AA Celebrates 70 Years Of Hope, Healing And Community Support
Alcoholics Anonymous Trinidad and Tobago Recovery Unit Service is marking 70 years of providing support to individuals and families impacted by alcoholism.
According to Class A Non-Alcoholic Trustee Shauna Huggins, public perceptions of the programme have evolved significantly over the years, as conversations surrounding mental health and overall wellbeing have gained greater acceptance.
« In my experience, the public is increasingly open to the message of AA as conversation around mental health, addiction, alcoholism and wellbeing become more normalized. There are still opportunities to deepen the understanding and reduce stigma. Many people still hold misconceptions around its approach. »
A participant of the programme shared how the community has helped him in his recovery.
« Coming into alcoholics anonymous and the love the members have shared with me, they give me hope and a sense of belonging to something that I never had before in my life,that love that they shared with me, that I was in the dark corner of my life, that there’s a way, a beautiful way of living. »
Individuals seeking support for alcoholism are encouraged to contact Alcoholics Anonymous Trinidad and Tobago at 229-2288 to begin the journey to recovery.
