Al-Anon?

[ForHisGlory]

I was wondering where is the best place to find Al-Anon support here at CF?
Until going to a day treatment center for depression, I didn't know much about Al-Anon, or that I could benefit from it.
Growing up with an alchoholic dad, and other relatives, including a brother-in-law who lives next door, and now my oldest daughter from what I can tell...I really could use some online support here.
I was told I have co-dependancy issues from it too...and the "people pleasing" part of me stems from it as well.
I also have other issues, but that would be for other areas of this part of the forum.
I look forward to replies.
Tammy

 

[Chaplain David]

Hello,

You may be able to find Al Anon support on this wonderful forum. But I saw your post and wanted to interject another idea too.

Please don't forget that you probably have Al Anon meetings where you live and IMO 12 step programs and any other counseling really is better when you can do it in person.

If you are homebound or there are no Al Anon meetings in your town perhaps in the vicinity you might find some.

If you can't get to any then there are online Al Anon meetings. Just do a search on Online Al Anon Meetings and it should lead you in a good direction.

Al Anon is a fantastic organization the helps build the person up that has been hurt by living with alcoholics. I know many people who have benefited from A.A. and Al Anon. God bless you on your road to recovery.

 

[ForHisGlory]

Thank you for your reply I am going to one that meets in the next town over on Friday nights. I've been 3 times so far and have learned a lot. I see me at different stages when others are talking..either the child or the (now ex) spouse, or the parent. I also picked up 2 devotional books from them as well that I'm really enjoying reading and am getting a lot from too.

I'm not housebound currently, when some health issues pop up I have been. But I was hoping to find something here at CF where I could touch base with others when I have questions or thoughts.
I didn;t know there were on-line Al-Anon groups...thank you for letting me know. I'll be looking one up in a few minutes.

In general I'm a bit of a mess, but I know where it all stems from, including some of the health issues.
Actually the online might help in a few other ways as well if I want to ask about something but would be embarrased.
Thank You

 

[Chaplain David]

One thing I've learned from life both personally and professionally is whether we choose to admit it or not, everyone is in a bit of a mess. And if they manage to survive without problems or illness, everyone gets something sooner or later. Don't know what this board offers in terms of 12 step recovery. Haven't seen anything on that here. But you're welcome to email me if you have a quesions or something you want to talk about. Have you gotten a sponsor yet?

Faithfully,

 

[goldenviolet]

you are welcomed to create a support thead in...

Alcohol Abuse

12 Steps

over the years people have started threads of this nature to support eachother. xo dee

 

[ForHisGlory]

((((Dee)))) thanks hon! I didn't see the 12 step area, and I'll look into the other as well.

Sacerdote..I wasn't sure that the Al-Anon did sponsers too. If so, then there is already a warm and also Christian lady who has been chairing the one I'm in for over 25 years. So I'd ask her in a heartbeat as she also took me under her wing
Thank you for the answers, sorry I took a few to get back after the holidays.