ChristineF

I am off to an AA meeting. I have had countless 'Day 1's in this last year of attending AA and seeking lasting sobriety. I feel like the attention of a roomful of perfectly kind recovering alcoholics seems mortifying, but I'll probably die if I don't ask for help anyway. Is it ego that makes me feel that I will be so judged? I haven't lied about having sober time in meetings, but I also haven't announced day counts. Is that omission a factor in continuing to drink? Or am I just intellectualizing the fact that I am just an addict that can't stay stopped?

luvmygirls

Hi Christine! Congratulations on Day 1, and good for you for going to a meeting. I'm in very early sobriety myself so I don't really have any advice, but I think it's fine to listen at meetings and not feel pressured to "announce" anything. However, posting here has helped me tremendously. I read and respond to every possible post. Welcome, and come back and tell us how the meeting went.

Dee74

I hope you find it beneficial Christine

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Soberwolf

Hi Christine really hope it works out for you

Rico1983

Hey Christine, let us know how it went! Please recognize your own honesty and bravery for going! AA SHOULD be welcoming & not judgemental, because attendees should see each other as fellow sufferers, albeit at different stages.

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PurpleKnight

Hope it all went well Christine!!