Have to read my autobiography tonight at group, terrified
Have to read my autobiography tonight at group, terrified
One of the things you have to do in group is read your autobiography. It took forever to write and after I read it I think it makes my life seem to a pile of sh*t and it was not all that way. I am not so worried about reading but just getting through it without making a fool of myself. I also have to read a letter from my wife. I am sober which is great but this will test me.
It's going to feel good, really good, to get this all out in front of a group that *totally* gets it.
I know it's easy (and almost entirely unhelpful) to tell you not to stress about it, but remember you'll have an audience full of people who have, in one iteration or another, lived your life and your mistakes for the very same reasons.
I know it's easy (and almost entirely unhelpful) to tell you not to stress about it, but remember you'll have an audience full of people who have, in one iteration or another, lived your life and your mistakes for the very same reasons.
Most people in group are there because they have to be (arrested, DUI's). I am one of a couple that go because I want to so the crowd isn't exactly like me. Half just want to get through to get their license back. I will just try to focus on the good it will do me.
theres a high probability that they are just like you they just wont admit it yet. you may be the only BB someone reads.
sharing all the crap from yer life might make one of them see they arent unique and there is a solution.
sharing all the crap from yer life might make one of them see they arent unique and there is a solution.
Duke, in the situation you have described, you may help someone there more than you can realize. Frankly, they're probably there because a court is trying to mandate that they arrive at the conclusion at which you have already arrived: that substance abuse is going to destroy their lives if they don't do something about it.
I'm sure you'll do great. Be honest, and you won't be able to help but be great.
I'm sure you'll do great. Be honest, and you won't be able to help but be great.
What kind of group do you have to read an autobiography to?
Good luck- I wouldn't mind reading mine, but actually sitting down and thinking in detail about my life? Ugh! Reminds me- I'm supposed to be working on my 4th step this week. Better go kick myself off the computer!
Good luck- I wouldn't mind reading mine, but actually sitting down and thinking in detail about my life? Ugh! Reminds me- I'm supposed to be working on my 4th step this week. Better go kick myself off the computer!
Knock 'em out.
But if you're one of the ones who want to be there then your story might really help others that haven't got that far yet. So you're not only helping yourself but you may plant a good seed in others as well. Two for the price of one :-)
Well I did it. It was hard and I needed a couple of breaks but it felt good. Hard to explain the pain you had in your life and make so people understand. I also had to read a SO letter (significant other) which I could not open until group. My wife was nice but harsh at times. Probably what I deserve. Came out feeling good that the bad things she had to say are behind me.
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