families of alcoholics Archives - Odomtology 12-Step

How to help a friend or family member who is an addict or an alcoholic

December 27, 2017 twelvestep recovery

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This is a tough subject for me to write about because I have mixed feelings. Truth be told I have had many reach out to me for advice on this and have struggled to answer. I will begin with this, you cannot force sobriety on an alcoholic or a drug addict if they are not […]

Family Recovery (Al-Anon)

Ann Marie R. – Al Anon Speaker – Detaching with Love and Living Life!

December 20, 2017 twelvestep recovery

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I want to welcome you and say that today is the first day of the rest of your life that you never ever have to do anything alone or by yourself. That was a gift too when I heard that when I came into these rooms. I never ever had to do anything by myself […]

Family Recovery (Al-Anon)

Jennie H. – Al Anon Speaker – Being Free and Being Myself

December 8, 2017 twelvestep recovery

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Bill invited me to a clubhouse where he said he was going to give his a talk. This place had a bunch of alcoholics he said. I figured he was big and he’ll protect me in case those people try attacked me. See, I did not know what Alcoholics Anonymous or the twelve step programs […]

Family Recovery (Al-Anon)

Kathy H. – Al-Anon Speaker – “How to become free and at peace”

October 24, 2017 twelvestep recovery

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Kathy shares a moving story at an Al-Anon meeting. She talks about how certain situations in her family system, were framed in certain ways (mostly with humor), and that is how they were able to cope. This is a really great share! Using humor to describe difficult circumstances My grandfather was from the old country. […]

Family Recovery (Al-Anon)

Robin V. – Al Anon Family Recovery Speaker – “Loving myself after losing myself”

June 16, 2017 twelvestep recovery

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With southern charm, Robin V. delivers an inspirational Al Anon speaker share! Robin’s story tells of how trying to “manage” the alcoholism of others cost her dearly. She then recounts how the fellowship of the Al Anon Family Groups helped change her life for the better and provided her with much needed hope and a […]

Family Recovery (Al-Anon)

Kyle C. – Al Anon Family Recovery Speaker – “Good Down Home Healing”

June 16, 2017 twelvestep recovery

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Kyle is a fantastic Al Anon speaker and someone who you can definitely point to as a great example of what the twelve steps can do. Sometimes people associate Al Anon with mostly women, and sometimes this can make guys apprehensive to go. Kyle, who was a college football player, tells how he is so […]

Family Recovery (Al-Anon)

Christopher S. – Gay Al Anon Family Recovery Speaker – “Here and Clear!”

June 16, 2017 twelvestep recovery

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Enjoy this talk by Christopher, a gay Al Anon speaker who is delivering this talk at a LGBTQIA convention and sharing his powerful story of recovery. While not an alcoholic or addict himself, Chris recounts his harrowing tale and shares very personal insights in to how he became engulfed in his partner’s alcoholism. He shares […]

Family Recovery (Al-Anon)

Barbara A. – Al Anon Family Recovery Speaker – “Finding myself, finding a Higher Power through Forgiveness””

June 16, 2017 twelvestep recovery

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This is an extremely moving Al-Anon speaker sharing her journey to recovery and some powerful stories of forgiveness. Resentment and bitterness are very normal when someone is involved in an alcoholic situation. Barbara does a masterful job of sharing her story as she learned to navigate through the waters of recovery to the shore of […]

Family Recovery (Al-Anon)

Ellen C. – Family Recovery Speaker – “Changing my attitude, changing my life” (Funny!)

April 5, 2017 twelvestep

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This is one of the best Al-Anon speakers out there! Ellen shares a powerful story of coming to terms with her daughter’s alcoholism and addiction. This is a great story for everyone, but especially people that have a family member struggling with substance abuse. Recovery is possible! Accepting things exactly how they are I’m so […]