My first AA meeting tonight ..
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My first AA meeting tonight ..
Having caved in yet again, I have recognised that I appear to blame my son's behaviour for my drinking when, in fact, it is MY behaviour and MY decision-making that needs changing. I am going to my first AA meeting tonight as I clearly need extra tools to deal with this. Wish me luck ! Xx
I had my first AA meeting yesterday and it was such an amazing experience, i got such a warm welcome and met a bunch of lovely people, and felt I am not alone with my problems! Hope you well feel the same
Had my first meeting Wednesday and it was great. Can't wait to go back. Just haven't yet because I got really sick on Thursday and still am today. It feels like withdrawal sickness but it can't be because I am at Day 22. So it must be the flu! Anyway, I am looking forward to returning.
Had my first meeting Wednesday and it was great. Can't wait to go back. Just haven't yet because I got really sick on Thursday and still am today. It feels like withdrawal sickness but it can't be because I am at Day 22. So it must be the flu! Anyway, I am looking forward to returning.
Hope you feel better soon. BB
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So the meeting was good BUT it was HUGE - over 100 people. Apparently this is not usual - they were coming to get their chips. I met three lovely women who gave me their numbers. I will definitely go back but need to find a smaller one. There was quite a lot of mention of a God and praying - I don't do God but apparently your higher power can be the strength of the group. Thanks for the support on here ! Xx
That's a big meeting! The ones I go to tend to be max 30. Maybe you could call those numbers and ask which meetings they recommend for being a little more intimate and less busy .
If you want to read around what other people understand by Higher Power (referred to in meetings as God) then it's worth visiting the 12-step area and exploring the threads on steps 2 and step 3. Step 2 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
Step 3 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
There are plenty of speakers on steps 1 to 3 as well that you might find it useful to listen to... 5500+ AA Speakers & Tapes | Alcoholism & Addiction Recovery
Wishing you all the best for your sobriety and recovery. BB
If you want to read around what other people understand by Higher Power (referred to in meetings as God) then it's worth visiting the 12-step area and exploring the threads on steps 2 and step 3. Step 2 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
Step 3 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
There are plenty of speakers on steps 1 to 3 as well that you might find it useful to listen to... 5500+ AA Speakers & Tapes | Alcoholism & Addiction Recovery
Wishing you all the best for your sobriety and recovery. BB
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