Welcome to the group LMS!

I remember when I hit my low, I had no idea how I was going to stay sober. It seemed like my world, was caving in on me. It was suggested that I go to an AA meeting for more support which I did and I sat in the back and told an older fellow sitting next to me about all my problems. He never said a word until I was finished.

His answer was simple and to the point as he replied, "All you have to do is stay sober, one day at a time. That's ALL you have to do! THAT...you can handle. You don't need to do anything else! I immediately thought to myself, "What kind of answer was that?" As I look back, to that moment in my life, I can easily see that it was the perfect answer.

As if on cue, things began to slowly change for the better. It was like a Higher Power was manipulating the pieces of the puzzle of my life and placing them exactly where they needed to go, and at the right times! I had money coming from places I never expected, I got a new job I really liked, and my relationships improve. I remember my AA sponsor telling me that good things happen to those who stop drinking, and that proved to be right. I heard similar stories at AA meetings!

So if I could make a suggestion, it would be to just focus on staying sober and eventually, the rest of your life will come together in a way, you could never have predicted!

You have a story that needs to be told. Many will identify and will be helped.
So keep coming back. The path you take on your road to recovery, might help someone else.

God Bless

Glad you are sober and welcome to the group. I used alcohol to hide from my fears and emotions. I became addicted and when I finally did quit there was quite a bit of wreckage to clear away. I hope that you find new friends and are able to get life back on the track. I found a lot of help in aa. It’s a bunch of sober people that are helping each other stay sober.

Keep us posted!

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Welcome the the sober experience (experiment?). I say that because in making the decision to live a sober life, a lot of ‘extras’ come with that. All positive All of it can become the change you have been waiting for all your life but resisted starting. This is how my experience has been. Now I am amazed I waited so long to just validate myself and accept that I don’t have to run and grasp at everything for a weak attempt at satisfaction when all it takes is living a good, pure, simple life. And loving myself. Like the gentlemen above said, it all starts with the step you just took. Let that by your foundation, your rock. Allow yourself to be solid no matter what ‘storms’ may be raging around you.

Yes, welcome to our community and I see some wonderful comments from my friends here already. Bob makes a very good point that you just focus your sobriety now, day to day, and the rest will come together. It’s great that you have a counselor who can help you navigate the sea of recovery as well. Wishing you the best and look forward to hearing your progress in the future!

Wow, thank you all so much for the advice and kind words!! This place seems like it will be beneficial along with my IOP and AA meetings

Life gets better with sobriety. I’ve seen some people come through divorces, breakup and death and emerge stronger and more confident.

You put your kids first by finding sobriety. Kudos to you and welcome.

Getting out of domestic abusive relationship whether physical or mental is a massive step and a very frightening one - your confidence will have no doubt hit rock bottom by being a victim to someone else's controlling and critical behaviour together with their attempt to frighten you.

Know that now it's time to invest in yourself so taking another huge step to get and stay sober is something you should be very proud of and shows that you are much stronger than you think you are.

Ignore the,character assassination by your ex - those that matter in your life will know the truth and his lies will have no substance.

You can do this!!! Focus on your future of freedom from your ex and freedom from the bottle.