First AA in 30mins
Whatever it takes - just for today.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Canberra, Australia
Posts: 200
First AA in 30mins
So....I'm sitting in my car waiting for 6pm which is when the AA meeting will start. I drove straight here from work because I didn't want to risk going home.
I am feeling rather terrified, anxiety is high but thankfully no sign of panic.
After the meeting I will be going to have a cup of tea with my Big Sis who is my 'safe place'
I have taken action today and it feels good. I have no idea what the journey ahead will be for me, I only know that right now I am determined to succeed. I am grateful for that.
Thanks for listening xx
I am feeling rather terrified, anxiety is high but thankfully no sign of panic.
After the meeting I will be going to have a cup of tea with my Big Sis who is my 'safe place'
I have taken action today and it feels good. I have no idea what the journey ahead will be for me, I only know that right now I am determined to succeed. I am grateful for that.
Thanks for listening xx
Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 2,872
It certainly seems like you have the motivation and are ready to take action.
After walking through the doors of my first meeting, it was a speakers meeting, I didn't utter a word.
But just looking around and seeing all the different types of people, well, I knew I had found the right place. A strange peace came over me squashing the anxiety.
Here we all were trying to stop our common problem of drink. It was life changing. I wasn't alone any more.
I hope your meeting goes as well, and please give us an update.
You're taking a big step forward and I'm proud of you, if you don't mind me saying that.
I wish you the best.
After walking through the doors of my first meeting, it was a speakers meeting, I didn't utter a word.
But just looking around and seeing all the different types of people, well, I knew I had found the right place. A strange peace came over me squashing the anxiety.
Here we all were trying to stop our common problem of drink. It was life changing. I wasn't alone any more.
I hope your meeting goes as well, and please give us an update.
You're taking a big step forward and I'm proud of you, if you don't mind me saying that.
I wish you the best.
Whatever it takes - just for today.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Canberra, Australia
Posts: 200
Thank you everyone.
I feel, in the last 24 hours, I have found more 'no strings attached' kindness than I have experienced in my whole life. From here on SR, the gentleman I spoke with at AA who organised for a lovely lady to call me this evening and the people I met tonight at my first meeting and also from my Sister who made me tea, fed me and listened and got me through the last of the evening. Although the day is not over until my head hits the pillow I feel I can safely say I have conquered this day.
I was so nervous heading into that meeting, the topic for discussion was recovery and it was so comforting and inspiring to hear the individual stories, I think it was Ghostlight1 who said she felt instantly at peace and that is how I felt tonight.
It has not been an easy day but it has been remarkable in many ways. I am reminded of the song called Angel by Sarah Mclachlan....today I felt I was in the arms of angels.
I have no idea what tomorrow holds...hope? and an AA meeting in the morning followed by coffee with the lovely lady who called me tonight and another meeting in the evening if I need it to get me through.
Whatever it takes.
Thanks for listening xx
I feel, in the last 24 hours, I have found more 'no strings attached' kindness than I have experienced in my whole life. From here on SR, the gentleman I spoke with at AA who organised for a lovely lady to call me this evening and the people I met tonight at my first meeting and also from my Sister who made me tea, fed me and listened and got me through the last of the evening. Although the day is not over until my head hits the pillow I feel I can safely say I have conquered this day.
I was so nervous heading into that meeting, the topic for discussion was recovery and it was so comforting and inspiring to hear the individual stories, I think it was Ghostlight1 who said she felt instantly at peace and that is how I felt tonight.
It has not been an easy day but it has been remarkable in many ways. I am reminded of the song called Angel by Sarah Mclachlan....today I felt I was in the arms of angels.
I have no idea what tomorrow holds...hope? and an AA meeting in the morning followed by coffee with the lovely lady who called me tonight and another meeting in the evening if I need it to get me through.
Whatever it takes.
Thanks for listening xx
Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Posts: 15,229
I got chills reading about your first AA
meeting experience you had yesterday.
Learning to live a life free of addiction
would never have happened if you hadn't takin
those first steps into that meeting without
your willingness.
