Originally Posted by
Emma1980 
Does this place really help?
It can if you want it to. Like everything else, you'll get out of it what you want/need if you're open to it.
I found this site back in May when I was waiting to check into detox - was surfing the net trying to ease the anxiety that was overtaking me and I came across it. Joined that day but didn't come back actively until I was done in detox. I've been sober 109 days and this site (for me) has been nothing short of a blessing. I don't go to meetings (for now anyways)...between this site and my own counselling (1x a week)..I have been doing really well. Some days I post more than others, other days I lurk and read a lot.
stick around. there's some great advice/help/support on this board.
we're all in the same boat
