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Time2Surrender · 08-05-2005, 12:38 AM

Dont let anyone keep you from a meeting.When I was new I did announce myself as an alcoholic/addict in AA and I would also talk about drugs on occasion.I have had the same exact experience as you mentioned.A couple people have told me I didnt belong at AA.And I have even had someone here at SR complain about me posting in AA.When I first came around the program we didnt have to many NA meetings in my area so I went to AA.Today,we have plenty of NA meetings.And NA is my preference.I still hit AA meetings from time to time.I hit a noon meeting today.I did used to drink.I have a desire to stop drinking.I also have many friends in AA who are like family now.However,today out of respect for AA and the 3rd tradition I announce myself as an alcoholic when I attend AA meetings.Anyway,do what you need to do to stay clean and sober.If you prefer AA to NA or you dont have many NA meetings in your area, then by all means go.You are there for you.Your recovery is what matters.If someone has a problem with it then its their problem,not yours.

08-05-2005, 12:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Time2Surrender Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 7,263 Blog Entries: 7	Dont let anyone keep you from a meeting.When I was new I did announce myself as an alcoholic/addict in AA and I would also talk about drugs on occasion.I have had the same exact experience as you mentioned.A couple people have told me I didnt belong at AA.And I have even had someone here at SR complain about me posting in AA.When I first came around the program we didnt have to many NA meetings in my area so I went to AA.Today,we have plenty of NA meetings.And NA is my preference.I still hit AA meetings from time to time.I hit a noon meeting today.I did used to drink.I have a desire to stop drinking.I also have many friends in AA who are like family now.However,today out of respect for AA and the 3rd tradition I announce myself as an alcoholic when I attend AA meetings.Anyway,do what you need to do to stay clean and sober.If you prefer AA to NA or you dont have many NA meetings in your area, then by all means go.You are there for you.Your recovery is what matters.If someone has a problem with it then its their problem,not yours.