parentrecovers

it seems like we have a lot of new folks around right now so i thought it was time to start the "tell us something about you we wouldn't know if we didn't ask" thread..

or whatever that thread is called.

ok. me first. my name is k, i'm a codependent mom, and when i was little - i wanted to be a librarian.

Introvrtd1

Im a struggling alcoholic going thru outpatient rehab/therapy.

Im also an Introvert.

Because here Im anonymous, I can leave my shell.

Hello everyone.

janied

My name is Jane and I'm an alcoholic who was using benzos on a daily basis for the last year or so. I quit both C/T 14 days ago.

I have also had codie problems growing up in a dysfunctional family and married two men with their own problems including mental illness and porn addiction.

I am married to my second husband and have two sons age 11 and 13 from my first marriage.

My decision to quit was based on being sick and tired of being sick and tired. And my sons really need me to be healthy.

I've been having withdrawal symptoms - probably from the benzos because I didn't really drink on a daily basis. That said, I know I have a drinking problem because I can't stop at one. Hopefully the withdrawal symptoms will fade away soon.

SR has been a lifeline for me. I lurked from the first day of my detox and started posting last last week. If I feel well enough/have enough energy, I plan to go to a Celebrate Recovery meeting tonight but I also have to work and take care of my kids this afternoon. This detox really sucks. Never want to go through it again!!!

Jane

Aysha

I am Trish...An Addict..I am in early recovery.

I like playing sports and sitting by the beach at night.

I have a burn scar on my a$$ from falling back on a hot grill when I was little from throwing a tantrum over soda.

Nice to meet you and keep posting!!

Jomey

HI, I'm Jomey, I am alcoholic in early recovery. Today is only day 41 and already a miracle has happened...I grew up on a farm and always wanted to get back to farming....well, I got sober and got a job as a farm hand and have been able to keep it because I keep choosing to be sober. It's awesome...I have found tons of "pink clouds" when I am out with the animals. Thanks for all the support I have gotten here!

Rowan

Thanks for starting this, K!

My name is Rowan and I'm an addict. I'm addicted to booze and benzos.

I like to read and spend time alone.

carl11

I am carl…an alcoholic…I had 47 days, slipped back and am starting again…something about me…humm, okay well, I love to read as well , I mean really really love to read thats whan my wife told me she knew I had issues...when I stopped reading...…am looking forward to picking that back up as I stopped when I was drinking as of course I was too pasted to concentrate etc..

Afraid2Succeed

Hi I'm Dave and tomorrow will be my 3rd week of sobriety.

Since I've stopped smoking (weed and cigarettes) I've picked up reading again, one of my fav past times. I've also started swimming everyday like before, which has really helped me mentally and physically (though my hair is brittle cause of the chlorine )

Since I've failed out of a doctoral program (reason why I decided to quit for good), I'm determined to get back in academia... no matter if I have to start from square 1.

I want to work in the addictions field one day and do what we all do here - support our fellow addicts.

MsPINKAcres

Hi, my name is Rita.
I'm a very happy member of Al-Anon - my sanity date is 09/03/2003.

hmm - something about me that you wouldn't know, in keeping with K's avatar - I have an Elvis Presley Christmas Stocking that my adult daughters detest - which makes it even better!!

jinxblu

Hi everyone!! I'm 45....have 31 days sober today!!! . Drank daily for 20+ years....
Lost my nursing license to this deadly disease. Currently unemployed but sober and taking each day as it comes. Love this web site...keep up the good work everyone!

Missymae737

Hello,

I am Missy and I found a wonderful life in recovery...Today I am able to feel my emotions and work through them no matter how painful.

I have lots of friends today, I don't suffer from lonelyness...

I have the respect and trust from my family again.

I have hope today...I have self esteem...

I love living life again...

Astro

Thanks for starting this thread k, and warm welcomes to the newcomers who've introduced themselves.

My name is Scott. I'm an alcoholic and codependant in perpetual recovery, and I love being of service to my fellows.

My hobbies are amateur astronomy, paintballing, cooking, exercise, motorcycling, and reading. But more than anything, I love spending time with my beautiful children and my awesome girlfriend.

Life is so beautiful in sobriety, and it just keeps getting better!

maybetoday

I am in my early 30s, have been a heavy drinker for about 6-7 years. I live with my bf of 5 years, and have allowed my younger brother to come live with us while he looks for work. I want to live to my fullest potential. I cannot do that from what I like to call "underwater" because when I am drunk I feel like I am underwater, like I am drowning.

simplysober

hi im maria. Im a recovering alcoholic, im 28 days sober today!
I lost my 2 sons in a custody battle, which was an excuse to turn to drinking even heavier-
I had to learn to live a life that included me too- im working everyday on starting a wedding photography business
i love photography,creating,reading, learning, being inspired
I made a decision to start living again and leave the wine out of my life

its exciting starting to have friends again and seeing a bright clear future without alcohol in it

nice to meet you all

hugs
maria

janied

Trish and all,

I definitely plan to keep posting! Encouraging others and being encouraged is SO IMPORTANT.

It's nice to meet you!

Jane

wiscgirl30

Hi Im Erika. I am 32 years old and 3 days sober today. Been coming to this site off and on for 2 years, and appreciate it very much. I am a single mother of 13 and 14 year old boys and 2 weeks ago started taking care of my elderly grandmother who has dementia. I am a medical transcriptionist and have 3 lovely kitties and an awesome cocker spaniel who make me very happy.

GlassPrisoner

Finally, my favorite subject.........ME !!!!!!



Hey, I'm Tyrone (Ty)
Recovering alcoholic w/almost a year sobriety
Single Dad, two wonderful teenage daughters. The oldest is actually 20.....
Computer Programmer/Analyst
Pianist
Avid reader
Terminally Unique (Well, not as much as I used to be)

dave47

Hello,i'm Dave 45.I'm married with two kids,12 and 9.We live by the sea with our three cats,1 dog,five frogs and five fish.I like to read true stories and i work too many hours.The kids think i have a terrible sense of humour,but we still have a lot of laughs.

NOMOMERLOTMAMMA

Hi everybody! Thanks for the thread K!

I'm Karen. I'm 43, mom of two teenagers, "step parent" to four smaller ones part time, twice-divorced-finally-found-the-love-of-my-life recovering alkie.

I love animals, reading, film, music (especially live), the beach in the summer, and food.

I'm a slightly sane former freak.

Lelping

Hi I'm an alcoholic. 5 and a half weeks sober.

I am a writer, I live in London and I have a dog named Seymore.
I am loving my newfound sobriety and AA meetings.