I go to AA mtgs in my small town when I can't go to Alanon about 30 miles away. Our Alanon is small or nil so when I drive down I am disappointed when we don't have a mtg. Usually I don't go if the weather is bad like snow and ice. The last time I went another Alanoner came and we had a good mtg. When we walked to our cars we realized that there were many Alanoners sitting in their cars waiting for their A's. And probably there were some Alanoners sitting in the AA mtg.
It is a privledge to attend an AA mtg. I am humbled by the struggles and devasatation that some families go through. However, I think that I am not in the right place where I can keep the focus on me. So I offered to start a concurrent Alanon. We will have our first mtg on Monday. I hope that the Alanoners find their home.
Hi Nancy, Think we have met before. LOL It is good to hear from you. Who would have thought that we could learn so much from the other side's point of view. Alanon meetings are available here in my area as well. Much like your's, however, few attend. My only experience left me very disappointed. So like you, I decided to see if anything could be benefitted from going into the midst of what I was trying so desperately to get away from.......the alcoholism and it's impact upon my AH, marriage and family. These people did not have "attitude" and were very kind and patient in sharing, reaching out and offering their stories, advice, support, ect. They did not view me as the enemy which totally took me aback. I have learned sooo much and come to understand so much about this disease and have benefitted far more than I ever thought possible. While my life is far from perfect and has it's own respective struggles from day to day, I am far more at peace. It is sooo nice of you to start a group. May what you do be rewarded tenfold. Wanda
