joshua7714

Well like I said yesterday, I went to my first AA meeting. I had a great time and was very welcome by all the great people there. It was nice to around people that want to listen and want to give advice. I feel like I am going about this in the right way. I will be back there tomorrow and I am looking foward to it. Proud to have my white chip.

Anna

Wonderful!

Sapling

I'm proud of you for getting one....I get my one year chip in a couple weeks...It works if you work it! Nice job joshua7714...Keep an open mind and keep coming back!

changer

awesome i love the meetings too...

sugarbear1

I heard a woman talk tonight. She has 52 years of sobriety. I'm only 51. It was awesome to hear her speak!

Glad you enjoyed the meeting and you were welcomed warmly.

Keep coming back!

DisplacedGRITS

Keep coming back. It works if you work it. I've been slacking off on my meetings since my vacation and i've recently felt it take it's toll. Going to AA meetings daily in early sobriety really was the kickstart i needed. This is the most success i've ever had in sobriety and the easiest (well, i use the term loosely. I am an alcoholic!) it's ever been. It's like in the past the road of sobriety has been a twisted, overgrown path full of pitfalls and snares that i walked alone. With AA, the path is clear and relatively smooth with the occasional rock or root that trips me. The nice thing is i have friends that walk the path with me and are willing to catch me if i trip or help me up if i fall. I just have to reach out my hand.

desertsong

Wonderful!!!! We love newcomers ... keep going back. We mean it. You will find support, healing, and much-needed fellowship in those rooms. Happy for you.

awuh1

Treasure that chip Josh. It might be the most important one you ever get.

Zebra1275

Excellent!

CarolD

Welcome to SR and to AA...

I do use SR as a supplement to my local AA committments
I'm glad you are planning to do both too...

FlyerFan

Wonderful news Joshua! We AA's lurk around every corner people just don't know it. Doesn't it feel kind of neat to be a part of the secret society of AA? Lol I know it sounds silly but it makes me feel important when I sneak off to meetings. =) haha

tomsteve

cool beans!! i am sure that you will heaar your thoughts and actions coming from them folks.

soooooo....got phone #'s?
gota big book?
got a sponsor?

Cinderblock18

Great to hear! After hearing so much positive feedback, I'm really looking forward to having another go at meetings.

Sapling

It's contagious.

tomsteve

in a good way,too!!!

Luling

Good for you, Josh! I just went to my first meeting too, and I'm glad I did it. I'm finally understanding that sobriety takes a lot of work, and it's nice to have company along the way.