The alanon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of. I heard about it from my sponsor, it was not listed anywhere online as a meeting and it was made clear at the start of the session that this was not an al anon meeting but was a gathering of al anon members who study the 12 steps using the bb of aa. The history of alcoholics anonymous beginners classes. Aa anniversaries are celebrated at an open meeting on the last saturday of the month at 7pm. Though the speakers on this website may be in alanon or another 12 step program, they. One day at a time in alanon ii b16 alateenhope for children of alcoholics b3 hope for today b27 many voices, one journey b31 one day at a time in alanon b6. Jul 27, 2009 i recently attended a gathering of al anon members who study the big book. This speaker meeting is open to aa and alanon members, so all stories are welcomed. Wednesday manchester big book step study st paul methodist church 335 smyth rd 7. Click here to see a list of virtual zoom meetings below is the weekly schedule for alcoholics anonymous and alanon meetings at the canyon club. This means they are limited to members and prospective members. Click the link above to log on to the recovery lounge and then click the menu icon top left to. New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. In church basements, hospital meeting rooms, prisons, internet cafes and anywhere a few people can gather, recovery meetings based on the 12step principles outlined almost 100 years ago are helping people deal with the effects of drugs, alcohol or other addictions.
Anon family groups published more than 100 books and pamphlets that share alanons single purpose. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. I think its worth reading the aa big book just for the information and insight it gives into alcoholism and recovery. Al anon is a support group for friends and family members of problem drinkers. The study of these steps is essential to progress in the alanon program. To choose and reserve your username, please click the chat now link below then click register on the login screen. Saturday charlestown big book step study constitution. Why the big book isnt used in alanon meetings im just f. Alanon is a support group for friends and family members of problem drinkers.
Buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online al anon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. Al anon alateen service manual version 2 p2427 c category. Please do not write with questions about meetings click here for meeting info. Al anon literature develops entirely from the writings of al anon members throughout the world. Many groups also hold open meetings where alanon members tell their stories to anyone interested in the family disease of alcoholism. Over on the coda board we are starting a book study and a step study, its based on melody beatty books, but truthfully the step study will be using and i quote i am going to be using the codependents guide to the twelve steps as my core resource in starting the step threads for this step study. This speaker meeting is open to aa and al anon members. The twelve steps of the alcoholics anonymous aa recovery program is the spiritual foundation for personal recovery, used not only by alcoholics but by their friends and family in al anon and alateen. Noon tuesday al anon twelve steps and twelve traditions book meeting. Mgm group big book steps study open recovery meeting.
Families friends and observers welcome, location temporarily closed. Generally, alanon meetings are closed unless otherwise noted. Essay about alcoholic anonymous and alanon meetings. If you are new to the program, try speakerbased and newcomer meetings first to get a broad overview of the program. The big book alcoholics anonymous outlines how it works. Everything you need to know about aa, na, and alanon.
Contains al anon and alateen groups at work, digest of al anon and alateen policies, world service handbook, and descriptive text explaining al anon s twelve concepts of. We hope to help you find a meeting in the birmingham al area. Alanon groups are the heart of the alanon program great meetings ensure healthy. Book and step study permalink over on the coda board we are starting a book study and a step study, its based on melody beatty books, but truthfully the step study will be using and i quote i am going to be using the codependents guide to the twelve steps as my core resource in starting the step threads for this step study.
We welcome everyone whose lives have been affected by alcoholism and addiction. I will also be referencing many of the other books i have on the steps including the aa big. Over time, some of these family groups formed their own independent meetings. If you can resist that temptation, its extremely helpful and informative.
Friends and family of alcoholics alanon big book step study recently i went to an alanon meeting where everyone in the room either had already or was in the process of going through the 12 steps using aas big book. Book study the meeting is focused on the big book or other approved literature. Click here to view the published list of open meetings in the greater birmingham area. Noon wednesday joy is our birth right from survival to recovery book 4pm wednesday conscious contact eleventh step literature, meditation and discussion meeting. Alanon without borders central texas aa intergroup. Essay about alcoholic anonymous and alanon meetings 2729 words 11 pages alcoholic anonymous and alanon groups nicole p. Send us an email if youre interested in carrying the message. Acoa meetings at eccfh adult children of alcoholics phone. In 1991 i think, i was directed to a big book workshop. Big book study aims to clarify aas textbook the tuesday night big book study at cotton tree is designed to increase participants understanding of the principles of aas 12 step program of recovery but is not designed to replace oneonone sponsorship. Closed meetings are for aa members only, or for those who have a drinking problem and have a desire to stop drinking. The key to step 6 is acceptanceaccepting character defects exactly as they are and the willingness to let them go. A study of step 6 of the 12step program verywell mind. Were entirely ready to have god remove all these defects of character.
