12 Step Meeting
12 Step Meeting
Elisabeth Hudson
HUMS 113
Professor Eric Comstock
8.01.14
12 Step Meeting One my way to the meeting I was feeling really anxious. I didn’t really know what to expect. I could imagine how many people would be there or what the energy would be like. I wondered if there would be tears, or laughter. If it would be happiness or solemn silence. I had never been to anything like that so I think the feeling was just me being completely unsure. I was also excited to see what it would be like. To hear what they had to say and to connect with them. I enjoyed the stories that were shared and the support of all the people in the room being so respectful and listening. I also enjoyed the prayer at the end. I didn’t like when everyone had to admit aloud that they were alcoholic ( I get that it’s part of the 12 steps but it seemed like they had already admitted it to themselves because they were there) I also didn’t like the environment that the meeting was held in. It seemed like it could’ve been held in someplace outside that was relaxing or maybe in a church to connect spiritually but it was just in a business room. However I will say that even if the room could’ve been full of total first timers or strangers, they had this amazing and supportive energy that just filled the room. I loved watching these people connect , grow, and heal over a tragedy that took over their life It was also amazing and empowering to see them make the step the give themselves and the people they love a better future. I think twelve step works because you’re surrounded by people who can empathize and offer advice. You are supported and encouraged. By that point you are usually self-aware that there is a problem and you want to help yourself. To me that can and will make all the difference in the world. I really like that the 12 steps are faith based, I think believing in something bigger than yourself is crucial to the process. I also like that it’s
Elisabeth Hudson
HUMS 113
Professor Eric Comstock
8.01.14
12 Step Meeting One my way to the meeting I was feeling really anxious. I didn’t really know what to expect. I could imagine how many people would be there or what the energy would be like. I wondered if there would be tears, or laughter. If it would be happiness or solemn silence. I had never been to anything like that so I think the feeling was just me being completely unsure. I was also excited to see what it would be like. To hear what they had to say and to connect with them. I enjoyed the stories that were shared and the support of all the people in the room being so respectful and listening. I also enjoyed the prayer at the end. I didn’t like when everyone had to admit aloud that they were alcoholic ( I get that it’s part of the 12 steps but it seemed like they had already admitted it to themselves because they were there) I also didn’t like the environment that the meeting was held in. It seemed like it could’ve been held in someplace outside that was relaxing or maybe in a church to connect spiritually but it was just in a business room. However I will say that even if the room could’ve been full of total first timers or strangers, they had this amazing and supportive energy that just filled the room. I loved watching these people connect , grow, and heal over a tragedy that took over their life It was also amazing and empowering to see them make the step the give themselves and the people they love a better future. I think twelve step works because you’re surrounded by people who can empathize and offer advice. You are supported and encouraged. By that point you are usually self-aware that there is a problem and you want to help yourself. To me that can and will make all the difference in the world. I really like that the 12 steps are faith based, I think believing in something bigger than yourself is crucial to the process. I also like that it’s