prettypoison

It only took me 15 years -- but I finally made it to an AA meeting.

I have been stubborn for so long about this but desperation finally dictated that I do something or I would die next to that bottle.

I am so glad that I did. I wish I hadn't suffered for so long all alone and fearful. I feel hope, real honest to goodness hope again. I know that part of this is the "honeymoon" mode -- I've detoxed -- made amends -- and reached out.

But now the real work begins.

But I am ready. Hallelujah, I can say honestly I am READY.

I'll be attending another meeting tomorrow. And I'll be back to share with y'all.

Hugs friends...

yeahgr8

Good stuff, keep going with the affirmative action you are taking to get sober:-)

Stevie1

Good for you!!

AA made me feel hope too.

ChikkaB

That's beautiful. It's like the rainbow after the storm, isn't it? Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Keep coming back!

ViciousCycle

Proud of you my friend!!!

OklaBH

YEA! I didnt want to go to meetings because to me it seemed like "the end" the end of fun! Ive been to 4 this week and its really helped me. Also I have met some awesome people and have a a sponsor that I love.

Ghostlight

Good for you!

It also took me a long time to go to a meeting, but once I did, I found there was nothing to fear.
Please keep hitting those meetings, it only gets better.

CarolD

Good to know this.....

Zebra1275

Good for you. One thing I do every weekend when I look at my calendar for the coming week is to plan my meeting attendance. I always know when my next meeting is and of course I can add an additional meeting in, if I feel the need.