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Hi, I'm wondering if this a good place for me. I'm not an addict but I am in recovery, having lost my son to an overdose and one of my daughters is an addict in recovery. I go to Alanon type meetings, but it's difficult being an atheist and living in GA.

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May I recommend Friends and Family S.M.A.R.T. Recovery meetings. They center on building understanding and tools for the family members of addicts. They have manuals and tools on their website. SMARTRecovery.org

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My daughter is a recovering addict. You can PM me any time. I have almost lost her 3 times to OD. I understand about the AA meetings.

GreatNani Level 8 Aug 20, 2018

@Eurobrit it is a difficult place to be. You are not alone.

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As far as I am concerned, you are very welcome here. And I know how you feel; I am an atheist in Fort Wayne, Indiana - as conservative Christian a place as it gets.

Piratefish Level 7 Aug 20, 2018
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Of coarse this is a good place for you. You will find that 90% of people here are super supportive. There is a occasional troll but I think this site does a super good job of weeding them out. I've never been to Alanon. But years ago I had a serious alcohol problem and was court ordered to go to AA. I hated it at first but found that I could take the good out of it and forget about the whole higher power thing. Just having support from the people and things I learned about myself there helped me. I cherry picked the program and I think you will find you can do the same with alanon. As far as Georgia goes, well......Im sorry. I'm sure it's difficult living there being an Atheist. I couldn't even imagine. I have no advice on that one but wish you the best. What keeps you there? Maybe consider moving your whole family. Lol. I don't know what else to say.

Lewdsurfer Level 5 Aug 19, 2018

@Eurobrit Understood. The best of luck to you in all your endeavors. Im truly sorry for your loss.

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"Difficult" has to be an understatement. It has to be lonely being surrounded by the lunacy. I hope you do find what you're looking for, and that perhaps the folks here can have a positive part in that.

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Of course you're welcomed here but I would also suggest other secular support groups like Smart Recovery.
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SalC Level 6 Aug 18, 2018
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I'm in EA so its not just addicts here. It's not the busiest of groups on this site but if you post here you will get a response. Welcome.

kmdskit3 Level 8 Aug 18, 2018
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I m truly sorry for the situation you are in it sounds more difficult than anything i have ever faced and I hope with everything I have that you find your way through this maze I wish you well and hope you tell us more as it come s clearer to you.

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