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I am Lawrie, a grateful member of the Weltevreden Park Al-Anon Family Group. Weltevreden is a residential suburb about 20-km outside of Johannesburg on the West Rand. We meet Tuesday nights from 19:30 at the local Methodist Church. Our numbers vary. This week we were down to six people but nevertheless had a productive meeting.
Hi Lawrie... glad you've found us, and really nice to hear that Al-Anon is working well in South Africa..... I'm Tom, from Canada, and there are people at MIP from many countries throughout the world.... Always amazing how similar our stories/issues are, regardless of who we are or where we are from...
Take care Tom
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"He is either gonna drink, or he won't.... what are YOU gonna do?"
"What you think of me is none of my business"
"If you knew the answer to what you are worrying about, would it REALLY change anything?"
I just joined ! I am a member of AA and I write to a friend in Pinetown, SA. I need support here as I find supporting my fellow AA has reminded me of how I have the same problems with my family. I want to fix them when actually they need love instead. I understand the concept of release with love but to apply it in all of my relationships has me back to step 1. I start focusing on their stuff. I keep catching myself giving advice when I can only help by sharing my experience strength and hope. I want to connect with others from this area and understand better SA in particular and what resources are available to someone in Pinetown? She has parents and children and ex-spouse alcoholics in her life and history.
Aloha Lawrie...from the Pacific. My home group is the Wednesday Night Turning Point Al-Anon Family Group in Hilo Hawaii. Like yourself the quality of our meetings isn't about the quantity. Our numbers will vary from 4 to 16 as we continue to work for our own serenity. It's good to hear from family in South Africa.
Happy Birthday...you're qualified for the royal chair for one 24 hour period then back to work!! LOL Glad you've arrived. ((((hugs))) to the SA family.
Hello and welcome , this is truly an amazing program isn't it ? I am in British Columbia = Canada . long time member 3 meetings a week . hope to meet u in chat some day . Louise
How fantastic to hear from you! I just love hearing how far and wide the Al-Anon fellowship spreads. Thank you for reminding us even half a world away, there are Al-Anon meetings!
It's TUESDAY night! Meeting night at Weltevreden Park group and what's more today is my 60th birthday. Wonder what the meeting will bring... Let you know later. Regards, Lawrie (Weltie)
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