theHomerSimpson

Here I sit 13 days sober,involved in AA,seeing a therapist once a week and feeling at peace with myself. I feel I hit my rock bottom after 30 years of alcohol/drug abuse. Many people said I will get straight when pigs fly, well the pig is in flight(see my avatar) lol. Btw, hello to everybody. I have been coming here for many many years, been told what to do but insisted on doing it my way,well that never worked so I am back again but succumbed to the fact I am an alcoholic and cannot drink alcohol ever again,without serious consequences. I surrendered and will search for what brought me to abuse alcohol and drugs. Its going to be a long and painful process but its still better than when I am using.

Patrick

aasharon90

Patrick, you will find, hear and see many
members who found out that their will
stopped working to control their drinking
or drugging and finally surrendered. I, for
myself, with help from family members
seeking help at first for me, finally surrendered
22 yrs ago.

I was beatened down, in denial that i could
hold my liquor like my grandfather did never
showing signs of having a drinking problem.

I was forced into rehab where I stayed for
28 days being taught about my alcoholism
and recieved the tools and knowledge of a
recovery program to help me and guide me
each day upon released to stay sober.

Everything Ive aquired since then have been
gifts in recovery that Im extremely grateful
for and never take a day sober for granted.

Im glad you're here wish you a happy recovery
journey for many one days at a time to come.

JesseJe

Glad you are finding peace. You are not alone. Think about that when times get tough. There are so many people facing this thing. Stay positive

theHomerSimpson

In the past when I would come here, I would usually have a beer sitting beside me and type away at how life sucked so bad and how hard I was really trying, what a load of BS!! I apologise for that. Nothing will change my past which is hard to swallow at times but at least I have many tomorrows left as long as I stay sober.

Patrick

laurie6781

Well ................................... WELCOME to the Recovery Road!!!! I have to say,
rofl it is about time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am sure that Carol D is watching over you from above. She too had faith that
one day you would find recovery!

Now, don't be a stranger. You know you can rant, rave, scream, cry, and yes
even laugh here!

It is so good to hear your news!!!!!

Love and hugs,

theHomerSimpson

Laurie, so good to see you still here helping those of us who dont get it right the 1st fifty attempts to stop drinking, cant beleive you still hold out your hand for me, you guys are awesome!

Patrick

Justfor1

homer, I remember you. Sadly, CarolID has passed away & I remember her reaching out to you. You do not ever have to drink again. It's a cliche and corny but very true.

theHomerSimpson

OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! I did not know CarolD passed away! Thats what Laurie meant by watching from above! She was always here for me no matter what! I cant put into words how sad I am at this moment. RIP Carol and thank you for everything,I'm gonna make it this time! I love ya and gonna miss you so much.

Patrick

theHomerSimpson

I was actually waiting for her to show up! ****!!!!!!

Dee74

Good to see you back Patrick

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CrossFox

Yaaay Patrick!




I am sober for two weeks, too! Trying to quit or scale back my alcohol consumption with one foot in did not work for me, either.

Congratulations! I think it feels so much better to "surrender" first, which IME takes care of the mental obsessing over alcohol.

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Fernaceman

Welcome back, Patrick! Great to hear you have had enough and want to do what you can to make your life better.

Rosiepetal

Great to have you back & congrats on recent sobriety.
Lots of support here for you.

Jomey

Patrick, this makes my day!!!!!! Sooooo glad you came back to us!!!!! Congrats on your sober time!!!! Jomey