Mark refused to attend an Al-Anon meeting when his therapist first suggested it. Despite his family not being comprised of drinkers, Mark now knows his family was unhealthy. His parents, especially his father, was what is termed...
Category - Family of Alcoholics
Looking To Be Cared About
Christopher has vivid memories from early childhood of his parents drinking together up until the time they divorced. His father left when he was eight years old. Christopher thinks their alcoholism prevented his parents from...
Addicted To The Addict
Mark’s son’s addiction was out of control, but Mark knew no way to help. Problems began when his son, as a teenager, got arrested for possessing marijuana. Drug treatment and court-ordered programs didn’t help...
All About Alcohol
John is part of a special group of folks in recovery who like to refer to themselves as “Double Winners.” The title acknowledges that no only are they addicts, but their addictions were affected by the addictions of...
Buzzing Emotional Mess
Andrew is another member of the “Double Winners” – people who achieved sobriety through both Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon. He comes from a divorce family, and was shuffled between both parents who made their dislike for one...