I attended my first AA meeting online today. It was virtual. I couldn’t bring myself to say anything really so I mainly just observed. Lots of feelings in my head and stomach right now. Anxiety is flared. Just keep swimming.
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I think of AA as free therapy. You can just listen or if you need to vent about something you can get it out of your head and feel better. Don’t feel pressured to share. And when you do share there’s no wrong way to do it.
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I hardly ever say anything anymore, online or in person.. I do mostly online's now
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Don’t fret over not saying anything. Just don’t be like me and focus on how all of the people were nothing like me. Find the similarities!!!! Today for me the meetings are much less about alcohol and almost entirely about how to live my life the right way and to stay spiritually fit. Meetings can be tough in the beginning but don’t give up!! You got this!!
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I’m glad that you attended! I’ve been told it’s ok not to talk and that observing/listening is still a learning experience! I really need to attend one as well, I’ve just been putting it off. You helped me a little today. Thank you.
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It’s so funny you said that - it was hard not to focus on the differences! Alcohol brain comes in and says see you’re not that bad. I’m glad I went. I met some sweet people and it made me feel firmer in my commitment for today
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I’ve met some wonderful people in meetings. People I wouldn’t hesitate to call real friends! Unlike the associates I had in my drinking days. Meetings are important to me because I know it’s the one place I can go where I have something in common with every person in the room. And where I actually stand a chance of being understood. It only gets better Izzy!!!
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I rarely do meetings
The meetings can be pretty good for you sometimes you know sometimes you may hear the same story over and over but there’s always a chance you’re going to hear that one story that keeps you motivated and drives you to succeed and do the right thing so meetings could be great even when they’re boring you never know win the message you need to hear it’s going to be said
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As long as you are taking something away from the meeting you are doing good. You will get comfortable enough to share sooner or later. Keep on keeping on!