RIASA 2025—Fostering Unity and Service
In October 2025, the “Reunion Iberoamerica de Servicios Al-Anon” (RIASA) was held virtually over two days. The theme was “El fruto del amor es el servicio en la unidad” (The Fruit of Love Is Service in Unity). Fifteen
Reflections from the WSO Archivist on 75 Years of Al-Anon History
As Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. prepares to commemorate 75 years of help and hope in 2026, I reflect on the fellowship’s long, remarkable journey and the role of the World Service Office (WSO) Archives in preserving its story. The Archives began in New
A Community of Understanding
Fourteen months ago, I was overwhelmed with anxiety and felt completely broken. My desire to control was off the charts as I watched my beautiful 38-year-old daughter—the mother of a precocious five-year-old and wife of a kind and loyal
My Quiet Half-Hour
“Just for today I will have a quiet half hour all by myself and relax.” I had somehow lost track of this wonderful suggestion from Al-Anon’s Just for Today bookmark (M-12). It’s not that I don’t have quiet
The Reason I Came to Al-Anon
While I was having lunch with a new Al-Anon friend, she asked me, “Who brought you to Al‑Anon?” It took me just seconds to respond. I brought myself to this program. You see, I have learned that no
How the WSO’s Customer Service Team Can Support You
Every day, Al-Anon’s World Service Office Customer Service team supports hundreds of members with a wide range of questions and requests. Assistance is available in English, French, and Spanish. You can contact the World Service Office (WSO) by phone
Supporting Structures in Central and South America
Last September, international structures in Guatemala, Ecuador, and Costa Rica received visits from the Director of Programs, the Associate Director—International Services, and the Trustee who chairs the International Coordination Committee. It was a privilege for us as World
What It Means to Serve Alateen
The importance of becoming involved in service was instilled in me early on in my recovery journey, and for that, I am truly grateful! Like many others, my journey began in my home group, then expanded to the District,
I Found Out Who I Am
Growing up in an alcoholic family, I seemed to have lost my sense of self. I took on everyone’s feelings and lived my life according to their moods. My father was an alcoholic, and my mother was very
A Multigenerational Disease
I came to Al-Anon because of my daughter’s struggle with alcohol and prescription drugs. I thought Al‑Anon would give me the answers to solve this problem for her. Instead, it has shown me how I have contributed to
Facing My Struggles with Intimacy
Having grown up with alcoholism, I learned very early on that it was not safe to talk openly and honestly or to trust what people told me. To survive, I shut down and ignored or denied my feelings.
Contacts for the Public Play a Vital Role in Al-Anon
Someone’s Al-Anon journey often begins when they reach out to the World Service Office (WSO) toll-free meeting line at 1-888-4AL-ANON (1-888-425-2666). Here, they can speak with a phone agent Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am