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ivancostello


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Or does that take away from the whole "anonymous" thing?
If this topic has been covered before, I do apologize -- I'm new to the group and only 7 weeks sober and I'm trying to find a meeting that I'll be comfortable in. I have a friend who's sober an I thought I'd ask her if it's cool if I come to hers. I'm just not sure if I'm breaking a protocol by doing so?
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you can absolutely ask her to tag along

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Thanks for the prompt response.
re: your avatar: Yeah, when even DonDraper started cutting down this year I knew it was time to pull my shit together. Onward!


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Sure !! Welcome :)

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LinBaba


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ivancostello wrote:

Thanks for the prompt response.

re: your avatar: Yeah, when even DonDraper started cutting down this year I knew it was time to pull my shit together. Onward!

 



I loved that

"They say when you try to cut back on your drinking, you already have a problem"

My Avatar is actually taken from a screenshot when he is saying that to himself, he's lighting a cigarette after exercising watching girls watch by as "I can't get no satisfaction" plays in the background

Great thoughts

The man who has everything living an empty deceit riddled existence, he is the archetype protoype alpha male alcoholic IMO, super talented yet keeps pulling his whole life down around his ears in self sabotage, his greatest strengths are his greatest weaknesses, so very wise yet can't figure out what his own problems are

 



-- Edited by LinBaba on Sunday 24th of October 2010 03:29:40 PM

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Anyone who has a desire to stop drinking is welcome.

If you want to go as a "normal civilian", look for an "open" meeting that is open to non-AA folks.

Good for you!

Peace,
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Ditto to the above responses to your question, with one exception- If she goes to a Women Only meeting you might have to dress up or ask permission to be present.wink

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ivancostello wrote:

Thanks for the prompt response.

re: your avatar: Yeah, when even DonDraper started cutting down this year I knew it was time to pull my shit together. Onward!

 



Here you go Ivan



 



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People go all the time to support loved ones and friends. Also people do go just to "check out" if AA is for them. If you are not ready to say you are an alcoholic or do not think that you are, go to an "open" meeting like Aquaman suggested. Either way, welcome here and feel free to ask any questions.

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