They determined that the passage in question was not any more or less valid than any other sources of hope in our literature, and that it should not be promoted as promises or gifts. Publication date 19870600 topics psychopathology addiction, psychology. Humbly ask our higher power to remove our shortcomings. It gives a clear and concise picture of the alanon fellowship, its purpose and functions and how it helps us to resolve group problems and maintain unity. Though we may never be perfect, continued spiritual progress will reveal to us our enormous potential. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. It is the guardian of our traditions and of our unity. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. I so understand the letter above i can directly relate as i am also in recovery on the other side of the rooms. Twelve steps and twelve traditions x alcoholics anonymous. Alanon family groups al anon, 12step mutualhelp groups for families and friends of problemdrinking individuals, offer help to deal with the impact of anothers drinking. Sep 19, 2019 for friends and family of a person dealing with alcohol or drug addiction, detachment can be a difficult concept to grasp.
Ugh, step 4 when i go to step meetings i always breathe a sigh of relief when we get over the hump and pass these middle steps, sometimes called the action steps because we have to get out in the world and do something other than just think about it. Members work their program by being willing to attend meetings on a regular basis, reading al anon alateen literature, getting a sponsor, working toward applying the 12 steps of recovery to their. Alanon opening statement stresses improving family life. A u201chow to do itu201d al anon alateen getting in touch al anon faces alcoholism. How al anon works for families friends of alcoholics. For more help, dont miss our guides to the 12 steps. If you answered yes to some of these questions, alateen may be able to help you. Sober and active in the program since 261957, al kohalek, has used his.
Members help each other by practicing the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous themselves, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic. The story of how more than one hundred men have recovered from alcoholism was written in 1939. How al anon works for families and friends of alcoholics. Audio edition of al anon s basic book discusses our mutualhelp program of recovery, including personal stories.
Coda is a fellowship for those who have difficulty in maintaining healthy, functional relationships with others, regardless of whether those others. This method of collecting data from 12step group attendees yielded valid data and also was seen by many in alanon as consistent. I went to a meeting that had the alanon promises on a large. Alateen is for young people whose lives have been affected by someone elses drinking. From as early as 1977, the literature committee turned down suggestions to adopt material from a. For our group purpose there is but one authoritya loving god as he may express. Home more about al anon readings suggested preamble to the 12 steps suggested preamble to the 12 steps the al anon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems.
One item lacking in the newcomer pack is our sheet detachment s17. Aa is an important part of a complete addiction treatment program. Sometime the active drinking has stopped, or the active drinker may not live with us anymore. The pdf format can be open for reading from the freely available pdf reader from adobe and can be written. The opening or welcome statement is usually read at the start of every meeting as a way to welcome newcomers and remind other group participants why the group exists. Newcomers and members article pdf available in journal of studies on alcohol and drugs 746. Understanding ourselves and alcoholism alanonalateen. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Al anon, the family support group offshoot of alcoholics anonymous, is a 12step program for those who live with alcoholism in their home. The traditions, which are the gentle guides used by al anon groups, are readily adapted to healing personal relationships. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. The steps outline a program of personal recovery from the often devastating effects of anothers alcoholism. Al anon alateenmeetingsof northeasternoklahoma check the bulletin board on our website or call office for updates afgintergroupserviceoffice.
The al anon promises from survival to recovery p269 if we willingly surrender ourselves to the spiritual discipline of the twelve steps, our lives will be transformed. The word 2000 format can be opened using the microsoft word 2000 or later versions as well as other compatible software. Sixteen hours and 19 minutes long, narrated by anonymous al anon members whose willingness to participate in this service project made the audio book possible. If you are wanting a guide to working the twelve steps of al anon, paths to recovery is a great book to use. Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone elses drinking. Holistic, private pay, 12 step, executive, and located in beautiful panama. The promises are from pages 8384 of the big book and cover the promises of what will happen when we diligently work the steps of the 12 step program. The twelve traditions of alanon alanon family groups. Al anon s promises it is possible for us to find contentment, and even happiness, whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not. By sharing common experiences and applying the al anon principles, families and friends of alcoholics can bring positive changes to their individual situations, whether or not the alcoholic admits the existence of a drinking problem. Open letter from the alcoholic alanon family group. To read a pdf version of the twelve steps and twelve traditions click here. The al anon promises if we willing surrender ourselves to the spiritual discipline of the twelve steps, our lives will be transformed.
The al anon gifts promises from survival to recovery p269 if we willingly surrender ourselves to the spiritual discipline of the twelve steps and work the program, our lives will be transformed. Every alanon member is encouraged to actively use and study the alanon alateen service manual. Alanon promises tennessee alanon and alateen family groups. If you prefer you can use our jpeg version instead high resolution low resolution. In al anon we recommend you work the steps with a sponsor. These recordings are from the big book study website, which has recordings of people sharing their experience, strength and hope in face to face meetings as they work through step 1. My life and relationships would not be the same without it. If we willingly surrender ourselves to the spiritual discipline of the twelve steps and work the program, our lives will be transformed. After much thought and thorough discussion, it was the consensus of the policy committee that that alanon has no promises. The al anon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. The following is a list of conference approved skits pdf files that can be downloaded and printed. Those were two of our slogans, part of our alanon therapy. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism.
This meeting schedule is a downloadable and printer friendly pdf. We do this by practicing the twelve steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic. Al anon is for the family and friends as youve discovered and it is there i found my way to healing and dealing of the affects of this disease. With the help of other early members, the book alcoholics anonymous. Al anon is the most widely used form of help for cos in the united states miller et al.
