Grateful for Greater Access
One of the good things that came out of the COVID-19 pandemic is access to many more Al‑Anon meetings. For a long time, I attended one weekly in-person meeting. Sometimes I would attend more if I was having
The Power of Doing Nothing
At my first Al‑Anon meeting, I was introduced to Step One: “We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable.” As much as was possible in the beginning, I understood I was powerless over alcohol
Some Thoughts on “Helping”
Al‑Anon saved my life. I truly believe if I had not found this program, I would have died. Yet here I am, able to find happiness and joy, even though my life’s circumstances aren’t perfect. My program really came
Let’s Talk Terms!
What does “conceptually approved” mean? Once the World Service Conference thoroughly discusses an idea for a new piece of literature and the motion carries, it grants approval for the idea to be developed. It then delegates development of
I Always Feel Better
I have been in Alateen regularly for eight years. My dad is in A.A. and my mom is in Al‑Anon. Even though we don’t have active alcoholism in our home, my family thinks it’s important for all of
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.