Pumpkinwaffle

I've been scanning the Internet trying to find a meeting. I live in Knoxville Tennessee . There are dozens and dozens of listings for meeings but I've never been to one and I'm pretty ignorant about it all. What should I be looking for? I'm pretty open to anything at this point.

Dee74

Loads of good info about meetings here:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-about-aa.html

meeting schedules for your local area here:
http://www.aa.org/lang/en/central_of...nited%20States
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IndaMiricale

Hi and Welcome , well just keep that attitude and give a meeting a shot. And since you said there are many, member they are just people so some or different . Try a couple till you find one you like.

Taking5

Welcome. What that attitude you'll go far. Here is a great link on what to expect:

Your First AA Meeting

eJoshua

+1 to this link.

Main points:

open means anyone can come
closed means alcoholics only

you don't have to speak if called on (just say"I'm so-and-so and I'm just here to listen tonight.")

you don't have to say that you're an alcoholic

try to listen with an open mind

not all meetings are created equal, some are downright awful, so if you find yourself not caring for one meeting or feeling indifferent don't be afraid to try out a few.

try to get phone numbers of people there if you do like the meeting and plan on going back.

don't feel intimidated.

sugarbear1

Alcoholics Anonymous : Local Resources that provide A.A. Meeting Information
aa knoxville try calling if you have questions.

aa city state

aa.org

Zebra1275

In a city the size of Knoxville you will have plenty of options. Myself, I tend to favor 7 p.m. meetings, usually one held in a church basement. In that setting you probably will get an afterwork crowd of people who live within a few miles of the church. The meeting probably will be a little smaller, 15 - 20 people, as opposed to downtown at "the club." I think that makes it a little easier to talk and meet people.

2granddaughters

AA should be in your phone book... on the first page.

Good luck in your recovery.

Bob R