DEAR ABBY: Thank you for referring readers all over the world to Al-Anon. Al-Anon saved my life.
I had become submerged in my husband's alcoholism because I was addicted to him. The Al-Anon program and the wonderful people in it taught me that I was a person in my own right and that whatever my husband chose to do was his right.
I had the choice to stay, or not to stay. I chose to stay.
Other Al-Anon members become strong enough to leave and smart enough not to pick up another alcoholic to take care of.
My husband finally wanted what I had: a happy life. He now has seven years of sobriety. -- SAVED BY AL-ANON