My First Detox Visit (commitment) - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

FlyerFan · 10-11-2012, 05:14 AM

So last night I went on my first 12 step commitment and went with my sponsor and 2 other people to visit a detox center and hold a meeting for the patients there. I was extremely nervous but once I got talking a calming peace came over me and I just spoke from my heart about my experience and how AA has helped me stay sober.

A lot of the people were dazed, asleep, or just totally strung out, which did scare me a little bit because I have only ever seen drunk people, I haven't really seen a mix of drunks/junkies together in various stages of withdrawl and it was a little bit scary.

Many of them probably couldn't focus or listen but I do hope that just one heard something and will have hope of recoving some day. There was one young girl who did speak after we were finished and she said we gave her hope that she can be happy one day, so I guess that means we accomplished what we went there for.

2granddaughters · 10-11-2012, 05:53 AM

F.F... you went to plant the seed. God will look after the rest.

Proud of you !

Bob R

FlyerFan · 10-11-2012, 05:59 AM

Yes, I hope just one person heard something we said.

Sapling · 10-11-2012, 06:13 AM

Good stuff FF...I was in that group of dazed drunks/junkies not long ago....I heard what I needed to hear....Nice job!!

newby1961 · 10-11-2012, 10:07 AM

I have been on both ends of the spectrum. I to was one of those dazed junkie/alcoholics, a few different times. Then a few years ago for about 6 or so months I took meetings into the same detox that I had been in several times. And just last week I went Thursday night and it was an awesome meeting. I love taking meetings into detox. Service work is so very important, and even if no one got anything it kept you sober, but I am willing to bet, if anything, someone heard some hope!

Jeni26 · 10-11-2012, 10:27 AM

What a great post FF. I really want to achieve what you have some day.

Thanks for the inspiration x

FlyerFan · 10-12-2012, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sapling

Good stuff FF...I was in that group of dazed drunks/junkies not long ago....I heard what I needed to hear....Nice job!!

Yeah, I guess it was just a reality check for me. That is where I was headed if I had not stopped when I did. I scared myself so bad initially that I quit drinking cold turkey and I live AA every single day to make sure I don't go back.

paul99 · 10-12-2012, 07:02 AM

I totally understand - I was asked to speak at a detox a few months ago, and I mean this detox was in a dodgy part of town. The real deal. I had to let go of my prejudice (hell, I was in detox too just over a year and a half ago!) and do what was asked of me.

And I too saw the droopy faces, the glazed over eyes, etc. But when I was done, and finished the meeting and spoke to a few of the guys there, I have to say it was one of the most fulfilling things I have done. I have even asked to go back there to do anything else I can do to help and plant the seed.

It's all about being on the firing line. And that's where I need to be more.

Great post!

spryte · 10-12-2012, 02:20 PM

Good luck

I have had bad experiences with detox but I would enjoy hearing about people who have had good experiences!

**Dee74** · 10-12-2012, 02:34 PM

Thanks for doing that FF

D

CaiHong · 10-12-2012, 02:46 PM

Good for you Flyerfan

Sounds like your HP was there with you, I mention this in reference to the "calming peace".

Love
caiHong

Kelltic · 10-13-2012, 03:55 AM

Awesome, FF! It does sound like your HP was with you.

RobC420 · 10-13-2012, 05:09 PM

Good work FF.

Years ago one night I was drinking very heavily and was very angry. I got in to it with some cops. They cuffed me and threw me in the back of the car, but on the way to jail the cop said "Do want to go to jail or rehab?" I said "Rehab!" and he took me to a detox center. Once I got there, my drunkeness and anger took over again and I got in to it with some of the detox center staff so they called the cops to kick me out.

About 5 years later, I got sober and went back to the same detox center a few times to help chair a meeting. I told my story and stuff to the patients and one of the employees actually recognized me from years before. I was surprised (especially since I didn't recognize him) so I made my amends to him right there on the spot. It was quite a weird experience going there and remembering my first visit. Oh... how things had changed.

