Al-Anon Themes
A curated exploration of the ideas that shape recovery — the threads that run through every stage of the Al-Anon journey.
Universal ideas that weave through the journey of recovery.
Detachment with Love
Separating yourself from the chaos without cutting off the caring.
Explore →Powerlessness & Surrender
Accepting what we cannot control and letting go of the rest.
Explore →Focus on Yourself
Shifting attention from the alcoholic back to your own life.
Explore →One Day at a Time
Releasing anxiety about the future and regret about the past.
Explore →Boundaries
Learning to say no as an act of self-respect, not selfishness.
Explore →Letting Go of Control
Recognizing the many ways we try to manage, fix, or manipulate outcomes.
Explore →Self-Worth & Identity
Reclaiming the sense of self that years of crisis eroded.
Explore →Trusting a Higher Power
Finding a source of guidance beyond your own willpower.
Explore →Honesty & Self-Awareness
Getting truthful about your own patterns, motives, and feelings.
Explore →Gratitude & Hope
Moving from despair toward appreciation for progress, even when circumstances haven’t changed.
Explore →Understanding the Disease
Seeing alcoholism as an illness, not a moral failing.
Explore →Community & Fellowship
Breaking isolation and discovering you are not alone.
Explore →Take your study of these principles further.
The Al-Anon Daily Paths app isn’t just for reading—it’s for growing. Use our private journaling tools to record your reflections on these themes and track your growth.
