Posted by 64bowtie on October 10, 2004, at 2:24:09
In reply to Re: 12 step programs (redirect from pb-Faith), posted by Cass on October 9, 2004, at 18:30:21
> I'm going to see if there are any ACA meetings in my area, but once again, I wonder if it's appropriate for me to attend since my parents were not alcoholics.
<<< No matter! 80% to 95% of all families are dysfunctional (depends on who you believe and why). That said, Go to the meetings until you feel you found a home where everyone is just like you. Larry Hoover pointed out that a common meeting format includes several readings of approved material. For ACA, reading The 12 steps, the "Problem", and the "Solution" (....to become your own loving parent...) is suggested for all meetings, including speaker meetings. The Serenity Prayer, and the 13 Characteristics of Adult Children, are also considered must-reads by most meetings.
<<< Like Larry Hoover also said, its the common threads through all that sharing that makes bells ring and lights in your head go bright, making my 5,000 stories I've heard priceless. (Thanx Lar)
<<< ACA World services will provide more information if you are still concerned. I would be concerned if you didn't try several meetings. Example: There were 11 meetings a week in Ventura County, four of which I considered my home meetings, when I first started going. I went against conventional reason and went to Overeaters Anonymous and Alanon meetings also. I was in a hurry to never again feel and do what I had felt and done! Like I shared, I also sprinkled in some AA speaker meetings just for giggles. (I can't get excited about Booze nor drugs... I blame it on growing up in terrible poverty, making the expense of booze and drugs out of reach). ....or maybe its a genetic thing.... Regardless, I consider myself a lucky miracle!
Rod
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