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Face to face group experience has been life changing for me. Well… I’ll admit, it was AA! I did it for years until I moved, but I haven’t found another group I liked in my new town. I feel like dealing with alcohol was just a small part of what that group did for me – they supported me to be positive and accountable in my life. I learned social skills in a safe environment full of adults trying to learn skills they missed out on during their teens and childhoods in disfunctional families. They appreciated me and loved me with all my quirks and awkwardness. The experience of helping others was also very empowering. And it was free.
Also – if you don’t “click” with the first group you try out, don’t give up, keep trying different groups. It’s worth the trouble because it is possible to truly find a second family, and it can be a game changer for you!
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