Sponsored by the Walla Walla Area Al-Anon Family Groups.Is someone else's drinking affectingyou?There is a message of hope and helpin the program of Al-Anon FamilyGroups. Women,men andchildrenwho wereonce lonely,lost andhelplessbecause ofsomeone'sdrinking, today have courage andconfidence in Al-Anon and Alateen.They have discovered friends whounderstand, as few others can. Theyhave found the tools to helpthemselves - which can indirectly helptheir alcoholic relatives or loved ones.Contentment, and even happiness, ispossible whether the alcoholic is stilldrinking or not.For more about Al-Anon, please visitour World Service Office at:http://www.al-anon.alateen.org.Welcome to the Walla Walla Al-Anon Website. We're Glad You're Here!In Al-Anon We Learn;Not to suffer because of the actions orreactions of other people;Not to allow ourselves to be used orabused by others in the interest ofanother's recovery;Not to do for others what they could dofor themselves;Not to manipulate situations so otherswill eat, go to bed, get up, pay bills, notdrink;Not to cover up for anyone's mistakes ormisdeeds;Not to create a crisis;Not to prevent a crisis if it is in thenatural course of events. Al-Anon PurposeAl-Anon has but one purpose: to helpfamilies of alcoholics. We do this bypracticing the Twelve Steps, bywelcoming and giving comfort to familiesof alcoholics, and by givingunderstanding and encouragement tothe alcoholic.Al-Anon Is A worldwide organization that offers aprogram of recovery for the families andfriends of alcoholics whether or not thealcoholic seeks help or even recognizes theexistence of a drinking problem. Members give and receive comfort andunderstanding through a mutual exchangeof experiences, strength and hope. Sharingof similar problems binds individuals andgroups together in a bond that is protectedby a policy of anonymity.Al-Anon Is NotA religious organization or a counselingagency. It is not a treatment center nor is itallied with any other organization offeringsuch services. Al-Anon Family Groups,which includes Alateen for teenagemembers, neither express opinions onoutside issues nor endorse outsideenterprises. No dues or fees are required. Membership is voluntary,requiring only that one's own life has beenadversely affected by someone elses'sdrinking problem.