Takes courage to make those steps to the front of the room. Good for her.

I love seeing sobriety rewarded at meetings and watching their faces. Pure emotion. Hell I would've cried just seeing her take those steps. 6 months, that's great.

A lesson in humility.

I have passed out chips before. But this was the first time a wet one was turned in for a dry one.

There is nothing more awesome, more courageous on this journey, than coming back after a slip. I always feel privileged to be there when someone makes that long walk. Yesterday is a memory, tomorrow a dream. Today is all we have, and today is all we need.

How long it's been since my last drink isn't nearly as important as how long till my next one.

That is extremely touching.
A whole movie could be made out of that moment.
I hope you rest well, Joe.
That must've been pretty tough for you.

That is a really moving story Joe...perfect example of what you guys always say "keep comin back" right?

Good for her I am proud of her and Joe how special of a moment that must've been for you, things like this keep us in a state of reality.

Thanks for sharing this Joe. Even though I don't use AA I have great admiration for what you do. It took an astronomical amount of humility for her to be that honest and laid bare. Very touching. Thank you. This is my 2nd big 'ah ha' moment this morning.

She may have slipped but she is truly working this program "TO THY SELF BE TRUE" she could have lied to everyone in that meeting, but she would have been lying to herself...and she knew that!! I respect her honesty!!! I know people who are in the program and have relapsed but keep picking up chips!! They think people don't know but we do!! We just continue to love them until they can learn to love themselves

When I went back to my first AA meeting after relapse, it had been about 7 months and several people remembered me and hugged me when I walked in the door. It was such a great feeling!

There were about 65 people in that meeting and I started with "I first sat in this room back in April and listened to you guys say things like 'I know I will die if I take another drink' and I thought 'pfft! that's NOT me, I'm not like that'....."

After the meeting I got more hugs than I think I've ever received in my life and it was such a warm welcome back that I will never forget it.

I'm sure she will always remember this meeting as well Joe. :)

A truly inspiring post.
When your alcoholic brain tells you that it's ok to drink as you can always go back, remember some die before they return.

No alcoholic is defeated until they give up. I do believe in the "victory" opportunity to start again. Her choice was hard and she made a commitment (again) to herself in a public way in AA. Shows a lot of courage and humility.