As youre reading this, somewhere in the world theres an aa, na or alanon meeting taking place. Juanita w 46 yrs a member of alanon for over 46 years, juanita w is speaking at the louisville ky 25th annual music city roundup in nashville tn in 2006. Everything you need to know about al anon and alateen. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. Anon members share their insights and experiences with each other. I attended an open aa meeting on saturday really to just hear the other side. Last month december 14th all forum meetings agenda minutes.
Noon tuesday alanon twelve steps and twelve traditions book meeting. I have been through the big book step study process with a sponsor. Some cities, states, and provinces have their own al anon literature distribution centers, where a larger variety of literature is available for purchase. Bbss meetings bbss groups and meetings are primarily found along the eastern seaboard of the united states. Littleton big book step study first congregational church 189 main st 7. So i thought that id offer some information that i have found useful as to why it isnt used in alanon meetings note. May 03, 2020 we encourage our meetings to attend one of our virtual meetings that many of our members have stepped up and organized. Keefe april, 2009 abstract alcoholics anonymous aa and alanon groups have helped a lot of people become sober, and to deal with an alcoholic family member. A couple of people in the audience spoke up that it wasnt conference approved. Schedule of alcoholics anonymous meetings all meetings are nonsmoking and wheelchair accessible.
Each panelist gives a short talk on his or her personal experience with the step. Montgomery, al 36109 discussion, open, temporary closure, young people the montgomery area intergroup provides this schedule of a. Zoom only big book step study group alcoholics anonymous nh. Alanonalateen service manual version 2 p2427 c category. Buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. Electronic alanon meetings are held on several formats including phone, email, chat, blog, bulletin board, instant.
We have found that the study and practice of the 12 steps through the big book of alcoholics anonymous has provided us with a better, saner life. It was started a number of years ago in colorado, by a group of aas and al anon s who as the mission statement says, work the steps thru the big book of aa because it is a solution that works. District 6 7, area 1 alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other. Listen to alanon 12 step workshops and big book audio study to take in loads of alanon and alcoholics anonymous recovery content. The principles they embody are universal, applicable to everyone, whatever his.
The sbbb study guide is for those in recovery from the disease of addiction who wish to work the 12 steps by the big book, alcoholics anonymous. A panel of aas and alanons lead off every workshop. New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord. Schedule of mixed alcoholics anonymous alanon meetings all meetings are nonsmoking and handicapped accessible. Big book step study friends meeting house 103 marion rd, rt 6 7. Last month december 14th all forum meetings agenda. Panelists discuss how theyve used the big book, alcoholics anonymous, both in. Aa and alanon members participate together in these meetings. We encourage our meetings to attend one of our virtual meetings that many of our members have stepped up and organized. Elk river al anon meeting schedule elk river alano. Aa big book study from the alanon members perspective gloria dei lutheran church meeting online 1515 harrison ave nw. The twelve steps of the alcoholics anonymous aa recovery program is the spiritual foundation for personal recovery, used not only by alcoholics but by their friends and family in alanon and alateen. Sep 25, 2018 buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. Friday wakefield big book step study congregational church 1 church st 7.
Lou posted about her experience of chairing a workshop on sponsorship at an alanon convention and was using the big book as an example of working step four. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united. Anon family groups published more than 100 books and pamphlets that share al anon s single purpose. This gives the participants greater freedom to discuss their own ideas and feelings. We gratefully went to meetings of the fellowship to which our hopeful friend belonged, and bill used their. The only danger is that you can be tempted to helpfully point out passages to the alcoholic. Wednesday nashua big book 12 step study united methodist church 154 main st 7. Limited to only those who have a desire to stop drinking. If youre looking to join the alanon community, this could be a great meeting for you.
Friday medford mens big book step study unitarian universalist church 147 high st 7. We are always looking for new speakers for the first monday of each month. Alanon and alateen are two programs that are part of a worldwide fellowship which offers support to families of alcoholics under a 12step model. We help by providing online recovery discussion, online al anon meetings, chat, forums and resources aimed around working the 12 steps. Big book step study aa meetings turned out to be the antidote and balance to that weak aa message and group that dominated aa at the time. I recently attended a gathering of al anon members who study the big book. Codependence and 12 step recovery big book sponsorship. Conference approved literature cal alanon family groups. Use the type of meeting search option above to find the most. Click here to see a list of virtual zoom meetings below is the weekly schedule for alcoholics anonymous and al anon meetings at the canyon club. This literature supplements the facetoface meetings where al.
Contains alanon and alateen groups at work, digest of alanon and alateen policies, world service handbook, and descriptive text explaining alanons twelve concepts of. It really relates to aas, i know we have the isms but we are not alcoholics, i sort of felt that our programme was a bit like a reverse of theirs. We help by providing online recovery discussion, online alanon meetings, chat, forums and resources aimed around working the 12 steps. Since alcoholism is not about alcohol the effect that process has on the alanoner is equally as. Joe and charlie big book workshop part 18 gemma b, a very funny woman who carries a great message. Aberdeen first united methodist church 100 e 2nd st.
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