He suggested that when I got real mad at somebody I could try writing their name on the bottom of my shoe. Then, I could spend the whole day walking on them. The Alateen program has worked for the tens of thousands of youngsters who meet in over 2,300 groups worldwide. NEW Alcoholism, Families, and Holidays . . . Coping with Alcohol, Holidays and Families Holiday Alcoholism, Families, and Holidays .
Holidays can bring out the best and the worst in people.
The holiday season means family gatherings, special dinners, gifts, and lots of celebrating. Along with the fun and festivities, many family members and friends of alcoholics experience drunken scenes, unhappy memories, hopelessness, despair, and loneliness. In a perfect world, holidays are idyllic, full of love, laughter, peace, visitors, family and friends gathering together. In a perfect world, we celebrate, laugh and share with each other, worship together, and have no worries. In an alcoholic family, most likely none are.