Thread: Al Anon or AA?
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Old 01-22-2011, 02:09 PM
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There are a lot of "double winners" around. If you feel you want to focus on one thing at a time, I suggest starting with AA. The Twelve Steps are the same for both groups, and a lot of the tools are similar.

Powerlessness over alcohol is common to AA and Al-Anon. We are not only powerless over alcohol in our own lives but also powerless over other people's drinking. Al-Anon doesn't teach you how to get someone else sober--it helps you to learn to detach from the effects of someone else's drinking.

Good luck, and I hope you begin you recovery somewhere!
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