Any younger people go to AA?
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Join Date: Sep 2012
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Any younger people go to AA?
Was just curious, as this week I want to start attending meetings (instead of picking up that drink after work, I've decided to replace it with AA!). But I'm scared. I'm in my 20's, and I don't really know what goes on.
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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My son is a recovering alcoholic and is in AA. Go to a meeting. If there are mostly older people at the one you go to, ask one of them if there is a young people's meeting in your area. They can probably guide you to one. Also, go to the AA website for you area and see if one is designated for young people. We have some in our area that are. Many times they're on Friday or Saturday nights late in the evening. My son attends all different types of the meetings and loves them. He's met a whole group of college aged friends. He also enjoys going to the meetings with the old timers because they have so much wisdom. I wish you the best.
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I'm in my 20s and have just started attending AA. I was nervous too and it took a little while for that feeling to subside. Don't get discouraged if you feels those nerves for the first few weeks. I'm in week 6 and am starting to feel much more comfortable.
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Just want to add - you can call your local intergroup number (google your town and state and AA) and see if they can give you information on a young persons group or even arrange for someone to meet you at a meeting. Good luck
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