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Posted On 11/17/2009 21:48:13 by adelacruz76

To the special people that reply to my blogs. I appreciate you. Although I have made a year clean,, I have not been sold on the whole meeting and step working thing. I have been participating in outpatient treatment for a year. I do not doubt AA/NA, but the closer that I get to completing my outpatient the more I'm like ok now is the time to get into the meetings, sponsor, and stepwork because I think oh my gosh if I don't have treatment to go to what do I have. I know one thing for sure I cannot do this by myself. so question the very few meetings that I have gone to either there is alot of hooking up, or just not being able to connect. can you all offer me any tips/suggestions to get in the groove so to say. peace love and happiness

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From: adelacruz76

11/19/2009 22:01:29 I love and appreciate the feedback everyone. peace love and happiness

From: Philip

11/19/2009 08:49:57 amen sista

From: Nia

11/19/2009 08:17:06

google the AA 'grapevine' a monthly publication which is our meeting in print-

I often used that at home when I was inbetween meetings....It might -along with-

the AA (Big book) of Alcoholics Anonymous- (also online) provide you with stories

you can identify with ! when you start to have " Oh Yeah!" I did that- have felt that-

moments, you can be sure that there are more of those at meetings!

when you do go to your first meeting they will most often offer you a free copy of

the big book... Nia

From: flowerchildofjc

11/19/2009 00:06:56

Keep going back. Forget about the people that are there to hook up, and go anyway to save your own ass Check out different meetings. I've heard to go to a meeting a few times before you say yay or nay, and if after that you still don't like it, check out a different one, or two, or three.... THIS IS YOUR LIFE!!!!! Don't let a few people who are not working a recovery program keep you from working your own recovery program! YOU CAN DO IT SISTER!!!

From: KeithB

11/18/2009 13:36:40 I'm with Dennis! Having just moved to a new area, I had to find a group I was comfortable at. I went to diffrent meetings, some several times, and the choice became clear after a while! I relax, stick my hand out, and let people get to know me at a pace they're comfortable with. If I stay out of the way, things work out! luv

From: DennisS

11/17/2009 22:35:30

A couple of thoughts. Yes, it is darn hard to walk into a roomful of strangers to talk about things you'd probably rather not talk about. That being said, it's well worth giving it a chance. If you have several different fellowships in your area, do a random sampling of them all. Three or four meetings in each - especially if you can find women's stag meetings. They give you a chance to see how the members conduct themselves in a more closed environment. A better shot a choosing a serious sponsor.

I wouldn't look for easy - look for serious and happy. People dedicated to their fellowship and willing to go to any lengths to enjoy life - clean and sober. If you don't like the look or tone of a group, try a differnet day. All aren't created equal. When you find the winners - stick with them. It'll make you ...

Hugs,

Dennis

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