Is Anyone on MyLot in a 12 Step Program?
@DeborahDiane (40843)
Laguna Woods, California
October 25, 2015 11:21pm CST
If you are not in a 12 Step Program, then you may not have any idea what I am talking about.
When I am talking about a 12 Step program, I mean Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-anon (for families and friends of alcoholics and drug abusers), Overeaters Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Nar-anon (for families of drug abusers), Gamblers Anonymous and, I am sure, there are others.
I have been a member of Al-anon for 34 years. I still go to two or three meetings a week and I volunteer to meet one-on-one with newcomers two or three times a week to help them learn more about Al-anon.
Several members of relatives have had problems with alcohol in the past, although most have no problem, now. However, I still think it is important to help people who are currently in "the thick of things," so to speak.
Have any of you had any experience with a 12 Step program? Are you still active? Once in a while, I will write a little more about the 12 Steps and the AA - Al-anon philosophy. Hope you don't mind!
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@SimplySara (148)
• Temple, Texas
27 Oct 15
I think it's awesome that you give back like you do. I have some experience with AA though a former fiancé of mine.
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@DeborahDiane (40843)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Oct 15
I'm glad you have had some experience with it. I suspect that there is a good reason that your former fiance is a FORMER fiance. 
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@SimplySara (148)
• Temple, Texas
27 Oct 15
@DeborahDiane Yes, you are correct...it has a thing or two with not being forthright with me about his addiction and status of his recovery. Aye aye aye!
@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
1 Nov 15
@DeborahDiane I think it's very important for friend and family to have support.
@DeborahDiane (40843)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Oct 15
That is wonderful that you never liked to drink and, I hope, neither does anyone in your family or circle of friends.
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
26 Oct 15
i so admire yer dedication to such, ms. d-d. i know someone who'd benefit from such services, but fear they'll not go 
. it'd prolly do me good to visit with someone's well, the critters aint much fer givin' advice. 
. it'd prolly do me good to visit with someone's well, the critters aint much fer givin' advice. 1 person likes this
@DeborahDiane (40843)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Oct 15
Sadly, a lot of people refuse to go to AA, no matter how much they need to. That is why two of my ex son-in-laws are EX son-in-laws. Our daughters couldn't take it any longer.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
27 Oct 15
@DeborahDiane bless their hearts, i can truly relate. 'tis most taxin' 'n then some.
@garymarsh6 (23978)
• United Kingdom
26 Oct 15
No I have not but I have referred people to AA. It is a good programme for support. I admire your commitment to helping others! Well done you!
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@KnehKnah (3582)
• Philippines
27 Oct 15
@DeborahDiane You are right, my friend. This support program helps our cancer patients to still hope to live longer & have better lives.
@DeborahDiane (40843)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Oct 15
I am glad that there are support groups for people with diseases, too. They are needed.
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@slund2041 (3314)
• United States
26 Oct 15
I would be interested in reading your post about the 12 step, but I personally do not have any experiences with it. I think it is awesome of you to help others like that.
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@DeborahDiane (40843)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Oct 15
I will write more posts about AA and Alanon in the coming months. It is a wonderful organization.
