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14. I've always seen and treated Al Anon as a safe space from addicts.

Sat Nov 4, 2017, 03:12 PM

Nov 2017

Putting one in charge seems kinda stupid.

(I know I'm late to the party, but I finally boiled it down to a two sentence reply...lol.)

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In Al Anon, someone who is also in AA can't be group representative. [View all] raccoon Sep 2017 OP

well irisblue Sep 2017 #1

It doesn't sound like a "tradition" that I'm aware of Rhiannon12866 Oct 2017 #2

Hi, Rhiannon - late in the game but found it. KY_EnviroGuy Oct 2017 #4

LOL. KY_EnviroGuy Oct 2017 #6

Oh, I so can identify, LOL! Rhiannon12866 Oct 2017 #7

Thanks for all those good shares! KY_EnviroGuy Oct 2017 #10

Rhiannon, thanks again. KY_EnviroGuy Oct 2017 #12

Wow! That sounds like a terrific visit! Rhiannon12866 Oct 2017 #13

See the Service Manual, page 47. KY_EnviroGuy Oct 2017 #3

Muchas gracias! Nt raccoon Oct 2017 #8

You're quite welcome - I just got lucky in finding that. KY_EnviroGuy Oct 2017 #9

I've always seen and treated Al Anon as a safe space from addicts. Iggo Nov 2017 #14