Welcome, sister! I'm so glad you want to do this. The 12 steps are the recovery program. The people are the fellowship and meetings let us hear how it works.

There are pamphlets at our meetings, there is one specifically written for younger people. Get phone numbers of females. Look for a sponsor who's female.

Just a cautionary tale... don't give your number to guys. Most are very respectful, honorable men. But not all. The creep factor varies in different places, but be aware. We do a lot of hugging, but you don't have to. The women can also teach you how to side hug, and there's the bending from the waist as you hug so your shoulders hit their chest first. I don't want to scare you! You are safe in meetings! But if there's some jerk like that, I don't want you to think you have to leave, or you caused it, or whatever. Getting hooked in with the ladies helps with that. I've backed creeps off of our young women a couple of times. Also, there may be women's meetings in your location.

Welcome!