Receiving Thanks
“Al-Anon is the only place in which you can do something badly or make a mistake and everyone thanks you for your service!” —The Forum, March 2025, sharing by Gail K-W, Maryland
Category: Service
Saying “No” in Service
“Service is meant to enrich our recovery, not deplete it.” … “Saying ‘no’ doesn’t mean I’m abandoning the program. It means I’m working it.” Article from The Forum, March 2026
Sponsorship
Heard in a Sponsorship Workshop Doing Al-Anon without a sponsor is like going to the swimming pool and watching other people swim. Sponsorship is not a lifetime commitment. Letting go is not a sign of failure The sponsor holds the … Continue reading “Sponsorship” →
The Starfish Story
One day, an old man was walking along a beach that was littered with thousands of starfish that had been washed ashore by the high tide. As he walked he came upon a young boy who was eagerly throwing the … Continue reading “The Starfish Story” →
Out of the flames
I love when people that have been through hell walk out of the flames carrying buckets of water for those still consumed by the fire.Stephanie Sparkles
The life you save
When we are of service to others, the life we save might be our own.