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Old 06-05-2008, 07:50 PM
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Rowan
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Join Date: Dec 2003
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I am one of several single moms in my area. A few of us meet on Wednesday nights at one of our homes, and bring our children. It's an informal get together, where we can talk about recovery, children etc and connect as women.

I have been bringing my daughters to meetings since they were 6 and 9. My youngest is nearly 13 now and still comes to the occasional meeting. I have always brought snacks, books, etc, and they always behaved. Although I could afford a sitter, I preferred to have them with me - they only ever attended open meetings. If the speaker's content was at all inappropriate, I quietly excused myself and my children.

I understand that some parents just don't 'get it' when it comes to disruptions, and I try to be cognizant of this, while also practicing tolerance. If that meeting helps the parent to stay sober, then I'll put up with a little distraction. So many children live within a home where alcoholism is prevalent, and it breaks my heart.
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