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First Al-Anon Meeting Reflection

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Identifying myself as an interested visitor, I dedicated particular attention to moments where I also noticed process shifts within myself. Prior to attending my first Al-Anon meeting, I was unaware of the religious affiliation that supported its philosophy. After engaging in the temporarily awkward “why am I here?” conversations, I found a seat in the back to better observe the group. When prayer time was initiated, I noticed a shift within myself that alluded to a personal discomfort with the notion. I engaged with the activity and set aside my own personal beliefs, but it did separate me from the group to a certain degree, as I was aware that this group would not be well-suited for my beliefs. As the session progressed, I was aware of several other process …show more content…

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