Summary: <br> This episode is created by your voices, both written and recorded.<br> <br> <br> <br> * Sam asks why some members shy away from service, while she finds it a vital part of her recovery.* Penelope and Jessica found value in <a href="https://therecoveryshow.com/308">Episode 308, Program Tools</a>.* Natalie asks for some experience, strength, and hope, living with active alcoholism while maintaining a healthy relationship. Ann has similar questions, including how to keep the children safe, and what does detaching with love look like?* Sarah talks about the slogan “little by slow,” which I was not familiar with, and how it reminds her that recovery takes time.* A listener asked about the missing download link, which I have restored. It now looks like a little cloud with a downward pointing arrow.* Amy asks about Al-Anon e-books. There are 5 books currently available, and I hope that Al-Anon will add more. They are available via the <a href="https://ecomm.al-anon.org/iCommerce/Store/StoreLayouts/Category_BP_Results.aspx?InitialText=Category-Electronic%20Literature">Al-Anon website store</a>.* How Al-Anon Works* Courage to Change* Having had a Spiritual Awakening* The Forum (monthly magazine)* Alateen—Hope for Children of Alcoholics* Free versions of the AA Big Book are available for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aa-big-book-unofficial/id990308161">Apple</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodbarber.aabigbookfree&hl=en_US">Android</a>.* Christa reminds us that “<a href="https://therecoveryshow.com/24">This too shall pass</a>” also applies to the good things, which encourages her to enjoy every moment.* Alina shares her experience using the <a href="https://therecoveryshow.com/289">Serenity Prayer</a> in daily life.<br> <br> <br> <br> My thanks to all of you for helping me to create this episode.<br> <br> <br> <br> Upcoming topics<br> <br> <br> <br> A listener suggested the topic “Men in Al-Anon”. I'd particularly like to hear your experience as a man in Al-Anon recovery.<br> <br> <br> <br> I am also preparing an episode tentatively titled “Holiday Toolkit”, and I'm looking to you to contribute the tools that you use to survive, or ideally, enjoy the holidays.<br> <br> <br> <br> Please call us at 734-707-8795 or email <a href="mailto:feedback@therecoveryshow.com">feedback@therecovery.show</a> with your questions or experience, strength and hope. Or just leave a comment right here.<br>
