Alateen

Singapore Al-Anon Family Groups

Alateen

Alateen, part of the Al-Anon Family Groups, is a fellowship of young people whose lives have been affected by alcoholism in a family member or close friend. We help each other by sharing our experience, strength and hope.

We believe alcoholism is a family disease because it affects all the members emotionally and sometimes physically. Although we cannot change or control our parents, we can detach from their problems while continuing to love them.

We do not diacuss religion or become involved with any outside organizations. Our sole topic is the solution of our problems. We are always careful to protect each other's anonymity as well as that of all Al-Anon and AA members.

By applying the Twelve steps to ourselves, we begin to grow mentally, emotionally and spiritually. We will always be grateful to Alateen for giving us a wonderful, healthy program to live by and enjoy.

The Suggested Alateen Preamble to the Twelve Steps

This is what an Alateen member writes:

Dear Mom & Dad,

Sometimes its really hard for me to tell u how deeply affected I've been by the disease of alcoholism. That's why I am giving u this pamphlet, hoping u will understand why I need to go to Alateen meetings. Many times I was afraid to tell u how much the drinking and fighting bothered me. I thought constantly about what was going on at home. It got in the way of of my schoolwork & friendships. I was so embarrassed that I was afraid to bring my friends over & at times I didnt even want to come home and when I do I just want to lock myself in the room. I felt it was my fault we had so many problems, but in alateen I learned that alcoholism is a family disease. Alateen also helped me realize it wasnt u I hated, but the disease.

"Did You Grow Up With A Problem Drinker?"

"Reprinted with permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA."

Meeting Time and Venue:
Wednesdays, 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Alexandra Day Centre
620 Tiong Bahru Road

Contact No./VoiceMail: +65 9894 1201
Email your Questions: alanon.sg@gmail.com