Shout out to AA
I looked like that holdin beer
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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Shout out to AA
Meeting number 3: A lady walked up to me after a meeting and said, “I am here for you… you look like your heart is broken.” It was, but I thought I was looking pretty normal; playing it cool. I asked her why she said it, and she said that she looked into my eyes when I walked in, and she said she saw a broken heart. I cried like a baby, and she is still a great friend. It still amazes me that this sweat lady saw under my “cool” exterior. How awesome is that!!
..and I am not saying AA is the only way, I am just sharing something neat.
..and I am not saying AA is the only way, I am just sharing something neat.
I looked like that holdin beer
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 627
I just hear so many negative AA experiences from people that I wanted to share a positive one that was genuine for me that was heart felt. I know it must be hard for the old timers to deal with new people at times, but there are some really great people in AA.
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Kent UK
Posts: 375
I just hear so many negative AA experiences from people that I wanted to share a positive one that was genuine for me that was heart felt. I know it must be hard for the old timers to deal with new people at times, but there are some really great people in AA.
I have met people who I would never have got to know and the support in my home group is lovely. I am working on Step 2 now and am begining to appreciate all the fellowship has to offer.
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Join Date: Dec 2011
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I don't hear that much negativity about AA when I'm around AA. It's been my experience that when I hear negativity about AA it's from people that don't know it or don't use it....So I have to take that with a grain of salt. I've seen many miracles in AA....And I'm one of them....That's all the proof I need.
I looked like that holdin beer
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 627
Well, he is adorable, sapling. On the dog note. I used to feel bad because I was too drunk or too hungover to take my best friend on a walk, but he is enjoying the sober MC. He gets a walk each day.
sobriety date 5-2-12
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Midwest
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There are wonderful people there. The group that I went to has so many kind and caring people in it. I read stories about strange experiences at meetings, but in 8 months I have never experienced anything negative.
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Toronto Canada
Posts: 5,148
What a wonderful woman, MetalChick, and I am happy that you met her. Everyone that I met in AA was a great person too, I was very impressed with such a friendly and welcoming group of folks. I have read accounts here of cliquey standoffish groups but that most definitely was not my experience.
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: NJ
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MetalChick-
I so love your point of this thread. To touch someone else, like you were. What an awesome heart you have! Spreading the message and reaching out is the other half of our recovery in AA. Rock on!!
I so love your point of this thread. To touch someone else, like you were. What an awesome heart you have! Spreading the message and reaching out is the other half of our recovery in AA. Rock on!!
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