Growing up in the family disease of alcoholism taught me not to make any plans, not to trust, not to take risks, and not to rock the boat. Having very little I could

When I first started attending Al‑Anon meetings, I was emotionally and physically exhausted from the drama that ruled my marriage. I had just enough energy to drive myself to and from meetings. I

In my brief tenure at the World Service Office, I have had many opportunities to see the worldwide fellowship of Al‑Anon in action. Attending the World Service Conference, I’ve had the privilege of

A frequently asked question here at the World Service Office (WSO) is “Who translates our Conference Approved Literature (CAL)?” Because, after all, CAL is available in more than 40 languages! The short answer

After my application, I was voted in as the second IAGSM Delegate for my Structure in Germany. I was very excited to prepare and plan for my first meeting in Rome in 2016.

Over the last couple of weeks, I have found myself feeling increasingly inadequate and hopeless. I have been questioning my decisions and feeling incredibly lonely and isolated. Many people experiencing COVID-19 have been