Al anon promises pdf file

World services and its subsidiaries were not involved within the production of this specific work. Other tools of alanon recovery slogans, the serenity. Suggested preamble to the 12 steps alanon santa barbara. Al anon and adult children of alcoholics are fellowships for those who are spouses, family members or significant others of alcoholics. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. 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. See the schedule of alateen meetings in the twin cities metropolitan area.

I wont find fault with anything, nor try to improve or regulate anybody but myself. We will tell part of their journey through this process, this way of life. I went to a meeting that had the alanon promises on a large. Newcomers and members article pdf available in journal of studies on alcohol and drugs 746. Al anon, the family support group offshoot of alcoholics anonymous, is a 12step program for those who live with alcoholism in their home. I have formatted the text and made a pdf for my wall. Sometime the active drinking has stopped, or the active drinker may not live with us anymore.

Compulsive drinking affects the drinker and it affects the drinkers relationships. This site contains al anon meeting information as well as other information related to al anon in maine. Twelve steps and twelve traditions x alcoholics anonymous. Holistic, private pay, 12 step, executive, and located in beautiful panama. The twelve traditions of alanon alanon family groups. A beginning approach to the twelve concepts of service is included. Humbly ask our higher power to remove our shortcomings. Alanon opening statement stresses improving family life. Communications, or call 757 5631600 during business hours 8. 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. 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.

I will look as well as i can, dress becomingly, keep my voice low, be courteous, criticize not one bit. Al anon details to health fund organisations submit personal stories to australink identify suitable magazines for al anon information to be submitted. The traditions, which are the gentle guides used by al anon groups, are readily adapted to healing personal relationships. Alanon meetings alanon information services of oklahoma. Al anon s promises it is possible for us to find contentment, and even happiness, whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not. 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. How al anon works for families and friends of alcoholics. 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. The alanon promises if we willingly surrender ourselves to the spiritual discipline of the twelve steps, our lives will be transformed. Audio edition of al anon s basic book discusses our mutualhelp program of recovery, including personal stories.

After much thought and thorough discussion, it was the consensus of the policy committee that that al anon has no promises. Alanon family groups meet in over countries to help families and friends of problem drinkers recover from the impacts of a loved ones drinking. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. The story of how more than one hundred men have recovered from alcoholism was written in 1939. 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. F2 information and tips for grs as forum representatives letting your group know about the forum. This file has questions in spanish covering all of the 12 steps in microsoft word 2000 format.

Formats in which the twelve steps and twelve traditions can be read. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. 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. Aa is an important part of a complete addiction treatment program. After much thought and thorough discussion, it was the consensus of the policy committee that that alanon has no promises. Our problems lose their power to dominate our thoughts and our lives.

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. The aa promises i find they apply to alanon, and theyre. Those were two of our slogans, part of our alanon therapy. The word 2000 format can be opened using the microsoft word 2000 or later versions as well as other compatible software. I so understand the letter above i can directly relate as i am also in recovery on the other side of the rooms. Box 182 madison square station 196, jiew conference york n. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.

How al anon works for families friends of alcoholics. From as early as 1977, the literature committee turned down suggestions to adopt material from a. For more help, dont miss our guides to the 12 steps. This is the best al anon recovery book i have ever read. With the help of other early members, the book alcoholics anonymous. My life and relationships would not be the same without it. For our group purpose there is but one authoritya loving god as he may express. 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.

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. 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. Isbn 0916856011 library of congress catalog card no. The al anon promises if we willing surrender ourselves to the spiritual discipline of the twelve steps, our lives will be transformed. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.

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. Coda is a fellowship for those who have difficulty in maintaining healthy, functional relationships with others, regardless of whether those others. 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. Alanon promises tennessee alanon and alateen family groups. If you prefer you can use our jpeg version instead high resolution low resolution. Downloadable resources north florida, district 12 afg. Publication date 19870600 topics psychopathology addiction, psychology. 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. General service conference approved literature alcoholics anonymous and a.

A u201chow to do itu201d al anon alateen getting in touch al anon faces alcoholism. 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. This method of collecting data from 12step group attendees yielded valid data and also was seen by many in alanon as consistent. 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. Sober and active in the program since 261957, al kohalek, has used his. 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. To access the service manual, enter the members area, then click on publications, then click on service manual. 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. Though we may never be perfect, continued spiritual progress will reveal to us our enormous potential. If you answered yes to some of these questions, alateen may be able to help you.

Alateen is for young people whose lives have been affected by someone elses 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. Al anon alateenmeetingsof northeasternoklahoma check the bulletin board on our website or call office for updates afgintergroupserviceoffice. 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 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. 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. I love the promises of alanon and the ones for aa as well. One day at a time think let go and let god easy does it listen and learn. One item lacking in the newcomer pack is our sheet detachment s17. 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.

Al anon meeting schedule for oklahoma city metro and outlying areas, including spanish speaking meetings. If you are wanting a guide to working the twelve steps of al anon, paths to recovery is a great book to use. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. We will become mature, responsible individuals with a great capacity for joy, fulfillment, and wonder. Many of us have received help from alateen or al anon. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. If we willingly surrender ourselves to the spiritual discipline of the twelve steps and work the program, our lives will be transformed. We try to stick to general al anon principles, but perhaps slightly looser than a normal meeting. 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. Bill and lois wilson, cofounders of aa and al anon alcoholics anonymous aa history and archives. Alanon does not list anything in our literature as promises.

To read a pdf version of the twelve steps and twelve traditions click here. 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. 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. Al anon alateen literature canada books pamphlets workbooks. The al anon promises if we willingly surrender ourselves to the spiritual discipline of the twelve steps, our lives will be transformed. Open letter from the alcoholic alanon family group. 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. Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone elses drinking. A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping an eye i witness account who is al kohallek. That said, im an al anon sponsored out of the big book. All of these resources are in pdf format and can be accessed using adobe reader. Right click to save picture or tap and hold for seven second if you are using iphone or ipad.

Even though the alcohol may be gone, and the alcoholic gone or recovering in aa, we are still affected. Laser engraved wooden plaques humility alcoholics anonymous related recovery gifts at. Printable 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous free pdf download. The pdf format can be open for reading from the freely available pdf reader from adobe and can be written. I slip one in when i can and one group that i attend also includes the current issue of al anon faces alcoholism. Service conference, al anon s largest representative group conscience, has not designated anything as such. 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. 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. The following is a list of conference approved skits pdf files that can be downloaded and printed.

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. Understanding ourselves and alcoholism alanonalateen. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. It is the guardian of our traditions and of our unity. 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. 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. The steps outline a program of personal recovery from the often devastating effects of anothers alcoholism. Anon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their. 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. 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. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Every alanon member is encouraged to actively use and study the alanon alateen service manual. 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. In al anon we recommend you work the steps with a sponsor.