Many links of service together make a strong chain—not a chain of command, not a chain that tethers, but a chain that connects each of us. The links of service start with me, as a member, contributing to my group. I show up, I help set up, I share, and I serve. As a Group Representative (GR), I am part of my District, exchanging information with my District and my Group. My District participates with my Area, sharing information with my Area and my District. My Area helps my voice be heard in the worldwide fellowship of Al‑Anon Family Groups at the annual World Service Conference. We continue to pioneer Al‑Anon’s and Alateen’s future in the light of the Legacies.
My hope for the future broadens as I see the many links of service at work—maintaining websites and group records and sharing ideas and information. We are all links of service, carrying the message of help and hope to families and friends of alcoholics everywhere. How am I a link of service today?
Service gives me a greater purpose in my life.
It connects me to members of the world-wide fellowship that gave me back my life.
It helps me use principles that lead to unity.
Instead of being afraid to speak up, I have learned how to use my voice in a considered way and to listen.
For me service was an unexpected opportunity to find the acceptance and affirmation I couldn’t ever have in my alcoholic family. I start on service because in my country Al-Anon was so small and unknown yet. But for me the spiritual lesson, was that they trust me!!! and they say my service was so important, and I realize that I could feel that way too !!! that I am an important person no matter what the alcoholic family believe or not.. That contribute to recuperate part of my self esteem so much damage. I also value and appreciate others Al-Anon… Read more »
service is another part of my spiritual growth
I finally realized that service helps tremendously with my recovery. I guess it gets me out of self, and helps me stay focus on the good parts of myself and the new choices that I make today. I get to meetings early to help newcomers feel comfortable. At the end of meetings I help by moving chairs and tables. It’s the little things to be done to make the meetings a safe place to come for help.