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Types of AA Meetings

Discussion: In Massachusetts, AA discussion meetings are designed to give everyone the chance to share about a particular topic. Leaders will choose a central theme, usually based upon an AA text such as the Big Book. They’ll share first, then encourage members to offer their own insights and reflections.

Speaker: Massachusetts AA centers reinforce sobriety through motivational speakers. Speakers can inspire audiences by using humor, charm, raw emotions, and faith.