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First Meeting
Posted On 01/18/2007 10:15:48 by sofitofi21

After my attempt togoto a meeting monday, i was really disappointed.  I knew that i should really try to make it to another meeting.. really it was the least i could do.. you know why?

I have been feeling stubborn, hopeless, and not caring some of the time.  Ireally cant explain this condradicatory phenomenon i feel.  I always felt that way.. one part of me knew the right thing to do.. tried to be honest, tried to make an attempt to change.. or had the desire to change.. but part of me didnt want to and didnt care at all.

 Anyway, I made it to my first meeting yesterday.  I was nervous.. and i was scared.. and as soon as i sat down i started crying through the whole meeting.  Im telling myself.. listen i know you're an addicted but im feeling so ashamed..i know i shouldnt  be.. but i dunno, i do.  I also know that if i was to work this program right i would get rid of all the negative feelings..  but there is is always a but. Always.

I am tryingto stay open minded, honest, and patient.. which i know are key parts of recovery.  I just hope that understanding the addiction and myself and everything else will come..despite of the stubborness, and this urge to mess myself up. 

Part of me thinks it's a cry for help.. but reality is. it doesnt matter.. because with this .. i know only i can change.  It's truly frustrating to me..

I am struggling with the whole idea that it is my choice..That its my decision and nobody else.. that just sucks..i just wishy somebody could just pick me up and take care of me.  If i am so sick.. and i blieve that i am.. how could i possibly do that.. make that decision.. its so hard

Anyway, despite all the ifs and butts.  Despite all of the skeptism, and thinking i cant do it.. im doingsomething.  I am going to go to another meeting on sat.

I want to figure it out.. i want to figure out myself.  I want to love myself.. but i dont ever see the light at the end of the tunnel.  I just dont see how ti's possible.



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From: Godluvsall
01/18/2007 17:28:45

You are in my thoughts.  I was scared and totally didn't understand anything. Like you, why can't someone just hold me and take all this crap away.  But, I had to work at it.  But, you have support, and friends along the way to see you through. I'm so proud of you.  You keep it up, and one day, you will open your eyes and begin to understand everything. Then, the desire to succeed and to change will set in, then before you know it, you are working a good program:)  I support you all the way. You can do this!

Hugs, Tina



From: SunCityClean
01/18/2007 12:26:44

I remember my first meeting. I remember feeling scared, wondering if it would work for me, wondering if I was in the right place. I remember thinking too much...

They told me I was in the right place and to keep coming back. I found people that understood what I never did - me. I found that I could only change me and had no idea how to do it.

The more I kept coming back, the more I found hope. And I started feeling more comfortable the more I saw the same faces and believed that they understood where I had been and what I wanted to do.

NA has but one promise. Freedom from active addiction.  When that was all I wanted, everything started to change and I found the willingness to do whatever I had to do to stay clean a day at a time.   From that, I have gotten so much more; the peace inside being the most important thing, and something I am not willing to destroy today.

Anyone can stop using, lose the desire to use, and find a new way of life.  It is absolutely true.

 





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