Introduction to Al-Anon

Why did we come to Al-Anon?

Did we cause our loved one to drink?
If we are not the ones with the drinking problem, why are we talking about our powerlessness over alcohol? Can we control our loved one’s drinking? Can we cure our loved one’s drinking problem?

What does it mean, our lives have become unmanageable?
What do we mean when we say our lives became unmanageable? Does it mean we will always feel angry or sad or depressed? Will our lives continue to be as chaotic as they are today? Is there any hope for improvement?

Why did I feel afraid to go to my first Al-Anon meeting?
Why did I feel afraid to go to my first Al-Anon meeting? Isn’t the drinking somebody else’s problem?

How did I feel at my first Al-Anon meeting?

What is the first step in Al-Anon?