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Issue 00534 |
September 6 - 12, 2008 |
issn 0856 - 9135 |
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AA The desire to stop drinking By John B From time to time we wondered if we’re “doing it right” in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Are we attending enough meetings? Are we using our, or working the Steps, or speaking, or reading, or living the “right” way? We value the fellowship of recovering alcoholics – we don’t know what we’d do without it. What if the way we’re practicing our program is “wrong”? Does that make us “bad” AA members? We can settle our insecurities by reviewing our Third Tradition, which assures us that “the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.” There aren’t any rules that say we’ve got to attend this many meetings or these particular meetings, or work the “steps” this way at this pace, or live our lives to suit these people in order to remain AA members in good standing. It’s true that, if we want the kind of recovery we see in members we respect, we’ll want to practice the kind of program that’s made their recovery possible. But AA is a fellowship of freedom; we work the program the best way for us, not for someone else. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking! “This program offers hope. All you have to bring with you is the desire to stop drinking and willingness to try this new way of life.” AA meets weekly at: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meets weekly at: * The Arusha Community Church: - AA Swahili meetings on Saturdays at 10.00am - AA English meetings on Tuesdays at 1.00pm - NA Swahili meetings on Mondays and Thursdays at 5.00pm.
* The Monduli Roman Catholic Church: - AA Swahili meetings on Saturdays at 4.00pm - AA English meetings on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3.30pm Someone will
be available to speak about Alcohol/Drug related problems at 4.00pm
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