Attracting and Cooperating: Best Practices for Tradition Eleven
When we serve in public outreach, we share clear information without promotion or pressure, attracting people who are seeking help and cooperating with those who serve them. Even small efforts can help someone
Anonymous Members, Visible Program
One of the first things we learn in Al‑Anon/Alateen is that members are anonymous—but the program is not. If Al‑Anon Family Groups were anonymous, how would newcomers ever find us? Because the program
Updating “Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism”: A Journey of Renewal
What if one simple magazine could create the moment someone begins to feel hope again—to realize they are not alone? For those of us serving as World Service Office (WSO) Staff, this question reflects
Balancing Legal and Traditional Authority at the Area Level
Have you ever wondered how Tradition Nine, which states, “Our groups, as such, ought never be organized …” applies to your group, Al-Anon Information Service (AIS), District, or Area? What does this mean when
“Le lien” and “Al-Anon y Alateen en acción”: When Recovery Is Found in Translation!
Alongside The Forum, the French and Spanish magazines Le lien and Al‑Anon y Alateen en acción support families and friends of alcoholics as part of Al‑Anon’s worldwide fellowship. As we celebrate 75 years of
One Message, Many Languages
Al-Anon’s strength lies in the many way members help care for and carry our message. The articles Translating Conference Approved Literature, Part 1 and Part 2 introduce the independent review process that ensures translated