Sharing in AA - do you feel pressure by other

Recovery
#42

Thank you for sharing Nancy :heart:

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#43

Hahaha I get it, I've been to a few meetings where there are dueling sharers...

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#44

Welcome :pray: have a blessed day!

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#45

At times I have had those feelings but remember that I have to do what’s best for me. There are some clicks in AA. I avoid that and search out people who have the kind of sobriety I want to have. The guys who have peace and take the high road. Not the guys who preach on the podium and then b-line it to the group of women in a sober house in early recovery. I don’t compare but I watch what people do more than what they say.

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#46

You are smart. I have learned to be observant as well. People tell you a lot through their actions.

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#47

Sometimes smart lol.

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#48

I completely relate to this. At first I was so worried about saying the “right” thing. That just made it harder for me to share. I try to just be honest and speak from my experience. People are always gonna judge. But it’s none of my business what they think.

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#49

There is a guy in my sober house that is a really good speaker. He knows the book and all the right things to say. But come to find out he smokes and drinks when he wants. Now I cringe when I listen to him share

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#50

When I share in a meeting, I’m being active in my recovery/sobriety. I share my experience. I have no idea what it’s suppose to sound like. Our commonality is our disease, as individuals we are unique creations of God, Higher Power.

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#51

Lol!

#52

Right on Carey. Thank you for sharing this. I just shared how I wanted to tonight and did not worry about saying the “right” thing. There is an abundance of things I keep learning in sobriety - sometimes it can feel a little overwhelming!

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#53

You know I have turned my will and life over to God. Not completely because I’m human. But the more I try the easier it gets. I’m a human with alcoholism. I ask God for help and then make mistakes and try to learn from them. I still judge, and set expectations not as much and not as often but at least now the drinking issue is behind me and now I am learning how to live.

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#54

I try to do the same. It’s no easy feat when my character defects pop up, but I am grateful we have a program of recovery to follow and tools in our toolboxes to utilize.

#55

I share on what I feel like sharing.. what’s on my heart.. if people don’t want to hear what you have to say that’s their problem.. it’s your burning desire to get it off your chest to help make you feel better.. and most of the people can relate and they’re probably feeling the same thing.. we all gave our own demons that we have to deal with.. it’s not for anyone else to judge.. just say what’s on your heart.. don’t pay no mind to those that thinks they know better..