My First AA Meeting

I attended the AA meeting of the local church in the basement of the church. When I arrived, I noticed that only six people participated. When I sat down, I looked around, saw the effect of a drink show some members older and some were tired. I observed the interaction among the members, and I noticed that most members shook hands and even hugged each other as they greet each other. They talked and asked them how they did it.

Technically, I went to the first AA meeting over a year ago, but when I was there I was drunk, and two more: since I have been drinking all the time to this day I will return to the past. In a sense, I think that it is important to try to go, but this is more important as I am actually planning to do the job and getting up. I do not want to be there. I am certainly different. Who wants to sit with a group of others and want to know how their addiction will ruin their lives? I knew that I had to do this, so I went there. All I want to do is to drink until drunk and continue drinking. Continue to drink until I hate myself, then wake up after using the sheet I soaked and drink all alcohol and then do it again.

The first time I participated was a newcomer group at the AA Center near my place. This is the center of participation in the first AA meeting held last December. This is a relatively quiet meeting with excellent speakers that have happened more than 30 years ago. I really appreciate what he said, and I can relate to many of his experiences. He talked about how he grew up in a harsh religious environment, slowly becoming alcoholic with his father's pastor - partly due to rebellion and partly he is gay, I feel that I can not contact. He is one of four (7) homosexual brothers and sisters, but he still feels obedient pressure.

This conference is the first AA meeting I attended. I found it useful to understand how the conference works. I do not know if my experience is a typical AA meeting, but I understand the value of sharing struggle and common concerns. I am amazed at the number of AA groups gathered in my area. When I asked the customer for a list, I received 4 pages of handouts. The group gathered from 7 am to 10 pm. I do not know how to participate in the conference, but for the sake of fairness, the conference is almost always held.

My Emem Sampson participated in the AA meeting held in eastern Orlando. The hall is called the Eastern club. When I got to the meeting, I had not attended the AA meeting before, so I was very worried. I am nervous because I am the only woman in the conference. To be honest, I am scared because I think that they might attack me. The meeting began with quiet prayers. This week, the coordinator questioned how they depend on God and revealed their helplessness. Everyone has the opportunity to share themselves. Prior to the speech, each team member considered himself drunk. I think that when I share this, I am a student.