups See more

03.01.2022 Al-Anon members come together every week to find ways to deal with the pain that alcoholism can cause. For more information visit: https://www.al-anon.org.au/ . . . .... #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings #alanonliterature #alanonfamilygroups See more

02.01.2022 Learn about the Al-Anon program at https://www.al-anon.org.au/ Quote on image: "Paths to RecoveryAl-Anons Steps, Traditions and Concepts" (p. 72) #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings

02.01.2022 Quote on image: One Day at a Time in Al-Anon (p. 155) If you are troubled by someone else's drinking, and the chaos that you find yourself in, maybe Al-Anon Family Groups can help. Visit https://www.al-anon.org.au/ for more information today.... #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings

01.01.2022 Read this USA members story and find out how Al-Anon helped her heal at http://qoo.ly/wzsnu. . . Quote on image: From Rejection to Acceptance, The Forum March 2019 .... . * While Al-Anon Australia can assist you with your recovery from the effects of a relative or friends drinking, our program does not provide counseling or immediate resources for domestic violence. Please be assured that you are not alone and take action for your safety. If you are in immediate danger, please call 000 or your local police department. . . To find a local or online meeting at: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings . . . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings #alanonliterature #alanonfamilygroups See more

01.01.2022 Feeling that my life was spiraling out of control because of my husband, I tried to get a grip on it by seizing control of my husbands life. I became his social director, deciding what activities he could engage in and when. I became his spokesperson, answering for him when anyone spoke to him. Even if he replied, I would still answer for him, acting as though he hadnt given the correct answer. I scolded, wept, threatened, fantasized, and spent every waking hour planning a...nd trying to control, but nothing worked. He still drank, still went to bars, still eluded my control. . . How Al-Anon Works for Families & Friends of Alcoholics (p. 249) . . No one can stop another person from drinking, but there is a place where they can find support and learn new ways to deal with the problems associated with the drinking in an Al-Anon meeting. . . Please call 1300 252 666 for more information or find a local or online meeting at: https://www.al-anon.org.au/meetings . . . . #AlAnonFamilyGroupsAustralia #AlanonAustralia #AlateenAustralia #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #myrecovery #12Stepprogram #recovery #alcohol #alcoholic #sobriety #sober #familyissues #drinking #youarenotalone #onedayatatime #couragetochange #hopefortoday #selfcare #workingonme #freshperspective #alcoholicproblems #alanonaustralia #letitbeginwithme #raiseawareness #newbeginnings See more