Originally Posted by
MLD51 
But until I walked into the AA meeting 4 days later, I was still scared that I might not be able to do it. Once I started hearing stories of people who had been where I was, or even lower, I felt relieved, optimistic, and, dare I say it, almost happy. They had what I wanted, and could help me actualize it in my own life.
I know, I know. It was a dramatic experience for me to meet those people who quickly became role models. And their subsequent affect on my behavior, drinking, and attitude was profound enough to seem almost magical.