100

I'm waiting to go inside an meeting in 11 years. Unfortunately I ended up drinking yesterday after almost 7 days sober which made me realize I need more help getting sober. So I asked for a ride and swolled my pride. I'm terrified I feel so embarrassed coming back after so many years. I have to do this through because it clear I can't stay stoped on my own I need something else
David
David

Scd619x

I tell you what, i have had a sh*t day, but your post has turned it all around for me at 22.18 UK time, almost time for bed. Well done you! Takes a huge amount of courage to do what you have done. From now on promise yourself something, no matter if you drink or not you keep going to meetings, asking for help and more importantly accepting it If you never drink again after today brilliant, but in the unlikely event you do then you keep going as AA was made for you to stay in until you are ready. Sounds like you might be sooner rather than later though!

Dee74

I’m glad you’re doing this David...get some contacts after the meeting and people to call

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dustyfox

Courageous and a great decision. Let us know how it went.

100

The meeting was good the crazy thing is I only remember 2 people. I thought everyone would shake thier fingers and say I told you so. That's didn't happen and everyone was super nice. I'm going again tomorrow and thier playing volleyball after the meeting. It crazy every thing in my head was wrong.
David

Boondock

Good for you David, keep it up sometimes we need in person meetings as well as SR...I go to an AA meeting every morning

Grymt

Good on you David.
well done

Libby06

Good job David! I remember when I first realized how wrong my thoughts were. I didn't trust my first thought for a long time and was so grateful to have a sponsor to bounce things off of. I trust myself more now a days, but I must always remember that my head can lie to me. Things never go the way I imagine.

Just don't pick up the first drink, that's the one that gets us drunk! I'm really happy for you

fishkiller

Glad it worked out!
We cant do this alone.

Steely

Well done 100.

How our heads can lie to us.

And volleyball as a bonus!

Can't lose.

ScottFromWI

Glad to hear the meeting went well and that you are planning on going back David.

Scd619x

Volleyball, jeez in the meeting i go to in the UK you are lucky if you ever get invited for a coffee after the meetings lol. Enjoy!!!!!!

100

Just got back from second meeting and played volleyball. I got to know a lot of nice people. I'm going to do every social thing and help out if asked. I plan on getting sponsor but not going to rush it. It felt like going home. I realize now how much I was dying inside a little each day I used. I have hope now. I not going to pick up for anything and I really want to stay sober this time. David

Boondock

David that's great to hear. I enjoy my AA meetings too. I'm glad it's inspiring you to stay sober, Hang in there and be strong!!

Hevyn

I'm so glad you took action, David. Wonderful news.

100

Also I realize are secrets keep us sick. Also we're I live they have alono clubs that have dozens of meetings throughout the day. I'm also thinking about going to an overeating group. The last time I got sober I gained 50 pounds. I'm a big time ice cream and chocolate addict. Not now though one thing at a time. The first time I got sober I took up smoking thank God I quit that habit years ago. Still feeling really anxious. I felt really great after volleyball though. I need to exercise regularly.
David

advbike

Great job David!