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AA Meeting Reflection
Upon finding my spot, I was introduced to the group by an older woman, whom was eager to invite me in to listen to their story. The group were equally as welcoming as she was. While attending the AA meeting, I felt as though I couldn’t help myself but feel very sad for the group while listening to some individuals overcome substance abuse addiction while others relapsed. My thoughts throughout the meeting was how I thought each one of them were courageous to share their stories and amazed on how similar some stories were. My impression on the leader who took leadership of that meeting was very sensitive and ran the meeting very diligently. The meeting opened up with the group reciting the Serenity Prayer. My thought at that moment was wondering

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