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.
Hi Everyone,
I've wanted to write to you all for sometime. I don't comment much to the general discussions, as sometimes I'm at a loss for words or have limited time. I love DS and am very grateful for my new friends and the wealth of knowledge, tips, support and love. I hade made it to about 97 days or so. I am still not sure what happened...still need to sit with it and look inside for what I was feeling or rather not wanting to feel. Last Sunday I had a one night relapse and have found my footing again. I wasn't journaling, not meditating, not praying and several other things that I felt was helping me to stay grounded and committed. I am looking at it as blessing in disguise. That I must stay the course daily, while being mindful of my thoughts and triggers. Forest Freak, lovingly said to me, "hey you've had 97 wonderful days and you're gonna beat yourself up over one bad day?" That was just what I needed to hear in that moment and it immediately changed my mood and thinking. Many things I read here help me. I have learned from the wisdom and love here. Thank you to whoever posted www.womenforsobriety.org - I am digging that web site and the 13 affirmations for acceptance. It has also made me think some about is women's sobriety any different than men's. Thank you to whoever posted the video about relapsing after 2 weeks. I found it informative and helpful.
I will continue to grow and learn here on DS and in my day to day observations, reflections and struggles. Thank you to all!!!! Much peace and love to all. Wishing all of us peace on our sober road. We can do it.
I've wanted to write to you all for sometime. I don't comment much to the general discussions, as sometimes I'm at a loss for words or have limited time. I love DS and am very grateful for my new friends and the wealth of knowledge, tips, support and love. I hade made it to about 97 days or so. I am still not sure what happened...still need to sit with it and look inside for what I was feeling or rather not wanting to feel. Last Sunday I had a one night relapse and have found my footing again. I wasn't journaling, not meditating, not praying and several other things that I felt was helping me to stay grounded and committed. I am looking at it as blessing in disguise. That I must stay the course daily, while being mindful of my thoughts and triggers. Forest Freak, lovingly said to me, "hey you've had 97 wonderful days and you're gonna beat yourself up over one bad day?" That was just what I needed to hear in that moment and it immediately changed my mood and thinking. Many things I read here help me. I have learned from the wisdom and love here. Thank you to whoever posted www.womenforsobriety.org - I am digging that web site and the 13 affirmations for acceptance. It has also made me think some about is women's sobriety any different than men's. Thank you to whoever posted the video about relapsing after 2 weeks. I found it informative and helpful.
I will continue to grow and learn here on DS and in my day to day observations, reflections and struggles. Thank you to all!!!! Much peace and love to all. Wishing all of us peace on our sober road. We can do it.
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Dick Van Dyke’s path to sobriety was a turning point in his life and career. Here’s what happened:How He Got SoberStruggles and Realization: Van Dyke began drinking as a teenager, largely to cope with shyness and social anxiety. Alcohol made him feel more comfortable in social settings, but over time, his drinking spiraled out of control. By his mid-40s, he recognized that he had an addictive...
Love ya...
Jen
I was able once to quit for 2 years. I went back. I had too. But that is what it took to get me going and serious about taking some action
You can do it. I believe. But the only way I could get sober was to get busy. I was too easily pushed over. I needed help
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Congrats on what you have found that will get you beyond your next 97 days.