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Old 08-14-2016, 06:10 AM
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Katetheo
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Originally Posted by LexieCat View Post
It's inappropriate for someone not an alcoholic (or concerned about his/her own drinking) to share at an AA meeting. At some meetings, they will go around the rooms to give everyone a chance to share, or randomly call on people--in those instances you can just say "pass" or "I'm just here to listen."

It's perfectly fine to talk with people before and after the meeting, though--if someone had a particularly interesting or helpful share, you can go up (and I'd mention the fact that you are a partner, not an alcoholic) and talk to that person.

Just not appropriate for during the meeting--however much you feel the urge to share. Save it for your next Al-Anon meeting. The AAs are concentrating on how to get sober and stay that way, and as a non-alcoholic, you can't contribute to that.
Thanks Lexie, I thought that was the case, which is why I've always just listened but it's good to know for sure.
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