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First night out..

Moondreamer1988
Moondreamer1988

I'm going out tonight for my good friend's 30th birthday. It's only been a couple days since I decided to quit drinking and I probably should skip the party but I don't want to disappoint my friend. It's a BYOB so I figured if I don't bring anything I won't drink. Only problem is that they want to go to the bar after the party. I'm really going to try tonight. I promised my dad that I wouldn't drink. I'm going to try to keep that promise. I'm just afraid that I'm going to break that promise.. 

1is2many
1is2many
Relax and imagine the new you. Life sober is extremely exciting. I don't have al, the shame and guilt and remorse. Life is waiting for you, got get it.
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Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
The path you take on your road to recovery, might help someone else so Let us know how you make out at your first meeting. Don't be afraid. You will be fine and you will be glad you went!

God Bless
Moondreamer1988
Moondreamer1988
Ugh, guys, I chickened out. :( I was actually shaking, ridden with anxiety about going. I've decided that I'm going to attend the Monday meeting since that is the same time I have therapy. I figured talking to my therapist will help lessen my anxiety and help me work up the courage to go. I feel terrible about skipping it, though. :(
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
Don't feel terrible. I think it's common to be fearful of something you're not use to.

I remember driving to my first meeting, parked my car and sat there in the parking lot until the meeting was over. Then I went home and told my wife, I went to the AA meeting.. What I didn't say was that I never got out of my car! After doing the same, 3 more times, I finally worked up the courage to go inside. It was the best decision I ever made. Everyone made me feel welcomed and I loved how everyone cheered when I walked up to get my first chip at the end of the meeting!

So don't punish yourself! It's not a sin to be fearful. Just keep trying!

God Bless
1is2many
1is2many
I did the same thing. I remember waiting out in my car and this guy walked out in a nice suit and got in a nice car... that was one of the aha moments for me. I actually didn't go back until about 2 years later... things had gone straight downhill and I rode the shitstorm and was miserable. But then I went back and it saved my life. I learned how to enjoy life sober. Life awaits don't wait
1is2many
Moondreamer1988
Moondreamer1988
I'm glad you worked up the courage to go! I will definitely try again Monday. I have to mentally prepare myself this weekend then just go for it. I think talking to my therapist will really help.
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