Welcome to episode 73 of the Recovery Show.

This episode is brought to you by Allison and Tim.

They used the donation button on our website.

Thank you, Allison and, for your generous contributions.

This episode is for you.

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 the 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. Have you wondered what

Al-Anon is about? Why do we keep coming when we feel better? What does Al-Anon tell us

about our alcoholic friends and relatives? These questions and more are addressed by tradition five, which says,

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

We do this by practicing the 12 steps of AA ourselves,

by encouraging and understanding our alcoholic relatives, and by welcoming and giving comfort to

families of alcoholics.

Before we begin, we would like to state that though we at the Recovery Show may be in a 12-step

program, we represent ourselves rather than the program. During this show, we will share our own experiences as they relate to the topic of Tradition 5.

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 our sharing that speaks to your life.

My name is Spencer and I'm your solo host today.

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