Meetings

Not everybody who has had the opportunity to get sober has done it through 12 step meetings. Those of us that have know the benefits of being able to go somewhere where we can talk openly about our struggles and the solution. But what about those that are considering going to a meeting? What can they expect? What's a meeting REALLY like? And what are some of the benefits?

In this episode Willy and Cameron talk about 12 step meetings. When we suffer from a spiritual malady the energy and spiritual nature of 12 step meetings can be uplifting and often lifesaving. Often, they are great way to get centered and regain our focus. The truth is many of us literally owe our lives to meetings and the people we can find there.

The boys get into what it was like for them at their first AA meeting and break down what can be expected for a newcomer. Over time, the reason to attend meetings has changed as can be expected as our programs progress. However, it doesn't seem to matter how much sobriety you have, a meeting most often will always leave you feeling better than you were before.

Are 12 step meetings the only way to get sober? Absolutely not. No one has a monopoly on recovery. But they can be a great tool to add to your kit in your fight to stay sober and continue to grow.

Our warstory this week comes from Tia, who was someone who had the 12 step seed planted with her at an AA meeting by the most unlikely of characters, as is often the case. After years of self sabotage in an effort to be perfect, she finally had enough and surrendered to the solution found in the rooms of AA. Now, as a health and lifestyle coach, hear how she incorporated fitness and taking care of her body into her recovery. She's a great reminder of just how much we can truly turn things around and go from a life of self-destruction to a life of self-love. Thank you Tia for sharing your story!
Follow Tia on Instagram @fit_for_rediscovery and check out her website at www.rediscoverycoaching.com!

RESOURCES

Drop the Rock book
https://g.co/kgs/JB1jDu

Find an AA meeting near you
https://aa.org

Online meetings
https://aa-intergroup.org/

Overeaters Anonymous
https://oa.org/

Cocaine Anonymous
http://www.ca-online.org/meetings/

Crystal Meth Anonymous
http://www.crystalmeth.org/cma-meetings/cma-meetings-directory.html

Marijuana Anonymous
http://www.marijuana-anonymous.org/meetings/in-person

Narcotics Anonymous
http://www.na.org/meetingsearch/

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