Actively Avoiding Isolation
Growing up in an alcoholic home, I didn’t have much of a social life. I chose not to invite friends over because I feared that my father would be drinking and embarrass me
Well, Hello, New Year
I wonder what you have in store for me, for us, in 2022?! As an Al‑Anon member, I always feel renewed hope as January dawns. Hope inspires me to action, so I recommit
The Understanding, Love, and Peace of the Program
Sometimes I struggle a bit to find words to articulate what is happening with me at any particular time. Whether I am sitting in a meeting or completing my Step Eleven prayer and
Are Our Magazines CAL, and Can They Be Read at Meetings?
The experience, strength, and hope of Al‑Anon members as shared in their own words is at the heart of Al‑Anon Conference Approved Literature (CAL), and The Forum is no exception. For our French-
Embracing New Opportunities to Serve
When I think of the many service roles I was encouraged to stand for during my volunteer years, I am reminded of this quote from When I Got Busy, I Got Better (P-78):
Lois on “Letting Go” in Al‑Anon Service
As the end of 2021 approaches, I am reflecting on my recovery over the past year. One of the lessons I’ve resisted the most is letting go of dominance in my marriage. Because