Haha awww they are boring you? I would probably bore you also as I’m awkward af on the phone or zoom and get stage fright and super stressed 
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Haha, oh that’s a good idea! I went for a run in the rain today and it was actually really nice - and refreshing!
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Hi Aussies.
Does anyone know if there is a 24 hour zoom AA meeting from Australia?
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Did a quick Google and Brisbane has one starting in just under an hour. Here is the link. It should be the first one as you scroll down
https://meetings.aa.org.au/next/
I can’t find any others that run 24 hours in Australia.
This is another one but I think it’s based in the US
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Can kinda relate, although private messages were actually stranger for me at first somehow, not for long tho… Things loosen up after exposure I guess… Haven’t joined a zoom yet, think about it sometimes tho, maybe 
And @SoberGuyUSA that’s kinda funny 
poor guys, ah well… Zooms can help a whole bunch of people by the sounds and that’s what matters in the end…
Hey Amalia how did you go with the links? Were you able to find a meeting to jump onto?
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Thank you so much. I just checked your link then and it had a local one, but no 24 hour ones as far as I can see. I joined the 24 hour one last night for a bit then went to the woman’s 24 meeting. I’m new at AA so a bit nervous to share. They all seem to know each other so I just sit back and listen to get the hang of it. I’m only 2.5 months sober so feel a bit new to join these big groups yet. 
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“Only” 2.5 months… that’s more than only, that’s awesome! Yeah it can feel pretty intimidating when it’s all new.
Are you not comfortable with trying local face to face meetings? Or maybe start with a womens only one in your area? I started by sneaking in just as it started and then slink out 5 minutes before finish time 
There’s nothing wrong with sitting back and sussing it out cause there should never be any pressure to share/speak if you don’t feel up to it.
2.5 months is great work 
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2.5 months is fabulous!!
I hope you are very proud of yourself, because you should be.
I just listen to the shares. It gives me motivation.
The long timers, hare so much joy, peace, contentmenment etc, ï love that.
I really love the Women’s International Marathon. I plug into the unisex groups sometimes, but I just prefer all women. Ive been hit on before (not AA and very much doubt it would happen) I just feel safer.
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I agree, I loved hearing them speak last night. I sat up listening in for an hour or so, but didn’t know how I would contribute so remained anonymous. I think I will tune in now again for a bit. Thank you 
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Thank you for being so kind.
I have been to two face to face AA meetings in my previous sobriety where I listened and chose not to share. I just felt a bit out of my depth there as a lot of people approached me, all so kind, but wanting to take phone numbers etc. So I ended up doing it on my own and went 7 months until I relapsed after a horrific event that I thought I needed alcohol to help me get through. Next thing you know I’m drinking beer for breakfast…you know how it goes.
Now I have TS, and am just finishing ‘The Naked Mind’ and to be honest, I have no want for alcohol in my life any more (well, Atleast not at the moment). I’m fully throwing myself into this and trying to get healthy and mindful along the way. My main issue is my BF is a heavy drinker, but I just remove myself from him when he is drinking. But even now, that’s bothering me less, as this is my journey and he has his journey and makes his Decisions re drinking. What will become of us I’m not sure, but I’m feeling much happier in my own skin. We don’t live together either so I’m loving my ‘me’ time, and time with my kids.
So I may pop my head into a local group again to see how I feel about it again, and try to share this time. Either way, I’ll take it one day at a time.
(Sorry…I tend to get off track sometimes😬)
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How good is This Naked Mind!?!! Played a huge part in getting me where I am today - reading it took away any desire to drink and I no longer feel like I’m missing out on something. Have you found it really helpful?
Sounds like you’ve got some clear boundaries with your BF and are embracing all the goodness that comes with your sobriety - being present with your kids is such a great feeling hey… I’ve got 4 myself and can’t believe how much I used to miss out on when I was drinking. I was there but not there if that makes sense 
Sorry to hear you’ve been through a tough time recently but glad you’re here and back to give it another go let us know how you go with the meetings, I’ve been slack lately and have been feeling the pull to start going back - mainly just for that connection with people ‘like me’.
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You don’t have to contribute. The majority of the ladies just listen. I’m sure there could be a percentage of attendee’s that have not set a date yet. Never feel guilty about not interacting.
They have a FB page too so you can see their program.
They are doing step 11 and a meditation in about 50 minutes time xox
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Hoping all my Aussie mates have a super weekend. One of the best things for me about being sober is getting out to improve my night photography. Not sure where I’m heading tonight yet. Enjoy
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Sounds great Seb, look forward to seeing some of your pics!
I’ve got a rare kid free night and instead of making plans around drinking until blackout, I’m going to do whatever makes me happy and wake up with zero regrets in the morning - best feeling that never gets old!!
Not sure what I’ll be doing yet 
maybe a solo run without whinging kids, and a good movie with a block of chocolate of course 
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Oh this is great, thanks for sharing Cherry. I’ve just requested to join their fb group page, might even jump on a meeting tonight
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Anyone else watching the opening of Indigenous VS Maori NRL All Stars tonight? So good! 
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Winter Olympics here 
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So today I went on a 20km roller skate along the beach. A year ago I was doing marathon length rolls with ease, but 10 months later I’m like a beginner again. But I did it and I’m soooo sore now, and I had a fall but I got up again, and smashed out 20km. Very proud of myself!! 
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That’s me in the front with the big smile! After the skate
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Yes, I finished ‘this naked mind’ and really enjoyed learning about the science behind addiction and that every single person has potential to be an addict. I’m wanting my BF to read it, I’ve placed it conspicuously on his Bedside table 
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