I'm an alcoholic
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I'm an alcoholic
but really didn't want to admit fully to that until this week. Talked again with my therapist this week about going to AA and my first meeting is tomorrow. I am very nervous but hopeful. I truly believe if I don't get more support that I will slip again and drinking will eventually kill me. There was a death in my family and the funeral is this weekend...haven't seen this side of the family in a long time and am going to face my anxieties sober which won't be easy because a lot of them are alcoholics. I will hit up meetings there even though I will be out of state. I think it's a good plan to have in place...
SR has definitely been a great resource for me - lots of people, each with their own unique story and all with the same desire - sobriety. Congratulations on making the commitment to attend an AA meeting tomorrow.
I'm so sorry for your loss, but I found out that dealing with the loss clean/sober? It hurts, but it's a good thing. I don't have the regrets of being "numb" and deal with that AND the loss later.
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
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Just a follow up..found the strength to walk into my fisrt meeting. I was shaking and so nervous but pushed myself forward. I was floored by the amount of caring compassionate people that welcomed me. I even spoke a tiny bit when they asked if I wanted to. I barely remember what I said I was so nervous lol but I am sure they understood..so glad and so proud of myself for going Thanks for the positive reinforcement!
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Just a follow up..found the strength to walk into my fisrt meeting. I was shaking and so nervous but pushed myself forward. I was floored by the amount of caring compassionate people that welcomed me. I even spoke a tiny bit when they asked if I wanted to. I barely remember what I said I was so nervous lol but I am sure they understood..so glad and so proud of myself for going Thanks for the positive reinforcement!
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