Went to my first meeting today!!
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I remember going to my first one that I actually chose to go to. It was an empowering feeling.
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How did it go? Ironically, I haven’t gone to one since I stopped drinking. Attended many while I was still drinking
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Double exclamation point!! That’s a good sign.
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I was nervous but it went really well, I think the first one is likely the hardest. It’s amazing to hear stories and realize I’m not alone. I’ve done most of my reaching out online, so the face to face was totally different
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How was it?
Keep going. Try new ones until you find your groove
That’s awesome to hear!
My sponsor has been to tons of meetings around the valley and she really likes the mix of people, not much drama and focus on the book, it’s an after work meeting which is my trigger time so I’m really hopeful!
Congratulations. Saved my life. Today could be the first day of a completely new way of life. Good luck keep going!
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Congrats. I wish online did it for me I need real human in-person connection.
Sounds like you've got a great sponsor.. keep working it!
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I get it Ian, The in-person meeting is just raw, it was a bit refreshing and terrifying at the same time. I didn’t speak I just listened.
In-person is the only way to get sober in my experience. In a AA room you feel the pain and feel the joy. After a while you get to meet people and share experiences and find a sponsor who has what you want. Also these take effort you have to get dressed and drive there and be a participant in your own recovery. I knew more than one person who attended zoom meetings during covid with a joint burning in the ashtray and a cocktail off camera 
you can do and be whoever you want in a "zoom meeting". In a real in person meeting you are accountable. They served a great purpose during covid but if a in person meeting is available it's always the best option.
I really didn’t want to go and quit on my own for 6 months but I was miserable. It wasn’t until I started going that my life improved. Stopping is just part of recovery. Congrats on making that step, it’s not always easy. Don’t get hung up on anything that isn’t for you, sometime others push their own ideas. Remember the only requirement is a desire to quit, anything else is optional.
I remember I thought everyone sounded crazy at my first one..but my bestie told me go to meetings until you like to go to meetings lolol. I love them now.
Why is is flagged? I’m not seeing anything we shouldn’t be discussing…
Amen
Go Melissa!
Congrats hope you had a good meeting 