Mom’s Dilemma: AA Meetings with a Side of Parenting

Imagine being on a journey to better yourself, but the path is riddled with tough choices, especially when you’re a single mom. This is the story of a woman’s commitment to sobriety and the unexpected guest she brings to her Alcoholics Anonymous meetings: her 7-year-old son. It’s a tale that tugs at the heartstrings and raises eyebrows. Can a meeting room replace a playground? Dive into the heart of this moral quandary and decide for yourself.

The Sweet Son and the Sober Mom

A Mother’s Resolve

Making Amends and Moving Forward

Small Town, Big Challenges

The Only Meeting in Town

When Dad’s Time Equals Mom’s Time Alone

No Babysitter, No Break

A Child’s Presence at AA

The Power of In-Person Connection

An Ex’s Concerns

The Life-Saving ‘Those People’

Unexpected Role Models

Lessons in Sobriety for the Young

A Mother’s Guilt

Seeking Unbiased Insight

The Community’s Comfort

Old-Timers and Service Work

Finding a Middle Ground

A Thankful Heart Amidst the Struggle

Sobriety’s Little Helper: A Single Mom’s Touching Struggle

In a world where every decision can tip the scales, one mom’s choice to bring her son to AA meetings has sparked a heated debate. Is she paving the way for a better future or walking a tightrope over troubled waters? Her heartfelt journey towards redemption, with her son by her side, has many cheering and others questioning. It’s a story of resilience, love, and the quest for sobriety that might just change your perspective on what it means to be a parent in recovery. Let’s delve into what the internet thinks about this situation… ‍

Bringing a child to AA meetings? Unfair to others, inappropriate

Is bringing a 7-year-old to AA meetings really appropriate?

Parent seeks advice on bringing child to AA meetings ‍ ‍ . Participants suggest headphones and considerate communication .

Growing up attending AA meetings with a parent – a positive experience

Navigating AA meetings with kids: potential impact and solutions ‍ ‍

Bringing a child to AA meetings: well-intentioned but inappropriate

A heartwarming reminder of the impact of parental dedication in adversity

Unfiltered honesty: commenter calls out selfishness, deems OP YTA

Navigating AA meetings with parenting: gentle YTA, consider virtual options

Child of alcoholics shares positive experience at AA meetings as kid

Feeling exposed at AA meetings with a 7-year-old? Understandable

Respect the space! AA meetings are for adults to discuss.

Consider virtual meetings or childcare-inclusive sessions for everyone’s well-being

Respect others’ privacy and consider Zoom meetings for parenting balance

Respect others’ recovery space. Consider virtual meetings for everyone’s comfort

Navigating parenting and AA meetings: balancing support and privacy

Supportive comment advocating bringing child to AA meetings for sobriety

Engaging caption: Concerned about bringing a child to sensitive AA meetings.

Bringing a child to AA meetings: well-meaning but potentially risky

Respecting anonymity is crucial. Wishing you serenity on your journey

Navigating parenthood and recovery – is she the a**hole?

Concerns about child’s exposure to adult discussions during AA meetings.

Excluding others at AA by bringing your child. Parenting conflict.

Consider childcare options to maintain the integrity of the meetings ‍ ‍

Demanding special treatment at AA meetings? YTA, traumatizing your kid.

Parenting clash at AA meeting: Is OP the a**hole?

Bringing your son to AA meetings? Consider others’ recovery too

Kids at AA meetings can learn empathy and see addicts as human ‍ ‍ ️