How many AA meetings do you average a week??
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: The Trenches, Texas
Posts: 778
Throughout my period of recovery, slightly over 18 months I have worshipped all of the things possible in Recoveryland, i.e. meetings (8-9 a week at some point, lol), my sponsor, grandsponsor, the Big Book, and the steps, and probably a couple other things along the way we won't mention. Of recent, I only attend 1 maybe 2 meetings each week. I work full time, I go to school part time, I have a child...and the list goes on ad infinitum. Are any of those good reasons for not attending meetings...NO! but here is the deal, the majority of the meetings I am able to attend are paper signing factories, on occasion there are more papers in the basket than there are warm bodies in the building. I can't justify chalking up another meeting just to say I went if I am leaving more sick than when I arrived. Meetings don't keep me sober, they do not treat alcoholism. What keeps me sober is my staying in fit spiritual condition. Which means for me I live shoulder deep in the disciplines of 10, 11, and 12. I am in contact with my sponsor probably 3X a week, grandsponsor about the same. I spend a good deal of time on the road which means I have numerous workshop speakers and BB studies on CD. I have two sponsees I am actively working with. Neither one is doing very well, but they are saving my life. I have a service commitment to my home group...I am responsible for the birthday cakes each month as I enjoy baking. And...I could bore you infinitely with the numerous things one can do to live the program without living in the meeting halls. There is more to life than just meetings. Meeting makers don't make it...why??? I made 2-3 meetings a day for the first few months I was in the fellowship...that took me to a suicide attempt. Conscious contact with that that has the power keeps me sober AND being of service to those that put up with my BS early on AND turning around and extending the hand to the newcomer that's still detoxing. Haul a guy around for 2 weeks while he his detoxing...talk about guaranteed recovery. Ok, I'll step down off my meeting making soapbox now.
12-Step Recovered Alkie
Join Date: May 2010
Location: West Bloomfield, MI
Posts: 5,797
I was taught to "listen" to my HP for some direction on how many meetings to attend. Initially, it was 1 per week..... no license, scared to ask for rides, etc etc etc. Eventually I kicked that up to 2 per week....then 3.......then back down to 2. Now, I always hit 2 (unless something important keeps me from one of them - both are homegroups for me) but usually manage to get to 3 or 4 per week.
If I was able to drive I'd get to more though. Tough to find new people to work with when I'm home.
If I was able to drive I'd get to more though. Tough to find new people to work with when I'm home.
i've done my almost
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 1,934
When I first started going to AA, but really only wanted to try to control my drinking, I'd go to 1 - 2 a week.
Once I got my 2nd dui and I was scared to death, I went did 90 meetings in 90 days (while also doing 2 nights a week at an outpatient joint).
All while not being able to drive b/c of the 2nd dui. Talk about the power of willingness and the brotherhood of AA.
Now, I'm over a year sober and I only go to 1 - 2 a week, but that's only b/c I'm still not able to drive (but it's almost over) and I have A LOT of community service to do.
I think it's important for people to find the right amount as I see people make the mistake of not only going to too little, but also too many.
Kjell
Once I got my 2nd dui and I was scared to death, I went did 90 meetings in 90 days (while also doing 2 nights a week at an outpatient joint).
All while not being able to drive b/c of the 2nd dui. Talk about the power of willingness and the brotherhood of AA.
Now, I'm over a year sober and I only go to 1 - 2 a week, but that's only b/c I'm still not able to drive (but it's almost over) and I have A LOT of community service to do.
I think it's important for people to find the right amount as I see people make the mistake of not only going to too little, but also too many.
Kjell
Grateful Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: MI
Posts: 1,080
Kjell, Mike helps me too!!!!
I have been going to 5 meetings a week since I started about 3 months ago. Its so cold and rotten out that I've stopped going to my 2 night meetings, so now attend 3 a week. Once the weather breaks, I'll be back up to 5 though.
I have been going to 5 meetings a week since I started about 3 months ago. Its so cold and rotten out that I've stopped going to my 2 night meetings, so now attend 3 a week. Once the weather breaks, I'll be back up to 5 though.
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Baghdad
Posts: 2,822
0. Haven't been to a meeting in maybe 4 months.
Going to meetings won't get you sober.
Going to meetings won't keep you sober if you manage to get sober.
There is a difference between the fellowship of AA and the 12 steps of AA.
Next time I hit Dubai, will try to attend a meeting with Cliff.
Going to meetings won't get you sober.
Going to meetings won't keep you sober if you manage to get sober.
There is a difference between the fellowship of AA and the 12 steps of AA.
Next time I hit Dubai, will try to attend a meeting with Cliff.
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