Welcome, you'll fit right in. I'm in the same boat with my household. Trying to help others and help myself. It can be really hard and this group is a great place to get support and advice.

I read somewhere that you don't have to look at the whole staircase, just take one step at a time.. It sounds like you already have! Welcome to DS. good peeps here!

Welcome Baker, there are some good people here with great experience & wisdom to share. Stick around, read a bit and I love what greatful says...ignore the staircase, focus on one step at a time. :)

Hi and welcome Baker!

On staying strong:

Prayer
Meditation
AA (meetings & step work) - Get a Sponsor!
Caring and sharing with other alcoholics in recovery...(never isolate!)

Glad you're here!

Welcome Baker!

Welcome baker. You could join some kind of selfhelpgroup. The people in CoDA are mostly pretty nice.

Thanks for your support. I am planning on reading more & visiting the gym more often to keep me occupied. I am ok during the day, its at night when I am pretty much alone.

Welcome. From your last comment, I think you can see what needs to be done in the short term.......You need to make plans for that time in the evening when you used to drink. Can you go to your gym during that time of day? The good news, is you'll come back with the edge taken off, and it can go a long ways towards getting you through these early days.

Welcome. I just looked at your profile and all i seen was other people in your life the addiction problems. You have taken a major step by admitting you have a problem. As we are probably finding out there is not much you can do for the other people in your life with issues, its all about working on yourself.

Whats your plan on achieving sobriety--long term?

Wish you well.

focus on yourself, be selfish, do for you, focus on yourself and be selfish....oh and don't drink

Welcome to the group Baker. You'll find good people here leaning on each other for support. Have a look and see what's working and don't be afraid to ask questions or PM anyone. We're here to share our experience, strength and hope. Time to take action to heal yeah :)

welcome Baker lets get sober

Welcome - just take it all one day at a time, don't drink and stay hydrated.

Peace!