What’s in a Name? Group naming in Al-Anon – 451

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What’s in a (Al-Anon group) name? Spencer and Mary discuss how societal shifts and policy updates affect group naming, drawing insights from their personal experiences and Al-Anon's rich history. Al-Anon has grappled wit...

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