Lyn grew up with parents who had come from alcoholic families themselves and was the youngest member of a large family. She had a happy childhood but that all changed when she moved interstate with her parents when she started secondary school.  A bit of a rebel, Lyn had her first drink in a pub when she was in her early teens. She loved the effect of alcohol and “was never able to have just two drinks – ever”.

Alcoholism is a progressive illness and Lyn’s drinking increased, she enjoyed it less and suffered guilt and remorse as she watched her family suffer as a consequence.  Her sister asked her to go to two Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, as she knew one wouldn’t be enough.  Understanding the disease concept of alcoholism and with the help of AA members, Lyn lost the desire for alcohol fairly quickly and started to participate in society again.

If you think that alcohol may be a problem then Alcoholics Anonymous could help you. Give them a call on 1300 222 222 or see their website aa.org.au.

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 al-anon.org.au.

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