NM Al-Anon - New Mexico and El Paso

NM Al-Anon - New Mexico and El Paso Helping those who have been affected by someone else's drinking in the state of New Mexico and in El-Paso, Texas.

Al-Anon Family Groups is a Twelve Step program for anyone affected by someone else’s problem drinking. If you’re not sur...
06/19/2026

Al-Anon Family Groups is a Twelve Step program for anyone affected by someone else’s problem drinking. If you’re not sure if you have been negatively affected by the family disease of alcoholism, take one of our self quizzes at:
https://al-anon.org/newcomers/self-quiz/

“When I was younger, I didn’t realize how much alcoholism affected my life, because I didn’t live in a house with active...
06/19/2026

“When I was younger, I didn’t realize how much alcoholism affected my life, because I didn’t live in a house with active drinking. My family had a history of alcoholism, which impacted my parents deeply. My parents were determined to give me a better upbringing, and they succeeded in many ways, but now I see the impact that the family disease of alcoholism still has on my life… [Now,] two years into my journey in recovery, I am in a much better place. Al-Anon and Alateen have helped improve my relationships, including with my parents, relatives, friends, and teachers. I’ve been able to look within and apply what I learn in the program to my life. My communication has improved, and I’ve learned that it’s okay to take a step back from unhealthy situations.”

“The Most Important Project: Myself!” “The Forum,” June 2026

If your family has a history of alcoholism, check out our Teen Corner and read about other Alateen members’ experiences. If you identify with what they share, maybe Alateen can help you too.
https://al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen

“Years ago, I walked into Al-Anon. I had exhausted all my ideas and energy trying to defeat my husband’s alcoholism, whi...
06/07/2026

“Years ago, I walked into Al-Anon. I had exhausted all my ideas and energy trying to defeat my husband’s alcoholism, which I considered a weakness of character. I tried to keep it a secret within our four walls. I lost courage when, to my chagrin, he publicly displayed uncontrolled drunken behavior. My daughter, a medical student, mentioned that if I needed help, I could find it in Al-Anon meetings. I hesitated, and the waiting period was unbearable.”

“Letting Go Saved Us Both,” “The Forum,” May 2026

Read this member’s story at:

🔹 https://al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/literature/magazines/forum-magazine-stories/

Learn how Al-Anon has helped people affected by the family disease of alcoholism:https://bit.ly/3jXuPDq ...
06/07/2026

Learn how Al-Anon has helped people affected by the family disease of alcoholism:

https://bit.ly/3jXuPDq

“I used to make decisions regarding the alcoholic without first speaking to my wife. I was committing her to decisions t...
06/02/2026

“I used to make decisions regarding the alcoholic without first speaking to my wife. I was committing her to decisions that I had made, which showed a lack of respect. Today, neither of us makes decisions regarding the alcoholic without first checking with each other…At first, this pause in the ‘crisis’ irritated the alcoholic, but today he knows that my wife and I communicate. He can’t play one parent against the other.”

“Better communication started with me,” “The Forum,” April 2017

Listen to members share about how the Al-Anon program helped them deal with a child’s drinking:

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“Tradition Five also reminds me to encourage and understand my alcoholic relatives. Really understanding the alcoholic p...
05/29/2026

“Tradition Five also reminds me to encourage and understand my alcoholic relatives. Really understanding the alcoholic pattern helps me detach and have compassion for my daughter’s struggle. Right now, while my daughter has broken off contact, I can’t encourage her with words, but I can encourage her silently by praying for her. When contact is possible, I can encourage her discreetly using the acronym THINK: Is what I am about to say Thoughtful, Honest, Intelligent, Necessary, and, most importantly, Kind?”

“Not a Perfect Mom,” “The Forum,” May 2026

Al-Anon Family Groups provides support to anyone affected by someone else’s alcoholism. Find out more about the program at:

🔹 https://al-anon.org/newcomers/

Al-Anon Family Groups provides support to anyone affected by someone else’s alcoholism. Find out more about the program ...
05/26/2026

Al-Anon Family Groups provides support to anyone affected by someone else’s alcoholism. Find out more about the program at:

🔹 https://al-anon.org/newcomers/

“I always felt that I was a loving person, but I often lived life by reacting, instead of responding. I wondered why I c...
05/23/2026

“I always felt that I was a loving person, but I often lived life by reacting, instead of responding. I wondered why I could not change the alcoholic, so I tried harder. I made sure that the house was clean and that the meals were good and on time. I made sure to look my best when we went out together. I became obsessed with trying to meet the needs of others. For a few years, I felt needed and appreciated, but I lost someone along the way—myself.”

“I Awakened to My Own Life,” “The Forum” June 2018

Read this member’s story and find out how Al-Anon helped her heal at:

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“One of my worst fears when I was raising my children was that I was a bad mom. So, it was painful to hear my adult daug...
05/23/2026

“One of my worst fears when I was raising my children was that I was a bad mom. So, it was painful to hear my adult daughter’s angry words on the phone… She took the occasion to blame me for her recent episode and her unhappy life. She expressed complete rejection of me as a mother. Thanks to Al-Anon, I had the detachment to know it was the disease talking. After ending the call as civilly as I could, I decided to look more closely at this fear. I remembered hearing in an Al-Anon meeting that fear stands for ‘False Evidence Appearing Real.’ So, what is the truth? What are the facts?

“The first fact is that I love my daughter—deeply—and I still do. As a mother, I did the best I could and continue to do so with the help of Al-Anon and God. The second fact is that my daughter has a mental health issue, and she abuses alcohol. She is not in a recovery program. I learned a third fact in Al-Anon literature: Alcoholics tend to distract and blame others to justify their continued drinking… I will never be the perfect mom. But I am—with the help of Al-Anon…better able to love my daughter through this crisis. And I believe this is what moms do.”

“Not a Perfect Mom,” “The Forum,” May 2026

You can read articles by members who are parents concerned about their children at:

🔹 https://al-anon.org/newcomers/how-can-i-help-my/alcoholic-child/

“‘It is our attitudes, not our relationships, which can keep us trapped in the past. If we choose to be resentful and un...
05/22/2026

“‘It is our attitudes, not our relationships, which can keep us trapped in the past. If we choose to be resentful and unhappy, it is not the fault of anyone else.’ [‘Discovering Choices, p. 171] The first time I read this, it felt as if my Higher Power hit me over the head with a cosmic two-by-four! It was painfully illuminating. I return to this chapter again and again. It reminds me I can no longer justify blaming the alcoholics and other people in my life for my misery. The solution is to return my focus to myself and to my program.”

“Remembering to Choose Happiness,” “The Forum,” May 2026

Al-Anon’s book, “Discovering Choices,” is all about recovery in our relationships. Members share their experience, strength, and hope about how they have used the program to improve all of their relationships, not just with their alcoholic loved ones. Read a sample at:

🔹 https://al-anon.org/blog/discovering-choices/

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