What does being an Al-Anon member mean to you?
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“A mistake a day keeps my perfectionism at bay. Today I will endeavor to enjoy my humanness.” Hope for Today (B-27), p. 335
“My sponsor’s gentle reminder of ‘Progress, not perfection’ encourages me to give myself credit.” How Al‑Anon Works for Families & Friends of Alcoholics (B-32), p. 340
My association with Al-Anon has been a life saver. I was sure if I could just get the alcoholics in my life to stop drinking, my relationships with them would improve and so would I. What I discovered was that what I needed was the tools and a supportive environment to make the improvements myself. It has been 11 years for me and what I have learned and the people I have befriended have changed my life.
Dru D
“It’s not important for me to comment on everything I hear. It is important for me to let go and let others make decisions for themselves.” Hope For Today (B‑27), p.142
“Al‑Anon helped me to let live by teaching me about detachment and helping me to see that many of my problems stemmed from minding everyone’s business but my own.” Courage to Change (B-16), p. 234
Before Al-Anon, I was sick and tired of being bitter, angry, self-righteous, and judgemental. Over the years since my first meeting, I have followed the Al-Anon wisdom by putting the focus on myself and my own recovery with the help and guidance of a Higher Power and the fellowship. I am so grateful because I have gradually become less screwed up and more and more happy, joyous, and free.
David
“When I let go and let God work in my life, the pendulum that swings between the black-and-white of obsession and indifference finds balance in the peaceful colors of serenity.” Hope for Today (B-27), p. 76
“This slogan gives us permission to replace stress, worry and suffering with serenity and faith.” How Al‑Anon Works for Families & Friends of Alcoholics (B-32), p. 76
“Just for today I choose to enjoy all this day has to offer. If I don’t like the offering, I’ll ask my Higher Power to help me adjust my attitude.” Hope for Today (B-27), p. 249
“I will keep always in mind that today is my sole concern, and that I will make it as good a day as I can.” One Day at a Time in Al‑Anon (B-6), p. 79
I first came to you in Al-Anon at age 19 with one thought in mind: If He would straighten up, I would be OK. He Did and I Wasn’t! I thought you would fix me and I would be on my way shortly. You didn’t. Instead you provided me with a tool kit that has made it possible to navigate every situation, crisis, joy and sorrow that life has presented for sixty plus years. Thank You!
Marian
“When I count my blessings, I remember to count Al-Anon’s gift of hope.” Hope For Today (B-27), p. 366
“If you try to keep an open mind, you will find help. You will come to realize that there is no situation too difficult to be bettered and no unhappiness too great to be lessened.”(Suggested Al‑Anon/Alateen Closing), This Is Al‑Anon (P-32), p. 11
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“How can I apply ‘First Things First’ to clarify a confounding task today?” Hope for Today (B-27), p. 73
“‘First Things First’ helps us make more workable choices and to live with the choices we make.” How Al‑Anon Works for Families & Friends of Alcoholics (B-32), p. 69
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“How I respond to someone’s lack of interest in Al‑Anon may convey the message of recovery better than any detailed personal testimony.” Hope For Today (B-27), p. 56
“The problem is that those who need it don’t always want it. We can share our experience, strength, and hope with them and be a good example of Al‑Anon recovery by practicing its principles in all our affairs.” Paths to Recovery (B-24), p. 227
