Learning to Thrive in ’25
28th Annual TN Area 52 Al-Anon/Alateen Convention with AA Welcome/Participation
Knoxville
August 15-17, 2025
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Some vital links/resources from al-anon.org
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- Welcome Newcomers – : al-anon.org/newcomers/
- PODCASTS – al-anon.org/newcomers/first-steps-al-anon-recovery/
- Sample chapters of CAL: al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/literature/…
- Free downloadable options: al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/literature/…
- Slogans page: al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/literature/…
- Members Blog: al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/member-blog which is also available for use for any Al-Anon meeting.
- The Forum magazine excerpts: “The Forum” Magazine Stories
- The 2020 Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism magazine: al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/literature/…
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Welcome to Tennessee Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups
The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.
What Is Al-Anon?
Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution: does not engage in any controversy: neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions.
Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to the families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic.
Suggested Al-Anon Preamble to the Twelve Steps
Reprinted with permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA.
News From The WSO (World Service Office)
2028 Al-Anon International Convention—And the Host City Is…
The “City of Lakes,” Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, will host the 2028 Al-Anon Family Groups International Convention at the Minneapolis Convention Center from July 20 to 23, 2028.
We, along with the host Areas Minnesota North and Minnesota South, are excited to invite you to this celebration. Mark your calendars and get ready for lots of fun and excitement as we come together to share hugs, laughs, and most of all, our Al-Anon recovery!
Why Sharings Are Edited for Publication
Your most important contribution to The Forum is not necessarily the quality of your writing, but the honest and heartfelt communication of your experience as an Al-Anon member. Sharings selected for publication are edited for spelling, punctuation, grammar, clarity, and length with care and sensitivity by Al-Anon members of the World Service Office Staff.
Go to al-anon.org/forum-process to learn more about how members’ submissions become monthly issues of The Forum magazine.
What Does Serenity Look Like to You?
Upon entering Al-Anon, we may have equated “serene” with “boring.” The disease of alcoholism may have distorted our sense of stability. June’s blog topic is, “What does serenity look like to you?”
As always, you can also write about Al-Anon’s three Legacies. This month features Step Six, Tradition Six, and Concept Six.
Please share with us at al-anon.org/member-blog
Sharings on the Member Blog may be used in future Al-Anon publications.
New topics are being added each month!