bowder68

Hi all -

Brand new to the forum. I'm 45, a school principal, married with two kids. Oh, I'm also an alcoholic! Doing pretty well thus far - 16 days into sobriety. My brother told me about this forum. He's going on 11 months.

James18

Well done, 16 days is no small feat! Longer than I've managed so far. 11 months is pretty awesome. Whatever you're both doing keep it up

soberhawk

Welcome.

Congratulations with the 16 days, I am not there yet but will be.

jojoreese

I am an assistant principal, and I am determined not to go through another year feeling terrible. I think our jobs, and what we see every day, takes a toll on our emotions. Not making excuses, I'm just saying there are so many educators I know (teachers too) that use alcohol to cope. However, I look at my amazing husband who has the same job and he does just fine. Sometimes I get so frustrated that it seems his will power is so much stronger than mine. But he is my biggest fan and says he will continue to support me through this. I'm a lucky girl! Congrats on day 16 - I am on day 2 - start back to work tomorrow - SOBER! Hope you stick around - it's nice to have someone I can relate to here.

bowder68

I'll be there with you for support!

JumpnOn2

Welcome Bowder, hi jojo(Carolina girl). You both have stressful jobs!!!!!!!! My wife just left public schools w/ my complete blessings. My mom taught 30 plus years. But your job...u have to put up w/ discipline, parents, teachers, administration at the big house(yuck), everything. You have a demanding job with lots of responsibility. I have really benefited by coming to SR and have been on and posting like a mad dog for the past week. I'm on day 7 and loving it!!! But as always on guard. Oh Bowder I'm between u and the beach...small world.

amandaw

Good Job Bowder! I'm also an educator. I've run into many other educators working toward sobriety. You're not alone by any stretch of the imagination.

LadyBlue0527

Glad that you decided to come here, great people and excellent information!

Dee74

Welcome bowder - and congratulations on your 16 days

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Eleni58

Welcome aboard Bowder! I am on day 17 of sobriety. Best wishes on your road to recovery! May it be a pleasant one!

soberclover

Another teacher here on the sobriety journey. I, too, believe that this academic year will be much better!

Shoebox62

Way to go on Day 16 (now 17, I hope). Keep up the good work. And come back and visit often for help and support.