Guest guest Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Well, I can tell you that a friend of mine had the same recommendation from her therapist and the meetings really helped. I would also imagine that folks at Al-Anon are used to having people come in who are nervous and don't want to talk at first. They are also probably used to having folks come in who don't have alcoholic parents. It's supposed to be a really great organization. Think of it this way - there's not much to be nervous about if you consider that everyone else in the room has had the same experience as you. No one is there to judge. I would go with you if you were here! I'm in northern VA. Amy Al-Anon So my therapist has asked me to start attending Al-Anon.. She says that my family [or at least my reaction to them] is similar to struggling with alcoholics. Most especially my mother, grandmother and brother. I'm going to a meeting on Monday at a local university. Hummmm, anyone have any experience with Al-Anon meetings? Anyone have any thoughts on this? I feel a little akward going when I haven't actually got an alcoholic family member... well and also discussing my family's problems with a group of strangers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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