Posted by ClearSkies on January 8, 2006, at 18:00:36
In reply to AA and dual diagnosis survey, posted by James K on January 8, 2006, at 2:13:29
AA triggers me in a really dangerous way. I have thought long and hard about what it is about the meetings that upset me so. I think that I see reminders of my father and his revolving set of girlfriends who were going to "save" him. He was a very ill man and though expressed regrets many times was never able to stay sober.
I tried going to women-only meetings but met the spectres of the saviour girlfriends who meant so well and instead made such a terrifying impression on a then young woman.
To my relief I've had other opportunities, including Psycho Babble, for being able to reach out to other people with substance abuse problems and mental health issues.
CS
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