Introduction

Chaz · Member

Introduction

StPeteDean · MIP Old Timer

Hey Chaz,
welcome to the board and good job making a decision to work on your problem.
It's tough to admit, but what's important is to comitt. you'll receive a warm welcome at your first meeting. be sure to indentify yourself when the chairperson asks if anyone is there for their first meeting. generally people will introduce themselves and offer support and probably a few phone numbers to call when you feel like drinking (very important to call someone and not take that first drink). At the end of the meeting, the chair person asks experienced members to raise their hand, if they are available to sponsor new members. It's a good idea to ask one of these people to help you with learning about the AA program. if you can, bring about $4 with you to get the AA "big book" and pick up a meeting schedule for your area. If that's not possible the group will most likely give a big book. You can also read it here online here for free to get a head start

. http://www.aa.org/bigbookonline/en_tableofcnt.cfm.

good luck in your new journey!

Dean

-- Edited by StPeteDean at 10:19, 2008-09-05

Dr. Bob · Member

Hi Chaz, Welcome! Always glad to welcome someone who is getting their feet wet for the first time. Admitting you have a problem is definitely a step in the right direction. For me it was very difficult to reach out for help and it appears that you are taking action there also, so as Dean said, the commitment to the program is very important. Hang in there. There will be some rough times to face. Don't forget you will always have someone to talk to about alcohol and alcoholism if you reach out.

There is a miracle out there waiting for you. Don't give up before it happens!

Chaz · Member

Thank you for the encouraging words. It has definitely been the most difficult thing I have ever had to do, but I have to get through this for my own sake and those around me. I have caused enough hurt in my family's lives.

It is good to know that there is a place where I can turn to if I feel I can't cope

FindingFreedom · Senior Member

Chaz

Welcome to the Miracles In Progress Forum, so great to have you here with us. You have taken a wonderful step, and I know it was a difficult step for me too. In AA I have found the peace and freedom I had been looking for my whole life!

The simple act of writing your post and sharing with us, is awesome. We are here to help each other, and that's what I have seen with this Board.

My AA brothers and sisters are my family, and we are all in the same lifeboat. Welcome again, and do let us know how you are doing and how the Sunday meeting goes.

((hugs)) Deb smile

Doll · MIP Old Timer

Welcome to our family!

lani · MIP Old Timer

Hi Chaz!
Welcome to MIP and great job taking that first step! I agree, it is a scary undertaking but its even scarier living our lives in fear and with hangovers all the time! Ive met some awesome folks on her and have used this site to help keep me sober! Its amazing the things we share on here! Its also wise to hit AA meetings! I did daily, and twice a day if needed in the beginning!
Goood luck!

Phil · MIP Old Timer

Welcome.

Chaz · Member

Hi Guys

Thanks again for all the welcomes and well wishes. Had a long chat with my husband last night, who was in process of leaving me, and he has decided to support me through this.
So that is great news. This is going to be a very difficult weekend, not being able to go out with my friends and drinking as per usual. But I am going to be strong

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend, I'll let you know ho Sunday's meeting went!

PJ Tucker · Veteran Member

Hi Chaz,
I was a "newbie" about a month ago! What a difference a month makes! This forum is wonderful; any time you need to chat, vent, have an urge to drink, feeling down, feeling bored, sad, happy, elated, wonderful people here! Say any and everything you feel like! We all love having you here!
WELCOME! biggrin

Chaz · Member

Good morning everyone

Well, I went to my first AA meeting last night, was very nervous, not sure what to expect, but it was great! It is so nice having people around me that understands what I am going through, that has been there and have been sober for years . . . and enjoying their sobriety!

I will definitely go back. My sponsor is great, but so are everyone that I met there.

This is a difficult journey to recovery and happiness, but it is much easier knowing that there is someone holding your hand

PJ, and everyone else, it gives me a lot of hope and encouragement knowing that you guys have been sover for a month, a week, a year, or many years. Thanks for that.

PJ Tucker · Veteran Member

Good for you getting to a meeting right away! They help so much,as does this forum. I was feeling down and depressed a slight bit on Friday; got to a meeting Saturday morning, and had no more thoughts of downing a beer, wine, or whatever. Seems that habit got ingrained in me to do such when I felt low; as we all know, it only makes one feel lower in the long run; then low and behold, your body starts actig like it can't function without it! What a sneaky devil!
Anyhoo - glad you are here. Together we achieve more (sobriety)! smile