Al-Anon Family Groups
District 16 Tri-Valley
Dublin - Pleasanton - Livermore
Help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics
Next Speaker Meeting on July 11
See Events Page for details
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What is Al-Anon?
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. We believe alcoholism is a family illness, and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.
Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution; does not engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions.
Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. 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.
Announcements
Announcements
Monthly Speaker Meeting for D16.
Join us in-person on the 2nd Saturday at 7:00pm. See the flyer under Events.
Listen to different speakers every month.
COVID-19: Some Al-Anon meetings in the Tri-Valley are taking place online using Zoom at this time. All are welcome to join in the online meetings. Most Al-Anon meetings are meeting in-person and/or using a hybrid meeting format. Refer to the Meetings List for details.
The Forum June Reading
The Forum June Reading
An Open Heart and Mind
Reprinted with permission of The Forum, Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc, Virginia Beach, CA
When I first came to Al-Anon many, many years ago, I did not understand what the program was about. I felt a small sense of peace, but I ran away, which was typical of me, and I did not return for several years. When I returned about two years ago, my heart felt ready to receive the program, and I was desperate.
I have learned so much about myself, it's unbelievable. Much of it I did not appreciate while I was learning it, but now I can see how each experience has shaped me.
I have learned to listen and wait before speaking, and now I understand why I've heard that everyone in an alcoholic situation deserves and needs extra loving care. I never realized this until Al-Anon.
I get to focus my attention on what I can do, rather than what others should do. I can put my energy into my own recovery. This has been a wonderful advantage for me.
Allowing my Higher Power into my life and being willing to open my mind and my heart to what He has in store for me has proven to be extremely gratifying and such a positive force in my life.
Many of the tools, including the Serenity Prayer, have gotten me through some tough times. Slogans like "Easy Does It" remind me to take some time before I respond to tense situations. When I use slogans like this one, I usually respond in a manner that I am much happier with. I do not hurt people with my rash, rude comments as often as I used to.
I've learned in Al-Anon that by working the Steps with my Sponsor and staying honest with myself, I can lead a happy, healthy life regardless of what others choose to do with theirs. This does not mean I do not feel pain and sadness about my loved one's choices. I now understand that those choices are theirs, not mine, and I love them anyway. I can demonstrate my love by staying out of the way and allowing their Higher Power to take care of them.
By Lisa P., California
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