by WebCoord | Nov 9, 2025 | Internet Article/Forum
When I first came to Al-Anon, I felt damaged from years spent living with my alcoholic husband. I didn’t grow up in a family where alcohol was present. When I married my husband, I realized that he came from an alcoholic family, and I thought I would have to imitate...
by WebCoord | Nov 8, 2025 | Internet Article/Forum
Getting to my first meeting was a lengthy process. I did not believe that Al-Anon could help me because I couldn’t understand how it worked. I also had many other ideas on how to solve the problem of alcoholism in my relationship. However, as time passed and I found...
by WebCoord | Nov 8, 2025 | Inside Al-Anon Family Groups
Many Al-Anon members have designated Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. (AFG, Inc.), also known as the World Service Office, as a beneficiary in their will, in gratitude for the help they received from our fellowship during their lifetime. Designating a bequest...
by WebCoord | Oct 10, 2025 | Notes from WSO
In the August 2024 issue of The Forum, we highlighted a public outreach poster with an image of a woman and child trapped in a bottle and stated that the idea had originated with members in Florida. While trusted servants in Florida had reached out to us to review a...
by WebCoord | Oct 10, 2025 | Internet Article/Forum
I have never been a drinker, but I have had to face the fact that I was powerless to stop my young son from drinking. What was it like for me to admit I was powerless over alcohol? It was sickening and terrifying. There was so much damage, and some continues today. I...
