Recovery Essay

Overcoming an addiction to alcohol can be a long and bumpy road. Many people feel that it is impossible to overcome an alcohol addiction. Many people feel that is it easier to be an addict than to be a recovering addict. However, recovering from alcoholism is possible if one is ready to seek the help and support they need on their road to recovery. Recovery is taking the time to regain one’s normal mind, health and strength. Recovery is process. It takes time to stop the alcohol cravings and pressure to drink. For most, rehab and professional help is needed, while others can stop drinking on their own. Recovery never ends. After rehab, professional help or quitting on your own, many people still need help staying sober. A lot of time, recovering

Before attending this meeting I tried to think of every excuse to get out of going to this meeting. I did not want to go, but I knew I had to. The thought of attending an A.A meeting made me feel as if I was something that I am not, an alcoholic. I was nervous and thought that people would judge me. I was worried that I would see someone I knew and then they would think I am an alcoholic. Once I arrived at the meeting, I felt even worse. I felt unconfutable and out of place. I did not know what to expect. Once I introduced myself and told the group what I was there for, I then felt as everyone thought I was there to judge them. For this reason I did not take any notes, but I did listen and observe. I was anxious for it to be over and did not want to be approached upon leaving. However, I did learn a little more about alcoholics and sobriety while I was

I do not regret it because it was an experience that taught me something. After attending the A.A meeting I realized/learned that everyone was there for the same reason. Everyone was on a road to recovery, everyone had a desire to stop drinking and everyone was trying to stay sober. I learned the stories of those who had an alcohol dependence problems. Some stories where sadder than others. I learned the stories of why the people chose to get sober. Some stories consisted of trauma that occurred, some stories consisted of children and some stories simply consisted of change. I learned that it is important to share and express your feelings at A.A meetings. Most importantly, I learned that the people at the A.A meeting were not judgmental and they are very accepting to others. Attending an A.A meeting gave me an inside feel of how an alcoholic or recovering addict may feel when attending their first