4feathers

Not sure where to start. Please advise

Raptor

Hi 4

Start at the beginning... Tell us what the problem is? we can help.

Pumpkin Soup

Welcome.

How about letting us know a little bit why/how you came across this site and what sort of help/advice you are looking for.

If its recovery related you are in the right place and you will soon have plenty of knowledgeable and helpful people answering you as soon as we know a little bit more. In the meantime browse the site, read the threads you think you may relate to - there will be more qualified people along to guide you very soon im sure.

Good luck.

concor

Making your first post here is a good start.

Dee74

Hi 4Feathers - this is the newcomers forum.
Like others have said, it's the best place to start

Hope to hear more of your story soon

D

Bikeguy

Welcome to Sober Recovery 4feathers!

least

Welcome to the family.

EmeraldRose

Hi 4feathers and welcome.

coffeenut

Welcome!

1undone

Welcome! Come back and tell us what's going on!

carrswholesale

Shalom !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IndaMiricale

Hi there , well and answed your own first question- you have found the start right with all types of kind people so welcome!!!

If you do like everyone told me here , that was keep reading and posting and most important keep coming back , I think you will find some beautiful things!!


Peace, Dylan

4feathers

I have been sober since Jan 2011 with the help of a counselor. He has suggested that I attend AA to be around people that will understand what I have gone through.

When I was still drinking I tried AA for just a little while but felt that I should not go unless I was sober.
Getting sober was the hardest thing I have ever done. But know I think it is time to go to AA. I have been to a few meetings but felt like I did not belong or welcome.

Recently a friend of mine died from mixing pills and alcohol. Sense then I have wanted to drink to cover up the bad feelings. I have been thinking about how fragile we all are and anyone of us could break at any time. Manly how fragile I am.

I do not know what to do with all these feelings and thoughts that I have since I have quit drinking.

I am not really good at sharing. Not really sure what to say.
Please respond
Thanks

Reset

Maybe you could tell us what you're hoping to get from AA. What's missing from your recovery program so far?

Welcome, btw.

Dee74

I think support is vital 4feathers - especially when we feel vulnerable.
AA is a good way to start to build a support network - posting here is also good

I'm not in AA myself but I encourage you to follow up on your plan - maybe try a few different meetings/groups?

D

bellakeller

You're doing great sharing so far. Sounds like a meeting wouldn't hurt. Can you find some in your area? Have you tried any women's meetings?

nandm

to SR

The only requirement for AA is a "desire to stop drinking". That does not mean one has to be sober to come to AA. I know many people who drank for several weeks even months and attended meetings before they were able to find sobriety through the program. I encourage you to give it another try. Try different meetings. There are many out there and I am sure there is one that you will feel more comfortable in. It may take a while, I still find meetings that I do not feel welcome or like I belong in and that is after 10 years of sobriety. One thing meetings do is help you build a strong support system that will be there when you need it.

Take care and congrats on your sober time.

nandm

to SR

4feathers

I would like to obtain a sense of peace and self assessment. I have been to just a couple of meetings.
I am from the Winterville area

Anna

Hi and Welcome,

You will find lots of support here.

When in my last drinking days, I really realized how fragile I was. It hit me very hard, and it's something I remember always. I think it can be a good thing to remember our fragility at times because it helps to remember to stay in the moment. That's all we have.