BellaTeal

You don't have to say anything. I've been going pretty much everyday for about 4 months. I've only just started sharing during meetings.
They might ask if there are any newcomers that would like to introduce themselves but you don't even have to do that if you don't want to. If they go around the room you can just say "I pass". They understand.

SoberHooligan

Hang in there bud. AA is the same the world over and it's saved countless lives, including mine. I was extremely nervous to go the first time. But I'm sure glad I did. You don't have to talk unless you want to. Just listen and you'll know you're not alone. I have friends in my group that went to an AA meeting in Ireland and said it was very similar to ours, except for your crazy accents. Keep looking for help and your sure to find it.

Best of luck- SH

IndaMiricale

Hey ** , sure i tell ya what my first meeting was like

It was June 25 th 2011, it was what we call a lead meeting so in other words i got there meet some people outside chit chat, then went in , we go through a couple readings, first is the AA preamble then soemone was choosen to read the steps and the last is the suggested of AA,

Then then the serenity prayer and the chairperson of the month is responsible for geeting someone in to tell their story(the lead) it lasts just under or around an hour , then floor is open for comments to that person about there story.

And thats it , stick around and talk with others we call it (fellowship)

Then other meeting like big book discussion or daily readings are simply that people read a couple pages out of those books and they are just open for discussion.

So dont worry about talking or telling any part of your story , you wont have to say anything

Just give it a try , i hope it works for you as for myself. \

I am on my way to a meeting now so I got to run, its 98 degrees yuk and i ride a bike lol
but I look forward to hearing how it went .

JIreland

Haha :p

OK..so I found it...I felt out of place at first..but everyone was great.

It lasted quite a long time, I think it was because they had to change it because there was a new member (me) there.

I ended up going for a coffee with someone there and we talked for a long time and exchanged numbers. Not sure if he is my sponsor? haha

But he said to call any time. He was in the exact same situation as me years ago.

Emergency appointment with the doc tomorrow and get some tablets to come off...
(it takes 2 weeks for an appointment so need to get 1 before the weekend..)

I need something to stop the itching, shakes, sweats etc.

JIreland

I forgot to say...yes...I knew two people there...

I felt so crappy when I seen them. They are older than me 40+ and ~60...they know my family.

I hope they keep it aA.

ajangel

So proud of you. Glad you had a good experience. Keep it up.

CarolD

Good for you.....

When you feel like taking a drink..do call that man first and say what is going on.
That is why he gave you his number...and by helping you ...you are helping him too.

SSIL75

You're doing great

IndaMiricale

Right on ** glad you went

I just got home myself from a meeting also good stuff.

I was taught to get at least two numbers at each meeting , so then you have a good line with people, so if you need to talk.

Good luck with the doctor good to hear you'll see him/her for detoxing, cause that can really be bad news.

I personally wound up in the ICU once.

And was smart enough to go to the ER on my last (hopefully forever).

Keep comin back lol

Englishrose70

** so proud of you, we were all waiting on here with baited breath to see if you were going to find a place and you did, not only that you went, not only that you stayed in spite of being faced with people you know! All I can say is brilliant achievement

Now keep going, keep posting, stay well and strong

sobermax

Nice work mate.

Massive step.

Delighted for you.

Zebra1275

Are you going back to another AA meeting? I think it's important to go to a lot of meetings in early sobriety.