St. Paul Al-Anon / Alateen Intergroup

06/03/2026

Find out what others have to say about Al-Anon’s Concept Five at:

🔹 https://al-anon.org/blog/concept-five/

05/31/2026

Frustration —> Obsession —> Prisoner of mind

“Before Al-Anon, I knew little outside of grief. My relationship with the [alcohol] addicted members of my family had transformed from frustration to obsession. Without realizing it, I had built a prison in my mind, where I was convinced that I was trapped and nothing would ever change.”

“My Disease,” “The Forum,” May 2026

Find out more by reading her story:

🔹 https://al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/literature/magazines/forum-magazine-stories/

05/28/2026

Al-Anon Family Groups’ monthly recovery magazine, “The Forum,” needs your sharings about the three Legacies!
Please consider writing about one of the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, or Twelve Concepts of Service, as we are running out of sharings about them.
Submissions can range from about 200 to 400 words.
NOTE: Submissions in Spanish or French must be accompanied by an English translation.
Submit your sharing online at:
🔹 https://al-anon.org/.../literature.../send-your-sharing/

Al-Anon Family Groups’ monthly recovery magazine, “The Forum,” needs your sharings about the three Legacies!

Please consider writing about one of the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, or Twelve Concepts of Service, as we are running out of sharings about them.

Submissions can range from about 200 to 400 words.

NOTE: Submissions in Spanish or French must be accompanied by an English translation.

Submit your sharing online at:

🔹 https://al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/literature/literature-resources/send-your-sharing/

05/28/2026

“… My husband gradually lost hope of achieving sobriety on his own. Following the advice of one of his sober friends, he checked himself into a rehab program. He didn’t last even two weeks. He begged to come home and then relapsed. That’s when I began attending Al-Anon meetings. I got a Sponsor and persevered in applying the Steps and slogans. A lot of sleepless nights, tears, and worries continued, but eventually, I started to look at my husband with compassion, viewing him as a helpless person trapped in a bottle. I began to accept alcoholism as an illness. My brain fog started to clear… I believe that changing my attitude and focusing on myself contributed to him finally finding sobriety.”

“Letting Go Saved Us Both,” “The Forum,” May 2026

Although nothing we can do will make another person stop drinking, many members have found that practicing the Al-Anon program has improved the quality of their lives and relationships with the alcoholic and others.

If you have a loved one that drinks too much, consider getting some support for yourself in Al-Anon Family Groups. Find out more about meetings at:

🔹 https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/

05/26/2026

“When she went into rehab for the second time, I felt sure it was my fault. I thought if I had pushed harder, she would not have needed to return. However, it proved to be the first step on the road to recovery for me, and I have my daughter to thank for that. She suggested that Al-Anon might be a good program for me, and she suggested that a book titled ‘How Al-Anon Works for Family & Friends of Alcoholics’ might explain more about it. I bought a copy and became engrossed in all that it had to say about Al-Anon and the disease of alcoholism. I started going to an Al-Anon Family Group and found loving people who understood what I was going through. They listened to me without judgment when I shared my fears and tears, and I listened and learned from their experiences, as well.”

“I Don’t Want To Hide from Life Anymore,” “The Forum” November 2018

Read a sample from “How Al-Anon Works for Family & Friends of Alcoholics” at:

goo.gl/GUKLR3

05/26/2026

Don't forget to pre-register to attend the MN South Area's Delegates Report for the 2026 World Service Conference.

Register at the link below -
https://www.jotform.com/251776266734164

1:00 - 4:00 pm Saturday, June 6

The event includes:
- Highlights of the 2026 World Service Conference.
- 2028 Al-Anon International Updates
- Service Manual Updates
- Q&A Session with the Delegate
- Fellowship & Sharing

Chanhassan Library
Wilder Room
7711 Kerber Blvd
Chanhassan, MN

05/22/2026

STARTING TONIGHT! Gopher State Roundup (AA Event with Al-Anon Support)

DoubleTree By Hilton
Hwy 100 & 494
Bloomington, MN

Roundup Schedule and more info at: https://www.gopherstateroundup.org/

05/21/2026

HOT OFF THE PRESS! St Paul Intergroup Bookstore has the NEWEST edition of the Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual (2026-to-2029)!

Stop by to pick up your copy today (for the low-low price of only $11.00!!)

Bookstore hours are:
Noon to 4 PM, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and
Noon to 8 PM Wednesdays.
Closed Saturday/Sunday

St Paul Al-Anon / Alateen Intergroup and Bookstore
253 State Street
Saint Paul, MN 55107

For 75 years, Al-Anon Family Groups have relied on shared principles to maintain unity and resolve group problems. The “Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual” (P-24/27) continues that tradition by providing a clear and concise picture of the Al-Anon fellowship and its purpose and functions. It illustrates principles to help resolve group challenges and foster unity.

The latest edition of the “Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual” has been released! Get yours today in print, as an ebook, or as a flip book at:

🔹 https://ecomm.al-anon.org/

02/05/2026

Al-Anon is a Twelve Step program for the families and friends of alcoholics. Find out more about the program at:

🔹 https://bit.ly/3jDPexb