kage007

I'm going to go to an AA meeting tomorrow. Never been before... too scared.

I really want to live a sober life. I hope I don't just park in the street and leave.

I usually start drinking at 5 pm, the meeting I plan to go to is at 6:30. It says it's a closed meeting, but if I read correctly that just means it's closed to anyone that isn't there to quit drinking?

I'm terrified, but I hope it works.

Dee74

I think it's a great thing to try Kage - all the best

some good info here:
Your First AA Meeting<

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courage2

Yes, "closed" means only those who want to stop drinking.

I don't think I could have gotten sober without AA. It's a super weird feeling to walk through the door of your first meeting, but everyone there has been through the same thing. You'll be welcome there.

Good luck to you!

August252015

Glad you shared! The first meeting is hard - you are doing a great thing. Be gentle with yourself and let us know how it goes.

least

The people are all there for the same reason. Either they want to get sober or they want to stay sober. They will understand.

PhoenixJ

Let us know how you went.

August252015

And remember- all of us in AA had our very first meeting too! Whether it was yesterday or many years ago, we all know what it is like.

Ghostlight1

I was scared witless, too. I had to circle the block a few times but didn't go in.
Finally, I decided I wanted to get sober more than I wanted to drink and went in.
Nobody seemed to notice me as being new. When the speaker asked if it was anyone's first meeting I was too chicken to raise my hand.

It took me about five different meetings before I said anything, but I sure did absorb a lot of wisdom.
I think it's great you're going. You have nothing to fear. And everything to gain.
Best to you and let us know how it goes.

Gabe1980

Good for you!
I went to my first meeting a few weeks ago. It was hard to get through the door but I was so glad I went. There was something for me in that action of going, before hearing anything or participating, that has helped me to accept that I'm an alcoholic. It felt like a powerful step in itself. Plus everyone is really nice to newcomers.
Keep us posted! xx

Dee74

how did you go Kage?

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Anna

I hope that the meeting went well, Kage.