Alcohol Recovery Without 12 Steps Community Group

This group was created to explore various recovery paths for Alcoholism. We generally chose to explore paths outside of the AA model, or ones which incorporate, but are not limited to AA. Anyone wanting to learn and explore how to become free from alcohol addiction are welcome. Our main goal is to support each other with compassion and decency, while remaining open minded...

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luvmygirl4
luvmygirl4
I came here at the suggestion of a friend. I am a binge drinker. I don't feel a need to drink, like ever, except when I start I cannot stop. I don't drink alone either. Its just that when I get out to the bars I start having fun, and I don't want it to end. I don't want to go back to a quiet house. And I end up getting in trouble.

I am coming off a divorce, and still getting used to being alone sometimes, and also seeking that socialization with others. In bars everyone is your friend. Its a great feeling.

A month or so ago I got so drunk I wrecked my cell phone.

Last week I hit another car and got a DWI/DUI arrest.

I need to stop this cycle or it will kill me.

I am not drinking any more.
deleted_user
deleted_user
As a mother of a 7 year old daughter and a 2.5 year old son, the fact that you see it is a good thing. I am SO grateful I stopped when I think she was young enough to not remember. I was a heavy drinker for 10 years. Never got into trouble legally but it made my life a living hell and those in it. My husband though (God bless him) stuck by my side and we made it through. I think our marriage is ALOT stronger because we did make it. It can be done, you just have to find what works for you. It took me a long time to find what finally worked but when I did that in combination of seeing what effect is was having on my family through sober eyes was all it took.
For me however, I cannot do the "1 drink won't hurt" because it ALWAYS landed me on a binge or back in a downward spiral. So...after many attempts of trying, I finally just had to accept I just can't touch the stuff. I had posted in another post that now the smell actually turns my stomach because I relate so much negative with the smell of it now.
Good to see you here, there are a lot of amazing people here, a lot of strength and understanding without judgement. That is what I needed the most, was to not be judged and to be able to just be and work through it with understanding and positive feedback. :)
LornaR
LornaR
You could kill someone else too. Be careful. It sounds like you really need to give it up before it destroys you. Do everything you can. Support is essential for my recovery. I have over 10 years now. A phone list of recovering people who are willing to help out, helps me a lot. Then I have to overcome the fear of calling! It's a journey well worth the effort. Life is too cool to spend it dulled down or blacked out! Good luck. Lots of good suggestions here.