Very first AA meeting
Very first AA meeting
So I'm feeling really good about my day 1 of sobriety. I know a day isn't much, but I feel like I handled it very well. I logged on to this site, I confessed a recent drunken horror story that has been weighing on me heavily, I listened and actually took great advice, and I finished off my day by going to my very first AA meeting!
I get it. I finally get it. At first I felt like I didn't belong at an AA meeting, but as soon as I opened my mind and listened to peoples stories I realized other people know what it's like. I don't only mean that they know what it's like to be dependant on alcohol. I mean that they understand what it's like to feel lonely, ostracized, anxious, and hopeless. It's not what I expected. Everyone was kind to me, with no other motive than to help & support.
P.S. for anyone who read my previous post "failed first meeting" I actually got the courage to be honest with my boyfriend that I was going to go to this AA meeting to start a life of sobriety - a real life. He resisted it at first by telling me I don't need AA, but as I told him that it was important to me he responded with his full support.
I get it. I finally get it. At first I felt like I didn't belong at an AA meeting, but as soon as I opened my mind and listened to peoples stories I realized other people know what it's like. I don't only mean that they know what it's like to be dependant on alcohol. I mean that they understand what it's like to feel lonely, ostracized, anxious, and hopeless. It's not what I expected. Everyone was kind to me, with no other motive than to help & support.
P.S. for anyone who read my previous post "failed first meeting" I actually got the courage to be honest with my boyfriend that I was going to go to this AA meeting to start a life of sobriety - a real life. He resisted it at first by telling me I don't need AA, but as I told him that it was important to me he responded with his full support.
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well done on going a day without a drink for someone who is like me going a day without a drink is just amazing
i have a few days sober now and the all mount up but i am just like you i am only sober for 1 day at a time
i have a few days sober now and the all mount up but i am just like you i am only sober for 1 day at a time
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Hi.
From my 1st day sober I’ve attended AA many years and don’t regret it. Too many IMO attend for a short while and sober up and then get too occupied with other things, relapse and can’t get sober again due in part from shame and disappointing themselves.
For me attending meetings is a cheap insurance and gives the opportunity to perhaps help someone who seeks help.
It works when we work it.
BE WELL
From my 1st day sober I’ve attended AA many years and don’t regret it. Too many IMO attend for a short while and sober up and then get too occupied with other things, relapse and can’t get sober again due in part from shame and disappointing themselves.
For me attending meetings is a cheap insurance and gives the opportunity to perhaps help someone who seeks help.
It works when we work it.
BE WELL
I'm so glad that you went to your first AA meeting & came out happier. I was so worried about you when you first posted. You sounded so defeated.
Today is a new day & you have the power to make it a good one. Congrats on your sobriety thus far, you can do this!
Today is a new day & you have the power to make it a good one. Congrats on your sobriety thus far, you can do this!
Good Stuff!!
When I walked into AA, I was ready.......It helps so much to be at that point! I empathize with those who struggle and fight sobriety. I did for so very, very long.
Now, a day at a time I jealously guard sobriety and can't wait to see how my body, mind and soul regenerate!
Good for you on you willingness!!
Many are driven to AA under the lash of alcohol......however, it doesn't state in a court ordered bus! Walking in of your own volition is huge.....
Keep coming back!
When I walked into AA, I was ready.......It helps so much to be at that point! I empathize with those who struggle and fight sobriety. I did for so very, very long.
Now, a day at a time I jealously guard sobriety and can't wait to see how my body, mind and soul regenerate!
Good for you on you willingness!!
Many are driven to AA under the lash of alcohol......however, it doesn't state in a court ordered bus! Walking in of your own volition is huge.....
Keep coming back!
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