The material presented
here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
I'm feeling a little speechless (obviouly not speechless enough not to write something ).
Powerful speaker telling a powerful story.
I'm used to getting that punched-in-the-chest, moved-to-tears feeling in Al-Anon meetings. I didn't expect it in an AA meeting. I'm not sure what I expected. The recovery part of the speaker's story had me in tears.
I'm glad I went. I tried to slip in quietly and take my seat in the back of the room, but I felt like I was wearing my "I'M AL-ANON" sign (Do I have it tattooed on my forehead now? ) The first person who spoke to me said, "Al-Anon?" And I said, "Yes," feeling very obvious and out of place.
I'm feeling overwhelmed and tired and humbled and compassionate and... well, just a real jumble of feelings.
i often get a lot out of aa speakers because i dont understand their disease, and it gives me insight to an alcoholic without directly affecting my life. if that makes sense lol. hearing their stories reminds me that my alcoholics are not the only ones doing these horrible things. it is the disease of addiction and it has no preference. i also like to be surrounded with people who are truly trying to change their lives
Hugs vvt, it truly is a humbling experience to hear someone else share their story especially from an addict point of view. For me this is why I've started attending open aa meetings. It is funny to have the circle come round say my name and follow it with I'm not an alcoholic. I'm so glad u were able to go and got so much out of it. This is an important factor of healing for me. Hugs p ;)
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Stepping onto a brand-new path is difficult, but not more difficult than remaining in a situation, which is not nurturing to the whole woman.- Maya Angelo
I love going to the open AA monthly meetings. They have a gal that gives everybody a hug as you come in the door with a "Glad you could make it." I have learned so much about the disease and how it has effected their lives, by attending. They suffer too, just in a different way. We are all just a bunch of people, trying to get better and have a better life because of it.
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