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<blockquote data-quote="Nancy" data-source="post: 495368" data-attributes="member: 59"><p>I have to admit that none of the al-anon meetings around here helped me much either. That is not to say I don't think they are worthwhile because I really really do, just not for everyone. I needed something much more personal and interactive than those meetings allowed. I have gotten so much more out of going to Open AA meetings. I have seen miracles there, heard testimonials from addicts on how they got sober and the love of their families and what it meant. I have seen family members there cry with pride for their son/daughter and relive the agony of their addicts story. It has moved me beyond belief and given me hope that miracles do happen, addicts do get sober, families do survive.</p><p></p><p>Keep looking for meetings in your area, each one is run differently. We have no specific parents meetings in our area because I think those would be more helpful. But try an Open AA meeting. You won't talk, just listen, but I think you will come away with hope in your heart.</p><p></p><p>Nancy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nancy, post: 495368, member: 59"] I have to admit that none of the al-anon meetings around here helped me much either. That is not to say I don't think they are worthwhile because I really really do, just not for everyone. I needed something much more personal and interactive than those meetings allowed. I have gotten so much more out of going to Open AA meetings. I have seen miracles there, heard testimonials from addicts on how they got sober and the love of their families and what it meant. I have seen family members there cry with pride for their son/daughter and relive the agony of their addicts story. It has moved me beyond belief and given me hope that miracles do happen, addicts do get sober, families do survive. Keep looking for meetings in your area, each one is run differently. We have no specific parents meetings in our area because I think those would be more helpful. But try an Open AA meeting. You won't talk, just listen, but I think you will come away with hope in your heart. Nancy [/QUOTE]
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