The material presented
here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
I was just reading, and one of the important ways to work the program is by having a sponsor.
I'm very isolated here and don't have access to Al-anon meetings. Working full time with kids makes is impossible to travel the 6-hr round trip it would be to the closest Al-anon meeting. Or ACoA, as I should probably be doing.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
When I look around on this board, and see the wisdom that pours out of the people who have been doing this program for a while, I think to myself... I'll have what they're having ;)
I was thinking of starting my own meeting, but how would I get people to come? Write an article for the newspaper? Make an ad?
Bah humbug. Country livin ain't all it's cracked up to be.
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You are young, my son, and, as the years go by, time will change and even reverse many of your present opinions. Refrain therefore awhile from setting yourself up as a judge of the highest matters. Plato
I am one who believes that face-to-face meetings and face-to-face sponsorship is best. I have tried to sponsor folks online, and it's not worked out well. The fellowship and togetherness are key elements for success in the program. Having said that, I do realize some are in places that have no Al-Anon. I would call the toll-free number at the Al-Anon official website to check there is nothing closer. If you have grocery stores, gas stations, banks, etc. - the place you 'come in from' - there is most likely recovery meetings.
Not all are published on the web but almost all register with the CO. If you do not find any convenient, they would also be the best resource to start your own. (((Hugs)))
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
You are young, my son, and, as the years go by, time will change and even reverse many of your present opinions. Refrain therefore awhile from setting yourself up as a judge of the highest matters. Plato
I have been an online sponsor and although it is difficult, it does work. Look around join the on line meetings and ask if anyone it available.
As for starting your meeting I started one 30 years ago which is still going strong.
I went to the local hospital asked for a room- Gave them detalsls of the principles of alanon and pointed out that their patients and family members could benefit and attend and we were granted a room at no rent
The next step is to contact the World Service office or your InterGroup Office and get the material for the meeting,choose a name, set up a time and day and then your meeting would be posted on the web site and if any one called asking for help they would be directed to your meeting. You could also bring out material to Dr's offices or post meeting information on super market bulentin boards
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