19 days and went to first AA meeting in 7 years
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19 days and went to first AA meeting in 7 years
Hi SR friends,
Just thought I'd check in this weekend. I am on day 19 and feeling good :bounce.
Last night I went to my first AA meeting in 7 years. I am so glad I felt comfortable there - it's very close to my home, so I am going to try to make this my regular Friday 8:30pm meeting, as Friday nights are harder than other nights for me, as that was when it was "extra" party time of course.I am also going to look for a meeting to attend one night during the week.
I am thankful to be waking up on this Saturday morning with no hangover, anxiety or guilt. I only wish I would have stopped drinking in my 20's- not my mid-30's- but no use cryin' over split milk, right?
Have a wonderful weekend everyone and thanks for all the support.
Big hugs,
TTGU
XO:ghug3
Just thought I'd check in this weekend. I am on day 19 and feeling good :bounce.
Last night I went to my first AA meeting in 7 years. I am so glad I felt comfortable there - it's very close to my home, so I am going to try to make this my regular Friday 8:30pm meeting, as Friday nights are harder than other nights for me, as that was when it was "extra" party time of course.I am also going to look for a meeting to attend one night during the week.
I am thankful to be waking up on this Saturday morning with no hangover, anxiety or guilt. I only wish I would have stopped drinking in my 20's- not my mid-30's- but no use cryin' over split milk, right?
Have a wonderful weekend everyone and thanks for all the support.
Big hugs,
TTGU
XO:ghug3
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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TTGU,
Congrats on your 19 days. I am happy for you in finding relief through a meeting. I felt like I was going to explode last night (I did not drink though) maybe I should look for a meeting also. Keep up the good work, stay strong.
Traid.
Congrats on your 19 days. I am happy for you in finding relief through a meeting. I felt like I was going to explode last night (I did not drink though) maybe I should look for a meeting also. Keep up the good work, stay strong.
Traid.
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Traid,
Thanks for your note.
Even though this web site has helped me in a HUGE way and I will continue to check in daily, I think the in person meetings seal the deal- for me anyhow. Also- try a meeting and if you don't like that particular one, try another- each group is different and you will know in your gut when you are in the right room. All the best to YOU.
Hugs,
TTGU
Thanks for your note.
Even though this web site has helped me in a HUGE way and I will continue to check in daily, I think the in person meetings seal the deal- for me anyhow. Also- try a meeting and if you don't like that particular one, try another- each group is different and you will know in your gut when you are in the right room. All the best to YOU.
Hugs,
TTGU
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I went to my home groups meeting today
28 people...all dealing with alcoholism
From 2 newcomers....just beginning
to C. who has 39 years ...the message
of hope and healing was so powerfully evident
As we had the 2 newcomers...we did a Step 1
meeting...
"We admitted we were powerless over alcohol-
that our lives had become unmanageable"
Not a person there had become homeless or an
end stage alcoholic but we could identify in
other ways to losing control over our drinking..
AA meetings? I absolutely agree they are awesome!
Time...Good for you!
Quote Source...
First Edition-Alcoholics Anonymous.
28 people...all dealing with alcoholism
From 2 newcomers....just beginning
to C. who has 39 years ...the message
of hope and healing was so powerfully evident
As we had the 2 newcomers...we did a Step 1
meeting...
"We admitted we were powerless over alcohol-
that our lives had become unmanageable"
Not a person there had become homeless or an
end stage alcoholic but we could identify in
other ways to losing control over our drinking..
AA meetings? I absolutely agree they are awesome!
Time...Good for you!
Quote Source...
First Edition-Alcoholics Anonymous.
8 THat's fantastic, you should be pleased with yourself, I'm proud of you! Feels great waking up these days, doesn't it? 
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Carol and Least- thank you so much.
AA is a wonderful program no doubt Carol and YES Least, waking up each day is at times the most exciting time for me- I say thank you for waking up sober and clear headed and ask for another day of the same- it's such a great feeling to begin each day this way.
Thank you both so much for your notes. Have a wonderful week ahead!!
6
XO TTGU
AA is a wonderful program no doubt Carol and YES Least, waking up each day is at times the most exciting time for me- I say thank you for waking up sober and clear headed and ask for another day of the same- it's such a great feeling to begin each day this way.
Thank you both so much for your notes. Have a wonderful week ahead!!
6XO TTGU
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