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I was wondering how you cope between meetings, esp when you are still resisting the alanon way?
I just went to an alanon meeting today---it was hard to even go and it was not happening. Instead, there were several ppl there and no one wanted to lead and the rest, incl. me, were new and unqualified to lead.
I have enough wisdom not to expect ppl to be perfect and have a meeting when I want one, but how do you cope when you go to a meeting you really need and it's not there?
Even harder, how do you reach out for one on one when there is no meeting?
Allie
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Alanon is about self-care, not caring for the alcoholic.
Sundays are hard for me as there is no alanon meetings in my area that day..it always seems that is the day I struggle. I try to read from one of my daily alanon books or read this board. I find comfort just knowing I'm not alone.
Being new in meeting can be hard, I tried to Just be open & friendly if others seemed Interested in talking one on one. Although we may not have Any answers for each other 1 on 1.. Just having someone to talk to who is where we are or has been thru it really makes a difference.
I hope you can get to another meeting soon.. Hang in there. Know you are putting yourself first.
I am so sorry that you experienced this when you needed a meeting. I It is too bad that none of the experienced members could step up and chair . Since that did not happen I would have attempted to speak to some one in the room and as for help. I would have also asked if anyone knew of another alanon meeting or an open AA meeting in the area.
