From my time as an alcoholic college student, soldier, and adult bachelor, I can speak from experience that a strip club is not conducive to sobriety. Working as an advocate and volunteer, I now know that many performers also suffer from substance abuse issues.
Maybe there are exceptions, but for the most part I see little good come out of these joints. So when I saw this story pop up on my news feed my first thoughts were extremely negative, a racy recovery program sounded ill conceived. My initial reaction was unfounded, it turns out that Screamin’ Meemee’s is now an ex-strip club that is being renovated to serve as a meeting place for recovering alcoholics. The building was turned over to its higher purpose as part of a plea bargain by the owner who was busted for running a prostitution ring as a sideline to the exotic dancing.
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Far from a prude and guilty as sin when it comes to my own past behavior, but I cannot help but think there is some karmic balance here. Addictions are fed in many ways, and the strip clubs of our world usually offer a full menu. My guess is that many of the same patrons and performers probably need to keep showing up, just for a better cause.
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This could lead to A.A. meetings with dancers on stage. Could be a new avenue for recovery. I’m just not sure where the pole will fit into the 12 steps. And I’m pretty sure there will be no $$ in the donation cup at the end of the day.
Yes!
it’s a good news story.