Sabrina, I hit the wrong button. Any way this forum is great for all new comers I am a new comer again. The strom is coming and if I can not get out to a metting I can talk in here great site Your messge to the new comers was great too! If you see two post from me please excuse trying to learn this site.
Peace
Sabina wrote:
> Congratulations on the newcomers taking a bold step to admit they have a
> problem.
>
> Becoming sober can seem daunting (Never have a drink again? NO WAY!) but
> the most important thing is to take it easy. Little steps.
>
> Leave your guilt, shame and remorse behind.
>
> Look on the list for a meeting near you. If you don't like that meeting,
> the people, the venue, try another one.
>
> Find a copy of The Big Book. You can download it online free. Read it.
> Sounds like BS, but the book will show you, you are not alone.
>
> Know you are not alone. You are part of a fellowship that isn't going to
> judge you. And everything that happens in AA is anonymous. I understand if
> you are nervous about being seen. (Trust me, I almost wore a disguise to my
> first meeting.
)
>
> And if you slipped up and drank today, you slipped up. Don't beat yourself
> up for it but don't drink tomorrow.
>
> Oh, if you feel like you have somehow failed at life because you are an
> alcoholic, Google "Famous Alcoholics." You are in really cool
> company.