Attended my meeting last night, feel amazing!

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06-02-2007, 01:15 PM

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TiffanyMarie

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Attended my meeting last night, feel amazing!

I attended my first meeting in 35 days last night and I feel absolutely renewed and refocused on myself! It's amazing because for the last month that I was drinking again, I felt judged by everyone, family, friends...just everyone. For the first time in a month I didn't feel like one single person was judging me, makes me very sad that I had this relapse but I am so focused on recovering! I don't know if I would have actually gone to my meeting last night if I hadn't found this board yesterday, so I am very greatfull that I found you all!

06-02-2007, 01:16 PM

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GlassPrisoner

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Funny, in a room full of judgemental people (alkies, in general, are really judgmental), there is no judgement when a newcomer walks in. Just acceptance, and a genuine desire to help.

Pretty cool if you ask me.

06-02-2007, 01:16 PM

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hope3

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Hi TM. good for you, and welcome. You will find a lot of

support here..enjoy the ride,,,hope3

06-02-2007, 05:26 PM

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CarolD

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Atta girl TM!

Fantastic!

06-02-2007, 05:30 PM

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Change4life

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Welcome TM!! No judgement here we all just try to help each other.

I am glad you found SR

06-02-2007, 05:51 PM

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Rowan

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I'm glad that you feel so much better, Tiffany. Thank you for sharing

06-02-2007, 06:04 PM

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IO Storm

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The 6 times this "oldbie" reentered the rooms of AA as a Newbie..

I was welcomed with nothing but unconditional love and gratitude from my

old friends that i was still alive...

I am so glad you found AA..

They're sort of like God..

No condemnation..

Love,

IO

06-02-2007, 06:27 PM

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Anna

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Hi Tiffany,

I'm glad your meeting went well.

One of the reasons I like being around SR is because we're all on this road together and we don't judge each other.

06-02-2007, 08:01 PM

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AJD04

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Hi Tiffany
I am so glad that your meeting went so well!! What an awesome feeling to be so focused on recovery and determined to get well again. I also found this board yesterday and I have to say.... It has already helped tremendously and is keeping me focused on making myself better as well.

Take Care!!
AJ