“AFA”—A New Pathway to Hope
There are many families of alcoholics who only know despair. They are unaware that Al-Anon meetings are available to help them recover from the effects of the alcoholic’s drinking. Receiving a copy of
Who Changes Our Literature and Why?
Like many Al‑Anon members, I have often joked that while I am asleep, elves visit my bookshelf and change the wording in my Al‑Anon literature. Pages I am sure I never read before
Top Five Reasons for Your Group to Subscribe to “The Forum”
The Forum is one of Al-Anon’s best-kept secrets. Some members don’t know about it, and even some Group Representatives don’t know that, in addition to the other services they perform, they serve as
On Its Way!
Please take a moment to verify your group information and return the completed form to the WSO or submit the form via your Area Group Records process. Click here for instructions on how
Use of Drug Addiction in Public Outreach Materials
We are all messengers of Al-Anon’s purpose and have the responsibility to accurately communicate it to avoid confusion, misperception, or dilution of our program. The 2018 Membership Survey states “35% of the members
The “This, That, and the Other” of Group Business
Growing up in the family disease of alcoholism often gives family members a false sense of being in charge. I brought this attitude with me everywhere I went, including Al‑Anon. My rigid thinking
Reach Out to Newcomers with an AFA Sharing
Your story can help a potential newcomer shift their thinking from, “Maybe there is a problem,” to, “I need help because there is too much drinking.” A story for families of alcoholics can be
Maintain Your Anonymity on Social Media
According to social media research, nearly 3.5 billion people now use social media and are spending an average of nearly 2.5 hours every day on social networks. With stats like those, it’s no