First AA meeting

[broken halo]

This was nothing as I imagined it to be. The girl who had called from their helpline actually travelled from the other side of the city to come with me.

There wasn't 'preaching' I expected, there were genuine warm greetings from everyone, in fact they made quite of a fuss me and it being my first time. The chairman opened the meeting and was a very good speaker, he got his points across with humour and passion.. Two of the women took me under their wing and sat with me throughout.

All in all it was a very positive experience, even though some of the discussion was sad to listen to especially that lady who 'shared' her story. She has been sober for a very long time now, but her story about her drinking days was horrifying.

At the end people were crowding round giving me their phone numbers say they hope to see me again, I definitely will be going again. I am doing whatever it takes this time and they seem to be a fantastic support.

[Cinders]

First AA meeting

Sounds like a good group. Glad you found them.

[broken halo]

First AA meeting

Cinders;1568195 wrote: Sounds like a good group. Glad you found them.

They really are, I am glad I found them too

Molly I was resistant for the same reasons, they were so supportive. I don't know much about the program or the steps, but I definitely will attend more meetings, there were a few laugh out loud moments at this one

[Wine-no!]

First AA meeting

I'm so glad it went well and you were made to feel so welcome x

[gettinitright]

First AA meeting

I cried my entire first meeting. The stories are horrifying. ODAT!

[broken halo]

First AA meeting

I cried a good bit too, laughed, cried and really felt a part of it. A lot them said to me that me being there brought back memories of their own first meeting, and telling me how brave I was!

[Pinecone]

First AA meeting

BH, that's really nice to hear. Good for you for having the guts to reach out.

[Guitarista]

First AA meeting

Well done BH!

[Darkest Diamond]

First AA meeting

Really so glad that you like AA. Over the years I have found some great meetings, this is part of my plan of recovery now, but not the only part.

[mama bear]

First AA meeting

so glad you had a great first meeting...I have enjoyed them too...proud of you for going

[lucky 2.0]

First AA meeting

It was not my first meeting but my best meeting ever was with nuns, biker dykes. One had pink streamers off the handle bars to her hog.

[broken halo]

First AA meeting

Thanks Mama

Sounds interesting lucky!

Now been to 5 meetings in 5 days, I think it's fair to say I am a fan!

[I'm Strong and in Control]

First AA meeting

Thanks so much for sharing this, BH. I called a close friend's son who is in AA and he offered to go to a meeting with me - said it isn't as scary as we think it is, and it will be good to meet sober people willing to support me. I will do it.

[Kradle123]

First AA meeting

So happy for your sucess BH. :h
We all need some face to face to keep going.:l
:goodjob:

[broken halo]

First AA meeting

I'm Strong and in Control;1570200 wrote: Thanks so much for sharing this, BH. I called a close friend's son who is in AA and he offered to go to a meeting with me - said it isn't as scary as we think it is, and it will be good to meet sober people willing to support me. I will do it.

You have nothing to lose Strong. I hope it works out for you as well as it has for me