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    Default Failure to Attend AA As a Probation Violation

    I was put on DWI probation misdemeanor in Texas. Due to the fact that I had admitted myself in rehab two years prior (and kicked the drugs 2 years this month) I was given a strict amount of rehab style punishments. I did delude myself that alcohol was "not an issue". so that is where i am today. Clean and sober. I recently moved to a small town mid probation and I loathe the AA group. This is a tiny town and I have no other option. I have had two weeks where I missed one of the two weekly meetings I am supposed to attend. Is this an issue or am I overreacting?
    My brother ( a raging addict said he failed THC tests many times afer a DWI in a different county and was not violated), but this county is tough.

    Any ideas. Can I tell her my legitimate reasons I am very uncomfortable going?

    Please advise as soon as you can. I need advice. Thank you!

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    Default Re: Failure to Attend AA As a Probation Violation

    What about Doctor Bob's saying, "All we need for another meeting is a resentment and a pot of coffee"? You have cause to start your own meeting(s).

    I can't speak for your probation officer, as I don't know how strict or forgiving your probation officer is, and missing AA that was ordered by the court as a condition of probation is a probation violation. I suggest discussing these issues with your probation officer and, even if it's a drive, attending some make-up meetings in another town (and, if you don't wish to attend local meetings and don't wish to organize your own, continuing to attend meetings in that other town.)

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    Default Re: Failure to Attend AA As a Probation Violation

    Thanks. I had no idea I could start my own meeting. I was in AA for a while in my hometown so I will get with someone there about my options.

    Thanks again.

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    Default Re: Failure to Attend AA As a Probation Violation

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    Thanks. I had no idea I could start my own meeting. I was in AA for a while in my hometown so I will get with someone there about my options.

    Thanks again.
    As far as AA is concerned, yes you can start your own group. BUT, as far as the court or your probation officer is concerned, they may see it differently.

    Verify with your PO that there are no objections to your forming your own group before you do anything - they may insist on your participating in an already established and recognized group.

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    Default Re: Failure to Attend AA As a Probation Violation

    Speaking as a recovering person of over 21 years loathing AA will no doubt (in my view) lead to another relaspe. having worked in rehabs and DUI schools I can say that more than not courts do no tlook kindly on not attending meetings in fact its a good cause to violate your probation. You ar enot the first to not attend AA as ordered and judge has heard every excuse in the book. If your worried about someone seeing you etc AA is worldwide and finding a meeting outside your town is not that difficult

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    Default Re: Failure to Attend AA As a Probation Violation

    I have never heard of a probation officer objecting to attendance at any officially sanctioned AA meeting, no matter who organized the meeting. Organizing a meeting doesn't mean you "own" it.

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    I have never heard of a probation officer objecting to attendance at any officially sanctioned AA meeting, no matter who organized the meeting. Organizing a meeting doesn't mean you "own" it.
    So, what you are saying is a person could go out, create an AA meeting, get it sanctioned (which is by no means a challenge - visit their site to view the requirements), and then be there all by themselves...there are no specifics in their sanctioning information about meeting size or minimum membership requirements.

    I would discuss it with your PO...they will make the final decision if they will accept it or not.

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    Default Re: Failure to Attend AA As a Probation Violation

    That's not what anybody said or suggested.

    If you are uncomfortable with AA's practices and traditions, take it up with the organization.

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    Default Re: Failure to Attend AA As a Probation Violation

    Speaking as a long time AA member yes you can start your own meeting contact your local AA central office for details and how to have central office let others know of new meeting time place etc. Its very easy

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    That's not what anybody said or suggested.

    If you are uncomfortable with AA's practices and traditions, take it up with the organization.

    AA's traditions, practices have been in place for since 1930's they arent going to change! However you can start your own meeting (as suggested) and the format of meeting can be anything you like long as it does nto violate AA traditions (in order to be an actual AA meeting) Example many have issues with "God" in meeting so there are Athesist AA meetings. Long as 12 traditions are used as your guidelines you will be fine

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