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It was funny to find your post this morning, because last night after AA I was considering getting on and posting how much I liked the meeting I went to yesterday and how lucky I feel that I found AA!

Going to that first meeting IS scary. I couldn't even drive afterwards - had to sit in the parking lot in the car and talk to a friend on my phone until I felt less shaky. BUT - I have learned a new way of life there that has helped me so much on my journey towards healing.

There is a lot of laughter at the meetings. I enjoy going, and have fun. Each meeting has it's own "personality" - try more than a few and find the place you feel most comfortable.

One thing that I was told that was very helpful to me, is to not compare my story to others stories. Just because I haven't been in jail (yet) or lost my family (yet) or a bunch of other things, doesn't mean that I'm not in the right place. Look for similarities in your story and others stories - for me, the feelings others describe really hit home with me.

Good luck to you - please let us know how it goes!