N/A Speaking????

[motye51]

It would be great if i could get some words if wisdom here....I'm totally laying down b/c i am making myself sick with anxiety because i have been asked to be the December monthly speaker for my home group. Its almost 5:00 now and i have to be there by 6:30/7:00 p.m.  We all bring food and eat from 7-8 and then speaker at 8. Its weird, im so freakin scared im about to throw up, but deep down, i WANT to do it??? Has anyone else told their "story" and if u did, how did u feel afterwards?? Im such a freakin wimp, deep down, but i dont want to be???

[Cleanbean]

Glad it went well, I have told my story a few times, very scary I do behind the walls at a work relies program, I have a big fear of speaking in meetings, last time I was asked to do it I said yes, chickened out and scheduled my neck surgery a week before to get out of it, I have 13 years, thank you for being strong and sharing that, it inspired me.

[Heather8448]

thats awesome! IDT I would be able to do that

[jugglin]

Proud of you girl!  You truly do inspire many folks!

[motye51]

Well, I did it.  I was about to have a panic attack....but I did it.
My sponsor announced me at the meeting and instead of having a small crowed, we had about 50 people of which made me even more scared.  I did have some of what I wanted to say planned, but as soon as I got up there, I blue screened!!!!  I was afraid that I wouldn't have enough to say to take up the whole hour (totally wrong!!!) and I still left quite a bit out.  I was, however, asked if I would be willing to speak again on the down sides of suboxone.  I told them I would.  All in all, I'm glad I did it....

[Heather8448]

How did it go? I spoke last night...I am terrified of speaking, I wouldnt speak at a meeting i do h&i ONLY! at least for now...and TBH I go in with nothing in my head I pray and I let it roll. I also hope that I dont vomit on them
"Speak the truth even when your voice is shaking"

[jugglin]

I just saw this post and wanted to say how awesome it is!  You are a real inspiration girl and I am sure your story touched many. If you get a chance, let us know how it went.
God Bless!

[dominosarah]

Just speak from the heart~

[motye51]

Thank you to both of you...i needed that....just a little push to stop being such a whiney bit**!!! Lmao! Well, here goes nothing....

[Sonrissa]

You are gonna be great! Speakers meetings were always my favorite. So inspiring. Just relax, and let it flow.

[VICourageous]

Yes we have speaker meeting every 1st of the month. Do not get to wrapped up in your thinking. Just get up there and it all will just flow out. I had mine all planed out but it just came out all different and even better. You will be fine and I am so proud of you. You are one of my favorites here and I have watched you grow. I always remember all the question you would ask and they were always good ones. Be very proud of what you have to do tonight and just let it flow. I know you will be very good!! If I could be there I sure would be. Wishing you the best! lol
Vickie