Alcoholism Support Group

Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.

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3 months

iamheretoo
iamheretoo

Next Wednesday the 19th will be joining the secular Staten Island Zoom meeting at 8:30 pm eastern with my new sponsor. Would love to see any of you there! 

Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
Wow! congratulations on 3 months! I will go if time permits. Thankyou for the invite,

~~~cheers~~~
Shiney
Shiney
Congrats on 3 months - woo hoo !!!
finallyawakenow
finallyawakenow
Wow, that’s great!!! How does it feel to have broken a habit? I had the experience of saying to myself; ok if I can do that, what else can I do
iamheretoo
iamheretoo
It feels good. I know if I put my mind to it I can accomplish just about anything. The alcohol came as easy as just not buying it. Losing weight boils down to you just don't put the food in your mouth. But...it takes so much longer. Sigh. There's a reason for this I just know it but I haven't figured out what it is yet.
iamheretoo
iamheretoo
Stopping alcohol also was crystal clear because if I didn't I was going to die. It made me realize I really didn't want to die. Wanting to live is a pretty strong motivator. Why do I want to not be fat anymore? Vanity? To attract a mate? Not so sure a mate is in my best interest. Although I am lonely.....
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
I know this is gonna sound cliche but you have yourself, so really, you are never alone if you look at it that way. I remember when I went through my divorce 6 years ago. I was alone for the first time in my life and I was terrified. I began to talk to myself alot and give myself encouragement. To my surprise, it really seemed to help me. I also began a daily practice of meditation which opened up parts of me, I never knew existed.....So far, it's been an amazing journey!

God Bless
finallyawakenow
finallyawakenow
My first sober year I was very lonely. My SO and I had dug a rut for ourselves and learning how to open up to each other was slow. Like I said, in my daily walks is where I discovered that I am my own best friend. By my second year of Truly being with myself I started to change. I have found a solidness that others seem to like being around.
I started meeting people who I really enjoy spending time with.
Be patient with yourself and be grateful that you are on a great journey that is leading you to self discovery and a maturity that I didn’t know existed.
I recently started dating and it’s been so easy and fun. I don’t have any expectations because I am full already. You will see what I mean soon enough. Heal and grow. This is YOUR time:)
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