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Rhiannon12866

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6. Thanks!
Mon Oct 9, 2017, 08:22 PM
Oct 2017

This isn't specific to what you're looking for, but I've discovered all the "As" I've run across have the same basic model in common - since it's worked better than anything else for 82 years. When I first showed up at a women's AA group back in 2008, I was lucky to find a terrific sponsor - though really she found me. She initially took me to a lot of the As, Alanon, OA (Overeaters - though my issue was I couldn't eat) and CoDA (Codependents) - and they often use the same basic literature.

I'm not saying that all support groups are the same - in person, they're often very different - but the principles are the same. And there are meetings online - and via phone. I have a friend who listens to Overeaters' meetings via her phone most every day. She finds it helpful to just listen. I hope this helps - let me know how it goes...

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Is this the appropriate place [View all] cilla4progress Oct 2017 OP
Addiction is addiction, so I think it's perfectly appropriate Rhiannon12866 Oct 2017 #1
I would love to do some research cilla4progress Oct 2017 #2
I don't blame you Rhiannon12866 Oct 2017 #3
I did a little online research - made a point of looking for support groups Rhiannon12866 Oct 2017 #4
You are a delight cilla4progress Oct 2017 #5
Thanks! Rhiannon12866 Oct 2017 #6
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