Hello, I'm new!
I'm a 29 year old female from the sunny Caribbean. I'm two weeks sober as of today.
I have a lot of trouble fitting in, as I'm naturally introverted. For years I used alcohol to overcome shyness and anxiety. It was fine at first. I enjoyed the popularity of being an "it" girl, but eventually the facade started crumbling and I had to drink more and more to keep up outward appearances. Things got worse when I was diagnosed with ADHD and depression. After a string of alcohol-related failures in my career, friendships and love, I've decided to quit drinking entirely.
I don't have any friends to confide in at the moment (my ex got them all after our recent breakup), so I joined SR to find a support system for myself. It hasn't been easy at all but I keep telling myself, "one day at a time." Hopefully one day I'll be one who can offer advice and inspiration to others on this forum!