I like to say that we leave our guns at the door when we come together for meetings. Most A.A. meetings turn on sincere conversation about recovery from alcoholism. It is sometimes lampooned in the media by those who don't understand. Our sharing locates its basis in the principles of right living suggested by the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. An Introductory Spiritual Principle to Practice Meetings are important.
Recovery occurs there.
Unfortunately, if we slack off we can soon find ourselves not going at all. We might be new and afraid. We can sometimes feel threatened at meetings. Recovery does not come without a cost. When we listen at meetings, deep emotions are often aroused.