Listed below are some brief articles written by FA members to tell what the program has meant to them.  Our program is strictly anonymous, no last names are ever used.  The authors are members just like you.

 
One Year Anniversary
My life has changed dramatically in the last year.  A year ago in March, my son entered a treatment center and today is in AA and I in FA.  Being the mother of 5 teenagers I still have a number of concerns, but I feel the change I am making through FA has been beneficial not only to me but also the people I love.  I have learned to say "no" and stick to it; to set limits and consequences if not observed.  There are a lot of beautiful things I see in my children that I never noticed before.  My life is not perfect.  There are still problems, but my change towards these obstacles is positive.  I had to hit bottom before I found it through FA.  On my one year anniversary, I would like to thank my support group for their patience with me while I am still growing.
 
Patterns
I sometimes find myself in a never ending circle of dealing with the problems of living.  I deal with my life as I saw my parents deal with theirs, and as they dealt with their life as they say their parents.
Until I am willing to break the circle and forge a new shape to my life, I will remain stuck. 
Only by working the Families Anonymous program on a daily basis do I stand a chance of making changes that can lead to a better way of life for my family and me. 

Where would I be without FA?
I was the most reluctant person to start FA meetings.  My wife dragged me in kicking, and I have been coming back ever since for the last 3 years.  We try to make it to every meeting.  I was asked where I would be without Families Anonymous, and my immediate answer is that I’d be a basket case.  I’d like to leave it at that.  FA has been a lifesaver for us and has shown us the way.  We are delighted with the progress we have made as human beings in this program. 

I’m having a wonderful time!
I’m sure I would either be dead or divorced if I did not have F.A.  I have six children and I am sure none of us would be together now.  And my husband and I would certainly have gone our separate ways long ago.  I would be frazzled and very controlling.  I would be in an endless attempt to manage everyone else’s life.  Now, thanks to FA, I’m none of those things!  I’m having a wonderful time!

FAMILIES ANONYMOUS, INC.
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CULVER CITY, CA 90231-3475
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