countrygirl2014

I just figured I would share this. Over a year ago, when I was actively drinking, I couldn't hold a conversation with anyone. I couldn't even make sense while posting on this site. I was aware of it, it scared me, and I wanted to be able to talk to people without them walking away mid sentence. Part of me knew it had to do with my drinking. A year and some months later I discovered how much drinking affected my communication and social skills. Tonight I will be speaking for the first time at an AA womens meeting. I'm nervous, but confident. I'm confident my higher power will find the words, and enough of them to fill 30 minutes. Yikes! Have a blessed, sober day and don't forget to be grateful!

Jennifer

JD

That's very inspirational Jennifer. Thank you for sharing. And have a great speach tonight.

Shantilove

That's amazing you should be really proud of yourself and how far you've come. I'm sure you will give a wonderful speech and the ladies will all benefit from listening to your experience.
Let us know how it goes!

least

That's quite an honor. But does it have to be that long? That's a long time to be speaking.

tomsteve

cool beans!!

Soberwolf

zjw

your braver then me. I still wont read none of the stuff at AA etc.. I'll speak up from time to time but thats about it.

good job tho. I always think about giving some worthwhile speach to others but between my writing skills and my public speaking skills its nothing more then a fantasy to me.

Fly N Buy

Way to carry the message - THAT'S the point!

Yesterday I chaired a large group noon meeting. This use to make me nervous the first couple of times. But, with a little preparation and strength from my HP I simply turn it all over.........so peaceful and wonderful interaction with friends.

Good for you
Enjoy..........

ScottFromWI

That's fantastic CountryGirl! I'm sure you'll find lots to say, and even if you don't use all the time that is fine too.

countrygirl2014

Just an update...I did not think I could ever do that. I turned everything over and my nerves went away and every word flowed effortlessly. I threw my humor in there, people laughed which meant they were listening. I have never, ever felt so free in my life. A 400 pound weight was lifted from me last night. I barely share in meetings, telling a bunch of strangers my life story is quite possibly the most therapeutic, spiritually expanding thing I have ever done. I am grateful.

Jennifer

FarToGo

WOW what an achievement! wish I had heard you speak, I'm sure it was really great and even more important, helped those listening.
You go girl! Thanks for sharing.
Happy New Year,
xx

zjw

thats awesome good job! im glad it was a good expierience that gives some one like me some hope! sometimes we just gotta do stuff. I know in my own head it hink about the voice that tell me no no your no good at that etc.. reality is i could go public speak and maybe half the room would be ok with what i had to say to me it would be worth it then but getting over myself or the 400lb weighgt as you put it would be my hard part.

good job!

Dharma33

That's great!!! Good for you, countrygirl! Your post made my day

SobrieTee

Awesome!! Congrats and best of luck!

IfYouCanDream

Congratulations on sharing Experience, Strength and Hope.
Inspiring

Deckard

Congratulations! That's a huge achievement, and I bet you helped a bunch of people in ways you might never even fully know.

Dee74

That's fantastic Jennifer - congrats!

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