Lucie29

I am going to my first aa meeting since moving to a new city. It's an all women's open discussion, and for some reason I am not nervous about it. I went to two in NYC, regular beginner's meetings, and was full of anxiety all day about it. Maybe I am just ready now, or the fact it is all woman makes me more comfortable? I hope I like it, I need a good group to stick to weekly.

Jupiters

good luck! Hope it goes well

cometk

Good luck tonight. Glad to hear the move to Florida went OK. Keep believing and embrace the positive change.

CK

PurpleKnight

All the best for the meeting Lucie!!

Lucie29

The meeting was good guys! There were about 40 women. I will be going every Monday. I was right that an all woman's meeting is good for me now. I am going to see of there are any more in my city before next Monday. I also found a church I like, so I'll be there every Sunday. I'm feeling positive with a plan! Thanks

least

I'm glad the meeting went well.

cometk

Glad the meeting went well. It's good to have a plan and important to execute that plan.

CK

Tamerua

Good for you!! I love my women's meeting that I hit. It's good to have that support in place. You get phone numbers?

thenewjenn

glad you liked it.

Coldfusion

Sounds good!

Keep going to those meetings, it works if you work it because you're worth it!

Nuudawn

Your post is timely for me. I have been trudging along to various meetings in my area and am just not feeling any sense of belonging or resonance. This is like the 4 or 5th meeting where I felt better BEFORE I went. When I got home tonight and I picked up the directory to see if there is ANY women's only meeting. I found one that meets once a week at noon and due to my work schedule...unlikely I can attend.

I think I am going to have to start looking outside my area....

Lucie29

Nuudawn- I would try to get to an all women's, it could be the change you need. For me it just feels more comfortable now. I went to a few in ny and didn't like them. I didn't go back, and I relapsed, hard. I know it's not for everyone, but for me, finding a group I feel comfortable in is key.
Tameura- I didn't get any numbers this time, but I plan on getting a sponsor asap. I'm going to see of there is another meeting this week, the one I went to was pretty large. That is definitely a next step though!

RolyPoly

Glad you found a meeting that resonates with you. I also struggle with that. I have found a listing of secular meetings that I plan on attending, I think that will be more what I need.

Lucie29

Good for you RolyPoly! I really feel us as alcoholics need to feel comfortable in our environment, especially in the beginning. I'm trying to avoid anything that is giving me extra anxiety and stress. Finding a meeting you feel comfortable in is key. I'm still looking at more, but I've figured out what I like in meetings. We are all different, which is why there are so many options!

GracieLou

I am glad you found a meeting you like. I think that is important to find and if first you don’t succeed, try again. There are many meetings with many formats and there is bound to be one that sets right.

I have one meeting that is my favorite and that is my Monday BB study. It is not a woman’s meeting but my core group of woman are there. My sponsor along with several others that I have gotten to know and who have helped me many times. I just love them all to death and can’t wait to see them every week. I don’t think I would be were I am today in my sobriety if I had not found them. God works through them and I can see it, feel it and hear it. It is a blessing to be apart of.

Dee74

Glad you like it Lucie

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