not2late

I have to quit drinking today. Not tomorrow or the first day of a new month or the first day of a new year. There is no reason it can't be today..right now. I've been hiding it. Lots of it. My newest sick "thing" is to read late at night and sip it...straight vodka. Until I pass out. I hate myself. Its all gone from the house now. The last of the wine was before breakfast. I'm 56 years old and won't see 60 if I don't do this..TODAY. Today it ends. I will need you guys ..again. I have been absent..but I need to come back. Thanks for reading.

PurpleKnight

You can do this!!

Coldfusion

Welcome back! How about joining the Weekend or Class of November 2014 threads? Read around and post often--it works if you work it.

least

Welcome back! I'm glad you're giving it another go.

not2late

Thanks CF. I will.

hayley86

Glad you're here, trying again. You can do it! Best wishes to you.

Anna

I'm glad you're back.

One of the worst things about alcoholism is how it makes us hate ourselves. But, you can heal.

LDT

I was your age when I got sober, not2late. .... It's never too late to reclaim your life. Keep reaching out. I wish you well!

Soberwolf

Glad your here make tomorrow a day 1 my friend

Soberpotamus

Welcome back, you CAN do this!

Mark1014

Well I have to say that I've been caught a little off guard. Today has been markedly more difficult than I thought. Pretty much got myself in a state of agitation at the moment, but I've learned that it'll pass. So glad you guys are here...I can periodically sneak in here to the study for a little SR boost (rather than sipping from my secret stash that I used to keep in here). Ok, so back to the festivities!

not2late

Thanks all...fixing something to eat..and an early night!

Mark1014

Sorry not2late, I got my post in the wrong thread. I meant to post in the weekender thread and then yours...but it's the thought that counts right? I want to offer my encouragement to you. I'm early on myself and have found SR to be so helpful. I wish you the very best and look forward to seeing you around!

Dee74

Welcome back not2late

make a plan, find support and change the things that need changing - you're right - there's no reason it can't start today

stay strong fromadistance

not2late

Thanks fromadistance. Let's do this!! Stay strong!

MythOfSisyphus

Welcome back, not2late! I agree, the only time to quit is right now. AVRT says that "now" is the only moment that exists for action. If we wait, later will eventually become now and things won't be any easier.

Let sobriety be something you can be thankful for every year!

Hevyn

Great to see you again - back with new resolve. There's no doubt you can do this.

beach20

I am sober and on Day 3. For the first time since I relapsed four years ago, I feel there is hope for a better future and that is because I have been encouraged through SR and the many helpful insights. I know I can do this and I know you can too.

beach20

that I am sixty three and I thought life was over. Although I am just beginning again, the fog is clearing a little and I see that there is hope.
I am sharing my hope for you.
Thanks to all for your support.

not2late

Beach20..thanks for posting and sharing. It means a lot. I mede it through the night and feel pretty good. We are going to see family today so will be no opportunity to drink and i dont want to. Be strong and lets keep in touch. I'll be glad when the sweating stops!