Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

“I know it's scary coming to your first Al-Anon meeting, it was for me. I found that everyone knew exactly how I was feeling because they had been through similar situations themselves. If you only take one thing from your first meeting it's this – remember, ‘One Day at a Time.’ So, take care of yourself and call if you need to talk. It will get better. Keep coming back!” ~ Anonymous Al-Anon Member 2021 Al-Anon Membership Survey #AlAnonMembershipSurvey #AlAnon #Alateen #HowAlAnonWorks #FamilyRecovery #FamilyDisease #alcoholism #addiction #12Step #AA

“Al-Anon Family Groups has a simple program for a life that feels very complicated. It has simple tools that anyone can learn. It has helped me leave a place of isolation and self-harm and move me into a place of community and support.” ~ Anonymous Al-Anon Member 2021 Al-Anon Membership Survey #AlAnonMembershipSurvey #AlAnon #Alateen #HowAlAnonWorks #FamilyRecovery #FamilyDisease #alcoholism #addiction #12Step #AA

“Al-Anon Family Groups provide tools to deal with life on life's terms. The support of others experiencing similar situations is immeasurable and has positively impacted my life.” ~ Anonymous Al-Anon Member 2021 Al-Anon Membership Survey #AlAnonMembershipSurvey #AlAnon #Alateen #HowAlAnonWorks #FamilyRecovery #FamilyDisease #alcoholism #addiction #12Step #AA

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What Is the History of Al-Anon’s Book “How Al-Anon Works”? “Alcoholics act and family members and friends react. Most of the time, we react because we don’t realize we have a choice. It’s automatic. In Al-Anon, we are reminded that we have choices.” (“How Al-Anon Works”, p. 30) “How Al-Anon Works for Families & Friends of Alcoholics” (B-32) is Al-Anon’s most comprehensive book today. It was developed following the passage of a motion at the 1990 World Service Conference to “give conceptual approval for the production of a comprehensive, informational and recovery book that reflects the universality of AI-Anon and Alateen..." It was originally released as B-22 in 1995 at the A.A. International Convention in San Diego, California, USA. Available in English, Spanish, and French, “How Al-Anon Works” is a helpful guide for anyone who wants to learn about Al-Anon Family Groups. The first part of the book explains the tools and ideas of the Al-Anon program. The second part shares real-life stories from people who have been helped by practicing the Al-Anon program. In 2011, a softcover version of “How Al-Anon Works” was made available at a lower price, initially as an outreach project so that groups could give a copy to newcomers. Once the book was available at a lower price, sales of the hardcover book dropped, and in 2017, printing of the hardcover book in all three languages was suspended for a trial period of three years with an annual review. To learn more about “How Al-Anon Works” and to read a sample, visit: https://lnkd.in/eRy8AYYc To learn more about Al-Anon Family Groups’ history, visit: https://lnkd.in/ehpYrHpg #AlAnon #Alateen #AlAnonFamilyGroups #HowAlanonWorks #Literature #ConferenceApprovedLiterature #book #recoveryliterature #AlanonHistory #Archives #WSO #FamilyRecovery #FamilyDisease #alcoholism #addiction #12Steps #12Traditions #12Concepts #AA

Happy work anniversary, Carol Elizabeth Cowan!  Congratulations on celebrating 4 years with Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.   Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our organization. You are an important member of our team, and we look forward to many more years of working together to make our mission, vision, and values a reality for families and friends affected by a loved one’s alcoholism.

“Alcoholism is a family disease. Al-Anon Family Groups is a program of recovery for you, not for the alcoholic. It is for people affected by someone else’s alcoholism. You did not cause it, you cannot control it, and you can’t cure the alcoholic. If you keep coming to meetings, you will gain tools to live by and find a community of peers who have also experienced the devastating effects of alcohol in their lives and families.” ~ Anonymous Al-Anon Member 2021 Al-Anon Membership Survey #AlAnonMembershipSurvey #AlAnon #AlAnonFamilyGroups #Alateen #HowAlAnonWorks #FamilyRecovery #FamilyDisease #alcoholism #addiction #12Step #AA

Attention, Professional Writers/Editors! Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. is seeking to expand our pool of freelance writers/editors for possible work on future Al-Anon Family Group literature projects. If you are an Al-Anon member who is also a professional writer or editor and are interested in being a part of the literature process, we would like to hear from you. Please send your professional résumé, two writing samples, and a one- or two-paragraph summary of your Al-Anon journey to: 🔹 literature@al-anon.org #AlAnon #Alateen #AlAnonFamilyGroups #HowAlAnonWorks #12Step #AA

“I am a truly grateful member of Al-Anon Family Groups. Attending meetings regularly has given me my life back. I was a shell of a person before I found program. Today, I experience joy and peace. I have learned so much about myself as I have matured and become honest with myself. I can communicate my feelings so much more now and have better relationships. In the Al-Anon program I have learned a better way to live.” ~ Anonymous Al-Anon Member 2021 Al-Anon Membership Survey #AlAnonMembershipSurvey #AlAnon #AlAnonFamilyGroups #Alateen #HowAlAnonWorks #FamilyRecovery #FamilyDisease #alcoholism #addiction #12Step #AA

Congratulations, Jennife Alvarez on your 10 years of service! This year marks a significant milestone in your service to Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Thank you for the many years of hard work and dedication to making our mission, vision, and values come true every day for families and friends affected by a loved one’s alcoholism. We look forward to your ongoing contributions and to sharing many more years of accomplishments and growth together.