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In The Loop, News from your WSO

Recapping the 2023 Al‑Anon International Convention


Al‑Anon, Alateen, and A.A. members and their guests joined together June 29–July 2, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, to celebrate recovery, unity, and service in Al‑Anon Family Groups at the Al‑Anon International Convention.
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You don’t have to drink to suffer from alcoholism…


During September, awareness campaigns in the US and Canada celebrate recovery by highlighting the benefits of prevention, treatment, and sobriety. Al‑Anon members can raise awareness about family recovery by sharing Al‑Anon and Alateen information and content on social media.
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Road Trip! You and Your Board Connect


Put on your seatbelt and rev up your service! California South is the destination for 2023 Road Trip! You and Your Board Connect. Join the Board of Trustees, At-Large members of the Executive Committee, and local and visiting members for an inspirational day of fellowship and fun you won’t want to miss! 
Saturday, October 28, 2023
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Hilton Los Angeles Airport 
5711 West Century Blvd. 
Los Angeles, California 90045 
USA
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The First Step Was the Hardest


“For me, Step One was the hardest of the Twelve Steps. Step One says, ‘We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable...’”
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The Forum Needs Your Sharings about Our Three Legacies!


Please consider writing about one of the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, or Twelve Concepts of Service, as your World Service Office receives very few sharings about them. Submissions should range from about 200 to 400 words.
NOTE: Submissions in Spanish or French must be accompanied by an English translation. Submit online, or send your articles to The Forum, 1600 Corporate Landing Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454‑5617, USA, or to wso@al-anon.org.
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New Topic for the Member Blog


September’s topic is, “How do you practice the Al‑Anon Declaration, ‘Let It Begin with Me’?” As always, you can also write about Al‑Anon’s three Legacies. This month features Step Nine, Tradition Nine, and Concept Nine.
Sharings on the Member Blog may be used in future Al‑Anon publications. 
New topics are being added each month!
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Recovery Stories


The Step before the Steps
The First Step Was the Hardest
Recovery Is Possible

Service Stories


Living Out the Al‑Anon Declaration
Just a Teen’s Reach Away
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