Originally Posted by
LexieCat 
If the group wants to use non-conference approved literature, it can. If it wants to have cross-talk, prayers, no prayers, it can.
Pays to take some time to find a group that is a good fit.
Ah, I stand corrected. I'll say, then, that any meeting allowing cross-talk, repetitive discussion about the alcoholic's behavior and discussion of non-AlAnon resources is not one that's conducted in the spirit of most AlAnon meetings. I champion AlAnon because its a solution oriented program that puts self reflection and personal responsibility front and center. To me, a good meeting isn't where you come together to bitch about problems or to tolerate a bad situation, it's one in which you can stop, reflect and find your love of life again.