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Hi, I'm new here, hoping I can get the courage to go to my first real meeting. I tell myself everyday that "this is the day", but haven't made it yet. After reading some or your stories, I think I might have a chance.
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Welcome, bloodymary - Of course you have a chance! A lot of us (myself included) didn't know if we could, would, or even wanted to quit. We just can't do it on our own, and need support. This is a great place to start.
Life is better without alcohol. Take it one day at a time and see a doctor about help with withdrawals. And hang out with us - we're all working towards the same goal: a sober day!
Life is better without alcohol. Take it one day at a time and see a doctor about help with withdrawals. And hang out with us - we're all working towards the same goal: a sober day!
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: eagan, mn
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hi BM....I also was very "hesitant" to attend my first meeting,
feeling like attending on e would be labeling myself...
But I found the exact opposite to be true, I have found meetinigs
to be supportive and encouraging in my efforts to remain sober...
I continue to be amazed at the similarities I hear from others to my
own situation.
I found myself feeling very "alone" in my strggles with alcohol, attending
meetings, sharing my story and listening to the stories of others has proved
I'm not alone...and the support I find there helps my confidence immensly...
Best of luck to you!!
feeling like attending on e would be labeling myself...
But I found the exact opposite to be true, I have found meetinigs
to be supportive and encouraging in my efforts to remain sober...
I continue to be amazed at the similarities I hear from others to my
own situation.
I found myself feeling very "alone" in my strggles with alcohol, attending
meetings, sharing my story and listening to the stories of others has proved
I'm not alone...and the support I find there helps my confidence immensly...
Best of luck to you!!
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 16,633
Welcome!
I've found AA to be SO helpful in my recovery. I'm almost two and a half years sober now, and it's a great way of life.
Here is a very cool link that might dispel some of you nervousness about going to a meeting: What to expect at your first AA meeting. It's pretty accurate, I think.
I've found AA to be SO helpful in my recovery. I'm almost two and a half years sober now, and it's a great way of life.
Here is a very cool link that might dispel some of you nervousness about going to a meeting: What to expect at your first AA meeting. It's pretty accurate, I think.
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