WSO Director of Programs Job Posting
The Introduction in Paths to Recovery—Al-Anon’s Steps, Traditions, and Concepts (B-24) describes the criticality of all three Legacies—as represented by the Al-Anon logo—in supporting Al-Anon members worldwide to live joyful, serene lives: “All
Al-Anon Group Annual Updates—Our Journey
I had a lot to learn about group records when I came to work at the World Service Office (WSO). Although I had held a number of Area service positions, I never managed
March Forth into Service
Al‑Anon Family Groups’ cofounder, Lois W., would be celebrating her 130th birthday on March 4, 2021. One of her familiar quotations is, “It takes only one person to start something, but many others
An Al-Anon Adult Child Finds Her Way
I didn’t know when I walked into my first Al‑Anon meeting what was wrong with me. I felt hopeless—not from my inability to solve an alcoholic’s problem, but from failing to solve my
Planning Al-Anon’s Future—One Conversation at a Time
The Big Question session of the International Al‑Anon General Services Meeting (IAGSM) agenda is an opportunity to explore and speculate on the future. As a newcomer in service, these were the discussions I
Welcoming Newcomers in the New Year
Although the family disease of alcoholism never takes a vacation, the post-holiday season is a time when many individuals suffering from the family disease of alcoholism seek comfort in Al‑Anon. Here are some