
Embracing New Opportunities to Serve
When I think of the many service roles I was encouraged to stand for during my volunteer years, I am reminded of this quote from When I Got Busy, I Got Better (P-78):
Lois on “Letting Go” in Al‑Anon Service
As the end of 2021 approaches, I am reflecting on my recovery over the past year. One of the lessons I’ve resisted the most is letting go of dominance in my marriage. Because
Principles above “Rules”
As I have grown in self-awareness and trust in a Higher Power, I find that I’m more relaxed about making decisions in the absence of strict rules and rigid structure. When I was
Grateful for My Journey to the World Service Office
It amazes me how quickly Al‑Anon service changed my life. I began my service journey as Secretary of my home group, and the support I received from those members helped me to accept
Oh Canada! Happy Thanksgiving!
October signifies the end of another harvest. As the season changes, Canadians gather with friends and family to give thanks. This is a wonderful time to be reminded of the gifts we have
Budgeting with Al-Anon Principles: Balancing Savings and Spending
I was 12 years old the first time I created a budget. The family disease of alcoholism had ingrained a scarcity mindset in my mother and me, and our financial situation left her