AA Meetings Cross Plains, TN

Monday AA Meetings in Cross Plains

Tuesday AA Meetings in Cross Plains

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Wednesday AA Meetings in Cross Plains

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Thursday AA Meetings in Cross Plains

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Friday AA Meetings in Cross Plains

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Saturday AA Meetings in Cross Plains

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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: Orlinda, Walnut Grove, White House, and New Deal

Additional local resources: Cross Plains NA Meetings | Cross Plains Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is an assembly where alcoholics and people who struggle with drug use gather for one hour to express their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic’s Anonymous meeting in Cross Plains, Tennessee will share their experience getting sober through their personal anecdotes with anyone looking to get sober. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the want to get sober, and live a fulfilling life without alcohol.

Choosing A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Cross Plains, Tennessee

There are a variety different AA meetings in Cross Plains, Tennessee. Before choosing the meeting that you are going to attend, it is beneficial to know the different types of AA meetings and who can attend each one.

Open Meeting of AA – An Open AA Meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend. You do not have to be an alcoholic to go to an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.

Closed Meeting of AA – A Closed AA Meeting is only for those who have a desire to stop drinking. It is not open to friends or family.

Big Book Meeting – At Big Book meetings, a member will usually read out of the Big Book and then encourage its members to discuss the meeting.

Speaker Meeting – At an AA speaker meeting, a member of AA will tell their story and share their journey, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. The speaker may or may not take up all of the time and can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members.

AA Literature Meeting – A literature meeting usually involves reading from one of the AA approved pieces of literature and can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members or a speaker about the literature of topic.

Step Study – An AA step study usually focuses on a specific step or 2 per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and could be followed by a discussion about the step(s).

Meditation Meeting – A Meditation AA Meeting can involve deep reflection for a portion of the meeting or even the entire meeting. The meditation may be guided and is sometimes followed by an open discussion.

Traditions AA Meeting – One or more of the AA traditions will be discussed in extensively. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and could be followed by a conversation.

Since each Cross Plains AA meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Some meeting formats may vary and you can also find AA meetings in Cross Plains that do not. We recommend calling the local AA intergroup to find out more information on AA Meetings in Cross Plains, Tennessee, or visiting aa.org to find out more information.

How to benefit the most from your initial AA meeting in Cross Plains, Tennessee

To benefit the most from your initial AA meeting you need to walk in with an open mind, and the willingness to change. Make sure to be ready to arrive early and stay late because there is always a “before” and “after” for every meeting, where the members of the group gather outside and talk. Make sure during opening remarks that you raise your hand to introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Don’t forget to inquire about a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. The final thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the story that lead you through their doors that day.