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Marion Flesch, Emotions Anonymous founder, dies.(NEWS)(Obituary)

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From: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
Date: 20041102
Author:Cohen, Ben

Byline: Ben Cohen; Staff Writer

Marion Flesch, of St. Paul, had suffered anxiety attacks for decades when a friend suggested that she attend an Al-Anon meeting, hoping the anonymous sharing of her experiences would help her. There, she found a salve for the fears she'd had since childhood. Eventually she helped pioneer an organization, Emotions Anonymous, based on the 12-step program.

Flesch died of natural causes Oct. 10. She was 93.

The anonymous meetings, a concept originated by Alcoholics Anonymous, gave Flesch a new lease on life and led her to apply the famous ...

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