Maya grew up with an active alcoholic dad and her parents divorced when she was in her early teens. Her mum was in Al-Anon for a few years but Maya thought that without her father around that her life would improve. Maya’s low self-esteem caused her to try and over achieve and whilst recovering from a dancing injury she found spirituality helped her connect. Some years later as relationships continued to be problematic, Maya went to Al-Anon to deal with the unresolved and confusing feelings she had towards herself and her family.  During her 9 years in Al-Anon she has been able to maintain a relationship with her dad who is still drinking.

If someone else's drinking is causing you a problem then you can phone the Al-Anon Family Groups helpline on 1300 252 666 or go online at www.al-anon.org.au.