Greet, in my opinion, focusing on the addict is what codies do. It's a core issue we have all experienced. At meetings, sharing experience, strength and hope
are the format. Focusing on the addict is a part of member's experience.
I need to hear members share their war story experience just as much as I need to hear all other experience.
I especially need to listen to newcomers, remember what it was like as a newbie in
pain and offer welcome, compassion and encouragement as we do here at SR.
(( rashue )) Rudely interrupting a newcomer has not occured at meetings I've attended. I cried my way through my first few meetings as many newcomers do. After these meetings, members gently approached me to offer their support, give a hug, a phone contact and kindly ask me to keep coming back. I echo BigSis's words and suggestions to you .Thanks BigSis.
Greet, this is from Obstacle's to Success in Alanon.
Each person makes progress in his or her own way and pace. Any attempt to manage or direct is likely to have disastrous consequences for group harmony.
This ties in with the first tradition.
Like Ann, I have never been to a "perfect" meeting. LOL
I like this thought, A good example is the best sermon.
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