AA Meetings Independence, IA

Monday AA Meetings in Independence

Tuesday AA Meetings in Independence

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Wednesday AA Meetings in Independence

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Thursday AA Meetings in Independence

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Friday AA Meetings in Independence

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Saturday AA Meetings in Independence

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If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Rowley, Jesup, Winthrop, and Quasqueton

Additional local resources: Independence NA Meetings | Independence Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is an assembly where alcoholics and people who struggle with addiction gather for one hour to share their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic’s Anonymous meeting in Independence, Iowa will share their experience getting sober through their personal anecdotes with anyone working on their recovery journey. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the yearn to stop drinking, and live a productive life without alcohol.

The Best Method of Selecting an AA Meeting in Independence, Iowa

It is important when coming to AA that you choose a meeting that is best for where you are at in sobriety. The 1st type of AA meeting is a new comers meeting and is not limited to only new comers but is a meeting that encourages them to share their stories and accept help. Another type of meeting would be a gender specific meeting, which is only open to either men or women. A Closed meeting simply means the group is solely focused on conversations regarding how to stay sober from alcohol. Speaking of any other illicit substances is not allowed. A Step Study is a gathering that is simply focused on a single step and discussed in length regarding the best approach to working this step and applying it to your daily life. Traditions meetings are focused on the 12 traditions of AA. The 12 traditions are not the same as the 12 steps. The traditions were implemented to maintain order throughout AA and maintaining accountability to these traditions is the reason you can attend an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting anywhere in the world to hear the same message.

How to Get The Most From an AA Meeting in Independence, Iowa

The most successful members of AA have found success through going more for the program than just attending meetings. If you are attending your first AA meeting and really want to get sober, we recommend following the suggestions of the AA members that have successfully stayed sober for sometime.

It is smart to accept where you are at with you addiction and admit that you need help. Part of not drinking is helping the new attendees of AA in Independence live a sober life, so people are going to be more than willing to help you not drink too. Raise your hand, say who you are, admit that you need help.