bronkonagurski

First post here. Been battling a drinking problem for 10 years now. I'm a functional alcoholic so I'm able to fool most folks but it has become too much to bear so I want to reach out for help. I'm a bit scared about it though. I think I need some counseling but that has been a step I have avoided for a while. So in any case, here I am. And well, hopefully this is the beginning of a new chapter.

ScottFromWI

Welcome bronco, you are among those who understand. How can we help?

Dee74

Welcome to SR bronkonagurski
tons of support and understanding here

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Serenidad

Welcome! You have taken a few good first steps. You've admitted you have a problem and it also seems your not happy. The great news is...you don't have to live that way anymore! You can be happy joyous & free if you choose....don't pick up the "poison" anymore and read read read SR and follow advice of people who have what u want. Rooting 4 U!!!

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anchorhold

Welcome! This forum is a great first step in helping you as it has helped me through my first few weeks of recovery. I visit it every day -- especially during my most vulnerable craving hours and on weekends when the pressure to drink seems to escalate. Good luck in your sobriety journey - it's going to be worth it!
>AH

Ruby2

Welcome to SR! Come here to learn and for support.

SoberLeigh

Welcome, bronkonagurski.

Tonymblue

Welcome to the forum.

Mabel4

Welcome bronkonagurski. You have come to a good place that has lots of help and support. Have a look around at some of the threads and keep posting.

Clementina

Good for you for making this positive choice!

firstymer

Welcome to SR, Bronco. I am glad you are here with us.

PurpleKnight

Welcome to the Forum!! You'll find loads of support here!!

bronkonagurski

I'm not sure beyond simply verbalizing what I've been experiencing. I think I need to attend some face-to-face meetings in my area to really get at it and overcome it. I've consistently NOT been remaining sober in the week since I've introduced myself here BUT I have engaged my brother and sister over the last couple days as far as what I'm going through and they are supportive.

It isn't easy reaching out to family for me because most of my uncles were alcoholics and the range of devastation they created ranges from suicide to taking the lives of others via DUI accidents. I don't want to end up in either category.

So I'm just kind of here for now, I guess. My goal for the coming week is finding an AA meeting in my area.

bronkonagurski

Also thank you to everyone else who posted warm welcomes, I really do appreciate it!

pumpkinny

Welcome! I'm sure you'll find SR as helpful as I have!

longoverdue

Welcome bronkonagurski! This is a great place to find your way as you move toward sober living. Good luck on your path.

least

Welcome to the SR family. I know you'll find a lot of support here. I'm glad you joined us.

Fatboyanon

welcome to SR I too am a functional alcoholic and fooled a lot of people for 8 years. I am 6 days in to sobriety and feeling great. SR is a great place to find help and understanding

bronkonagurski

Yeah this has been a complete failure so far.

Soberpotamus

Have you made it to a meeting yet like you mentioned? And how about the counseling? Have any particular therapist in mind? Also, have you considered doing inpatient rehab or perhaps IOP?

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