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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Jaylat
Jaylat

I've been drinking for a long time but on and off, I binge drank alot and that was when i seemed to have problems,it was my way of coping, I haven't drank since Dec 20 and I've been in rehab since Jan 10, I lost everything and was at the lowest point of my life before I came here,  I almost shot myself as I stared down the barrel for 4hrs and it was at that point I cried for help, I lost my family and was focused on that so I wasn't focused on me, now 3 weeks in and 3 weeks to go, I'm taking care of me, my girl wants to be my friend and I'm okay with that as at first I was hurt , lonely and wanted her support, and I realize she is here for support and that good enough right now, don't know what the future holds but will remain hopefully that I win in the end, I've been focused on me and have planned my after cate from here and it all feel good as I've done this alone physically,  but her on this site I made a outlet of Frieda who have made an everlasting impression me as they are both positive to me and that's what I needed so thanks for the support as I couldn't have done it with out you guys

PJ54
PJ54
Hello Jaylat,

Glad to learn that you are on the right path.

If you build on what you now have, great things are possible.
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
One of the things I learned while I was in treatment was that, I couldn't love anyone else, until I first learned to love myself first! When I did that, everything else fell into place!

God Bless
Jaylat
Jaylat
Thanks, I finally shifted the focus on me and will continue to pray for guidance on this journey and without your support, I'd probably keep, falling, but I listened to each and everyone of you and relized5i had to change my focus
1is2many
1is2many
Great news. Keep up the good work. Things get sooooo much better. Cmon!
1is2many
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