That to me takes an abundant amount
of courage to begin changing your life
around to achieve health, happiness
and honesty.
Use your temporary sponsors to
guide you along the way until you
feel comfortable choosing one to
work with for each step you complete.
Hold on tight as each successful member
who has paved the way for you to follow
guide you gently with their own ESH-
experiences, strengths and hopes of what
their lives have been like before, during
and after their addiction.
Wishing you continued recovery/
sobriety success.
meeting experience you had yesterday.
Learning to live a life free of addiction
would never have happened if you hadn't takin
those first steps into that meeting without
your willingness.
That to me takes an abundant amount
of courage to begin changing your life
around to achieve health, happiness
and honesty.
Use your temporary sponsors to
guide you along the way until you
feel comfortable choosing one to
work with for each step you complete.
Hold on tight as each successful member
who has paved the way for you to follow
guide you gently with their own ESH-
experiences, strengths and hopes of what
their lives have been like before, during
and after their addiction.
Wishing you continued recovery/
sobriety success.
Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: UK
Posts: 6,902
Originally Posted by Scruffanie 
Thank you everyone.
I feel, in the last 24 hours, I have found more 'no strings attached' kindness than I have experienced in my whole life. From here on SR, the gentleman I spoke with at AA who organised for a lovely lady to call me this evening and the people I met tonight at my first meeting and also from my Sister who made me tea, fed me and listened and got me through the last of the evening. Although the day is not over until my head hits the pillow I feel I can safely say I have conquered this day.
I was so nervous heading into that meeting, the topic for discussion was recovery and it was so comforting and inspiring to hear the individual stories, I think it was Ghostlight1 who said she felt instantly at peace and that is how I felt tonight.
It has not been an easy day but it has been remarkable in many ways. I am reminded of the song called Angel by Sarah Mclachlan....today I felt I was in the arms of angels.
I have no idea what tomorrow holds...hope? and an AA meeting in the morning followed by coffee with the lovely lady who called me tonight and another meeting in the evening if I need it to get me through.
Whatever it takes.
Thanks for listening xx
I feel, in the last 24 hours, I have found more 'no strings attached' kindness than I have experienced in my whole life. From here on SR, the gentleman I spoke with at AA who organised for a lovely lady to call me this evening and the people I met tonight at my first meeting and also from my Sister who made me tea, fed me and listened and got me through the last of the evening. Although the day is not over until my head hits the pillow I feel I can safely say I have conquered this day.
I was so nervous heading into that meeting, the topic for discussion was recovery and it was so comforting and inspiring to hear the individual stories, I think it was Ghostlight1 who said she felt instantly at peace and that is how I felt tonight.
It has not been an easy day but it has been remarkable in many ways. I am reminded of the song called Angel by Sarah Mclachlan....today I felt I was in the arms of angels.
I have no idea what tomorrow holds...hope? and an AA meeting in the morning followed by coffee with the lovely lady who called me tonight and another meeting in the evening if I need it to get me through.
Whatever it takes.
Thanks for listening xx
Wishing you all the best for your sobriety and recovery. BB
Giving up is NOT an option.
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Western Wisconsin
Posts: 7,806
I'm so happy to hear you had a good experience at your first meeting! AA is a big part of my recovery toolbox. I also felt a sense of peace and relief after my first meeting two years ago. I still feel at home when I go to meetings. It's a place I feel safe and protected. The world can be a scary place, but in the rooms I am not scared. Working the steps has and continues to give me the sort of serenity I never thought I'd have.
Keep going! It works if you work it!
Keep going! It works if you work it!
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 1,601
I found the most wonderful people in AA. One woman I barely knew came on a 12 step call with my sponsor and they scraped me up off my couch and brought me to detox. I thanked her for helping save my life. Her response was "No need to thank me, it's what we do." Amazing people. So glad you felt at ease.
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Keep coming back. It only gets better and don't leave before the miracle happens. 7 years down the road and AA is a huge part of my recovery. For me the miracle has happened and I want more of it
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