trailrunrbyday

Hi all. I did it. Nothing today...rallied my troops(3 friends who have been through it) and hitched myself a ride (with 2 of those friends) to my first AA meeting. It was fantastic. I felt safe, surrounded, supported, welcomed and actually....even loved. It may have helped that the meeting is at a facility that is a big warm cozy log cabin with a roaring fire, lots of leather sofas, low lighting and candles.

I can't wait to go back. I can't wait to wake up tomorrow with a clear head and see about the next 24.

bjames

Good for you!! Keep it up

Sobersunshine

So happy for you!

Sally1009

Yay! That's wonderful. It sounds like a lovely setting. Congratulations on your first day. Wishing you many many more.

Itchy

pipparina

Very happy for you. You made it through day one. Yippeee! And very happy you have a support system in place. That will make the way easier

YVRguy

Thats a big one ! Getting to that first meeting usually isn't easy. I know I wasn't choosing to go because I thought it would be a great party...I was scared crapless. Sure glad I did and congrats on 24!

Stay with it , 90 in 90 works from what I see.

Gottalife

Well done. I liked AA too, from the day I realised I wanted to stop for good. Wonderful program that worked for me just like it has worked for many others. You could be on your way to a new life beyond your wildest dreams.

heath480

Good news.

Wishing you well.

trailrunrbyday

Thank you all SO much. Tucking a coin in my pocket as I head out to try to get caught up with work. Have 5 people who I can REALLY talk to on speed dial. There were some major benefits to going to bed with a clear head and a cup of Orange tea.....I watched a program in bed with my husband (and didn't pass out) and he was so happy to spend an evening with *me* that he had to pause it to hold my face in his hands and thank me.

THAT will take me through the next 24 I think.

Itchy

Now that was a nice share.

Hollyanne

That is great!
Seek, and you shall find.
You got in touch with the winners, now stick with them.

2granddaughters

AA will save your life and your marriage if you let it.

All the best.

Bob R

bbthumper

Log cabin? Leather couches? Roaring fire?

Im a little jealous. Im used to hard metal chairs, cold church basements, and terrible coffee in styrofoam cups!

Kidding. Any room where there is recovery happening is a good room. Happy for you! Keep it up!

trailrunrbyday

I know...I hear about the other meeting areas and although I am sure I will gain just as much love, support and encouragement in the church basement or hall(and I will attend these meetings as well)....I am lucky enough to have access to a place that is World Renowned as a treatment facility (way back when I had cable I used to watch people get sent there in episodes of "Intervention". It is exceptional and I am blessed!

Hexipuff

Congratulations Trial

Welcome to AA - that and this forum have kept me on the sober path.

Life will get better and better each sober day.

Best of luck on your journey - keep posting

CarolD

Thanks for shareing your really good news...

Sapling

What beautiful share....I love it. If you like what you are getting....Keep doing what you are doing.

Pondlady

So beautiful and tender to hear how your husband held your face in his hands......what could be better?

Hevyn

Very happy to hear this good news. You're on your way.