First AA meeting
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First AA meeting
I went to my first AA meeting today. I drove to the place, sat in my car and thought I was going to have a panic attack. I forced myself to get out anyway, and I am so glad I did. The people were amazing. I said that it was my first meeting and everyone told me what AA has done for them. I met some very interesting people, and the ladies in the group both approached me and made me feel comfortable. I am pretty close in age with one and I hope I run into her again.
I went to Half Price Books afterwards and bought myself a Big Book. I am so proud of myself today. Day 3 is going to be a great day.
Sara
I went to Half Price Books afterwards and bought myself a Big Book. I am so proud of myself today. Day 3 is going to be a great day.
Sara
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Beautiful...I said a prayer for you that you'd have the courage to go...I'm glad you did. You only have to go to a first meeting once. You keep going....You'll meet some good people. That's awesome. Study that book.
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Houston, TX
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Goodonya JHM.....
You don't say where in TX you are, but there are lots of good AA meetings all over TX; here in Houston there are more than 2,000 meetings each and every day..........
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NoelleR
You don't say where in TX you are, but there are lots of good AA meetings all over TX; here in Houston there are more than 2,000 meetings each and every day..........
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NoelleR
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Awesome 
What a great thing, AA saved this alcoholic from myself..
Keep us posted on your journey... I am a from Houstonian(The Woodlands actually) and college in San Marcos. Great AA down there.
What a great thing, AA saved this alcoholic from myself..
Keep us posted on your journey... I am a from Houstonian(The Woodlands actually) and college in San Marcos. Great AA down there.
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Join Date: Aug 2012
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Sara,
Good Job! I remember the first meeting I went to, I sat in my car trying to talk myself out of going inside (I was having a panic attack), went in anyways and was glad I did!
Every meeting I go to I meet new and wonderful people. AA is such a great support system for me! I hope you reap the same benefits as so many have!
Good Job! I remember the first meeting I went to, I sat in my car trying to talk myself out of going inside (I was having a panic attack), went in anyways and was glad I did!
Every meeting I go to I meet new and wonderful people. AA is such a great support system for me! I hope you reap the same benefits as so many have!
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Vancouver BC Canada
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Way to go! I was similar , very nervous on my first meeting but soon found I could fit in easily. My problem was I went back out and well no need to tell what happened. Going back was simple and I wasn't nervous at all. Now I am in another 90 in 90 which will probably 100+ in 90 and its really helping me not only not drink but review a few other things that are troubling me.
Stay with it as I find meetings really help on those days when things are not going so well ( or going way to well to be real !).
Have a good 24
Stay with it as I find meetings really help on those days when things are not going so well ( or going way to well to be real !).
Have a good 24
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