azkatza

I am contemplating going to a meeting tonight, but I don't understand what a closed discussion is. Am I to only go to the open discussions? Could someone pelase advise?

Peter

Hi azkatza,welcome to the forum.

It depends.Are you an alcoholic or do you think you might have a drinking problem ?

If the answer to this question is yes,then you may attend both meetings.

However if you do not have a drinking problem and are really only interested in learning more about AA and how it works then I suggest that you attend an "open" meeting.

Peter.

azkatza

Thanks, Peter. I know that I am an alcoholic, but have yet to seek any treatment. I thought that was what "closed discussion" meant (that it was only for true alcoholics,) but I wanted to berify before I showed up. The location and time of this closed discussion are the most convenient for my work schedule and I was hoping to go. I just wanted to make sure I was going to the correct meeting.

Peter

Hey,good luck with your meeting.

AA was able to help me put the bottle down after nearly twenty years of abuse and misery.

I know they can help you too.

Peter

vinnietoo

Azkatza,

Here's a link to a Big Book quote that I know holds true
for me....
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...hreadid=10060.

Hope your meeting went well...please keep sharing..


Blessings,
Vinnie