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WSC or WSO—What Is the Difference?

Ever heard the acronyms WSC or WSO and wondered what they mean and whether they are different? Well, you are probably not alone! Here’s the scoop.  The World Service Conference (WSC) is Al‑Anon’s annual business meeting, which is

Obedience to the Unenforceable

The purpose of forming and registering an Al‑Anon group with the World Service Office (WSO) is to gather together for mutual aid and to offer help and hope to anyone affected by the family disease of alcoholism. We

The Family Situation Can Improve

One morning I was riding my bicycle with a group of friends and really enjoying the beautiful day. I have found that little “Aha!” moments sometimes happen unexpectedly when I’m on my bike and my mind is in

Home at Last

I’ll never forget my first Al‑Anon meeting. The image is burned into my memory. It was in a large basement room of a church, and about 30 people were in attendance. The room was painted white, and the

Service Guidelines Updated!

Al‑Anon Guidelines are compiled and published by the World Service Office. They represent the shared experience of Al‑Anon and Alateen members in various service roles and provide a wealth of helpful information for anyone involved in service. In

Unity in Diversity with Hope in Action—2023 RIASA

The 11th Ibero-American Meeting of Al‑Anon Services, aka RIASA (Reunión Iberoamericana de Servicios de Al‑Anon), was hosted by the Al‑Anon structure in Argentina and took place online on October 20–22, 2023. The theme was “Unity in Diversity with

“The Forum”—What Is the Process?

Early in my Al‑Anon recovery, I heard that it was my responsibility to ask for what I needed. So, I promptly gave my husband a list of ways I needed him to change. Imagine my shock and indignation

Something Needed to Change

When I first walked through the doors to attend an Al‑Anon meeting, I had no idea what Al‑Anon was or why I needed it. All I knew was that my life had been unmanageable for quite some time,

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