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Join Date: Mar 2014
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hello
well hello, i'm new here and i'm really glad i found this forum, it keeps me on track, right now i'm 2 days sober, i'm a college dropout and unemployed, after i hit the worst 3 days ago and had a big fight, my mother found the empty bottles in my closet, i decided to rebuilt my life before it gets worse, it wasn't that bad when i was the only one getting hurt, but i can't stand to see how much pain i can cause with my actions, i hope i'll forget this guilt and shame and get my self-worth back
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Rural Colorado
Posts: 376
Welcome to SR. You are smart to work on changing your life now as a young person. I am 48 and just now doing this. It is interesting that you said it wasn't that bad when you were the only one getting hurt. Please believe me that it DOES get very bad to hurt yourself. Have you gone to any support groups?
Sober since 10th April 2012
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Posts: 6,047
Hi temperfox, it's great that you've realised you don't want to hurt yourself and others, and have decided to stop drinking. You'll find lots of people on these forums who have been through the same feelings of disgust and guilt.
It helps to have a plan and support. I used SR, but I believe AA has helped many to stay sober. I also looked up alcoholism on the internet and learned as much as I could. Be careful of the time when your inner voice will start convincing you it's ok just to have 1 or 2 drinks.
It helps to have a plan and support. I used SR, but I believe AA has helped many to stay sober. I also looked up alcoholism on the internet and learned as much as I could. Be careful of the time when your inner voice will start convincing you it's ok just to have 1 or 2 drinks.
living sober
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: close to my dogs
Posts: 40
Hi temperfox,
a warm welcome to the forum from another newbie. Great that you've decided to quit and avoid creating further pain for yourself and your family. Feel free to join us in the Class Of March 2014, we're all working on becoming sober this month
a warm welcome to the forum from another newbie. Great that you've decided to quit and avoid creating further pain for yourself and your family. Feel free to join us in the Class Of March 2014, we're all working on becoming sober this month
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