Old 11-28-2017, 04:56 AM
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miamifella
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Miami, FL
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I have been to thousands of meetings over the last two decades, and usually leave feeling a little depressed, a bit alone, and less hopeful.

A sponsor told me, you do not go to meetings to feel good, so I stuck it out. I found going less often lessened the negative emotions. Also, when I have to share in a roundrobin, I do not sweeten my share--which helps. But it never feels good.

But I do not think it has to feel good to be good for me. It is a constant reminder that I do not have it all together and need to continue the work of recovery. I don't need hope and happiness--I need commitment to recovery.
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