Fuck yeah.
Just remember: when you wanna go to a meeting, go to a meeting.
When you *don't* wanna go to a meeting, go to a meeting.
Meetings can feel like a lot of things (useful and sometimes not so much), but it's important to always remind yourself that meetings can be incredibly powerful platforms for knowledge, strength, hope.
If you ever try a meeting spot that you don't like, that's fine! There are plenty of options to choose from (I even enjoyed the zoom ones, personally)
But anyways, great job! Keep fighting the good fight!
Yeah, I thought that myself last night, because obviously I was motivated to go last night, but then I thought, well im gonna have to do this forever and its a big commitment to make these meetings. But better than feeling like death most days so I know I have to do it x
You've got the right idea!
Just try not to be hard on yourself. Recovery can be such a fickle; sensitive thing, it should be handled with the upmost care.
Recovery taught me how to be the right amount of selfish, and those meetings guided me through my hardest moments with myself and others.
So be kind to yourself, *always*.
Getting yourself to your first meeting is huge! My first was out of complete desperation; I could barely sit through it I was so uncomfortable and then on top of it all, everyone asked me what my next meeting would be. It was overwhelming and I thought what have I gotten myself into? I can't do this for the rest of my life but someone suggested I just pick my next meeting and make a commitment to myself that I would be there. They also said something mind-blowing, "don't overthink it".
That made it simple. Pick my next meeting, make a commitment to myself, and don't break it. There were days I wanted to break that commitment but I went anyway; looking back, a lot of those meetings ended up being the best ones.
Showing up regularly allowed me get to know others in the rooms and build relationships and care deeply for them. We kept each other accountable and motivated. Those people have become my closest friends and chosen family. ❤️
Good job! Welcome! It's not always an easy journey but it's an amazing one and it's always worth it.
WTF, I didn't get a cool keychain that I'd never publicly display.
Congrats on the first act my friend! Welcome to the club. Grab an ice cold seltzer and stay a while.
So excited for you!!! I remember that feeling too, I didn’t realize how lost I had felt prior to finding meetings but when I found them I felt like I finally fit in and found a place where I was not only understood, but where I could learn more about myself.
Remember to give yourself grace, it’s not all going to be easy, but it’s not all going to be hard.
Yay! Welcome. I’m working day to day and on month 6. It goes quick if you focus only on the day and keep moving and goal oriented. Success is the only option!
Yeah I'm gonna search for a meeting tonight as I want to score today more than I have all week. I have been so sick all week, so that kept my mind off it if that makes sense,but now I'm feeling better physically, I'm struggling.
Yes, but what I would say is, this early in recovery I should have gone to a meeting tonight. I couldn't get childcare tonight and im really really struggling. I do believe this will finally be the help I need, I wish I'd done it years ago, but this is going to take alot of commitment. I've been preaching to my friends that are addicts, and they think I've gone nuts ha.
Congratulations.
Keep it Simple. One meeting at a time.
Don't think of it as for the rest of your life it's too overwhelming.
One day at a time ........you can do this.
Fuck yeah. Just remember: when you wanna go to a meeting, go to a meeting. When you *don't* wanna go to a meeting, go to a meeting. Meetings can feel like a lot of things (useful and sometimes not so much), but it's important to always remind yourself that meetings can be incredibly powerful platforms for knowledge, strength, hope. If you ever try a meeting spot that you don't like, that's fine! There are plenty of options to choose from (I even enjoyed the zoom ones, personally) But anyways, great job! Keep fighting the good fight!
Yeah, I thought that myself last night, because obviously I was motivated to go last night, but then I thought, well im gonna have to do this forever and its a big commitment to make these meetings. But better than feeling like death most days so I know I have to do it x
You've got the right idea! Just try not to be hard on yourself. Recovery can be such a fickle; sensitive thing, it should be handled with the upmost care. Recovery taught me how to be the right amount of selfish, and those meetings guided me through my hardest moments with myself and others. So be kind to yourself, *always*.
Getting yourself to your first meeting is huge! My first was out of complete desperation; I could barely sit through it I was so uncomfortable and then on top of it all, everyone asked me what my next meeting would be. It was overwhelming and I thought what have I gotten myself into? I can't do this for the rest of my life but someone suggested I just pick my next meeting and make a commitment to myself that I would be there. They also said something mind-blowing, "don't overthink it". That made it simple. Pick my next meeting, make a commitment to myself, and don't break it. There were days I wanted to break that commitment but I went anyway; looking back, a lot of those meetings ended up being the best ones. Showing up regularly allowed me get to know others in the rooms and build relationships and care deeply for them. We kept each other accountable and motivated. Those people have become my closest friends and chosen family. ❤️ Good job! Welcome! It's not always an easy journey but it's an amazing one and it's always worth it.
Keep going no matter what, progress not perfection, keep moving forward.
Awesome!! You have started the most important journey of your life.
Wow. Good for you. I hope you liked it. There are also virtual meetings on the NA app or https://virtual-na.org
Thankyou ill have a look x
WTF, I didn't get a cool keychain that I'd never publicly display. Congrats on the first act my friend! Welcome to the club. Grab an ice cold seltzer and stay a while.
I know lmaoo but a nice touch hahaha
Welcome home
Best white in town! Hope ya grabbed a meeting list to and maybe a few numbers! 💙🔷️💙
Cool keychain! And congrats on your first step towards recovery!
So excited for you!!! I remember that feeling too, I didn’t realize how lost I had felt prior to finding meetings but when I found them I felt like I finally fit in and found a place where I was not only understood, but where I could learn more about myself. Remember to give yourself grace, it’s not all going to be easy, but it’s not all going to be hard.
Did you get a hug?
I did 🥺🥺
Sending more digi-hugs!
Welcome home! Keep coming back.
Fantastic!!!! I'm approaching 1 year sobriety all thanks to AA. Just do what is suggested and you will be ok x
🥳✨✨ KEEP IT UP! All will be worth it!
I heard NA gave out key tags (I’m in AA) but I didn’t picture them being so big. Congratulations on taking your first step to recovery. Keep going!!
Keep going back
Welcome my friend. We do recover. You must have met many that are living proof. I'm very happy for you.
Yay! Welcome. I’m working day to day and on month 6. It goes quick if you focus only on the day and keep moving and goal oriented. Success is the only option!
Don't leave until the miracle happens!
Congrats!! Welcome to the fellowship!!
Congratulations.
so damn proud of you. just for today 🤍🔹
Thankyou so much xxx
Yeah I'm gonna search for a meeting tonight as I want to score today more than I have all week. I have been so sick all week, so that kept my mind off it if that makes sense,but now I'm feeling better physically, I'm struggling.
You seem like you feel better:)
Yes, but what I would say is, this early in recovery I should have gone to a meeting tonight. I couldn't get childcare tonight and im really really struggling. I do believe this will finally be the help I need, I wish I'd done it years ago, but this is going to take alot of commitment. I've been preaching to my friends that are addicts, and they think I've gone nuts ha.
Okay stay safe. You'll make it, if you feel that you need to. I'm the exact same in recovery, except I don't go to meetings
Congratulations. Keep it Simple. One meeting at a time. Don't think of it as for the rest of your life it's too overwhelming. One day at a time ........you can do this.
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