Discovering Our Collective Recovery through Archives
Al-Anon2024-06-14T08:42:50-04:00“You’re welcome to take pictures if you’d like,” the Human Resources Manager said as she guided me past the display cases in the lobby of Al‑Anon Family Group
Will the Hand of Al‑Anon Be There?
Al-Anon2024-01-04T13:22:52-05:00Meeting designations may be confusing to newcomers and long-time members alike. Some are pretty clear, like “Families and Friends Only” or “Families, Friends, and Observers Welcome.” But what about
“At the Level of Press, Radio, Films, and TV”
Al-Anon2023-10-31T13:46:28-04:00After doing my first Fourth-Step inventory, I noticed a theme among my character defects—self-preservation. These character defects served me well as a teen navigating the family disease of alcoholism.
Welcoming Observers to Al-Anon Meetings
Al-Anon2023-09-14T11:33:05-04:00When groups register with the World Service Office (WSO), they are asked to indicate whether they welcome observers at their meeting. These observers may or may not be
Sharing Family Recovery—Globally
Al-Anon2023-09-18T16:30:24-04:00Has Al-Anon had a positive impact on your life? Have you considered sharing Al-Anon content via social media? An easy way to spread members’ experience, strength, and hope
It’s Election Time—Are You Standing for Delegate?
Al-Anon2023-07-27T11:13:58-04:00When I was the World Service Office (WSO) Meeting Planner, the World Service Conference (WSC) seemed so mysterious to me! As part of my position, I helped with WSC
2023 International Convention Special Event Add-Ons!
Al-Anon2023-01-26T16:29:30-05:00Take advantage of everything the 2023 Al‑Anon International Convention has to offer by adding a ticket to the Day of Connecting or the Trailblazers Breakfast on Route 66—or
Welcome Newcomers from Public Outreach
Al-Anon2022-11-08T17:20:39-05:00Alcoholism is a family disease The disease affects all those who have a relationship with a problem drinker. Those of us closest to the alcoholic suffer the most, and
Dilution of the Al-Anon Program
Al-Anon2022-10-21T12:34:06-04:00When I first came to Al‑Anon, all I wanted to know was how to get out of the mess I was in. I had no idea what it
A Timeless Tool for Public Outreach
Al-Anon2022-08-01T15:45:39-04:00In 2020, significant changes were made to our fellowship’s public outreach magazine Al‑Anon Faces Alcoholism (AFA). Two such changes were to remove the year from the cover and
2023 International Convention—Day of Connecting
Al-Anon2022-07-06T15:25:00-04:00Going through my personal photo archive recently, I discovered a snapshot from the 2018 International Convention in Baltimore. In the photo, I am surrounded by my closest Al‑Anon
Welcome Newcomers
Al-Anon2025-07-31T11:49:57-04:00Al-Anon Family Groups is an important source of help for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking. Al-Anon groups are made up of family members and friends of
83% of Al-Anon members report improvement in mental health within first year
Al-Anon2025-03-24T09:57:07-04:0080% of Al‑Anon members report improvement in mental health within first year Participation in Al‑Anon meetings can have profound effects on a person’s mental health and improve their
The impacts of growing up with the family disease of alcoholism
Al-Anon2023-07-19T14:48:06-04:00Perspectives from Al‑Anon Members & Professionals The impacts of growing up with the family disease of alcoholism You can find out more about the family disease of