On Wednesdays at 10.15am, Edinburgh hosts an Al-Anon Family Groups meeting known as Lauriston Gardens Wednesday am. It's aimed at people whose lives have been shaped by someone else's drinking, including spouses, parents, grown-up children and friends. The emphasis is on mutual support and shared experience, rather than advice about the person who drinks. The meeting is open and runs for an hour and a quarter at St Catherine's Convent at 4 Lauriston Gardens. You can come alone, without the person who drinks. There's no fee and no booking needed, so newcomers are welcome to arrive on the day.
Do I need to be related to someone who drinks to attend?
No, you don't need to be a spouse or parent specifically; Al-Anon welcomes anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else's drinking.
Do I need to bring the relative or friend whose drinking affects me?
No. This meeting is here for you, and plenty of people attend on their own without ever bringing that person.
Is there a cost to attend, or do I need to book?
It's free to attend and there's no need to book; just arrive a few minutes before 10.15am and take a seat.
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