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Lyne


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Last night at my F2F meeting, we had two newcomers.  They looked scared and in pain and had not a clue what our meeting was going to be like.  I saw myself so vividly.  My first F2F meeting was at the end of June and I was so scared to be in the room with strangers.  I listened to all the shares and when it was my turn I told them why I had come.  At the end they said welcome and keep coming back.  No judgement, no pity, just nice people who seemed to understand what I was going through.  I felt such a relief after that first meeting and I hope the new people felt that way too.  I am just getting to understand what this fellowship is all about.  WOW, Lyne



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Yes, wow indeed, no one has loved me as my home group has and had accepted me mess and all. Thanks for this post, sending you love and support on your al-anon journey!

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Nice share Lyne and a great awareness.  

Alanon is  truly a fellowship of equals.  We can  all identify with each other and are not strangers once we walk in that door and share.

Glad you kept coming back .



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Yeah I feel for the newcomers and when they cry I so much know what their going through. The hurt they have inside just kills me. I want to just go over and give them a big big hug and say it will be OK while they share. The one's that come, crying and not say a word is even worse knowing they are so broken.

I try at least afterwards to introduce myself and give them some hope and encouragement to come back. The one's that continue to cry I will give a hug too. At least they can go away with somewhat of a smile on their face.

((( hugs )))


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Debilyn


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this is a very important share of experience! I am so glad you got the courage to go, and you gained so much!

I remember my first meeting. I am sure we all will.  love,debilyn



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I was so grateful for finding MIP first, and for having attended several online meetings before my first f2f. Had I done f2f first, I would have been a train wreck.
My f2f group was also impressed with my understanding of the program. This site is truly a blessing. I'm honored to be a participant.

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