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About this meeting
Sunderland Thursday is an Al-Anon Family Group meeting online every Thursday at 7.30pm, UK and Ireland time, and runs for about an hour and a half. It is for anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else's drinking, including partners, parents, adult children and friends, giving space to talk about the impact of that relationship on their own wellbeing. The meeting is open, so newcomers unsure whether Al-Anon is right for them are welcome to attend and listen first. Members support each other regardless of whether the relative or friend concerned is still drinking, in recovery, or no longer part of their life.
Common questions
Who is this meeting for?
Anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else's drinking, including partners, parents, adult children and friends.
Do I have to bring the person whose drinking affects me?
No. The meeting is for you, in your own right, and many people attend alone and never bring the relative or friend concerned.
Is there a cost, and how long does it run?
It is free with no booking, and lasts about an hour and a half. Joining details are on Al-Anon's own meeting page.
Attending online
This meeting takes place online. The joining details are published on Al-Anon Family Groups’s own page — always check there shortly before the meeting for the current link.
Get the joining detailsAll times UK & Ireland. We never publish meeting links or passcodes — the fellowship’s own page always has the current details.
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