ALATEEN

For TEENS looking for an Alateen Chat Meeting, go to https://al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen/.

Check out the virtual meeting schedule for teens who can not attend a face to face meeting.  Face to face meetings are available in Arlington on Tuesday nights at 7:30pm at The Stilly Valley Center (Al-Anon meeting at same time & location).

Have you been in Al-Anon for 2 years?  Do you have a clean background check? Awesome!!  You can be a very important part of a teen’s recovery online or face to face.  We are in great need of A.M.I.A.S. (Al-Anon member in Alateen Service).  Please contact our District Alateen Coordinator for training opportunities!

LETTER FROM ALATEEN

Dear Mom & Dad

Alcoholics suffer from alcoholism mentally, spiritually, and physically. Well, guess what? So does the family, regardless of age or maturity. I always used to hide my feelings, pretending that I didn’t care when I was crying inside.

Alateen has given me love, hope and the feeling that I’m not alone. Please know that Alateen…

• Is for kids like me who have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
• Provides a safe place where I can share.
• Helps me understand the family disease of alcoholism.
• Is a place for me to learn to feel good about myself.
• Encourages me to change my attitude instead of reacting to the situation.
• Gives me the courage to detach with love.
• Is anonymous – we don’t discuss what we hear or whom we see at meetings.
• Is grrrrreat!

I hope this has given you both a clearer picture of Alateen’s importance in my life. I guess I just wanted to tell you that I need Alateen.