Alaska Al Anon

09/19/2025

Everyone experiences resentment at one time or another. Sometimes it is directed at a loved one who has a problem with alcohol. Their actions may have caused us much pain but holding onto resentment only causes us more pain.

In Al-Anon, members share about the family disease of alcoholism and its effects and find new ways to deal with the situations that arise. These new ideas can help them regardless of what the alcoholic is or is not doing.

Try a few meetings to see if Al-Anon could be helpful for you:

🔹 USA/Canada/Puerto Rico/Bermuda: goo.gl/DcR3qn

🔹 Other areas: goo.gl/V4319R

🔹 Online/phone meetings: https://bit.ly/3j10N09

09/14/2025

09/11/2025

Alateen is a Twelve Step program for teenagers affected by someone else’s alcoholism. Find out more about the program:

https://bit.ly/2GoqASj

08/31/2025

“When I first attended [Al-Anon Family Groups,] I anticipated that I would hear a lot of stories of heartache and heartbreak. However, as I sat and listened, I heard a lot of strength and hope. There were some funny stories told along with some tears shed. But after walking on pins and needles and building resentments against my alcoholic loved one for so long, I walked out of that meeting feeling that I, too, could find joy, peace, and serenity in my life.

“My first meeting was over 14 years ago, and I still ‘Keep Coming Back.’ My loved one has been sober for slightly longer than my time in Al-Anon. The tools of the Al-Anon program help me in all aspects of my life. I am at my best when I experience my Al-Anon friends and community, when I give back through service and sponsorship, and when I stay grounded through Step work. The Al-Anon program allowed me to find and keep the best version of myself and for that reason, I will ‘Keep Coming Back.’”

“My Best Self,” “The Forum,” August 2025

Although you cannot stop someone else from drinking, you can get support for yourself in a local Al-Anon Family Group meeting.

Meeting info:

🔹 https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/

08/29/2025

“When I first started this recovery journey, I felt like life was happening to me, not for me. Living with chaos and fear of addiction left me feeling powerless and stuck. I didn’t believe I had any control over my circumstances. As I began exploring a path of personal growth and reflection [in Al-Anon Family Groups], I discovered something life-changing: I have choices…”

“Growing into the Person I Want to Become,” “The Forum,” August 2025

Find out how the family and friends of alcoholics find recovery in Al-Anon Family Groups by reading their stories:

🔹 https://al-anon.org/newcomers/how-can-i-help-my/

08/24/2025

You may not realize how someone’s 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.

Find out more at:

🔹 https://bit.ly/3jDPexb

08/21/2025

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.

Meeting info:

🔹 US/Puerto Rico/Bermuda/Canada: goo.gl/DcR3qn

🔹 Other areas: goo.gl/V4319R

🔹 Online/phone: https://bit.ly/3j10N09

08/19/2025

Alcoholism is a family disease. The disease affects all those who have a relationship with a problem drinker. Those of us closest to the alcoholic suffer the most, and those who care the most can easily get caught up in the behavior of another person. We react to the alcoholic’s behavior. We focus on them, what they do, where they are, how much they drink. We try to control their drinking for them. We take on the blame, guilt, and shame that really belong to the drinker. We can become as addicted to the alcoholic, as the alcoholic is to alcohol. We, too, can become ill.

To find answers to other frequently asked questions, visit:

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08/18/2025

“I have been thinking about the difference between expectation and hope. My son is a very intelligent man with three college degrees, but his life experiences have not been what I expected. In Al-Anon, I am encouraged to have few or no expectations, but plenty of hope. Expectation is a strong belief that something will happen in the future or that someone should achieve something. I have been in [Al-Anon] long enough to know that the word ‘should’ raises red flags for me. It is a rigid clinging to an unreal belief—demanding exactly what I want to happen. Expectations are inflexible. When I expect, I think I can control a situation that I can’t. For me, expectations are the breeding ground for anger and resentment and the potential for suffering when my expectations are not met. I can poison my relationships when I continually try to change others to meet my expectations.”

“Hope, Not Expectations,” The Forum March 2020

Sometimes, it’s not clear how we have been affected by the family disease of alcoholism. In Al-Anon, members learn to recognize behaviors that are no longer helpful for them and learn new healthy ones.

Learn more about Al-Anon at:

🔹 https://bit.ly/3jDPexb

08/14/2025

“From all walks of life, we enter the rooms of [Al-Anon Family Groups], find belonging and membership, and embark on a recovery journey. Our common bond is that we’ve all been affected by someone else’s drinking. Once we become a member of a group and participate in its business meetings, we are introduced to the links of service. These links form a chain—not one of command, but one that functions as a flexible conduit of information and ultimately leads the future of Al-Anon.”

“What Are the Links of Service About?” “The Forum,” August 2025

Find out more about Al-Anon’s links of service at:

🔹 https://al-anon.org/blog/what-are-the-links-of-service-about/

08/12/2025