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Searching for a meeting


Are there any meetings in Austin that I can bring my 6 month old to? Not babysitting but I want to have her in the meeting with me. My husband alcoholic left last night. I know it's not likely to find one of these meetings today but I had to ask.



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www.al-anon.alateen.org/find-a-meeting

I think some meetings have child care services.

Where i live it is in the country and we do not
Have them or beginner meetings.

Hugs and good luck, there is contact information
On that web site also

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In my experience, if you show up at any Al Anon meeting with your infant, and explain your situation, you would be warmly welcomed.  You can always step outside if baby's crying is a distraction.  If you are the one crying ... stay right where you are in the meeting, it's the right place to be.  Also, the folks in that meeting should have a list of all other meetings in the area, and will know which ones are child-friendly.

I understand the feeling of having to find a meeting RIGHT NOW.  I found a meeting the same day and it is still my home group.



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I am so so sorry to hear that your husband walked out like that. Good on you for searching for a meeting. I am fairly new but what Freetime wrote sounds right and will be great. Good luck to you.


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There was one girl at a mtg that had an infant she
Only came a few times. Like freetime says just get
there a little ahead and Ask, step out if the baby
fusses. I think that lady breast fed right there too,
people Breast feed in church. I am sorry for your
Pain and hurt.

(((((( hugs )))))))

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Freetime wrote:

In my experience, if you show up at any Al Anon meeting with your infant, and explain your situation, you would be warmly welcomed.  You can always step outside if baby's crying is a distraction.  If you are the one crying ... stay right where you are in the meeting, it's the right place to be.  Also, the folks in that meeting should have a list of all other meetings in the area, and will know which ones are child-friendly.

I understand the feeling of having to find a meeting RIGHT NOW.  I found a meeting the same day and it is still my home group.


 This has been my experience too.....(((Hugs))) to you and positive thoughts your way.  You are not alone!



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