jmsjason Posted December 9, 2004 #1 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Perhaps this might seem like a "stupid" question... what is a "Friends of Bill W" meeting? Regards, Jason Siwek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadjr Posted December 9, 2004 #2 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. He was one of the co-founders of the group. Every cruise I have taken has these meetings onboard, usually daily if not more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmsjason Posted December 9, 2004 Author #3 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Thanks for the quick response... I just got back from my Cruise and I would have been really pissed if it was a "family" meeting. There were no FOD meetings, but I guess I should have asked... ;o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedwin Posted December 13, 2004 #4 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Actually, the Friends of Bill W. meetings are for members of ANY 12-step program. For example, Overeaters Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, etc., in addition to AA -- although most of those who attend are members of Alcoholics Anonymous. As you can imagine, a cruise has the potential to be a great temptation for an alcoholic and for an overeater it could be very difficult without the support those meetings lend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidLloyd Posted December 14, 2004 #5 Share Posted December 14, 2004 Friends - speaking as a sober member of Alcoholics Anonymous, I would offer that onboard meetings tend to focus on gratitude more more than fear of the next drink. We enjoy spending an hour with new and old friends as a means of celebrating the miracles of recovery which are SO self-evident on a luxurious cruise ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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