Its daunting as hell. Like, a lot of the time I’ve thought to myself “why bother” or “I can stop whenever”. I’ve been an alcoholic for a while, just never thought about quitting because I was the fun boozer, the life of the party type.
I told myself if I ever became the angry drunk, then enough was enough. And unfortunately that is what happened this past weekend. The next day I swore it off. My first AA meeting is in a few hours. I’m scared, tbh. I already know I’m going to have to look real hard in the mirror and see things I really do not like. I know the next 30 days are going to be hell, and I’ll be a temperamental mess.
I think I’m just venting now. But, finding this app has certainly been helpful. I’ve read the pinned posts and found that, those guides will be something of a holy grail to me . However, I’m always open to more advice.
Welcome. If you have read around, you already know how helpful and encouraging this app can be. Getting sober can be daunting, but you just need to stay sober for now and eventually you will string a bunch of sober nows together. Glad you’re here.
So glad you’re here, @RRoze97 ! You know, when we are done, we’re done.
Right on with AA and please remember-- 1. See the similarities to you & the folks there in AA, not the differences. 2. There won’t ever be a good reason for us to drink or use again, only bad reasons.
Welcome to Talking Sober! The most important characteristics for me to cultivate when I got sober was an open mind and a willingness to ask for help and then do what was suggested. That will serve you well!
Welcome!! I found coming here to be grounding, uplifting, informative, and fun! Period! I read the board a long time before posting, so BIG kudos to you for just jumping in!!! I hope your meeting is kick ass, remember to be kind to yourself! You got this!
Welcome Roze.
How was your meeting?
I too, was pretty scared to go to my first AA meeting. Going to the meetings keeps getting easier. All I have to do is show up. I now like checking out different kinds of meetings. My favorites are speaker meetings and book study meetings. I get more out of the Big Book when we read it and talk about it at a meeting. But I keep hearing all I got to do is show up. Oh. And don’t drink.
They were all very nice and immediately accepting of me. I ended up walking there because the church was only a 15 minute walk away and it was nice out. Ofc it started raining by the time the meeting ended . A few of the female members offered to drive me home immediately. I was really taken aback by everyone’s willingness to not only help, but remind me that they will always help.
Welcome to the best part of your life to come. Being sober is difficult at first, then you realise what a sick joke it is and how it kept you in a cage of torment. Equip yourself with tools and community and a programme, stay vigilant and put sober first, every time. You got this.
. However, I’m always open to more advice.
