2023 RECACSA
Last year, the World Service Office (WSO) participated in a meeting called RECACSA. Most of you may be wondering what that means. RECACSA stands for: R= ramas de servicio (branches of service) E= estructuras (structures) C= communicación (communication)
Discovering Our Collective Recovery through Archives
“You’re welcome to take pictures if you’d like,” the Human Resources Manager said as she guided me past the display cases in the lobby of Al‑Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. “Many members do.” Why in the world would
When I Let It
When I first started in Al‑Anon, I knew I needed help. I knew I needed to change myself to survive my relationship with my newly sober spouse. Now that he was working a program, I had become the
The Dinner-Party Test
I recently attended a dinner party with my husband, my recovering alcoholic son, and my son’s girlfriend. The host, not knowing about my son’s membership in Alcoholics Anonymous, asked my son what he was drinking. “Water will be
Understanding the Disease
In 2017, I was 5’2” and weighed 117 pounds. My six-foot son weighed 116 pounds. The swirl of confusion and chaos in my head was ever-present, making it difficult to engage. Every boundary I set was crossed, and
Adhering to Policies without Policing
The introduction to the “Digest of Al‑Anon and Alateen Policies,” the second section of the 2022–2025 Al‑Anon/Alateen Service Manual (P-24/27) v3, states, “The ‘Digest of Al‑Anon and Alateen Policies’ reflects policy statements that grew out of questions and experiences
WSC or WSO—What Is the Difference?
Ever heard the acronyms WSC or WSO and wondered what they mean and whether they are different? Well, you are probably not alone! Here’s the scoop. The World Service Conference (WSC) is Al‑Anon’s annual business meeting, which is
Obedience to the Unenforceable
The purpose of forming and registering an Al‑Anon group with the World Service Office (WSO) is to gather together for mutual aid and to offer help and hope to anyone affected by the family disease of alcoholism. We
Pledge to Myself as the Wife of an Alcoholic
Today, I will be still and listen to myself. I will drop the fallacy in my thinking that holds me solely responsible for the success or failure of my family. I will release a dream to which I
The Family Situation Can Improve
One morning I was riding my bicycle with a group of friends and really enjoying the beautiful day. I have found that little “Aha!” moments sometimes happen unexpectedly when I’m on my bike and my mind is in
Home at Last
I’ll never forget my first Al‑Anon meeting. The image is burned into my memory. It was in a large basement room of a church, and about 30 people were in attendance. The room was painted white, and the
Send a Card to Your Delegate at the 2024 World Service Conference
Al‑Anon’s 64th Annual World Service Conference (WSC) will meet in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA, April 18–21, 2024. Trusted servants enjoy receiving cards from members and groups in their Area while they are at the Conference. There will not