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Old 01-24-2009, 09:08 AM
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spark42
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I've experienced a few aa meetings where they do tackle those sorts of topics, even a big book one believe it or not!

So i do think it's possible that there are meetings that could work for you, i guess it might take a bit of time finding them though.

I'm not saying you *must* persevere with aa - it's your choice of course - and if you have SMART recovery or LifeRing meetings to try that's a great alternative. AA is not the only way to get sober.

The problem is that a lot of us need that group support and being able to talk honestly and openly about alcoholism with other alcoholics, and for a lot of us, aa is the only game in town.

However i think that it can be done, meetings can be found that can fit your needs, that allow for discussion to go onto the sort of topics you mentioned, that don't push god or the steps onto people, where you can introduce yourself without having to say "and i'm an alcoholic" and so on.

Either way, i hope you find something that works for you and helps you.
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