Today I’m going to an AA meeting with my best friend.
I’m no stranger to the rooms having been to four rehabilitation programs, two of which required AA attendance.
We both have struggled with substance abuse for half of our lives. But this is his first meeting.
I invited him a couple weeks ago and he agreed, but last minute he canceled. This week he asked me to go with him, maybe a sign that he is sick and tired of being sick and tired.
We have been friends for 15 years and I love him dearly, I just want what’s best for him!
Please send good vibes his way, he could use all the positive energy he can get right now!
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Sending many positives vibes to both of u! I hope the meeting is some where he feels comfortable. This could be a whole new beginning for him. Glad u are there to support him 
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I appreciate it! I hope so too, that’s an important factor indeed. Fingers crossed! I’m doing what I know he’d do for me if he were in my position!
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Maybe he could grab a Big Book while there Do they give them out at the meeting where your at?
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Sending good vibes!
I am encouraged by seeing other people’s actions. Sounds like you have a wonderful relationship, perhaps not perfect, but from what I can read in your message, your versions reads from love, comfort and understanding.
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Depends on the meeting! But if he is interested I’m sure we can find one! 
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Thank you! Love and understanding is all I want from others in hard situations, so I damn sure will give it to him 
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My introduction to AA is very similar to his. I needed an old friend to go with me. I was too scared to go myself. I had seen it working for him. positive vibes sent!
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It can be intimidating for sure, but once you get the feel for the meetings I think it gets easier to go! Thank you!
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I appreciate any form of hope, thank you!
@Alexh666
Heyyy
How is it going for you and your friend?
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Hello!
Well I think I should have made a post about how “I went to a meeting with my best friend” instead of posting this one beforehand. I was just so excited that he had asked me that I wanted to post about it that morning! We had been scheduled to go at noon, but he canceled at 11:50 because he got sick 
I’ve been in his position before so I think I understand at least part of his hesitation if that’s a playing into it. I just hope he’s not beating himself up about it, the last thing he needs is to think I’m disappointed or angry with him.
I will keep trying though, I’m not easily discouraged when it comes to helping the people I love! Next week, if we go, I will post about it then 
Thanks for asking! I felt a little guilty about this post, despite it being in good faith, after we didn’t end up going.
Cross your fingers for him!
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You can post anything here, don‘t worry if it works out with your friend right away or not 
It’s all about the process and I think it‘s a good sign that he is showing interest. Even when really going is still too scary for him. You are still there for him and he can reach out when the time is right.
How are you doing anyways?
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I appreciate that!! Yeah I’ll always be there for him, as he has been for me!
I’m good! Been spending alot of time with family and friends, so I couldn’t really ask for more! I feel very confident about my sobriety, which is a first for me despite having stints of like 3 years sober in my past. Having that confidence reinforces my resistance to urges and cravings, something I’m really grateful for!
How about yourself??