If you are here, it is probably because someone’s drinking is bothering you.
   - Do you ever feel as though you are walking on eggshells around a person?
   - Do you say, “If only they would stop drinking our life would be so much better?”
   - Do find yourself repeating the same reasons over and over to your loved one why their drinking is out of control?

Yet nothing changes, in fact after trying everything you can think of things are only getting worse?

Albert Einstein said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Are you ready or willing to try something different?

Al-Anon is a program that was founded by Lois W., the wife of Bill W., who founded AA. She discovered the families of the alcoholics were just as affected by the disease. Al-Anon is made up of parents, children, spouses, partners, friends, employees, and coworkers who have been affected by another person’s drinking. They gather in person and online to support and help each other heal by sharing their strength, hope, and experience. Al-Anon is not a religious program, but it is a spiritual program. Al- Anon believes alcoholism is a disease and that it can and does affect the entire family. Al-Anon also believes in the three C’s:
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• You didn’t Cause it
• You can’t Control it
• You can’t Cure

If you would like to explore the many benefits of Al-Anon that millions of others have found, come join us at a meeting. There are both in person and online meetings. Al-Anon welcomes new members with understanding and love.  We look forward to seeing you.  Or click here to go the meetings page on the Manatee Sarasota Website. Hope to see you at a meeting soon.