beingjenagain

This morning I went to my first AA meeting. I have been sober for 17 days and felt that it was the right time. I know that I never want to drink again and I know that my life was unmanageable!
I was so scared to walk into that room. Plus I walked into a big church and had no idea where to go! It's not like you want to ask anyone where the AA meeting is!
I started crying when I got my newcomer chip and was overwhelmed with the true and genuine sincerity everyone in the room expressed.
Just wanted to share! BeingJenAgain

Signal30

Just keep doing what your doing. Go to meetings and listen. Ask for help when you need it. There are those in meetings that want to help. Take each day as it comes and don't worry about drinking tomorrow, next week, or next month. Only concern yourself with today.

Ask a fellow member for a schedule of meetings in your area.


Tom

ANGELINA243

Thanks for sharing. It sounds like you have found a great support group. Just remember--everyone there once had to walk through the doors of AA for their first time too. You don't ever have to be alone again if you don't want to be. God bless!

sobergirl77

Congrats on the 17 days and for getting over your fear of meetings! One of the hardest things to do is walk into one of those rooms and admitting we need help. But it's so worth it...

best

Way to Go Jen

Welcome to a better way of life.
Congratulations on your days collected as well.

kelsh

My first AA Meeting in 1988 was in a church basement...I had sweaty hands as I walked across the room to the tables of people...was greeted by one gentleman who found a place for me to sit...that was a long time ago but I remember it like it was just yesterday.

I love my sober life. I am so glad you have gone to your first meeting and WAY TO GO on 17 days SOBER. :day4

beingjenagain

Thanks for all your encouragment! I love SR and the ability to just log on anytime! With gas almost $4.00/gallon it isn't always an excuse not to be able to make it to a meeting!!

least

I don't go to too many meetings, but do go to some. I've found the members to be very kind and helpful.

I'm happy that I found this site, as it's like a meeting in my own room!

Congratulations on your sober days!:ghug3

CarolD

...Jen
Well done!

Please continue to share your journey with us.

Tazman53

Well Jen you choked me up, I still get choked up every time I pick up another chip, I will be picking up 2 years in September! I still can not get over how AA and sobriety have changed this old mans life.

BTW Jen I love your moniker "beingjenagain"!!!! Stick with the program, get a sponsor, work the steps, you will look in the mirror and see a "New & Improved Jen!" I wish I could share just how different I feel today, today I am a part of the world, I am no longer a drunk sitting in his garage all by himself slamming beers seeking oblivion!

Miracles happen in the rooms of AA every day, I am thankful I am one of them.

beingjenagain

Went to my 2nd meeting today. 2 days 2 meetings...
Thanks for all your posts!

KaiK

You go, girl!!!

Kai

CarolD

on down the recovery road!

IO Storm

Congrats on the first meeting and the first chip!!!!!!

These firsts are precious memories..........

Again...congrats...and best wishes on your new journey.


Welcome to AA!

bigredme

You are doing beautifully Jen. Did you get that feeling at the end of the meeting that you found a place that felt good? The first meeting is very scary but nowhere is a new person more welcome than in the rooms of AA or NA. Congratulations.

Tazman53

Good job jen!!! Keep going back, it took me several weeks before I started to get the lingo and understand what was really up in meetings. AA is no different then the general population and as a result you may very well run into some jerks, focus on the good and ignore the bad, they are still working on them selfs.