Struggling for Years
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Struggling for Years
This may be a missplaced thread but I'll give it a go. Although I've been in and out (more out) of recovery over the last 10 years I feel that i finally am going to give recovery and Honest try. Previously I've been mandated to treatment only to play the game and wait out the storm so I can start drinkin all over again. The last few months I was thinking about quitting drinking and smoking that funny stuff because I was just sick and tired of being sick and tired and realising the consequences of not quitting. I'm nearly 50 now and recently got my 3rd DWI. Should have been my 20th. Another bottom for me AGAIN. Well this time around I'm not going to wait out the storm. This will be the first time I will honestly try recovery and already feel a huge weight off my shoulders even though its only been 13 days now. I'm lookin at some serious jail time and currently tryin to get into inpatient. right now I'm runnin off of pure will power. Well wish me luck and I'll let you guys posted on my recovery. Thanks.
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Welcome Ramblon!
Way to go on your 13 days! I've been in and out of recovery myself, and feel like I finally "got it" this time. You're not alone.
The support here has been a lifeline for me. I come here every day and take it one day at a time. You can do this......
Way to go on your 13 days! I've been in and out of recovery myself, and feel like I finally "got it" this time. You're not alone.
The support here has been a lifeline for me. I come here every day and take it one day at a time. You can do this......
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Ramblon - I can relate to the dwi thing. I was around your age when I got my 3rd too. It was humbling and terrifying to find myself on the way to jail (even if only for 8 days). It took me a lifetime of drinking to get to that point, but the game was over for me.
You sound ready to give up the dangerous and unpredictable drinking life. You can start all over and live in a new way. I know it's possible because I did it - and SR was a huge part of my recovery. Glad you are here with us.
You sound ready to give up the dangerous and unpredictable drinking life. You can start all over and live in a new way. I know it's possible because I did it - and SR was a huge part of my recovery. Glad you are here with us.
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