Introduce Myself
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Boaz, AL
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Introduce Myself
New to the site and also the thought process of sobriety. I have a long and checkered history with alcohol abuse along with a family history. My dad has been in rehab and also tried to commit suicide last year due to his alcohol problems and I am finally having to admit to myself that I have a problem as well. While I haven't had anything life changing in a bad way happen to me from my alcohol use I can see a pattern of my drinking getting worse. I don't want to be like my dad and so I am choosing now at age 41 to become sober. I am doing this for myself but also for my children who deserve to have a father that isn't slurring his words or stumbling around the house in an inebriated state. Today is the first day of sobriety and I hope to make this a life long endeavor. Please wish me luck.
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: CAPE COD, MA
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Congratulations on your insight and doing it sooner than later as it never gets better by itself. I needed to concentrate on one day at a time segments instead of lifetime because I could handle small more easily. I had to always remember the slogan in AA that it's the first drink that gets me drunk and if not picked up I don't have to get sober again if I was lucky. BE WELL
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
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Welcome to SR Jefflance! You will never regret making this life changing decision.
I was in my 50's when I finally admitted I'd never be able to control the amounts I drank. Every time I picked up, despite my best intentions, I got drunk and stupid. Stopping all together eliminated that possibility - even though I never thought I could live without it. I am now free - and loving my sober and sane life.
You will too.
I was in my 50's when I finally admitted I'd never be able to control the amounts I drank. Every time I picked up, despite my best intentions, I got drunk and stupid. Stopping all together eliminated that possibility - even though I never thought I could live without it. I am now free - and loving my sober and sane life.
You will too.
Welcome Jefflance! Life for me has gotten so much better in sobriety. I feel like I'm experiencing life now instead of floating through it. Keep coming back! 
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
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Wise decision to stop drinking before it gets worse. You won't regret living sober. I've been sober for over three years and don't regret a minute of it.You'll find lots of support here.
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sydney NSW
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Welcome! I am about the same age as you, and have also decided enough is enough it's day 8 for me and today is a good day for me. First Sunday morning in a very long time that I haven't been hungover... You can do it
it's day 8 for me and today is a good day for me. First Sunday morning in a very long time that I haven't been hungover... You can do it
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