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Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.

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tinydancer02
tinydancer02

Ive made up my mind to go to my first meeting tonight. I keep messing up. Saying I won't do this again and then end up black out drunk and throwing up the next day. I can't keep living this way. I'm disgusted with myself. I guess for now that's a good thing because it shows me that I really want to be a better person. I don't want this life for myself anymore. I want to be better.

PJ54
PJ54
Hello tinydancer02,

That is a good attitude to have. Going to the first AA meeting can be the start of your journey to recovery but there will be some work to do before you get to where you would like to be.

When I went to the first meeting, it was suggested that I should try to attend ninety meetings in ninety days. I don’t think that suggestion is taken from the AA principles and I would not necessarily agree with it but the idea behind it is still good and sound. I didn’t do the 90 in 90 but I did go to about six meetings per week for the first three months. What I am saying is that it is a good idea to attend many meetings at the start.

There are several advantages from going to different meetings, one being that some meetings are better than others. Listen to what other people share, especially other ladies. You will soon see who the winners are so you can stick with them and copy what they do.
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
I second what PJ said!
Smithy103
Smithy103
That is amazing, and you should be SO proud of yourself! That in itself is such a hard step to take and is by far the most important. No matter how hard the journey gets remind yourself that you are strong and made such an important life changing decision that will without a doubt better your future :) HUGS!
msmermaid
msmermaid
So glad you have admitted you can't do it on your own. AA has helped me so much. Keep us posted
1is2many
1is2many
I found hope in the rooms of AA. It saved my life.

Ancient Chinese Proverb:
One arrow may easily be broken, a quiver of ten cannot

Keep us posted on your journey
1is2many
hygeia4life
hygeia4life
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