
Experiencing the Joy of Service
What does the saying, “When I Got Busy, I Got Better” mean to you? For me, this statement rings true. I remember the feeling I experienced when I had been in Al-Anon for about
I’ve Been Elected to a Service Role—What’s Next?
I felt comfortable in my early days of attending Al‑Anon, but I noticed some members had what seemed to be “official” roles. Someone received information and shared it with the group, another member collected
The Role of Al-Anon LDCs
Al-Anon Literature Distribution Centers (LDCs) provide Al-Anon members with local access to and quick delivery of Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature (CAL) and other Al-Anon materials. The LDCs, the World Service Office (WSO), and
Share Your Recovery on Our Member Blog
The Member Blog on al-anon.org is an excellent resource for reading about the experience, strength, and hope of fellow members, as well as sharing your own! The monthly blog topics are a great
What Do We Value and How Do We Measure It?
Letting go is never easy. Many of us struggle to let go of things that no longer serve us, whether it’s an old pair of shoes from eighth grade, an object we think
Tradition Seven—It’s Not (Just) About the Money!
Tradition Seven: Every group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions. At first glance, the Traditions seemed completely outside of my general understanding and lived experience. It took time to learn the