BrokenInPieces

Went to my first recovery meeting tonight. I cried through my whole sharing time, as I thought I would. What I actually shared came out a whoooole lot different than what I thought I was going to share. The hurts just started flowing... starting about 30 years back... when I was done, I thought to myself, "Whoa.. where the heck did THAT come from?!?" But it felt good - and purposeful. And as others shared, I didn't feel so alone anymore.

This is a new beginning for me, and I'm glad I went.

Stung

Good for you! I'm glad you feel good after going.

ladyscribbler

Hugs, hugs and more hugs. Good for you. It takes a lot of courage to walk through those doors the first time, even more to share. You are awesome.

Mountainmanbob

Sounds to be a good thing for you

Meetings have helped me so much

I went this morning actually

Keeps me fresh

MM

PunchDrunk

I cried through my first three meetings. I felt ridiculous but everyone was supportive.

BrokenInPieces

I was deep into the tissue box just anticipating my turn to share. Knowing I was going to be so emotional is what was keeping me from attending a meeting - I just wasn't ready. But today, after the email I had received from my xabf, I was ready enough. I need to put this behind me and begin moving forward. That first step is always the hardest. But I am so glad I took it. I want to heal from this and get back to appreciating my simple, beautiful life with a clear head and an open heart.

SantawC

I've only been to about 6 meetings, but I've met members of alanon who have been working the program for years and still get weepy when they share. The best part is...ITS OK! How good it feels to talk to people who know exactly how you feel. Thank god for alanon.

HopefulinFLA

That's how I felt too. The biggest draw for me with alanon is being with people who get it like no one else can.

Keep going, it only gets better!

Rev 3:16

Ive downloaded a list of alanon meetings here and will be going to one tomorrow or over weekend. A little intimidated by some jargon.

lillamy

I believe I was the reason my meeting started putting out two tissue boxes.
It's truly healing to have a safe place to share. I'm so glad you went.