
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
Understanding the “Report a Problem” with a Meeting Process
Have you ever arrived at an Al-Anon or Alateen meeting only to find that the door was locked, that the location was incorrect, or that it had been canceled altogether? This can be
Carrying the Al-Anon Message Online
Whether we use social media to connect with friends and family or follow our favorite interests, it has become a large part of our lives. Social media is one way we can carry the
The Value of Sharing Our Experience
Before Al‑Anon, I thought the loving thing to do when anyone shared their problems with me was to offer them my best advice about how to fix whatever the problem was. Whether I had
Finding Unity Across Borders: Connecting with Members in Asia
From time to time, the Board of Trustees for Al-Anon Family Groups Headquarters, Inc. authorizes Trustees and Staff members of the World Service Office (WSO) to arrange visits to Al-Anon Service Structures around