Our fifth tradition says each Al-Anon family group has but one purpose to help families of

alcoholics. How do we do this? How has this tradition supported and worked in your recovery?

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We are friends and family members of alcoholics and addicts who have found a path to serenity and happiness.

We who live or have lived with a seemingly hopeless problem of addiction understand as perhaps few others can.

So much depends on our own attitudes and we believe that changed attitudes can aid recovery.

Before we begin, we would like to state that in this show we represent ourselves rather

than any 12-step program.

During this show, we will share our own experiences. The opinions expressed here are strictly those of the person who gave them. Take what you like and leave the rest. We hope that you will find something in or sharing that speaks to your life.

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Each Al-Anon family group has but one purpose to help families of alcoholics.

This is part of our fifth tradition, but how do we go about doing it?

By practicing the 12 steps, we must learn to love ourselves before we can truly love others.

When we tend to our own spiritual needs we make it possible for others to see that

special something in us that they may want for themselves. The best sermon is a good example. The next part of this

tradition talks of encouraging and understanding our alcoholic relatives. We can all be more

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