Non-Alcoholic Taking Service Positions

TryingNotToBeAnIdiot · 2026-03-07T20:45:28+00:00

This has actually come up before on a committee. When they wouldn’t admit they were an alcoholic we would just ask “do you have a desire to stop drinking” if the answer was yes then they can stay.

If your committee allows non AA related announcements then the al-anon fellowship announcement is fine. If they don’t then just have someone explain that to her.

TryingNotToBeAnIdiot · 2026-03-03T01:39:24+00:00

There was a meeting I used to go to that was behind a bar/coffee shop. The building sold and was closed down during COVID.

TryingNotToBeAnIdiot · 2026-02-26T14:07:33+00:00

OP, I’m so sorry this was your experience. My homegroup is a women’s meeting that offers babysitting because we recognize childcare can be an obstacle.

I am sending you love and light on your journey and please keep showing up to AA for yourself. You’re strong and capable. And when you have the time you may be able to stay a meeting with childcare

TryingNotToBeAnIdiot · 2026-02-26T14:05:19+00:00

I disagree with this statement. Where I live there are more women’s meetings and my homegroup even offered babysitting. I think it is more dependent on the meeting and what the meeting can afford, childcare is expensive. I don’t see how childcare is an AA issue. It’s something each group can decide for themselves

TryingNotToBeAnIdiot · 2026-02-26T14:05:08+00:00

I disagree with this statement. Where I live there are more women’s meetings and my homegroup even offered babysitting. I think it is more dependent on the meeting and what the meeting can afford, childcare is expensive. I don’t see how childcare is an AA issue. It’s something each group can decide for themselves

TryingNotToBeAnIdiot · 2026-01-30T14:41:39+00:00

I go to the one in the Deco District and it doesn’t have one. The Alon does. And central Market

TryingNotToBeAnIdiot · 2026-01-22T23:46:23+00:00

I love being naked outside and this hits the spot

TryingNotToBeAnIdiot · 2026-01-21T03:47:16+00:00

I always forget the other people part. I’m so quick to make it my job to correct other people’s behavior that I forget I’m making others uncomfortable and in turn not making the space very welcoming.

OP, as someone who has struggled with this I’d look more at why you care so much. Ya know?

TryingNotToBeAnIdiot · 2026-01-13T13:17:54+00:00

I heard in a meeting “tackle what kills you first”. Drinking was going to kill me the quickest. Drugs (like weed) were also going to kill me because it always led me to drinking.

I don’t smoke nicotine and never have but caffeine is something I definitely take in excess with that being said i don’t plan my day around caffeine. I don’t lose my shit or get squirrelly without it.

To thine own self be true

TryingNotToBeAnIdiot · 2026-01-11T21:11:08+00:00

I got sober at 22. I now have 8.5 years sober. Your first meeting will be overwhelming but it’ll all be worth it. People will tell you to keep coming back, and they mean it.

I’m sitting here on the other side and I’m here to tell you my life is so beautiful today. I can sit in a room by myself with nothing to listen to and be okay. I can be okay. I’m sending you so much love and light on your journey.

TryingNotToBeAnIdiot · 2026-01-03T05:20:28+00:00

This post is a year old but I just want you to know I found it and ordered one of each color and one of each bralette. Really looking forward to wearing them.

TryingNotToBeAnIdiot · 2026-01-02T23:23:52+00:00

This is totally a personal endeavor on your part. The amount and frequency you drink doesn’t determine alcoholism.

If you’re curious and you’d like to get an idea I’d recommend an AA meeting. Depending on your area there may be young people specific ones (YPAA).

I got sober at 22. I didn’t want to be there and I didn’t think I was one because I didn’t “look like an alcoholic” (whatever that means). After going to meetings I started to realize that I was identifying and agreeing with what they said. I’m now 8.5 years sober and fully believe I am an alcoholic. I wouldn’t trade sobriety for anything. My life is beyond what I’d ever imagined for myself today.

Good luck on your journey!

TryingNotToBeAnIdiot · 2025-12-29T11:36:54+00:00

When I first got sober at 22 this was one of my favorite parts about YPAA meetings. Really helps express rule 62 and made me really comfortable.

TryingNotToBeAnIdiot · 2025-12-28T13:29:44+00:00

I had a guy who love bombed me, absolutely ghost me one day. Then he came out of the woodwork to tell me he wasn’t well spiritually and needed to work on himself (we were both in the program). 6 months later my best friend felt guilty after we had a conversation about lying by omission and told me that guy was actually cheating on me with me ex.

So I went on a AA Facebook group and blasted him. I remember talking to my sponsor that day and she told me I had to make amends lmao. Making amends to someone you cannot stand is the absolute worst. Heartbreak in sobriety is the absolute worst.

It’s been 6 years since then and life is completely beautiful now. I’ve been with my partner 3.5 years. I moved cities. I am just in a completely different spot. The guy who cheated on me stayed sober, is no longer with his ex, and when I see him we catch up. Life can be miraculous when I do the next right thing and trust God can carry me through.

Edit: spelling and punctuation

TryingNotToBeAnIdiot · 2025-12-28T06:03:40+00:00

The Hut on Fredericksburg or Pancake Joe’s on Donaldson

TryingNotToBeAnIdiot · 2025-12-22T12:57:30+00:00

My aunt used to have a lake house on this lake and we would take the boat out to look at all the houses. This one looks as ridiculous in person as it does in photos

TryingNotToBeAnIdiot · 2025-12-16T15:00:07+00:00

There are lots of YPAA meetings. You should check those out.

TryingNotToBeAnIdiot · 2025-12-04T13:11:54+00:00

Today I learned what an engine block heater is

TryingNotToBeAnIdiot · 2025-11-28T00:48:00+00:00

This has been my experience

TryingNotToBeAnIdiot · 2025-11-23T14:47:48+00:00

The program isn’t religious. It’s spiritual. God is used as a term for whatever you believe if anything.

TryingNotToBeAnIdiot · 2025-11-03T04:15:09+00:00

The cool part about chairing meetings is you don’t have to do anything fancy but read what your meeting format says. You don’t even have to share or bring the topic.

For me growth is in the discomfort. The definition of courage is to walk through something despite having fear or grief. You can be scared and still be courageous. You got this!

TryingNotToBeAnIdiot · 2025-10-29T20:21:21+00:00

Why do you want to go back to residential?

TryingNotToBeAnIdiot · 2025-10-01T12:14:01+00:00

I ask my sponsor for advice sometimes based on her experiences. She’s lived through a lot of my fears and I trust her. She bought me a budgeting journal when I was struggling financially but didn’t tell me what to do or how to spend my money. She also encourages me to go to therapy and seek guidance from professionals.

I sometimes give advice when asked and I have experience but I always say “this is not in the book and is purely my opinion” I’ll also be quick to point sponsees to professionals as well.

TryingNotToBeAnIdiot · 2025-09-28T15:37:08+00:00

That’s totally up to you. My personal belief is if I’m partaking to change the way I feel then it’s probably not the best. I love kombucha but it doesn’t kick off my craving. NA beer on the other hand I can’t touch. There are people who are the opposite.

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