AL-ANON MEMBER BLOG
December Blog Topic:
How Does Gratitude Bring You Back to A Place of Hope?
When alcoholism clouds our thinking and progress feels invisible, we can find clarity by sharing our current blessings with the newcomers we once were. We can remind ourselves that Al-Anon offers a safe, loving space and tools and principles that support our daily living. Staying mindful of what we are grateful for can restore our sense of hope. This month’s blog topic is “How does gratitude bring you back to a place of hope?”
As always, you can also write about Al-Anon’s three Legacies. This month features Step Twelve, Tradition Twelve, and Concept Twelve.
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!
Al-Anon Member Blog
Member Blog
Share Your Recovery on Our Member Blog
The Member Blog on al-anon.org is an excellent resource for reading about the experience, strength, and hope of fellow members, as well as sharing your own!
The monthly blog topics are a great source for meeting topics, and members are welcome to chair meetings using these topics. However, while the blog aims to connect and inspire members to share their recovery stories, comments posted on the blog topic of the month are not meant to be used in meetings, as they have not been reviewed through our member-review processes.
Here are a few things to keep in mind when submitting your posts:
- When comments are submitted to the blog, they enter a moderation process that may take up to ten business days.
- Moderators may edit comments in accordance with Al-Anon policy to remove personally identifiable information and ensure anonymity is protected. Additionally, they may remove derogatory language, inflammatory statements, or content unrelated to the topic.
- Moderators reserve the right to not publish comments that do not align with Al‑Anon's Traditions and spiritual principles, including those that could potentially draw Al-Anon into controversy.
- The comment feature is disabled on articles related to Al-Anon policy. Members are encouraged to use their links of service to discuss these articles.
Visit al-anon.org/member-blog today to read, share, be inspired, and inspire others on their recovery journey!
Reprinted with permission of Al‑Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA.
Exploring Al-Anon's History
The Al‑Anon Family Groups History Holiday Bundle with Free Shipping!
Al-Anon’s 75th anniversary is coming up in 2026, and now you can follow the fascinating story of our fellowship’s beginnings and development through the years and revisit one of our first pamphlets with the Al‑Anon Family Groups History Bundle (K-75) with free shipping.
The Al‑Anon Family Groups History Bundle (K-75)includes:
Many Voices, One Journey (B-31)
The Al-Anon Family Groups—Classic Edition (B-5)
Alcoholism, the Family Disease (P-4)
This discounted set is just $25 US and includes free shipping.
Available as a set for a limited time—through January 2, 2026
Go to al-anon.org/shop to purchase.
New Literature Development
What’s Your Sponsorship Story?
How did you find a Sponsor? How do you and your Sponsor handle challenges in your relationship? What have you learned from sponsoring others? How do you navigate sponsoring or being sponsored long-distance? Have you worked with a Service Sponsor or sponsored others in their service roles?
The 2023 World Service Conference approved the development of new literature on PERSONAL AND SERVICE SPONSORSHIP (working title) featuring members’ stories, and we still need to hear from you! Go to al-anon.org/sharing to read the writing guide and submit your sharing today!
The Forum Magazine
The Forum Contributions
Writing for the Forum
The Forum Needs Your Sharings!
Has a recent insight from Conference Approved Literature helped you apply the Concepts of Service in your life? Has your experience as an Al-Anon Member Involved in Alateen Service (AMIAS) been inspiring? How has your understanding of Al-Anon principles increased as a result of being of service? Please share your experience so that others, too, may find solutions that lead to serenity. Visit al-anon.org/sharing to see The Forumwriting guidelines and submit your story.
Al-Anon Literature Distribution Centers
Discover LDCs
The Role of Al-Anon LDCs
Al-Anon Literature Distribution Centers (LDCs) provide Al-Anon members with local access to and quick delivery of Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature (CAL) and other Al-Anon materials. The LDCs and the World Service Office (WSO) work in partnership to carry the message of hope and recovery through Conference Approved Literature and service tools. LDCs can purchase literature at a discounted price from the WSO, which allows them to offer it to members in their local Area. Members can purchase literature from their local LDC, thereby supporting local services, or directly from the WSO.
The WSO does not sell printed copies of CAL on platforms like Amazon; however, electronic versions are available through several ebook vendor platforms. While we cannot prevent others from reselling our printed literature on services such as Amazon, members should be aware that purchasing through such sources does not support Al-Anon’s links of service. We encourage members to purchase printed literature from their local LDC or the WSO, which ensures fair pricing and supports our service links.
For more information, please refer to “Local Services” in the “Digest of Al-Anon and Alateen Policies” section of the Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual (P-24/27).
“Inside Al‑Anon Family Groups” presents news, policy, and commentary from volunteers, staff and readers sharing experience through service. Please feel free to reprint these articles on your service structure website or newsletter, along with this credit line: Reprinted with permission of AlAnon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA.
Michigan Literature Distribution Centers
Where to order Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature in Michigan:
You may explore Al-Anon's Conference Approved Literature (CAL) at the World Service Office (WSO) website and/or order CAL from a Literature Distribution Center (LDC) such as those listed below.
Detroit Metro Literature Distribution Center
(313) 242-0300
info@al-anon-semi.org
Central Michigan/Greater Lansing Area
(517) 858-2858
Oakland Literature Distribution Center
(248) 706-1020
info@oaklandafg.org
https://oaklandafg.org/
Michigan Thumb Area
(989) 912-5478
MIThumbAreaAFG@yahoo.com
Al-Anon Literature Milestones
Discover the Power of Al-Anon & Alateen Literature!
For decades, Al-Anon and Alateen literature has provided hope and guidance to families and friends of alcoholics. Our literature began as booklets and pamphlets sharing personal stories and practical support. Today, it continues to uphold our spiritual principles. Our literature is conceptually approved by the World Service Conference to ensure its message of strength and unity.
Celebrating Milestones in 2025:
The Al-Anon Family Groups—Classic Edition (B-5) – 70 Years
Alateen Do’s and Don’ts (M-9) – 55 Years
When I Got Busy, I Got Better (P-78) – 30 Years
Visit al-anon.org/shop to explore our literature today!
In the Loop
WSO Newsletter
IN THE LOOP - NEWS FROM YOUR WSO: A link to the WSO newsletter can be found at this link- https://al-anon.org/for-members/wso/news-from-the-wso/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=In%20The%20Loop%2C%20News%20from%20your%20WSO&utm_campaign=20240703-ITL-EN