Member Blog
Al-Anon2023-10-30T15:34:48-04:00Member Blog Share your Experience, Strength, and Hope The Al‑Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order
Ways International Members and Structures Participate in Seventh Tradition Contributions to the WSO
Al-Anon2023-11-30T14:58:41-05:00Al‑Anon members across the globe practice the Seventh Tradition in some very special ways—in addition to financial contributions. Yes, the World Service Office (WSO) regularly receives Seventh Tradition
What, Exactly, Are Al-Anon’s Spiritual Principles?
Al-Anon2023-11-21T15:42:55-05:00Early in my recovery, I’d hear members mention “the principles” in meetings. I would see references to “spiritual principles” in our Conference Approved Literature (CAL). I noticed that
How can you attract newcomers while protecting your anonymity?
Al-Anon2023-10-30T15:27:46-04:00How can you attract newcomers while protecting your anonymity? November’s topic is, “How can you attract newcomers while protecting your anonymity?” As always, you can also write about Al‑Anon’s three
Leaving Al-Anon a Bequest
Al-Anon2023-11-09T15:11:54-05:00Many Al‑Anon members have designated Al‑Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. as a beneficiary in their will, in gratitude for the help given by our fellowship during their lifetime.
Supporting Al-Anon Internationally, Part Four
Al-Anon2023-11-08T11:11:01-05:00By now, you may have read our prior posts, “Supporting Al‑Anon Internationally,” Parts One, Two, and Three, about our Team North and Team East trips to Europe in
“At the Level of Press, Radio, Films, and TV”
Al-Anon2023-10-31T13:46:28-04:00After doing my first Fourth-Step inventory, I noticed a theme among my character defects—self-preservation. These character defects served me well as a teen navigating the family disease of alcoholism.
Gratitude Soundtrack
Al-Anon2023-10-02T16:59:41-04:00Gratitude Soundtrack Gratitude is a go‑to tool for many in Al‑Anon at this—or any—time of year. Pausing to listen to our surroundings can increase our feelings of gratitude.
What is your favorite page in all of Al-Anon’s Conference Approved Literature and why?
Al-Anon2023-10-02T13:22:09-04:00What is your favorite page in all of Al‑Anon’s Conference Approved Literature and why? October’s topic is, “What is your favorite page in all of Al‑Anon’s Conference Approved
Supporting Al-Anon Internationally, Part Three
Al-Anon2023-09-27T08:25:39-04:00By now, you may have read our two prior posts, “Supporting Al‑Anon Internationally,” Parts One and Two, about our Team North and Team East trips to Europe last
Sharing Family Recovery—Globally
Al-Anon2023-09-18T16:30:24-04:00Has Al-Anon had a positive impact on your life? Have you considered sharing Al-Anon content via social media? An easy way to spread members’ experience, strength, and hope
How do you practice the Al-Anon Declaration, “Let It Begin with Me”?
Al-Anon2023-08-31T11:55:54-04:00How do you practice the Al‑Anon Declaration, "Let It Begin with Me"?September’s topic is, “How do you practice the Al‑Anon Declaration, ‘Let It Begin with Me’?” As always, you
You don’t have to drink to suffer from alcoholism…
Al-Anon2023-08-28T14:35:33-04:00During September, awareness campaigns in the US and Canada celebrate recovery by highlighting the benefits of prevention, treatment, and sobriety. Al‑Anon members can raise awareness about family recovery
Share your experience serving on an Al-Anon committee at any level of service
Al-Anon2023-07-25T14:06:01-04:00Share your experience serving on an Al‑Anon committee at any level of service. August’s topic is, “Share your experience serving on an Al‑Anon committee at any level of
A Little Time for Myself
Al-Anon2023-08-22T11:53:16-04:00A Little Time for Myself (B‑34) Al‑Anon's latest daily reader shares the personal experiences and many voices of the Al‑Anon fellowship today, illustrating that