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
Accepting Responsibility for Carrying the Message
I came into Al‑Anon utterly demoralized, beaten down by years of living in a degrading situation in my marriage. I had become inured to the cycle of my husband’s drinking, sexual coercion, and
The WSO Welcomes New Director of Programs
As we announced earlier this year, the World Service Office (WSO) began a thoughtful process in March of selecting the new Director of Programs. We were very fortunate to have received many qualified
Celebrating 60 Years of Conference Approved Literature
In April 1961, at Al-Anon’s first World Service Conference, our Cofounder Lois W. introduced the idea of Conference Approved Literature (CAL). As Lois explained, it would serve the same purpose as the formation of
Drumroll Please … “Welcome, Newcomer!” eBooklet Is Available!
We are so excited to announce that Welcome, Newcomer! (eK-10) is now available in an electronic format. That’s right, now you can purchase Welcome, Newcomer! wherever you buy your eBooks. You can buy one for yourself or send a gift code or
Be on the Lookout for the New Al-Anon PSAs!
The World Service Office (WSO) is pleased to announce the release and the YouTube Premiere of the 2021–2022 Al-Anon Public Service Announcements (PSAs). New this year is the Benefits of Al-Anon Recovery PSA. Please join us