Growing up in a Hispanic home affected by alcoholism, leadership was, at best, elusive. The louder, raging voice ruling with fear and control was the means for leading. I became a good people-pleaser,

From all walks of life, we enter the rooms of Al-Anon, find belonging and membership, and embark on a recovery journey. Our common bond is that we’ve all been affected by someone else’s drinking.

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 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

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

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