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.
I'm new here but not new to drinking. I have been reading all of the posts here for some time now, I suppose lurking would be a good summation. Yesterday I finally set up an account and today I joined this group. I recently became a non drinker. 52 days ago, to be exact. The heavy drinking began about 15 years ago. The last 5 caused me to lose friends, the trust of family members, my health and countless other things.
This site and you all, have been a Godsend in giving me strength and knowledge to stay sober. I've never attended an AA meeting but have friends and family that have, thus giving me access to tools like the big book, the twelve steps, tough love & sturdy shoulders to cry on. I've been very fortunate.
In all those 15 years, not once did I ever admit to anyone that I had a problem and kept it very well hidden, or so I thought lol! It was a shameful and guilt ridden day when I was no longer able to keep my secret, yet somehow I felt relieved.
The relief and feeling of freedom keeps growing inside me every passing day. I too read Allan Carr's book, as I see many of us have. I'm certain I'll read it a dozen more and pass it on, every chance I get.
Much thanks to all of you for bravely sharing your worst truths.
This site and you all, have been a Godsend in giving me strength and knowledge to stay sober. I've never attended an AA meeting but have friends and family that have, thus giving me access to tools like the big book, the twelve steps, tough love & sturdy shoulders to cry on. I've been very fortunate.
In all those 15 years, not once did I ever admit to anyone that I had a problem and kept it very well hidden, or so I thought lol! It was a shameful and guilt ridden day when I was no longer able to keep my secret, yet somehow I felt relieved.
The relief and feeling of freedom keeps growing inside me every passing day. I too read Allan Carr's book, as I see many of us have. I'm certain I'll read it a dozen more and pass it on, every chance I get.
Much thanks to all of you for bravely sharing your worst truths.
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check out that smoke ring. It tasted really good. I smothered it with Maulls BBQ sauce which is Local to St. Louis and one of the best I ever had.....
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I was recently separated from my wife of 33 years and it's complicated. Anyway I rented a room about 15 minutes away and I see my kids about once a week. I see the people who own the house I live in once in a while but other than that I stay in my room where I do my cooking, wash dishes in the shower, read, color, and sleep. I get out at least once a day. I grocery shop and I attend 2 meetings...
Keep reading and just jump in when you feel like it. I'm sorry for the reason you found us but glad you did!
Hugs,
Dianna
See for me the real watershed moment was when I decided to get sober and not be a non drinker. See just taking the booze out of the equation worked for a week, or a month, or even once for two years. I always went back to booze.
Today I work hard to maintain my sobriety and I protect it like gold. I pray for some help from God and talk to some other alchies daily. I hope you can find a happy you in sobriety.
It is possible!!!!!!!!
1is2many
Keep on posting!
Being sober is so much more fun than drinking as you have discovered in 52 days.
Sobriety was truly a gift for me....I wanted it when I got sober but I never thought I could achieve it and as the days ticked away...I finally started learning who I was and who everyone else was without the "fog" that covered my brain and soul when I was drinking. I held on to the gift for 8 years.
And then last year...I let it go...:(
You will have many more happy days to come...and some hard times...but if you don't drink...(do the right things, right things will happen).
Welcome!
Love having you share the kinds of things that are working for you. The path you took on your road to sobriety, just might help someone else! If you love reading, one great book titled, "The 12 steps for everyone who really wants them", has helped me immensely! It walks you through each of the 12 steps in easy to understand language allowing you to adapt the steps in your daily living. I can send you a copy or you can buy it used on amazon for about $4 with shipping incliuded.
Welcome to DS and to the land of sobriety!
God Bless.
I've also found great comfort in reading others truths. It makes me realize that I'm not unique, not some broken freak, and that in the light of day and the "sunlight of the spirit" its all OK.
Anyway welcome -- amazing job on 52 days, and just keep on keeping on a day at a time.
Excellent job on 52 days -- that is a wonderful accomplishment!
I'm glad that Carr's book helped you too. I especially like his discussions on willpower and why you don't need it.
As for the shame and guilt, if you are sober today, you are the best mother you can be. Just hang in there. Sobriety is SOOOO worth it!
How are you doing?