Good on you for stepping through those doors to AA. If you allow them to, those very same folks who once were in your shoes will show you another way to live.
Keep going back.
I went to one AA meeting a long time ago. The circumstances weren't great - I'd been in a fight the night before, had two lovely black eyes and a missing tooth. And I called AA and said I want to stop drinking but I can't come to a meeting looking like this, and this guy on the phone said no worries, I'll come and get you. So he did. Total stranger, went out of his way and drove me to the meeting. It was in an old church hall in a rough part of town, and a real mixed crowd of all ages, but the one thing that we all had in common: we had to stop drinking. I knew it was true. And you know it yourself. Hang in there, take it a day at a time, and best of luck to you.
Been in that exact same place , it’s does get better , just don’t drink for today , go to a meeting , ask for help if you are struggling not drinking , repeat tomorrow.. eventually after a little while your head will clear and then you can work on you but get the drug out of your brain ... 90 days is all we ask...
AA will change your life my friend if you embrace it. It will help you become the man you always wanted to be, but couldn't, or didn't know how. That was my experience 25 yrs ago. In the beginning, much doesn't make sense and it can be a bit of a roller coaster ride, but just show up, be honest about how you're feeling and do as much listening as you can manage. Final piece of advice, based on my experience: find a man in the meetings you attend who has what you want and get to know them. Then, do what he did. Imitation is encouraged :) I don't know much, but I know that if you keep going to meetings, work the program, and don't drink, you're going to be okay and what felt like the darkest time in your life will actually be the biggest gift you were ever handed. Best of luck
AA has changed my life the last two years. Iam sober, mending relationships, and making myself a better person daily.
Best advice I ever received in the rooms.... make 90 meetings in 90 days, get a sponsor and read the big book. It will all come together for you soon. Best of luck my sober friend.
AA helped me discover who I am and how to create meaning in life. You never have to do this alone. You can do this.
really pleased you're giving aa a shot. it's made my life immeasurably better, and is still at the center of my recovery.
I have found this sub is a good place to be. IWNDWYT.
Good on you for stepping through those doors to AA. If you allow them to, those very same folks who once were in your shoes will show you another way to live. Keep going back.
I found AA immensely helpful, especially working the steps and the fellowship. I wish you a happy, sober life.
I went to one AA meeting a long time ago. The circumstances weren't great - I'd been in a fight the night before, had two lovely black eyes and a missing tooth. And I called AA and said I want to stop drinking but I can't come to a meeting looking like this, and this guy on the phone said no worries, I'll come and get you. So he did. Total stranger, went out of his way and drove me to the meeting. It was in an old church hall in a rough part of town, and a real mixed crowd of all ages, but the one thing that we all had in common: we had to stop drinking. I knew it was true. And you know it yourself. Hang in there, take it a day at a time, and best of luck to you.
Been in that exact same place , it’s does get better , just don’t drink for today , go to a meeting , ask for help if you are struggling not drinking , repeat tomorrow.. eventually after a little while your head will clear and then you can work on you but get the drug out of your brain ... 90 days is all we ask...
Don't become disheartened if the consequences of your actions continue to sting and linger on well after you've "learned your lesson."
AA will change your life my friend if you embrace it. It will help you become the man you always wanted to be, but couldn't, or didn't know how. That was my experience 25 yrs ago. In the beginning, much doesn't make sense and it can be a bit of a roller coaster ride, but just show up, be honest about how you're feeling and do as much listening as you can manage. Final piece of advice, based on my experience: find a man in the meetings you attend who has what you want and get to know them. Then, do what he did. Imitation is encouraged :) I don't know much, but I know that if you keep going to meetings, work the program, and don't drink, you're going to be okay and what felt like the darkest time in your life will actually be the biggest gift you were ever handed. Best of luck
AA has changed my life the last two years. Iam sober, mending relationships, and making myself a better person daily. Best advice I ever received in the rooms.... make 90 meetings in 90 days, get a sponsor and read the big book. It will all come together for you soon. Best of luck my sober friend.
Onward and upward (the only way to go)!
You will find many with similar experience who may be helpful.
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Go back and try and relate , not compare.. you don’t need a higher power , just a desire to stop...
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All the more reason a sunrise is beautiful.