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member922


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Ok, so I am taking steps to get to a meeting.

The issue for me is, am I allowed to go to a closed meeting?  That seems to be the only time that will work for me.

Can anyone explain the differences?

Thanks!

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xeno59


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Open meetings are for anyone to attend
Closed meeting means only those who meet the requirments of Alanon can attend
And the only requirement is that your life was/is being affected by someone elses drinking/addiction
So if that fits you, you will be welcome at the closed meeting
Glad you found Alanon and Blessings as you start your recovery
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canadianguy


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I've never heard of a "closed" Al-Anon meeting....  Like Xeno said, the term "closed" usually means exclusive, but I have only seen that for "closed AA" meetings - where some AA meetings are only open to alcoholics, whereas some (open) meetings are open to anyone, including loved ones of alcoholics....

Tom

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