Using Al-Anon's Steps in Our Personal Lives http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:24:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Many of us came to Al-Anon Family Groups seeking answers about how to get the alcoholic sober--or if already in sobriety, how to keep them that way. We were willing to do anything to aid the alcoholic not realizing the extent to which alcoholism had deeply affected our own attitudes and family interactions. This monthly blog on the Steps is a way for Al-Anon members and potential members to share and gain insights as to how using the Steps can not only lead to better lives for ourselves but also improve the lives of those around us. We learn how to apply these Steps in all situations that we encounter, whether we see a direct connection to alcoholism or not. This blog is not an on-line meeting. It is merely an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and strength with one another. We do not give advice to one another nor do we pretend that there is only one “true” or “right” way to work the Steps. Just as each of us is encouraged to find a Higher Power of our understanding, we choose to go to meetings, get a Sponsor, and begin to give back in service to the groups a part of what we have been given. Al-Anon Family Groups no Al-Anon Family Groups wso@al-anon.org wso@al-anon.org (Al-Anon Family Groups) 2010 We speak from the heart and learn from each other Alateen, Alanon, alanon, ala-teen, alateen, al-ateen, alinon, alonon, allanon, al anon, twelve steps, alcoholism Using Al-Anon's Steps in Our Personal Lives http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/StepsPodSmallEN-651.jpg http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps Step Twelve http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-twelve http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-twelve#comments Wed, 01 Dec 2010 05:00:13 +0000 Al-Anon Family Groups http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/?p=60 “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.”

Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobriety, but few are aware that Al-Anon Family Groups adapted these Steps in 1951 as a program of personal progress and family recovery.

How to locate a meeting

This series of podcasts discusses how Al-Anon’s Twelve Steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism.

The topic of today’s podcast is Step Twelve.

]]> http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-twelve/feed 38 "Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principles in all our affairs." - Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. "Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principles in all our affairs." Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobriety, but few are aware that Al-Anon Family Groups adapted these Steps in 1951 as a program of personal progress and family recovery. How to locate a meeting This series of podcasts discusses how Al-Anon's Twelve Steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism. The topic of today's podcast is Step Twelve. Al-Anon Family Groups no 8:38 Step Eleven http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-eleven http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-eleven#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2010 05:00:56 +0000 Al-Anon Family Groups http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/?p=58 “Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.”

Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobriety, but few are aware that Al-Anon Family Groups adapted these Steps in 1951 as a program of personal progress and family recovery.

How to locate a meeting

This series of podcasts discusses how Al-Anon’s Twelve Steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism.

The topic of today’s podcast is Step Eleven.

]]> http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-eleven/feed 41 "Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out." - Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. "Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out." Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobriety, but few are aware that Al-Anon Family Groups adapted these Steps in 1951 as a program of personal progress and family recovery. How to locate a meeting This series of podcasts discusses how Al-Anon's Twelve Steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism. The topic of today's podcast is Step Eleven. Al-Anon Family Groups no 10:38 Step Ten http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-ten http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-ten#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2010 05:00:52 +0000 Al-Anon Family Groups http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/?p=55 “Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.”

Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobriety, but few are aware that Al-Anon Family Groups adapted these Steps in 1951 as a program of personal progress and family recovery.

How to locate a meeting

This series of podcasts discusses how Al-Anon’s Twelve Steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism.

The topic of today’s podcast is Step Ten.

]]> http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-ten/feed 34 "Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it." - Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to... "Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it." Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobriety, but few are aware that Al-Anon Family Groups adapted these Steps in 1951 as a program of personal progress and family recovery. How to locate a meeting This series of podcasts discusses how Al-Anon's Twelve Steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism. The topic of today's podcast is Step Ten. Al-Anon Family Groups no 8:30 Step Nine http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-nine http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-nine#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:00:18 +0000 Al-Anon Family Groups http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/?p=52 “Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.”

Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobriety, but few are aware that Al-Anon Family Groups adapted these Steps in 1951 as a program of personal progress and family recovery.

How to locate a meeting

This series of podcasts discusses how Al-Anon’s Twelve Steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism.

The topic of today’s podcast is Step Nine.

]]> http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-nine/feed 26 "Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others." - Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and underst... "Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others." Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobriety, but few are aware that Al-Anon Family Groups adapted these Steps in 1951 as a program of personal progress and family recovery. How to locate a meeting This series of podcasts discusses how Al-Anon's Twelve Steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism. The topic of today's podcast is Step Nine. Al-Anon Family Groups no 15:44 Step Eight http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-eight http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-eight#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 05:00:02 +0000 Al-Anon Family Groups http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/?p=50 “Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.”

Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobriety, but few are aware that Al-Anon Family Groups adapted these Steps in 1951 as a program of personal progress and family recovery.

How to locate a meeting

This series of podcasts discusses how Al-Anon’s Twelve Steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism.

The topic of today’s podcast is Step Eight.

]]> http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-eight/feed 18 "Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all." - Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they a... "Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all." Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobriety, but few are aware that Al-Anon Family Groups adapted these Steps in 1951 as a program of personal progress and family recovery. How to locate a meeting This series of podcasts discusses how Al-Anon's Twelve Steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism. The topic of today's podcast is Step Eight. Al-Anon Family Groups no 13:52 Step Seven http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-seven http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-seven#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 05:00:33 +0000 Al-Anon Family Groups http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/?p=48 “Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.”

Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobriety, but few are aware that Al-Anon Family Groups adapted these Steps in 1951 as a program of personal progress and family recovery.

How to locate a meeting

This series of podcasts discusses how Al-Anon’s Twelve Steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism.

The topic of today’s podcast is Step Seven.

]]> http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-seven/feed 20 "Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings." - Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobr... "Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings." Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobriety, but few are aware that Al-Anon Family Groups adapted these Steps in 1951 as a program of personal progress and family recovery. How to locate a meeting This series of podcasts discusses how Al-Anon's Twelve Steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism. The topic of today's podcast is Step Seven. Al-Anon Family Groups no 9:00 Step Six http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-six http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-six#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:20 +0000 Al-Anon Family Groups http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/?p=44 “Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.”

Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobriety, but few are aware that Al-Anon Family Groups adapted these Steps in 1951 as a program of personal progress and family recovery.

How to locate a meeting

This series of podcasts discusses how Al-Anon’s Twelve Steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism.

The topic of today’s podcast is Step Six.

]]> http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-six/feed 16 "Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character." - Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoho... "Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character." Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobriety, but few are aware that Al-Anon Family Groups adapted these Steps in 1951 as a program of personal progress and family recovery. How to locate a meeting This series of podcasts discusses how Al-Anon's Twelve Steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism. The topic of today's podcast is Step Six. Al-Anon Family Groups no 15:24 Step Five http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-five http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-five#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 05:00:36 +0000 Al-Anon Family Groups http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/?p=41 “Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.”

Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobriety, but few are aware that Al-Anon Family Groups adapted these Steps in 1951 as a program of personal progress and family recovery.

How to locate a meeting

This series of podcasts discusses how Al-Anon’s Twelve Steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism.

The topic of today’s podcast is Step Five.

]]> http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-five/feed 18 "Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs." - Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they ... "Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs." Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobriety, but few are aware that Al-Anon Family Groups adapted these Steps in 1951 as a program of personal progress and family recovery. How to locate a meeting This series of podcasts discusses how Al-Anon's Twelve Steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism. The topic of today's podcast is Step Five. Al-Anon Family Groups no 14:27 Step Four http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-four http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-four#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:00:32 +0000 Al-Anon Family Groups http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/?p=39 “Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.”

Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobriety, but few are aware that Al-Anon Family Groups adapted these Steps in 1951 as a program of personal progress and family recovery.

How to locate a meeting

This series of podcasts discusses how Al-Anon’s Twelve Steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism.

The topic of today’s podcast is Step Four.

]]> http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-four/feed 34 "Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves." - Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal ... "Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves." Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobriety, but few are aware that Al-Anon Family Groups adapted these Steps in 1951 as a program of personal progress and family recovery. How to locate a meeting This series of podcasts discusses how Al-Anon's Twelve Steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism. The topic of today's podcast is Step Four. Al-Anon Family Groups no 14:03 Step Three http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-three http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-three#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:24 +0000 Al-Anon Family Groups http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/?p=36 “Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.”

Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobriety, but few are aware that Al-Anon Family Groups adapted these Steps in 1951 as a program of personal progress and family recovery.

How to locate a meeting

This series of podcasts discusses how Al-Anon’s Twelve Steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism.

The topic of today’s podcast is Step Three.

]]> http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-three/feed 31 "Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him." - Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how th... "Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him." Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobriety, but few are aware that Al-Anon Family Groups adapted these Steps in 1951 as a program of personal progress and family recovery. How to locate a meeting This series of podcasts discusses how Al-Anon's Twelve Steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism. The topic of today's podcast is Step Three. Al-Anon Family Groups no 13:05 Step Two http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-two http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-two#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:00:20 +0000 Al-Anon Family Groups http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/?p=34 “Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.”

Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobriety, but few are aware that Al-Anon Family Groups adapted these Steps in 1951 as a program of personal progress and family recovery.

How to locate a meeting

This series of podcasts discusses how Al-Anon’s Twelve Steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism.

The topic of today’s podcast is Step Two.

]]> http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-two/feed 59 "Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity." - Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to t... "Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity." Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobriety, but few are aware that Al-Anon Family Groups adapted these Steps in 1951 as a program of personal progress and family recovery. How to locate a meeting This series of podcasts discusses how Al-Anon's Twelve Steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism. The topic of today's podcast is Step Two. Al-Anon Family Groups no 13:27 Step One http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-one http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-one#comments Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:00:38 +0000 Al-Anon Family Groups http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/?p=17 “We admitted we were powerless over alcohol–that our lives had become unmanageable.”

Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobriety, but few are aware that Al-Anon Family Groups adapted these Steps in 1951 as a program of personal progress and family recovery.

How to locate a meeting

This series of podcasts discusses how Al-Anon’s Twelve Steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism.

The topic of today’s podcast is Step One.

]]> http://al-anonfamilygroups.org/TheSteps/step-one/feed 192 "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol--that our lives had become unmanageable." - Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply ... "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol--that our lives had become unmanageable." Welcome to the “Using Al-Anon’s Steps in Our Personal Lives” blog. Many people are aware of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and understand how they apply to the alcoholic’s goal of finding sobriety, but few are aware that Al-Anon Family Groups adapted these Steps in 1951 as a program of personal progress and family recovery. How to locate a meeting This series of podcasts discusses how Al-Anon's Twelve Steps have helped people successfully handle a variety of challenges associated with the family illness of alcoholism. The topic of today's podcast is Step One. Al-Anon Family Groups no 14:56