The Forum MagazineAl-Anon's monthly magazine, The Forum, contains many personal stories of inspiration. Articles from members present their personal views and experiences. Opinions expressed here are not attributable to Al-Anon as a whole. In keeping with Tradition Eleven, individuals are identified by first names and last initials only. Sample Article from The Forum"I tried Al-Anon as a last resort.", June 3, 2008 At first, I didn't think I belonged in Al-Anon. As the father of a heroin addict, I tried everything to get him to stop. Then he went missing; I didn't know if he was alive or dead. I reached out in sadness and Al-Anon was there. I felt like an outsider at my first meeting because I thought my son's drug of choice was not alcohol. (Only later did I realize that he is also an alcoholic, as is my younger son.) Everyone there had a different story, but their feelings were the same as mine. When I shared, they said,'Keep Coming Back.' Both of my sons are serving time in prison, but they are alive, sober, and in recovery. I do not know what the future holds, but I know that if I give one hand to my Higher Power and the other to someone in need, I will keep my hands out of other people's business and I will be okay. John B., Connecticut © Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. 2008. All Rights Reserved. |
Sample Forum Articles
"I tried Al-Anon as a last resort, " Jun 3, 2008 "Alateen taught me about the disease of alcoholism," Jul 8, 2008 "Understanding alcoholism after suffering years of emotional abuse and overeating," Oct 11, 2008 "How a Newcomer Handled a Relapse," Dec 2008
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