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11-06-2013, 04:23 AM

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Lind

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Ready but scared!

I am back and ready to get serious about quiting drinking! My family is really concerned about me! I love them with all my heart and don't want to be that Mom anymore! So today is the day i start a new life but I am scared and need help! Thankyou! Lind

11-06-2013, 04:29 AM

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Skye2

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Hi Lind

(back). What is it that you're scared of?

11-06-2013, 04:33 AM

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DoubleDragons

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Hi, Lind. Welcome to SR. I am a mom, too. There are a lot of moms on this forum, so you are not alone. Being a good mom and a good future grandmother, is my biggest motivator for sobriety!

11-06-2013, 06:08 AM

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Ghostlight1

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I was scared to quit drinking, too. But the horrors alcohol wrought on me scared me more.
I think it's important to quit for yourself, although quitting for your family is noble, it's you that counts.
AA works for many. Have you thought about attending a meeting?
You'll find lots of support here, too.

Best to you in quitting.

11-06-2013, 06:13 AM

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wiscsober

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Lind

Sr is an important part of my recovery along with AA/Alanon. You will find a lot of support here...stay close.

11-06-2013, 06:15 AM

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IamLily

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Welcome Lind! We're all here to support you!

11-06-2013, 06:21 AM

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spinape

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We alcoholics nearly all have the same feelings, being scared is common.

Don't be! We place far too much importance on alcohol, we simply don't need it !

In the two months I've been off it my life has seen huge improvements. Stay strong and stick around, you can do it!

11-06-2013, 06:22 AM

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Lind

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Thank you for all your kind words! I love this site! I am scared of failure!

11-06-2013, 07:20 AM

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Anna

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Welcome!

And, it's normal to be scared of stopping drinking and all that it involves. I know you will find lots of support here.

11-06-2013, 07:32 AM

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Glad you're back and giving it another go.

11-06-2013, 08:59 AM

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EndGameNYC

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Hey Lind.

When I first got sober, I was too frightened to continue drinking, so I had a different ride than some other people. I tossed away a great life and some very good people when I drank again after twenty five years. Now, back little more than two years following a three-year relapse, I'm living the dream again. A dream that's available to everyone.