2025 World Service Conference Mail
In April 2025, Area Delegates, World Service Office (WSO) Volunteers (members of the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee), and WSO Staff will convene in Connecticut, USA, for Al‑Anon’s 65th World Service Conference. The Conference, Al-Anon’s annual business meeting,
Gratitude Through Service Builds Worldwide Connections
What does it mean to be part of a worldwide fellowship? So often I can be attached to simply attending a local meeting every week, focusing on the situations that have made my life unmanageable. There can be
Phone Contacts Support the Newcomer
Growing up in the family disease of alcoholism, I developed the survival tactic of being a chameleon. Whether it was blending in with cliques at school or trying to be invisible at home, I learned very quickly that
Step One: Embracing My Powerlessness
This Step is easy to say but hard to apply. I didn’t come into Al‑Anon thinking I was powerless over alcohol. I remember wanting to pour the alcohol down the drain but not having the courage to do
I “Keep Coming Back” for Myself
I first started attending Al‑Anon meetings in a desperate attempt to learn how to help my brother find sobriety. My life was unmanageable in that I didn’t know how to get him to seek help, and I was
Welcoming Newcomers in the New Year!
Although the family disease of alcoholism never takes a vacation, the post-holiday season is a time when many individuals suffering from the family disease of alcoholism seek comfort in Al-Anon. Here are some things to think about as
The Annual Alateen Recertification Window Opens January 09, 2025!
Every year, each Area in the World Service Conference Structure is required to take part in the Annual Alateen Recertification process in order to continue to use the Alateen name. The 2003 Alateen Motion from the Board of
The Power of We
When I first came to Al‑Anon via electronic meetings just over a year ago, I thought I was all ready for Step One. I knew I was powerless over alcohol and that my life had become unmanageable. But
The Joy of Service
When I first found the courage to say yes to service, it was with the thought that I would be giving. I was not prepared for all that came back to me in abundance. The growth in my
Different Introductions to the Steps
As someone who has been affected by the family disease of alcoholism, I tend to be sensitive to inconsistencies. When something feels “off,” or when I am getting mixed signals or conflicting messages, I get nervous, and a
Our Common Thread Provides Safety
I have found the rooms of Al‑Anon to be a safe place for me. I say this because all who attend share the common thread of being affected by the disease of alcoholism. Ultimately, I’ve come to realize
My Tool for Program Reflection
I belong to an electronic Al‑Anon group, categorized on the Al‑Anon meeting search page as a “bulletin board” group. I love it! It has become a powerful tool for working my program, because of the unique advantages a