Posted by ClearSkies on June 5, 2008, at 8:18:04
In reply to Re: Want to quit drinking, but, posted by Bailey777 on June 5, 2008, at 7:10:51
> With regard to WFS, what are their meetings like? Thanks in advance -- BaileyTheir meetings are based on the the "New Life" acceptance program, a series of affirmations that are read aloud at the beginning. Then usually one affirmation is chosen by a member as how they relate to it during the previous week's experiences.
Here's a link to the affirmations:
http://www.womenforsobriety.org/wfs_program.html
It's recommended that members get up a bit earlier than the other people in your house so you can do some meditation - spend time on just yourself - before plunging into the day. It's all really about seeing our sobriety as a strength and a sign of competence, and building each day on that strength.
It's quite empowering. There is an annual conference that takes place too at their headquarters, although I've never had the chance to go. Another similar resource is the "Women Healing" conferences that the Hazelden organization runs at various places throughout the country. It's a 2-day event geared towards professionals in the field of recovery, but day 2 is always open to any woman in recovery.
Here's a link to the Women Healing conference:
http://www.hazelden.org/web/public/womenhealing.page
ClearSkies
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