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| Subject: Re: A fun NA meeting story | |
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Author: PhilaSophie |
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Date Posted: Sun, Mar 01 2015, 17:17:20 In reply to: Lilly 's message, "Re: A fun NA meeting story" on Mon, Feb 23 2015, 4:06:48 I got so depressed going to 12 Step meetings, but I did everything the board told me to do the first year.I really gave it an honest try, even became my home group's GSR (group service rep) and went to area meetings and conventions. At the 9 month mark, my mother died and I pretty much went into denial about it as everyone (including my therapist) was so excited that I went to my Mom's funeral (out of state) and didn't drink. At the 12 month mark, my only aunt died, and I cracked up and drank. Everyone (including my therapist) was upset that I drank...instead of being concerned that I lost 2 out of 3 living relatives in a short amount of time. Some Steppers gave me a quick "sorry for your loss" but immediately went back to telling their war stories and one-upping each another about how bad their addictions were/are. I realize now I would have made it through the deaths had I spent my time learning real coping skills and developing real friendships with "normal" people who would have supported me during the crisis. I go to AA because I have to, but I don't tell them I'm a nurse. Heard everything from "you should know better" to "can you get me any drugs?". What an effed-up bunch! [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |