zoomi

After my latest relapse my dad wants to go to a meeting to see what it's all about. He does not know what a.a is he thinks they are classes. Now my question is should I take him to a open speaker meeting or an alnon meeting? Both of them are tonight.

Anna

I don't use AA, but I think your dad would be best at an alanon meeting where he could find support for himself.

zoomi

Any idea of what happens at an Alnon meeting? And one suggest a speaker meeting?

GracieLou

We have loved ones come to meetings all the time for support. If it is an open AA meeting then all are welcome.

I always find that it encourages the alcoholic and I am always glad to see that someone has support from their family.

They always seem so happy they came, just to see what it is all about. I think they get a more welcoming feel then the alcoholic does at times. Since they are not under any influence or coming out of a fog they seem to appreciate the happy faces and the warm conversation.

Taking5

Does your dad have a drinking problem too? If so go to AA. If not then Alanon.

LBrain

If he wants to find out what AA is about, take him to the speaker meeting first. Then try to find an open discussion meeting.

Ruby2

I would take him to an open speaker meeting. He might benefit from attending an al anon meeting but I am not entirely sure that you could attend unless it is an open al anon meeting. I have been to a couple al anon meetings as an alcoholic but my husband is also an alcoholic and I was seeking support for that. I don't know that I could have stayed otherwise.