...I agree with Noday. Let me add, however, this: I decided when I finally committed to Al-Anon in 2003, that I was going to experiment with something I was really bad at doing-- telling the truth. Not a verbal spew, but exactly as Noday said it--
Where are you going? An Al-Anon meeting; I go two or three times a week.
Why? Because it helps me be a happier and better person.
But you aren't an alcoholic. I know, but Al-Anon is for the friends and families of alcoholics, AA is for alcoholics. Do you want to go with me to an Al-Anon meeting? No? OK, see you later.
OR Yes, OK, let's go.
It was so nice not be be lying about my life anymore, or hiding it. Now, most of my friends and family, the vast majority of whom are not in recovery and do not do any kind of 12-Step program as far as I know, all know that I am a grateful member of Al-Anon. It is, and has been for years, a non-issue. It's just a part of me.
People's responses have been fascinating, and are all about them, not me.
Take what you want and leave the rest.
Cyranoak
Originally Posted by
nodaybut2day 
Your daughter's reaction isn't under your control.
You don't need to make a grand statement of it.
"Where are you going mom?"
"To an Al-Anon meeting."
"Why?"
"Because it helps me. See you later!"
Al-Anon is about you...point final (end of statement).