Welcome, glad you're with us! While we each have unique details to our stories, it's pretty much fill in the blank.........Our friend and moderator Dee posted this a few years back as a permanent sticky. Please read it -
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ouncement.html
When the consequences of our actions outweigh our drinking, many of us finally capitulate and reach out for help. For those with a genuine desire to quit and are willing to keep an open mind, becoming teachable - sobriety is there.
It is the alcoholic dance that makes us suffer the most - we drink, become full of guilt, shame and fear - stop / or slow down - time passes and we do it again, and again.......insidious insanity
The elevator stops at every floor - we don' t have to ride it all the way to the basement, but that is indeed where it's headed.
You aren't alone, and you certainly don't have to get and stay sober alone. There is plenty of support both here and in your community, no doubt.
Welcome, friend