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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msmermaid
msmermaid

All is going well. I had my first vacation alcohol free and had a blast. Each event I accomplish without drinking proves to me I don't need it in my life. I have lost track of tge days sober now it is something like 410. Forever grateful I have discovered and am now recovering from alcoholism.

1is2many
1is2many
Great for you. That is good news. You are so much more than you were! Keep it going
1is2many
billwfriend
billwfriend
I hope you would be beyond the thought that you might need it in your life because truth be told it is poison to you.....and I do not want to see you die or go thru hell either from drinking alcohol as we support you not drinking.....anyway were excited to hear more about this vaca where you go? warmer than here I hope.....hugs
PJ54
PJ54
Hello msmermaid,

That is great news. You have discovered that life is for living and so much more can be accomplished with a clear head.
msmermaid
msmermaid
Yes much warmer than here in the Midwest. Although our winter has been good to us. I spent 5 wonderful days with two girlfriends and we celebrated being 40.
aj2124
aj2124
Awesome! That's a great attitude to have. Have you encountered any kind of temptation to drink during your sobriety?
msmermaid
msmermaid
If I said no I would be lying. The trick for me is to think past that first drink which I know to me is poison now. I think of my family and how much better things are now and how much it would suck to start over from day one. Those first few weeks of sobriety were really the pits. I also remind myself that this lifestyle I have chosen is a choice. No one is forcing my to stay sober. I do it for myself and make that choice everyday.
Kerela
Kerela
That's fantastic. I look forward to being able to same the same at some point in the future.
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
Congratulations! It's so refreshing to hear a success story every now and then to let others know it is possible to live a happy sober lifestyle!

God Bless
judyc1008
judyc1008
That is fantastic news!

I had the hardest time trying to figure out how to do life without alcohol. I couldn’t imagine going to a concert or any kind of social event without it. Then, over time I learned what you did….I can have fun without it! As a matter of fact, I have more fun now because I remember everything and I don’t pay for it the next day with sickness, embarrassment and regrets.

Keep up the good work!
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