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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PuckChaser
PuckChaser

Hi, I am a former drunk who is grateful for the last 11 1/2 years free from alcohol. With the virus pandemic my business has frozen and after a couple of weeks of not doing much, I thought it best to spend this new time helping others who may be struggling.  After a quick search I found this site, so here I am. 


Back when I quit, a few anonymous strangers online helped me make the breakthrough.  Perhaps I can help you.  


Quite simply, it was the greatest decision I ever made.  After stepping away for a while I quickly realized that most, if not all of the drama in my life was the result of alcohol.   Today, I am "addicted" to feeling good and living without chaos.   


For me, freedom from addiction requires taking responsibility.  I reject the disease concept and being powerless and focus on personal empowerment.   YOU can do this, if you truly want to, starting right now. 


Choose Freedom, choose never again!


I am here for anyone who thinks I may help them.


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stevejlee
stevejlee
Fantastic, keep posting I found inspiration in your post. you are absolutely correct, it is not being powerless, it is the decision to not use our power.
LoveyDovey
LoveyDovey
Thank you. I am a middle-aged woman. My husband can have a drink or two, and leave it at that. I cannot. When I look at the bottles in the cupboard, and the cans in the fridge, I ask myself what kind of future I want for myself. I compare Queen Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret in my mind. Margaret was a big drinker. Her personal life was a mess. Many of her later years were marked my illness and disability. Then, I look at the Queen. I know whose path I prefer to follow. I have a choice.
PuckChaser
PuckChaser
Lovey,

Sounds like alcohol affected you like it did me. Think of it this way. When you have this problem, it’s like being in a form of slavery. You didn’t realize it in the beginning of your drinking career, but it’s obvious you do now. If I drank again, it would be like putting myself back in those chains. Your using of alcohol is self induced slavery, and based on your message, you know it.

Sure, I have a backstory, but what it finally came down to was something clicked in my head to never do this again. I PROMISED MYSELF that I would do whatever it took necessary to escape this hell, and I did it. Once I made that choice my life changed dramatically for the better. Miracles happened that I could never have even imagined.

Choose Freedom, chose never again!

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Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
That's pretty much the way it happened with me 12 years ago when I reached my rock bottom. No job, my wife was preparing to divorce me no money and everyone hated me.

When I took that leap of faith and went through an iop followed by AA, it was the best decision I ever made. Shortly after,.... things began to happen and they were far to numerous and often to be called coincidence..... I had money coming from places I never expected, I got a new job which I really liked, and my relationships improved dramatically. It blew my mind when I thought about it. It all made me search deeper into the 12 steps for the meaning behind all of it and I have since branched off into other spiritual teachings.

Every day is a new adventure and life became worth living again.

Thankyou for coming here!

God Bless
Kevin105
Kevin105
as someone else here recently noted, sobriety is my super power! has been for nearly three years and I'm not willing to ever surrender these special powers.

welcome to the group, continued success!
PuckChaser
PuckChaser
I like that Kevin, made me smile. Reconditioning your brain to think that way guarantees your lifelong success!

Choose Freedom, Chose never again!

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MochaShell
MochaShell
Your stories are inspiring. I don’t think of myself as an alcoholic but a few months ago I abused alcohol to cope with a big change in my life that, looking back, I was not happy about. There have been times during my adult hood when I drank too much and it would take a day or two to not feel hung over any more. I probably am an alcoholic but don’t want to face it.

BobinMaine, I would like to hear more about your story and how you gained employment after being in such a low place.

I’m unemployed at this time and concerned that I won’t be able to get another job that is good enough for my husband’s standards.
PuckChaser
PuckChaser
Mocha, miracles I never expected happened to me after I quit drinking. You don’t have to end up living under a bridge to quit.

Choose Freedom, Chose never again.

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MochaShell
MochaShell
Thank you
Alex27
Alex27
Thanks so much for your post. In the recent weeks with everything that's happening I've reached for a drink way too often. It's literally in the last couple of hours that I've gone online to look for help for anxiety and I've realised how much of it is due to alcohol. I don't drink daily and I've abstained from alcohol before for long periods, so I know the benefits, and any advice, or inspiration to just set it aside for good would be much appreciated. My problem is not knowing when to stop - doesn't happen every time i drink, but it is regular enough. When I think of never drinking again I think of a weight being lifted from my shoulders, from not having the fear, of wondering what it was I said or did. And fear how it might be affecting the ones I love. I want to put them before this. Today is the day.
PuckChaser
PuckChaser
Alex, today can be the day, NOW can be the moment of never again, if your TRULY WANT IT TO BE!!!

Go to rational.org and read about AVRT, or addictive voice recognition technique. You can also go to YouTube and see videos on it, and also do searches for other people just like you who that put up testimonials on why and how they quit drinking.

Don’t let a liquid poison that you have to willingly pour down your own throat, rob you of any more time in your precious life. You are powerful, you can do this. Your future self will thank you for your decisive action from today. I promise!

Choose Freedom, choose never again!

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Piedley
Piedley
Not being able to leave home my drinking as got even worse my first drink of the day is wine and orange juice I am not proud of it but it is the truth I really need to stop drinking I lie about the amount I drink I hide the empty bottles I have fell out with so many friends and family members
obviously they are to blame it is never ME
if any one as any good advice on how to STOP please share it with me
PuckChaser
PuckChaser
Piedley,

Did you read my post above yours? Go to rational.org and get familial with AVRT. Go to YouTube and look up AVRT, search for videos of others who share their stories of how they quit drinking.

Start right now!!!

Choose Freedom, Choose Never again,

PuckChaser
Thatguy524
Thatguy524
Thank you, I currently have lost my relationship. My house. Living where I can. I have to surrender this. And never ever touch a drop of alcohol I appreciate your story. One day at a time
PuckChaser
PuckChaser
ThatGuy

You can do this! If I did, you can too!

Choose Freedom, chose never again!

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