Kathy grew up with an alcoholic parent and went on to marry an alcoholic and also has children that have a drinking problem. She found that coping with her children’s drinking had the biggest impact on her life.

Finding Al-Anon Family Groups exposed Kathy to the disease concept of alcoholism and helped her understand how someone else’s alcoholism affected the way she continued to live their life.  Al-Anon has enabled Kathy to enjoy a life in spite of the problems caused by 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.