FeelingL0st

I'm sitting in the parking lot scared to death.

DontRemember

Nothing to be scared of. Trust me. They're just people like you , I and us dealing with the same thing. Only a few steps through the door and an hour or so of your time.

tomsteve

good on ya!!
get some courage and come on in. the coffee's warm.

Forward12

You've got this!

PurpleKnight

You can do this FeelingL0st . . . go for it!!

columbus

That's brave and honest and true of you to embrace, state, this.




Ask yourself this:

Were you ever too afraid to go into the liquor store/corner store/down the wine aisle at the height of alcoholic craving or did you nervously barge on in and get 'er done?

;-)

nez

I remember feeling exactly the same way. I remember it like it was yesterday. I was scared to death... scared of what has turned out to be the best thing that has ever happened to me in my life. That which I was seeking was causing me to seek, and it was on the other side of the door. Come on in. We have all been there.

BrendaChenowyth

LoL You sound like me!

I pray that you are having a good meeting and walk out feeling peaceful.

DontRemember

It took a 2nd DUI(court ordered) to get me to walk in the door. Do not be me! I'm/was a horrible 'example'! I tried to go when I first signed up here and didn't. Could have saved me about $10k-$20K for an hour of my time...had I listened. I was 'blinded' by the religious aspect of AA..That's not AA,to me,anymore. It's a room of people like me.Some believe in a 'god',some don't but, we ALL had/have the same issue and are there for the same reason. Support.

Carlotta

Just go in and check it out. Most of the folks at the meeting don't bite :P
Seriously, I know it can feel scary to embark on a new journey but you can do it. Let us know how it went

Anna

I hope it goes well.

FeelingL0st

Thanks everyone!
I didn't get to read these until just now.
I just got home a bit ago.
Made it through the doors and to my first meeting!!
I met so many nice people. Everyone was so warm and welcoming.
There were about 40 people, so many people with years and years of being sober.
4 women gave me their names and numbers in case I need support or want to talk.
It was wonderful. I'm SO happy I went.
They have a women's meeting Friday night. I'm going to that one too!!!

tomsteve

good on ya!!!
so, on them numbers? them women truly are there to support,guide, and give suggestions. i strongly encourage you when the 1st thought of calling one of them numbers comes up, act on that thought real quick. if no answer, leave a message and call the next.
and the phone is a LOT lighter than a bottle and much better solutions,too!

DontRemember

Tom is correct! Use those numbers before you pick up or at the least...post here! I'm proud of you for making that step inside!

least

Glad it was a good experience. The women's meeting is a good idea. I know it's scary the first time but the people are welcoming and they understand what you're going thru.

thomas11

Proud of you. Well done.