Oh, Ruchie, I'm SO PROUD of you!! You are the bravest person I know!!
Okay, advice. I have none, because there are no rules!!  Seriously, it's a very sweet, gentle, easy going fellowship, much like this board. One difference is that people generally share one at a time, with no interruptions or comments from others.
It's okay to be nervous. I was TERRIFIED at my first meeting. But this lovely person turned to me after the meeting with a big smile and said, "Keep coming back!" And that just melted my heart, so I did.
You don't even have to say anything if you don't want. You can just listen. Or you can tell them you're new and a little nervous. They'll all say that's fine, they were too!
It may be a step meeting or a topic meeting where they're focusing on one of the twelve steps specifically or on one particular topic, like denial or powerlessness.
And there will be people from all different backgrounds, all different religions, all over the country. And the main message you'll come away with is that YOU'RE NOT ALONE!
I'm getting all choked up just thinking about how much love and support I've gotten over the years from my meetings and the friends I've made there.
You're taking the first step in a beautiful journey that will CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
Now, you may also, for whatever reason, decide that it's not for you right now. That's also fine. We all have our own path and you're right where you're supposed to be right now. But you'll always know in the back of your mind that help is there when you need it. And even if you don't keep attending meetings right now, you can always come back in the future. But I'm SO PROUD of you for being willing to give it a try. You're an inspiration to me.
GOOD LUCK, RUCHIE!!!! YAY!!!!!! YOU GO, GIRL!!!
Love and (((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))!
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Laura
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Re: LauraSue...OA tonight...any advice
