letitgo

Well I had the courage to attend my first meeting. I was pleasantly surprised. The people were so open and honest about where they came from and have been through.
I feel blessed that I have awoken before I have reached the depths that many have.
They did not force religion or hidden agendas down my throat. It really makes a difference being around people that will be open and honest with you. People that will listen to a stranger, take him under there wing and offer support at all hours.

I really got the point of AA is that the first step is most important.
Finding healthy ways to cope. Being with others to relate and speak freely without judgment. I am happy I went in with an open mind and found a group that I felt comfortable with.

I will definitely recommend the meetings based on my initial experience. I hope to attend more.

Anna

I'm really glad that it was a good experience for you.

heath480

Welcome to the fellowship.

biminiblue

Keep going back!

Ruby2

I'm glad it worked out for you.

Berrybean

That is exactly how I felt when I went for the first time 2 weeks ago

junk33

takes balls to walk into that first meeting alone ..pat yourself on the back ,i was there just last week

Jeni26

I remember my first meeting. I was terrified. Well done for going and I'm glad it was a good experience for you

Dee74

I'm really glad you had a good experience letitgo

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LBrain

way to letitgo, are you going to another meeting today? gotta keep going ya know...

letitgo

Thinking about checking out a different one tonight. I want to drink and misery loves company. We can all shoot the sh*t and have fun without boozing. AA is kind of a like a bar with no alcohol.

least

I'm glad it was helpful for you. Whatever works, keep on doing it.

LBrain

Just don't let some of that talk make you romanticize drinking again. Be wary of war stories. They sometimes have a negative effect.

Marjoram

Good for you! We are in the same boat! Glad you had a good experience as well!

letitgo

Physically I feel fine. Some fatigue and cravings but I think at this point its all mental. Hard to break a habbit when I was buzzed or half drunk by 6:30pm. Didn't make it out to a meeting today. I have been drinking a ton of water. I still need to binge drink something. Water is better then booze. Congrats to everyone on you success.

My first meeting was filled with stories of heavy drug abuse, drinking and people that have low self esteem. I really related this. They didn't sugar coat or make alcohol sound good at all. Sure we all know the feeling of the first few drinks before the monster is unleashed. Blackouts, hurting ourselves and others. Thinking we an do anything. The meeting was more of a scared straight session which I need this early. In my mind I keep saying I can have a six pack and be fine the next day. When I get these cravings I think about the stories in AA. Being homeless, losing children, ,losing years of life, losing friends and family. I didn't admit to being an alcoholic. I would like to think I just binge drink to get away. The group did not glorify anything about drinking. They shared their very low moments and up moments when they were able to get out of the black hole and sober up.

I know I am an alcoholic because I drink to get sh*t faced black out drunk and that's not ok Its sad being 30 and being so powerless for so long for alcohol. But the truth feels great to admit to myself and others. I don't know that I would feel comfortable talking to anyone outside of my immediate family. I hope to in time and help warn others about the dangers of addiction. Drinking is a very slippery slope.