Posted by bookgurl99 on February 20, 2004, at 17:13:02
In reply to Re: Made it to my first OA meeting! » bookgurl99, posted by Vera on February 20, 2004, at 11:24:24
Vera, you asked:
"At any time were you made to feel uncomfortable, embarrassed, or encouraged to do or say anything you didn't want to? Did you feel accepted? "
I would have to say no. I did feel uncomfortable first going, and getting to meet everyone. I was blown away when I realized that it's going to be a serious commitment to choose not to use food the way that I have in the past.
But, I was not made to feel that I had to speak at all -- only to listen, really, which is what I wanted. I wanted to learn. Someone said "You are not obligated to say anything at any time." That felt nice. :D
Have you looked at the OA website? If you're interested in "working on" the issues without a formal support group yet, maybe you could take baby steps by ordering some literature.
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