Downloadable resources north florida, district 12 afg. Service conference, al anon s largest representative group conscience, has not designated anything as such. We try to stick to general al anon principles, but perhaps slightly looser than a normal meeting. This step encourages us to work and practice the twelve steps of al anon ourselves and to share the al anon message of recovery with others. That said, im an al anon sponsored out of the big book. Do you make promises about behavior, such as, ill get better school marks, go to church or keep my room clean in exchange for a promise that the fighting and drinking will stop. The promises chapter 6, page 8384 of the book, alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. Printable 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous free pdf download. Many of us have received help from alateen or al anon. Anon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their. Alanon meetings alanon information services of oklahoma. We will tell part of their journey through this process, this way of life.
Right click to save picture or tap and hold for seven second if you are using iphone or ipad. Anon and alateen groups have chosen to or been asked to suspend meeting as part of public health initiatives aimed at curbing the spread of covid. I wont find fault with anything, nor try to improve or regulate anybody but myself. Al kohallek alcoholic his wife, allienon al anon and al s sponsor louis pazeniton lou is passing it on are the main characters in our examples. Bill and lois wilson, cofounders of aa and al anon alcoholics anonymous aa history and archives. Communications, or call 757 5631600 during business hours 8. Aa was founded in 1935 in akron, ohio when one alcoholic, bill wilson, talked to another alcoholic, bob smith, about the nature of alcoholism and a possible solution.
Our problems lose their power to dominate our thoughts and our lives. If youre looking for a free download links of how alanon works pdf, epub, docx and torrent then this site is not for you. This method of collecting data from 12step group attendees yielded valid data and also was seen by many in alanon as consistent with the traditions. See the schedule of alateen meetings in the twin cities metropolitan area. Even though the alcohol may be gone, and the alcoholic gone or recovering in aa, we are still affected. This is the best al anon recovery book i have ever read.
A beginning approach to the twelve concepts of service is included. Box 182 madison square station 196, jiew conference york n. This site contains al anon meeting information as well as other information related to al anon in maine. The al anon promises if we willingly surrender ourselves to the spiritual discipline of the twelve steps, our lives will be transformed. Our traditions state that we practice the 12 steps of aa ourselves, and i know of no better place to find the directions to do the 12 steps of aa other than the big big and the aa 12 and 12.
Al kohallek alcoholic his wife, allienon al anon and als sponsor louis pazeniton lou is passing it on are the main characters in our examples. F2 information and tips for grs as forum representatives letting your group know about the forum. Alanon does not list anything in our literature as promises. Suggested preamble to the 12 steps alanon santa barbara. Al anon meeting schedule for oklahoma city metro and outlying areas, including spanish speaking meetings. The alanon promises if we willingly surrender ourselves to the spiritual discipline of the twelve steps, our lives will be transformed. Jan 23, 2009 the al anon promises from survival to recovery p269 if we willingly surrender ourselves to the spiritual discipline of the twelve steps, our lives will be transformed. Al anon and adult children of alcoholics are fellowships for those who are spouses, family members or significant others of alcoholics. This file has questions in spanish covering all of the 12 steps in microsoft word 2000 format. I slip one in when i can and one group that i attend also includes the current issue of al anon faces alcoholism.
They determined that the passage in question was not any more or less valid than any other. I have formatted the text and made a pdf for my wall. Members work the program by being willing to attend meetings on a regular basis, reading al anon alateen literature, getting a sponsor, working toward applying the 12 steps of recovery to their lives and by becoming involved in al anon service work as they begin to recover. The alanon promises from survival to recovery p269 if we willingly surrender ourselves to the spiritual discipline of the twelve steps, our lives will be transformed. Jun 10, 2019 al anon, the family support group offshoot of alcoholics anonymous, is a 12step program for those who live with alcoholism in their home. One day at a time think let go and let god easy does it listen and learn. Laser engraved wooden plaques humility alcoholics anonymous related recovery gifts at. In the context of the al anon program, detach with love is the idea that the family has to let go of their loved ones problem. Isbn 0916856011 library of congress catalog card no. To access the service manual, enter the members area, then click on publications, then click on service manual.
Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. The alanonalateen service manual for 2010 20 can be accessed and downloaded in pdf form from the alanonalateen member section of the alanon web site please see the information above to access the members area. I will look as well as i can, dress becomingly, keep my voice low, be courteous, criticize not one bit. I love the promises of alanon and the ones for aa as well. It seemed like step 7 was everywhere in july duh, the 7 th month and now that ive hashed it over so much in my mind i almost didnt want. Compulsive drinking affects the drinker and it affects the drinkers relationships. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness.
A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping an eye i witness account who is al kohallek. The al anon declaration let it begin with me when anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help let the hand of al anon and alateen always be there, and let it begin with me. Other tools of al anon recovery slogans, the serenity prayer, detachment slogans in times of need or distress, we use these ideas and remind ourselves of the underlying principles they embody to help bring us better perspective to our circumstances. Pdf version based upon the text of the windows help version and published by arid media. Formats in which the twelve steps and twelve traditions can be read. Al anon details to health fund organisations submit personal stories to australink identify suitable magazines for al anon information to be submitted. Al anon alateen literature canada books pamphlets workbooks. World services and its subsidiaries were not involved within the production of this specific work. Other tools of alanon recovery slogans, the serenity. General service conference approved literature alcoholics anonymous and a. The aa promises i find they apply to alanon, and theyre. Alanon family groups meet in over countries to help families and friends of problem drinkers recover from the impacts of a loved ones drinking. After much thought and thorough discussion, it was the consensus of the policy committee that that al anon has no promises. We will become mature, responsible individuals with a great capacity for joy, fulfillment, and wonder.
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