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ICU · 02-21-2006, 10:01 AM

Paula,

There's no harm in being informed about what our choices are and how to take action with our safety being THE priority! That's smart!

I found that following some of the Al-Anon teachings not only to be ineffective, but down right dangerous in situations where DV was present.

Al-Anon helps us to deal with the chaos and drama of having alcoholic in our lives, and can be applied to probably every aspect in life as well. HOWEVER, it is not a tool to use in keeping ourselves safe within a domestic violence situation.

Sure, after you are safe, if you want to follow Al-Anon, more power to you. But the point is, to get safe FIRST!

Best of luck to you!

02-21-2006, 10:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
ICU Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,360	Paula, There's no harm in being informed about what our choices are and how to take action with our safety being THE priority! That's smart! I found that following some of the Al-Anon teachings not only to be ineffective, but down right dangerous in situations where DV was present. Al-Anon helps us to deal with the chaos and drama of having alcoholic in our lives, and can be applied to probably every aspect in life as well. HOWEVER, it is not a tool to use in keeping ourselves safe within a domestic violence situation. Sure, after you are safe, if you want to follow Al-Anon, more power to you. But the point is, to get safe FIRST! Best of luck to you! __________________ What I have shared in this or any post are my opinions, based on my perception and experiences.