When your clients connect with an International Lawyers in Alcoholics Anonymous (ILAA) member, they gain much more than you might expect—they find a powerful fellowship. ILAA members and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) can be effective partners to your professional therapies.
Here’s why:
- Expanded Reach and Budget-Friendly Support: ILAA members can help bridge geographical gaps where your services may be limited. The support they provide, along with AA meetings, is completely free, making it a valuable and accessible resource for your clients.
- Lived Experience and Genuine Understanding: The true value lies in the peer-to-peer support ILAA members offer. They are lawyers who have personally navigated the challenges of addiction and are now living in recovery. While they don’t provide professional counseling, their firsthand experience allows them to offer a unique and powerful sense of hope and practical guidance. They’ve “been there and done that,” and they understand the specific professional and personal struggles your clients face.
- A Bridge to Recovery: ILAA members act as a bridge to AA, helping reluctant lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals overcome their fear of being “found out.” By sharing their own stories, they demonstrate that “going public” with their recovery is not only safe but necessary for long-term sobriety. This creates a confidential, supportive community where clients can find a sense of belonging and a roadmap to a new way of life.
This connection offers a helping hand from someone who truly understands, providing a sense of hope that is both genuine and inspiring, and a community of peers who share a common path to recovery.
This material is not supplied by AA. Neither does it represent the policies of AA. ILAA is a separate organization not affiliated with AA, AA World Services or any division or part thereof.