I generally agree with you, but put yourself in the position of old AA times and obnoxious EGOTISTICAL know-it-all new members or prospects. Then think of other social groups. Some new person arrives, knowing nothing, half-drunk, and dominates the business meeting with inanities. MOST meetings would throw them out.
Timing, finesse is vital. First my sponsor gained my trust and desire for AA program, THEN started applying 'abuse'. He said LIFE is tougher on us than a mean AA guy. True dat.
Monte, doesn't the literature, specifically the Basic Text of Narcotics Anonymous, 6th edition, pg 55, A meeting a day for at least the first ninety days of recovery is a good idea. There is a special feeling for addicts when they discover that there are other people who share their difficulties, past and present. At first we can do little more than attend meetings.
I generally agree with you, but put yourself in the position of old AA times and obnoxious EGOTISTICAL know-it-all new members or prospects. Then think of other social groups. Some new person arrives, knowing nothing, half-drunk, and dominates the business meeting with inanities. MOST meetings would throw them out.
Timing, finesse is vital. First my sponsor gained my trust and desire for AA program, THEN started applying 'abuse'. He said LIFE is tougher on us than a mean AA guy. True dat.
dilbertgeg 3 months ago
Monte, doesn't the literature, specifically the Basic Text of Narcotics Anonymous, 6th edition, pg 55, A meeting a day for at least the first ninety days of recovery is a good idea. There is a special feeling for addicts when they discover that there are other people who share their difficulties, past and present. At first we can do little more than attend meetings.
Xyled32 4 months ago
this guy is ok!
completely agree. My sponsor asked me to pass at meetings until I had gone though the steps but always treated me as he would want to be treated.
ljude01 11 months ago
Great stuff Brother!! Keep up the wonderful work!
tomankaren 1 year ago
Right on Brother!
More positivity ~ More recovery...
It worked for me & I'm TRULY grateful!
xbxbear 1 year ago