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03-08-2014, 03:48 PM

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StormBorn

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New to the community

Hello, my name is Richard. I'm new to the site. I am 24 years old, and am well aware of the problems that my addictions (more specifically to alcohol) are causing me in my life. I have never given the idea of getting clean or sober any serious consideration, but due to recent events (and some serious heavy drinking the last two years), I feel like I'm spiraling out of control. It's nice to find a community of people that are going through or have experienced similar situations. I hope by reading your experiences that it will help in turn to give me the courage to make healthier choices in my life. Take care, everyone.

03-08-2014, 03:56 PM

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least

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Join Date: Mar 2008

Location: SF Bay area, CA

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Welcome to the family, from a Chicago-born Buckeye.

You'll certainly find a lot of support here for getting sober. With the help of this site (and my counselor) I've been sober for over four years.

I hope we can help you stop drinking for good.

03-08-2014, 03:58 PM

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PurpleKnight

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Welcome to the Forum Richard!! Great to have you onboard!!

03-08-2014, 04:00 PM

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Hevyn

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Location: Upstate New York

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Hi Richard! You'll find this a welcoming and helpful place. The people here helped me stop drinking after I almost destroyed my life. I'm so glad you reached out for some help.

03-08-2014, 04:02 PM

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Anna

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Welcome, Richard!

03-08-2014, 04:05 PM

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Aarryckha

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Welcome Richard!

Former Chicagoian here!

03-08-2014, 04:27 PM

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Dee74

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Welcome Richard

03-09-2014, 12:17 AM

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BSwan09

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Location: Chicago, IL

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Welcome Richard, your right in that you'll find a lot of people here willing to share experiences and offer insight and advice.

I'm in a similar situation to you, 25 years old and been drinking heavy for a similar amount of time.

03-09-2014, 12:20 AM

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shockozulu

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Welcome Storm and so glad you are recognizing this at your age. Glad you have the incentive to post as well

03-09-2014, 12:49 AM

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Jade1224

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Location: Santa Barbara, SoCal

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You are near my age as well

welcome.

03-09-2014, 01:01 AM

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Shoshie8

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Location: London, United Kingdom

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Hi Richard from another new person. Let's all stay strong today..

03-09-2014, 01:16 AM

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Goldcoastgirl

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Location: Australia

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Hi Richard and welcome. Great to have you along for the ride with us x

03-09-2014, 03:47 AM

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KateL

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Join Date: Oct 2013

Location: London

Posts: 5,243

Welcome Richard. You have come to the right place xxxxx

03-09-2014, 05:50 AM

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IOAA2

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Join Date: Aug 2013

Location: C.C. Ma.

Posts: 3,697

Welcome to a future that can be beyond your dreams. This forum and other organizations can be beneficial for our life. For me it was getting honest with myself about drinking and recognizing that if I didn't have a first drink I wouldn't have to get sober AGAIN. It's that simple! Didn't say easy.

BE WELL