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09-19-2009, 04:28 PM

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Lonelyranger

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Location: Mississippi

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In search of support

Hi, I'm Mike. I've been browsing sites looking for a good support group.
I have been abusing alcohol for 10 years now. I went to a rehab facility about 4 years ago and went to drinking soon after my release... It is to the point now were i don't want to leave the house because I know what I'm going to do. I work all week just to drink and party my whole paycheck in one night.. Not even enough money to eat on next week...
I've been reading some of the posts here and for the first time i feel.. hopeful...
Thanks for listening.

09-19-2009, 04:36 PM

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Anna

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Location: Dancing in the Light

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Hi Mike,

There is so much hope and you will see that here.

You don't have to continue to live the way you are. We do understand and we are here to offer support.

09-19-2009, 04:50 PM

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WantToHeal

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Join Date: Sep 2009

Posts: 582

Welcome, Lonelyranger! The good news is, you can break that cycle, if you want to. Stick around and keep posting. You'll find some knowledge and support here.

09-19-2009, 04:56 PM

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Mark75

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Join Date: Oct 2008

Posts: 6,947

Hi Mike! Welcome to SR, it's a great place...

Tell us some more. Are you getting ready to quit or have you?

Mark

09-19-2009, 05:01 PM

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Fubarcdn

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Join Date: Jan 2009

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Posts: 4,150

Welcome to SR Mike.
There is plenty of support here if you want to quit drinking and lead a different life.
Good luck to you in your decision.

09-19-2009, 05:04 PM

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miamifella

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Location: Miami, FL

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You story sounds similar to mine. I went to a rehab for a few months about 8 years ago. I got out and found I had no idea how to resist cravings. As long as I was locked up and drugs were not available, I was safe.

But once I went back to the real world, I had no clue how to stop. I still do not, but I want to.

09-19-2009, 05:39 PM

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OZboy

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Join Date: Mar 2009

Location: ozstrayleeya

Posts: 2,950

..hello mike..
..sobriety is a serious decision that we have to make...
...glad thou'..you've joined us...take care...Oz..

09-19-2009, 05:48 PM

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Lonelyranger

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Join Date: Sep 2009

Location: Mississippi

Posts: 39

Thanks, it makes me feel good to know there is people that understand and have been in my shoes or some similar. Yes, I am on my journey to sobriety once again. This time with a lot more confidence. It is only day one for me still trying to shake the jitters.

09-19-2009, 05:51 PM

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Dee74

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Location: Australia

Posts: 211,415

Hi Mike

this place is full of hope, advice and support. We're glad to have you aboard.

Welcome!

09-19-2009, 05:52 PM

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Dee74

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and welcome to Newcomers miamifella!

09-19-2009, 07:04 PM

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pinpoint

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Join Date: Jul 2009

Location: iowa cornfields

Posts: 126

welcome to the place of support man. recovery isn't easy but if it was none of us would be here. there are people always willing to listen and give good advice, especially the alkies you can relate too. keep coming back