DontRemember

I'm not an avid AA'er,but maybe a 'No Rules' meeting would be more up your alley? Crosstalk is allowed and it's more laid back. It wasn't for me because it got off point of the original speaker a lot,but it works for a lot.

tomsteve

did ya find the time to drink after work?

markinny

I hope you go. I am also a quiet and shy person ...to the point of being an introvert...another good reason for me to go. gets me out of my isolation. as mentioned...go with an open mind

FreeOwl

Went to one at noon just now.... was reminded of another thing that you can sometimes expect to find at an AA meeting: A need to really set aside one's own perspective and just listen.

At first I was feeling frustrated there was nobody there with a key to the cabinet to get me a big book (I needed an extra for a friend). Then, I was feeling frustrated at even BEING there when the topic felt un-interesting and dreary to me.

Then, I felt frustrated that I was going to "waste" my time without even getting accomplished what I'd actually come to get accomplished... (the book).

Finally, I sat quietly wrestling with my own inner dialogue to accept, let go, and open myself to what I could find in the meeting of value.

In the end, I heard several people share perspectives that were of value to me. I was there as a part of the community of local AA's. My simple presence there an opportunity to give something to that community - which has supported my own sober journey unfailingly.

It wasn't hugely profound. It wasn't massively-moving. There was no big ah-ha magic moment of insight, clarity or power. Yet, in the simplicity and in the sharing and in the experience were nuggets that reinforce my sobriety and remind me of the importance.

Dee74

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