The Al-Anon Do's and Don'ts
DO:
- Do forgive
- Do be humble
- Do take it easy — tension is harmful
- Do play — find recreation and hobbies
- Do keep on trying whenever you fail
- Do learn the facts about alcoholism
- Do attend Al-Anon meetings often
- Do pray
DON'T:
- Don't be self-righteous
- Don't try to dominate, nag, scold and complain
- Don't lose your temper
- Don't try to push anyone but yourself
- Don't keep bringing up the past
- Don't keep checking up on the alcoholic
- Don't wallow in self-pity
- Don't make threats you don't intend to carry out
- Don't be over-protective
- Don't be a doormat