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Old 03-21-2011, 08:24 PM
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24 and ready to change

Hey all I just turned 24 march 7th and 11 days later I've had enough drinking.. My alcoholism has been going on for about 10 years and I have finally had it. I have a 15 month old beautiful blue eyed baby girl who is my angel and I cannot stand doing this to my family anymore. My fiancé has stuck with me for 3 years and is always on my side. I always want to test myself and say yeah I can have just a 6 pack but it always leads to drinking and driving to get more if I can't find a ride. Or I would end up at a bar and driving with drunk friends. I may not drink every day but I obviously have no control over this when I do drink and I am not putting my life or anyone elses life in danger no more . I am too good of a person to let this disease control me ive embarrassed myself for the last time. This is going to be the hardest thing I have ever done and I hope to have you all get to know me and help me through this terrible nightmare. Thank you guys!
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Old 03-21-2011, 08:27 PM
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You can do it. My daughter is 9 and oh how I wish I had committed when she was a baby. I hope you take that to heart. This is a great place. Welcome.
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Old 03-21-2011, 08:28 PM
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Welcome to SR PureLife

Sounds like a wise choice...
It is hard - but noone does it alone

You'll find a lot of support here
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Old 03-21-2011, 08:38 PM
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Good for you at your young age to get started on this! Best thing you can do for yourself, your fiance and baby. Congratulations on your upcoming marriage and your beautiful baby!
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Old 03-21-2011, 08:40 PM
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Welcome, PureLife! I'm young too. 20. You're doing such a great thing for your daughter by getting sober!
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Old 03-21-2011, 08:46 PM
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Good choice! We are here 24/7. SR is a great source of support! Welcome!
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Old 03-21-2011, 08:49 PM
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Great decision! And for such a good reason, too.

We'll be here to help support.
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Old 03-23-2011, 12:12 PM
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seems good so far!
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Old 03-23-2011, 04:09 PM
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Welcome PureLife - Life really is better without alcohol. It just takes some time to get used to it. There are so many benefits, though (like no hangovers anymore!). And since alcoholism always gets worse, the sooner we stop the better!

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Old 03-23-2011, 04:15 PM
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Wish I had quit when my kids were younger. Good for you.
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Old 03-23-2011, 07:21 PM
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Welcome....

All my best to the 3 of you as you move into a healthy sober future
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