Cape Cod, MA
streams June 27th, 2008
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AA/12-step Meetings - Cape & Islands
Location: Main Office: Cape Cod Intergroup, 396 Main St. (P.O. Box 662), Hyannis
For meetings visit http://www.capecodaa.com or call 508-775-7060; toll free 800-63SOBER.
Category: Community
Phone: 508-775-7060
Email: ccaa@intercape.com
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This morning I called our local AA interpol group, with what I thought was a generous and great idea. I believe that there are many roads to a goal, and I offered to publish for free, any information they may have which could help bring a person closer to sobriety. Unfortunately, I was told that our local AA leaders DO NOT WANT TO SHARE ANY INFORMATION. They do not want “outsiders” promoting them for “fear of misinformation”. Honestly! It was at an AA meeting that I first heard this wisdom: ” it doesn’t matter HOW you get there-(sober)-it only matters that you DO get there”. When I suggested that more people could be reached and potentially helped (marketing 101) if the information was widely available, I could smell the person’s fear over the phone. I felt uncomfortable, as though I was wearing a tight cheap suit. This organization still doesn’t work for me and I still don’t believe in “tough love”.
I felt shut-out by this closed door, but this time it wasn’t hurtful. All the rational I heard was archaic, fear-based and totally controlling. It only reminded me why I do not participate. However, because not everyone is the same, and we all need our own way to “get there”, their contacts WILL be listed here in addition anything else that may provide a way.
The person on the other end of the phone simply wouldn’t hear it. But I will. If this type of controlling addictive programming works for you, and helps you to live a fulfilling life, then that is what really matters. Therefore, their information is here.
There are plenty of wellness, holistic and alternative programs here on Cape Cod and the Islands. Often the fees are adjustable and very accommodating. These, I highly recommend.
Your idea was an excellent one. Don’t be discouraged by one instance of bureaucratic and narrow thinking.