Went to AA
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Went to AA
There were lots of people there. I sat at a table full of women. They were so nice. They made sure I had multiple phone numbers in case I need them. They also told me about an emotional support AA meeting that is tomorrow at 6:00 so I plan to go to it.
I am completely exhausted and about to head to bed. Day 1 is a wrap.
I am completely exhausted and about to head to bed. Day 1 is a wrap.
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Originally Posted by Sinderos 
There were lots of people there. I sat at a table full of women. They were so nice. They made sure I had multiple phone numbers in case I need them. They also told me about an emotional support AA meeting that is tomorrow at 6:00 so I plan to go to it.
I am completely exhausted and about to head to bed. Day 1 is a wrap.
I am completely exhausted and about to head to bed. Day 1 is a wrap.
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Great going - and a word of advice if I may. USE the phone numbers. They aren't shared just for 'emergencies' only. People well into their recovery will tell you it helps them as much as you if you call them up.
In the three weeks I have been going to meetings this time I have called people up on three occasions - one of them ended up with a meeting in town over a coffee. Well worth it I assure you.
In the three weeks I have been going to meetings this time I have called people up on three occasions - one of them ended up with a meeting in town over a coffee. Well worth it I assure you.
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Originally Posted by Mentium
Great going - and a word of advice if I may. USE the phone numbers. They aren't shared just for 'emergencies' only. People well into their recovery will tell you it helps them as much as you if you call them up.
In the three weeks I have been going to meetings this time I have called people up on three occasions - one of them ended up with a meeting in town over a coffee. Well worth it I assure you.
In the three weeks I have been going to meetings this time I have called people up on three occasions - one of them ended up with a meeting in town over a coffee. Well worth it I assure you.
Wishing you the best, Sinderos!
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I have met a lot of good people at AA meetings that sincerely want to help others.
Compared to most of the people I deal with in everyday life; AA people are some of the nicest and friendliest people I know.
It irritates me that my wife (who still drinks heavily everyday) thinks that AA members are all "weirdos and losers". But I have to remember that is her "alcoholic voice that is in denial" talking.
Compared to most of the people I deal with in everyday life; AA people are some of the nicest and friendliest people I know.
It irritates me that my wife (who still drinks heavily everyday) thinks that AA members are all "weirdos and losers". But I have to remember that is her "alcoholic voice that is in denial" talking.
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Glad you found a supportive group right away! I did, too, when I first started AA, and it has been a godsend. USE the numbers. I haven't as much as I should. I stayed sober, but it would have been better to have more one-on-one meetings and talks early on. I was afraid to "bother" people. Now, 2 years+ years in, I understand that talking to newbies helps the "experienced" sober person just as much.
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Sinderos thanks for posting your experience!
I had a terrible experience a few years back when I found an aa group on the Internet. For days before going I had convinced myself it was going to be full of people slumped in chairs with half empty bottles of whiskey dribbling the lyrics to "my way" by Frank Sinatra.
But with all my paranoias and fears I still went.
Sadly though I had not only got the wrong building I also had the wrong night, it was a mums and tots group and they did look a little bit unhinged when I asked if they knew where the aa meeting was!
My one and only time of trying to attend an AA meeting. Good to hear that you had a good experience, I may try and attend one again now.
I had a terrible experience a few years back when I found an aa group on the Internet. For days before going I had convinced myself it was going to be full of people slumped in chairs with half empty bottles of whiskey dribbling the lyrics to "my way" by Frank Sinatra.
But with all my paranoias and fears I still went.
Sadly though I had not only got the wrong building I also had the wrong night, it was a mums and tots group and they did look a little bit unhinged when I asked if they knew where the aa meeting was!
My one and only time of trying to attend an AA meeting. Good to hear that you had a good experience, I may try and attend one again now.
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Originally Posted by Mentium
Great going - and a word of advice if I may. USE the phone numbers. They aren't shared just for 'emergencies' only. People well into their recovery will tell you it helps them as much as you if you call them up.
In the three weeks I have been going to meetings this time I have called people up on three occasions - one of them ended up with a meeting in town over a coffee. Well worth it I assure you.
In the three weeks I have been going to meetings this time I have called people up on three occasions - one of them ended up with a meeting in town over a coffee. Well worth it I assure you.
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Originally Posted by InApickle
Sinderos thanks for posting your experience!
I had a terrible experience a few years back when I found an aa group on the Internet. For days before going I had convinced myself it was going to be full of people slumped in chairs with half empty bottles of whiskey dribbling the lyrics to "my way" by Frank Sinatra.
But with all my paranoias and fears I still went.
Sadly though I had not only got the wrong building I also had the wrong night, it was a mums and tots group and they did look a little bit unhinged when I asked if they knew where the aa meeting was!
My one and only time of trying to attend an AA meeting. Good to hear that you had a good experience, I may try and attend one again now.
I had a terrible experience a few years back when I found an aa group on the Internet. For days before going I had convinced myself it was going to be full of people slumped in chairs with half empty bottles of whiskey dribbling the lyrics to "my way" by Frank Sinatra.
But with all my paranoias and fears I still went.
Sadly though I had not only got the wrong building I also had the wrong night, it was a mums and tots group and they did look a little bit unhinged when I asked if they knew where the aa meeting was!
My one and only time of trying to attend an AA meeting. Good to hear that you had a good experience, I may try and attend one again now.
You should give it another try. 🙂
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