dalin

What is the importance of passionately welcoming and helping the newcomer?

CarolD

I remember how important it was to me to feel that I too could win over addiction. Members gave me a priceless gift...hope......

Then they took the time to explain how they were living in the solution and assisted me in doing the same.
That is why I remain an active AA member ..

Latte

Someone did it for me. I kept coming back.

Gmoney

I agree. It's important to give them the same hope that was given to me. NA literature also talks about how we greet each other like survivors of a great catastrophy.

Missybuns

If we don't welcome new people with some passion (strong feelings/emotion) and obvious sincerity they may not feel as welcome as if we DID. The importance is so they feel welcome enough to keep coming back.



Peace,
Missy

PaperDolls

To make them feel ..... welcomed, and loved.

stugotz

That new guy helps me to stay sober.