Balance, Harmony, and Beauty
I never cease to be amazed at the way the spiritual principles embodied in the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts of Service—such as common welfare, unity, participation, right of decision, appeal and petition, autonomy, definition of
Being a Delegate: Appreciating our Trusted Servants’ Commitment
Each April, Area Delegates join with Al‑Anon’s Board of Trustees, Executive Committee, voting members of the World Service Office (WSO) Staff, and other WSO personnel to participate in Al‑Anon’s annual business meeting: the World Service Conference (WSC). Although
Love Replaces Fear
When a doctor diagnosed my daughter with alcoholism, he said it would be a long journey. I had left her father because of alcohol-related family violence when she was very young. I had tried to help and fix
Dear Daughter,
I am grateful you are in my life. You are beautiful, intelligent, creative, kind, and compassionate, and I love you with all my heart. After a great deal of suffering, I am seeing the impact your dependence on
Gaining and Maintaining My Freedom
When I came into the program, I was filled with despair and anger. I felt like a prisoner and a victim. My husband’s alcoholism had (I thought) destroyed my life and ruined all my dreams for the future.
Send a Card to Your Delegate at the 2023 World Service Conference
Delegates and other trusted servants will meet in Virginia Beach, Virginia, April 20–23, 2023, for Al‑Anon’s 63rd Annual World Service Conference. Trusted servants enjoy receiving cards from members and groups in their Area while they are at the
“Connecting Hearts and Minds Around the World” at the 2022 International Al-Anon General Services Meeting
“Connecting Hearts and Minds Around the World” at the 2022 International Al-Anon General Services Meeting I’m in a taxi whizzing through the streets of London. It’s early morning, and I’ve just gotten off a very long flight.
The Language of Hope
In a few languages, my name translated means “princess.” As a young child, I would watch movies depicting a princess locked in a watchtower, hoping a prince would magically rescue her one day. I dreamed of what it
Reclaiming Hope After Relapse
I never thought it would happen to me. I had been living in a recovery household for over 20 years. Then one day, my husband said, “I just want to let you know I drank while I was
What Changed My Life
I was first introduced to Al‑Anon when I was in my early 30s and my husband entered treatment. “Introduced” might not be the right word. The family counsellor at the treatment center gave me a One Day at
Sometimes Miracles Happen
I am the oldest child of two alcoholics. That statement tells you a lot about some of the ways the family disease of alcoholism shows up in my life—controlling, caretaking, and people-pleasing being at the top of the
Why I Serve Alateen
Shortly after the World Service Conference adopted the initial Alateen Safety and Behavioral Requirements policy, I attended an Area Assembly where I heard about what it took to become a certified Al‑Anon Member Involved in Alateen Service (AMIAS).