Your First Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
What can you expect from your first 12 step, or AA, Alcoholics Anonymous meeting? Most people begin their recovery with some trepidation when attending their very first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. For many, just the thought of talking in front of strangers can make them feel exposed or unusually vulnerable. Nevertheless, attending an AA or 12-step […]
My First AA Meeting Changed My Life
My first AA meeting was a shock. Family members of those in recovery don’t often think an AA meeting might be for them, too. As a family member myself, I know the state of panic we feel when when our loved ones start their recovery journey, usually with a 12 Step Program. The language of […]