Im struggling to get clean. Ive done it in the past by myself. I just need to vent. Ive gone to meetings but it doesnt seem to fit me. I dont feel like i can open up becuase we got to becareful what we say. I just want to open up and have no judgement.
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AA snd the people there and those that I had met in treatment were my lifeline in the very beginning. You definitely do need someone to talk to. If you need to vent, I sent you a friend request. I can share more of my experience in recovery.
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I added you but it wont let me see anything but I just started here
I completely agree with you. I have to be careful because of the politics of my career. So I feel so bottled up inside. Like I’m on an island. Population 1
You can open up here. We have no judgments. If you’re not comfortable with that you can private chat with some of the ladies you get know here.
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I was just like you. Still am. Meetings don’t seem to work for me. Outside NA or AA. What helped me was inpatient rehab. Where I had to be forced to get the help. It worked for me and was the best decision
You can try some zoom meetings at first. That kinda keeps people an arms distance away. However, in the end it’s best if you can connect with a home group. I suggest you check out some women’s meetings. I find the bonds and openness at my men’s meetings are what’s best for me
I hear ya. I found some rooms to be the same. If you are able, go to a different town and attend a meeting there. That might help you with the opening-up part. I got sober without the rooms. I went for maybe my first 8 months. But after that, I did it by my own grace. I know you have the strength. You said you've done it before. That right there, proves you can do it. Don't be hard on yourself. Everyone moves at their own pace. You've got this sweets. And, you have this entire loosid community on your side! 
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I’m here for you I will listen and not judge I got off Meath after 10 years
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Ive been off meth for 3 yrs
I can relate
Maybe finding a counselor would help. When you feel ready find a sponsor
I go to Celebrate Recovery and I have always felt welcomed and able to share what I needed to and wanted to.
Get you a sponsor who has worked the steps and continues to help others and do what they say. It works if you work it!
For me, it took finding the right meetings, trying a few to find the fit.  I kept hearing meeting makers, Make It, and here. I am one day at a time still sober. wishing good things for you. And positive vibes in your recovery journey.
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Welcome
I am here to listen people are a strong life line.
Welcome, it’s a terrible thing to feel that way about your groups, I get it, I mean, honestly there’s only one thing to change, everything.
Have you tried treatment centers?, often times people have deeper problems that are addressable and if handled right your chances of a sober life are good.
Just go and listen till you feel like sharing. I also didn’t think it was for me but I kept going because I saw people staying clean. Now it’s like second nature to be at a meeting. You can get there also just gotta keep pushing. There are lots of different meetings. I found N.A. is my home.
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It takes a lot of courage, honesty, and willingness to admit that alcohol isn't serving you and make the decision to get sober. It you have done that or are working on doing that, you should be so proud of yourself.
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