need support and encouragement
Hi.
New here. Looking for daily support to kick my terrible addiction to alcohol. I'm not sure exactly how to classify my problem. I do not drink every day. Nor does my drinking cause problems every time. However, when my drinking does cause problems, they are substantial. A couple times a month I will get drunk, gamble away a bunch of money, and say hurtful things to my girlfriend. She knows that this is not who I really am and has thus far been very patient with me. I am very much in love with her and I would be devastated if she were to leave me. I currently cannot get away from alcohol because I am a bartender. The temptation and general frustrations that accompany my occupation are generally the onset of these episodes. I am looking for support/advice/encouragement. Hoping maybe taking this step of sharing my problems with others will be the start to recovery. Thanks for reading.