What are the four primary ideas? How have they been active in my recovery?. Readings and Links We read from the 20222025 Al-Anon Alateen Service Manual, p. 20, Four Primary Ideas Upcoming topics Yo

Lisa H is using her recovery tools as she is working in the TV and film industry. My stereotype, at least, of this industry is that it is full of dysfunctional situations and people. Lisa came to Al

Are you co-crazy? How can we recover from the state of codependent craziness? Sarah M joined us to talk about her journey of recovery from what she calls co-crazy. Her book is titled Co-Crazy: One P

I recently was asked to lead at an online meeting. This is what I said about loss and grief. Then, I asked some of you to share your responses, and you did! Spencer on Loss and Grief Thank you, Jo. th

Does your mind automatically tune into the worry-and-fear channel? Are you suffering from worry about your loved ones? What tools have you found to help escape from constant worrying? Gigi joins Spenc

How have you found faith, and how has it helped you let go of fear? Kathy joins Spencer to dig into these questions and to share some recent experiences that prompted this topic. Our conversation touc

Laurel's story begins: My wife was 6 years sober when we met but not in program. AA doesnt work for me. She remained sober another 6 years. After our first baby and a big move for my career (that

How do you remember the loved ones you have lost? How do you measure their lives? When my grandfather died, my father wrote a thoughtful, personal remembrance of him. At that time, I thought Id neve

How is acceptance a gift of recovery for me? In March, 2021, I gave a talk at an online conference. I tried to follow this outline. What is acceptance? What is it not? Not giving up Not saying th

How do you practice awareness and acceptance? How have they helped you to take actions that change the things you can? Eric and Spencer were invited to share at an online AA conference as the Al-Anon