AA question
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: virgin islands
Posts: 145
An old timer at my 4th meeting put it this way:
"It's easy to stay sober. Only takes two things. Don't drink, and keep coming to meetings!".
I'm on day 45. I attend a meeting or two a week. I'm partially thru reading the big book but no sponsor yet, and I'm past the first step. That's not as easy as it sounds.
Good luck to you.
"It's easy to stay sober. Only takes two things. Don't drink, and keep coming to meetings!".
I'm on day 45. I attend a meeting or two a week. I'm partially thru reading the big book but no sponsor yet, and I'm past the first step. That's not as easy as it sounds.
Good luck to you.
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 6,947
Well sure, there is only one requirement for membership, has as been pointed out, a desire to quit drinking.
I think though, that my experience in the fellowship became much richer and more rewarding the more I tried to work the steps into my life. Perhaps you will find the same.
It works if you work it...
BTW... I do stuff with other AAs pretty regularly, and we have a great time. Fishing, Hunting, Music Events, Skiing.... So, jump in.
Meh, I live in a small close knit community and there is a meeting or two that I don't attend... like the one at the church where the Boy Scouts meet on another night and I am a leader... LOL,... but otherwise, I quit worrying about that being seen a long time ago.
I think though, that my experience in the fellowship became much richer and more rewarding the more I tried to work the steps into my life. Perhaps you will find the same.
It works if you work it...
BTW... I do stuff with other AAs pretty regularly, and we have a great time. Fishing, Hunting, Music Events, Skiing.... So, jump in.
Meh, I live in a small close knit community and there is a meeting or two that I don't attend... like the one at the church where the Boy Scouts meet on another night and I am a leader... LOL,... but otherwise, I quit worrying about that being seen a long time ago.
Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Oxnard (The Nard), CA, USA.
Posts: 13,949
Originally Posted by wonderfullife 
Hi All,
I have read the BB and feel that I do much of the stepping already in my life as a spiritual journey that is personal in nature. i know its not the same, but here is my actual question. Is it o.k. to go to an AA meeting with the intention of enjoying the meetings, meeting people to hang out with that are sober, but not wanting to get a sponsor and officially work the steps. Thanks for your imput. Have a happy and sober evening.
Wonder
Oh, and if I don't respond much, this weekend is crazy with family. so thanks in advance!
I have read the BB and feel that I do much of the stepping already in my life as a spiritual journey that is personal in nature. i know its not the same, but here is my actual question. Is it o.k. to go to an AA meeting with the intention of enjoying the meetings, meeting people to hang out with that are sober, but not wanting to get a sponsor and officially work the steps. Thanks for your imput. Have a happy and sober evening.
Wonder
Oh, and if I don't respond much, this weekend is crazy with family. so thanks in advance!
Peace, Love, Sobriety
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Wilmington, DE
Posts: 1,549
Originally Posted by wonderfullife
I like rides
You know what my real hesitation is at the moment though. Its that I live in a decent sized town. Not a city, but good size on the waterfront. I am afraid at seeing people that I know. I am afraid of word getting around to neighbors as the building is only a short walk from my house. I know in the end, my sobriety is more important that this, but it is one reason I have yet to walk through those doors. Darn....After writing this, its almost like a personal dare. Thanks again. Family is up this weekend. If you don't here from me, I hope everyone enjoys the weekend ahead.
Wonder
You know what my real hesitation is at the moment though. Its that I live in a decent sized town. Not a city, but good size on the waterfront. I am afraid at seeing people that I know. I am afraid of word getting around to neighbors as the building is only a short walk from my house. I know in the end, my sobriety is more important that this, but it is one reason I have yet to walk through those doors. Darn....After writing this, its almost like a personal dare. Thanks again. Family is up this weekend. If you don't here from me, I hope everyone enjoys the weekend ahead.
Wonder
Anonimity is wonderful. So what if your neighbors find out. Neighbors are supposed to be nosy and gossipy arent they? lol.
I was worried about someone seeing me in a meeting, but I was never ever worried about them seeing me drunk in public. And believe me, I have made a real ass of myself in public before. LOL
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