Hi, I'm Jan and I am an alcoholic.

My father died in 1961. He too, was an alcoholic. He was only 51 when he died alone because my mother had divorced him, and my brother and I lived with her. My brother also died of this disease. He was 56 years old. What a miracle for me to be sober today! AA saved my life, my marriage and my family. I was 49 when I found these rooms. My marriage of 28 years was beginning to come apart. My husband and children were badly affected by my drinking. That was over 22 years ago. These years have been hard, full of tumult and sometimes tragedy, but with the help of God, my AA program, and friends I have made it to today. I am deeply saddened by the deaths of my dad and brother. Both tried AA but they didn't get the message. They just weren't ready for it. My son will soon be celebrating 7 years of sobriety and my daughter has 2 years now. The miracle of AA has saved more than one life in this family. For all the gifts from God and the AA Fellowship, I am eternally grateful.