Just a tip: Wherever you are there may be others who are also being anonymous who need a meeting. You can always tack up a sign saying, *Friends of Bill W. meeting at such and such a place and time.* See who shows up. Even if it just brings questions at least it is an opening for you to speak up for your own needs.

I was at a Solstice ritual on Saturday where there was meade and wine. Even 18 years on that *no thank you* is tricky.
Obviously it was not a Reclaiming ritual as we stick firmly to the clean and sober rituals here in Pittsburgh. Too many of us are in recovery. Our rituals are a safe place.

Just sharing my *experience, strength, and hope*.

Love,
Marjie