Not new but new to really trying
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Not new but new to really trying
Hi everyone. I just posted a long boring post only to see it go off into space somewhere so now i am just going to make it short. Been on and off this board for too long now. I keep making excuses. I have joined so many months here and dropped out after a week or so every single time. Anyway i have a plan, it is something i should have done a long time ago and you all told me too but i thought i had it figured out. Anyway i am going to AA tomorrow. I will let you all know how it goes. Oddly i am excited about going. Thanks for reading.
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Join Date: Jun 2013
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Hello, I was excited and scared about going to AA. But when I finally got up the nerve to go, I found my fear was totally unfounded. I was welcomed and accepted by people different from me, in lifestyles, but the same in our shared desire to stop drinking.
And guess what? I kept going back and it worked! I hope it does for you, too.
Best to you.
And guess what? I kept going back and it worked! I hope it does for you, too.
Best to you.
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Join Date: Jan 2015
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Hi needtostopthis
I was v nervous going to my first AA meeting but as soon as I sat down I realised I was among people just like me for the first time in my life. I felt v comfortable and safe. It's good to have you here, let us know how the meeting goes!
I was v nervous going to my first AA meeting but as soon as I sat down I realised I was among people just like me for the first time in my life. I felt v comfortable and safe. It's good to have you here, let us know how the meeting goes!
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Thanks everyone. I went to a 7pm newcomer meeting and really enjoyed it. I got lost finding it and must have driven past it 4 times. I called my husband and was upset and asked him to check the address online. It was correct so i sat there just feeling defeated. I almost drove home and i knew if i did i was going to drink. I was pissed off and i deserved it. Thats what my AV was saying to me anyway. Anyway i drove around one more time and found it. Got my big book and i plan to go next Monday again. I may go sooner if i feel the need.
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Join Date: Oct 2013
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Good for you on not giving up! That's great. Perseverance was key for me. What are your plans to support yourself for the upcoming weekend? It's never too early to start protecting yourself from whatever may come your way.
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Originally Posted by Ruby2 
Good for you on not giving up! That's great. Perseverance was key for me. What are your plans to support yourself for the upcoming weekend? It's never too early to start protecting yourself from whatever may come your way.
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