Al-Anon Family Groups
District 16 Tri-Valley
Dublin - Pleasanton - Livermore
Help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics
Speaker Meeting, December 13
Save the Date! D16 Day in Al-Anon, April 18
See Events Page for details
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What is Al-Anon?
The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness, and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.
Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution; does not engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions.
Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic.
Announcements
Announcements
Monthly Speaker Meeting for D16.
Join us in-person on the 2nd Saturday at 7:00pm. See the flyer under Events.
Listen to different speakers every month.
COVID-19: Some Al-Anon meetings in the Tri-Valley are taking place online using Zoom at this time. All are welcome to join in the online meetings. Most Al-Anon meetings are meeting in-person and/or using a hybrid meeting format. Refer to the Meetings List for details.
The Forum December Reading
The Forum December Reading
I Felt Empowered
Reprinted with permission of The Forum, Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc, Virginia Beach, CA
When I first came to Al-Anon, I felt damaged from years spent living with an alcoholic husband. I didn't grow up in a family where alcohol was present. When I married my husband, I realized that he came from an alcoholic family, and I thought I would have to imitate my mother-in-law to make that dynamic work. After years of trying to control the alcoholic and being angry, disheartened, and guilty, I went to therapy. The therapist suggested I go to Al-Anon, saying, "They can help you."
When I went to my first meeting, I expected everyone to share how to make him stop drinking. Instead, I realized that the focus must be on me. I was the one who needed help. My own hurt could be healed.
I started using the slogan "Let Go and Let God." As I released the anger my husband directed at me, I began to hurt less. I no longer took on his guilt, justification, or anger. I slowly started to heal. I became more focused on myself! I began to renew my relationship with God. I felt it was easier to let go of my guilt. My relationship with my family improved, and I became more involved in life. I felt more empowered.
By working the Steps, going to meetings, working with a Sponsor, and doing my daily readings, the healing has begun. I read a saying once that resonated with me: "Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives." While I still rely on Al-Anon meetings, my daily readings, and the support from my Sponsor, I have noticed that the damage that once controlled my life is no longer overwhelming.
By Anonymous
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