How does one go about finding an A.A. meeting, and what goes on at the meetings? What is the purpose of a sponsor?
Ive found meetings to be great and a big part of my recovery. If it wasnt for AA, I dont think id be sober today, over a year later.
C-sun is correct, google it and call your local answering service. They will tell you where theres a meeting. And at the meeting, be sure to grab a meeting schedule. They will provide them for your area.
As far as what goes on at meetings. We usually discuss a topic and how you can relate. We share our experience, strength, and hope with one another. Remind each other that we just dont drink for one day at a time. Im a quick forgetter, and need reminded of why i quit in the first place… Like i now have over a year and still go to atleast 4 meetings a week. At first, i went to 1 to 2 meetings a day honestly. I would get the urge to use or drink mid-day and evening, so id hit meetings when i wasnt working. Then AA has allowed my life to change. I began to become employable and what i mean is i became responsible, show up on time, no hangover type worker. Like woah, that wasnt me… At meetings, be sure to look for the similarities, not the differences. Take what you can and leave the rest… id eventually build a support group by getting phone numbers and using them. So when you are in a jam, you have someone to call. And id also get a sponsor.
A sponsor is someone that helps you through the recovery process. They guide you through the steps. I can also talk to my sponsor about life and how to live it sober. Because i didnt know how to deal with life, sober.
I needed help staying sober and AA is a great start! Dont be afraid to go in and state your name and that your an alcohic and that your new. Everyone is there for the same reason as you. And have been new before too. I only say this so they can start helping you! Thats what i needed done for me… i needed people to guide me. And also, actually seeing other people stay so er helped me also… and to know i wasnt alone was a great feeling!
Hope this helps. Im here for you anytime and anymore questions you may have. I know i had questions! And remember, we just dont drink for one day at a time…
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