Some Alcoholics Keep us Fearful for a Reason

They say in Al-anon that the two weapons alcoholics use are anger and anxiety. They keep us fearful for a particular reason, it helps to keep the focus off of themselves. The expression “walking on eggshells” is used in association with people living with problem drinkers often in alcoholism support group meetings.

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Appreciating What I Have Lessons the Pain of Alcoholism

The biggest problem we seem to have at times is getting the focus off of the alcoholic and on to better things. By appreciating things in my life rather than getting all caught up in the negative aspects, living with alcoholism is less stressful.

Believe it or not, it’s our stinking thinking that causes us [...]