Thread: AA or Al-Anon?
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Old Sep 18, 2011, 04:16 PM
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I realize I need to start AA meetings for myself, but in many ways I think I also need to go back to Al-Anon meetings.

Which to do first? Or do I do both each week? I'm pretty certain I started drinking again 5 years ago in part as a response to trying to cope with my son's addictions. He has been living with my husband and me for most of that time and is currently living here. (Kicking him out right now is not an option).

I know I'm not helping my son because I'm drinking and he isn't helping me because he is struggling to stay sober but has slipped. While we "manage" to all live together, our way of life really is "unmanageable".

Any and all input is appreciated.
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