From my perspective it may be a little bit of quacking - which I will admit that I did my own quacking about "al-anon" too
Before I was Honest Open and Willing - it was suggested that I go to Al-Anon for help too ~ I too wondered if it was a "cult" and questioned it's true ability to help me in my search for answers ~ In fact I told the counselor at my then AH's treatment center I would NEVER go to Al-Anon because all they would do there is make me believe my AH's lies about his drinking & drug use ~
Six months later I was finally in enough pain to be willing to try anything ~
With God's Grace - On September 3rd of this year I will have 10 yrs in recovery ~ The program of Al-Anon has truly saved my life ~
Please allow yourself the opportunity to find out if Al-Anon is for you ~ regardless of what anyone may say ~
You have the choice ~
pink hugs!