10-11-2012, 05:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
FlyerFan Woman in AA Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,145 Blog Entries: 49	My First Detox Visit (commitment) So last night I went on my first 12 step commitment and went with my sponsor and 2 other people to visit a detox center and hold a meeting for the patients there. I was extremely nervous but once I got talking a calming peace came over me and I just spoke from my heart about my experience and how AA has helped me stay sober. A lot of the people were dazed, asleep, or just totally strung out, which did scare me a little bit because I have only ever seen drunk people, I haven't really seen a mix of drunks/junkies together in various stages of withdrawl and it was a little bit scary. Many of them probably couldn't focus or listen but I do hope that just one heard something and will have hope of recoving some day. There was one young girl who did speak after we were finished and she said we gave her hope that she can be happy one day, so I guess that means we accomplished what we went there for. __________________ "Sit back, relax, and look at the world from your multi-colored glass."

10-11-2012, 05:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
2granddaughters in my 24th year of sobriety Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Canada. About as far south as you can get Posts: 4,373	F.F... you went to plant the seed. God will look after the rest. Proud of you ! Bob R __________________ . . .If you want to drink, that's your business ..... .If you want to quit, that's A.A.'s business. . . --- driven by a hundred forms of fear, self-delusion, self-seeking, and self-pity. . . L.D. 1989

10-11-2012, 05:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
FlyerFan Woman in AA Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,145 Blog Entries: 49	Yes, I hope just one person heard something we said. __________________ "Sit back, relax, and look at the world from your multi-colored glass."

10-11-2012, 10:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
newby1961 Trudging that road. Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Seattle Wa Posts: 6,796 Blog Entries: 1	Hope I have been on both ends of the spectrum. I to was one of those dazed junkie/alcoholics, a few different times. Then a few years ago for about 6 or so months I took meetings into the same detox that I had been in several times. And just last week I went Thursday night and it was an awesome meeting. I love taking meetings into detox. Service work is so very important, and even if no one got anything it kept you sober, but I am willing to bet, if anything, someone heard some hope! Last edited by newby1961; 10-11-2012 at 10:09 AM. Reason: Always can use so editing. Lol

10-11-2012, 10:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jeni26 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 3,909	What a great post FF. I really want to achieve what you have some day. Thanks for the inspiration x __________________ 25th May 2012 was the last time I took a drink. I will never forget it. I don't EVER have to feel like that again.

10-11-2012, 06:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sapling AA Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Between Meetings Posts: 9,004	Good stuff FF...I was in that group of dazed drunks/junkies not long ago....I heard what I needed to hear....Nice job!!

10-12-2012, 07:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
paul99 Fellow Traveler and Seeker Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,739	I totally understand - I was asked to speak at a detox a few months ago, and I mean this detox was in a dodgy part of town. The real deal. I had to let go of my prejudice (hell, I was in detox too just over a year and a half ago!) and do what was asked of me. And I too saw the droopy faces, the glazed over eyes, etc. But when I was done, and finished the meeting and spoke to a few of the guys there, I have to say it was one of the most fulfilling things I have done. I have even asked to go back there to do anything else I can do to help and plant the seed. It's all about being on the firing line. And that's where I need to be more. Great post!

10-12-2012, 02:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
spryte Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 832 Blog Entries: 58	Good luck I have had bad experiences with detox but I would enjoy hearing about people who have had good experiences!

10-12-2012, 02:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dee74 SR Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas Posts: 65,375	Thanks for doing that FF D __________________

10-12-2012, 02:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
CaiHong Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,739	Good for you Flyerfan Sounds like your HP was there with you, I mention this in reference to the "calming peace". Love caiHong

10-13-2012, 03:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
Kelltic Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY Posts: 117 Blog Entries: 2	Awesome, FF! It does sound like your HP was with you.

10-13-2012, 05:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
RobC420 Euphoric Recaller Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PHX Suburbs Posts: 371	Good work FF. Years ago one night I was drinking very heavily and was very angry. I got in to it with some cops. They cuffed me and threw me in the back of the car, but on the way to jail the cop said "Do want to go to jail or rehab?" I said "Rehab!" and he took me to a detox center. Once I got there, my drunkeness and anger took over again and I got in to it with some of the detox center staff so they called the cops to kick me out. About 5 years later, I got sober and went back to the same detox center a few times to help chair a meeting. I told my story and stuff to the patients and one of the employees actually recognized me from years before. I was surprised (especially since I didn't recognize him) so I made my amends to him right there on the spot. It was quite a weird experience going there and remembering my first visit. Oh... how things had changed. __________________ O, the body is so heavy...how do we move it.... how do we survive it -HSJ

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