Al-Anon Family Groups
Support for families and friends of people who drink.
For families and partners of people with addiction. Talk with people in Dominican Republic who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the Dominican Republic circle: Weekly check-in ยท
Support for families and friends of people who drink.
Run by people who have been through parenting a child with a disability and autism and neurodivergent family life themselves.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
โI don't have answers, but I can tell you that you're not crazy for feeling everything at once. The line between helping and enabling is blurry, and you'll cross it sometimes. That doesn't make you a bad person. Find one person who gets it. For me, it was a mate from work who'd been through something similar. And keep something for yourself, even if it's just a run. You'll get through, but not in a straight line.โ
โFor anyone new to this: In 2023, that was me. Al-Anon on Wednesdays. That was my life. I laugh properly again. It doesn't stay this heavy. xโ
โif you are starting with a loved one's addiction, i am sorry. it is a mess. you will not know what to do. i still don't. but you don't have to figure it out alone. find a group like al-anon, even if it feels strange. keep your own money safe if you can. i learned that the hard way. and it is not your fault. you can love them and still say no. i am still learning that.โ
โDear stranger, i was in the same place nearly four years ago. My husband's drinking getting worse. That was my life. I'm volunteering here now. You get yourself back in pieces.โ