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My first AA meeting

cynicalcat
cynicalcat
Went to my first meeting tonight. I was scared & intimidated, but I didn't need to be. I'm a little shy, so I didn't share. But I did talk to a few people before & afterwards. I think next week I'll share, & see about getting a sponsor. Anyhoo, just wanted to share some good news. :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Nice going! Why not go tomorrow? Jump in. The water's great. ;-)

It gets easier and better.

~Chris
bootoo
bootoo
great job - that's a huge step! bask in the glory : )
nickyj18022002
nickyj18022002
That is so fantastic to hear :-)
drafter
drafter
Excellent! Why wait til next week though?
gjm
gjm
Awesome. Like the others mention why wait a week.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Ditto the others. Congrats and nice goals. Someone to work with is important. If you can make it sooner than next week GO FOR IT!
gr8ful2b
gr8ful2b
I found time to drink every day so I found time to go to a meeting every day. Hope you do too!
CoogeeMum
CoogeeMum
Good onya CC. I was scared too. Don't wait till next week, check out if there's any on sooner. I went to a different one each night and heard so much that I could relate to from people I wouldn't have thought I had a thing in common with. They gave me hope. The more I went the less I wanted to go back to the life I'd been leading. Keep persevering CC :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Great job! I plan on following your lead. I'm a little nervous too.
drafter
drafter
Yes, do it denimdragon and welcome!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thank you so much drafter!
cynicalcat
cynicalcat
Good point about finding time to drink every day. My problem currently is transportation. But I got a list last night of all the meetings in my area, so I'm gonna check it today & see what's in walking distance for me. :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Nice, cc!! I always just want to grab everyone on here who have a hard time getting to meetings and take them with me!!! LOL! I have a friend who walks a few miles cause she lost her license. And she actually prefers this to getting rides... good exercise for her.

Get some phone numbers of women and don't be shy about asking for a ride to a meeting. Most will be happy to do it.

I like your enthusiasm. Keep it up. You made me smile big time this morning. :-)

~Chris