Day 1
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Day 1
I have been struggling with alcohol abuse for the past year and a few months. Admittedly, there have been other periods of my life where I have struggled as well. Last night, I threw away my two full bottles of wine, all of my wine glasses and bar accessories, and I am ready to do this. Today is my day 1 of sobriety. I am looking forward to meeting you all.
Kirsten.
September 22, 2014
Kirsten.
September 22, 2014
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Kirsten,
Welcome to SR and on your first step - Just don't drink!!
Yesterday was my first sober birthday ( belly button/not recovery sobriety date) in many, many years.
It can be done, I assure you! Make a strong plan, seek the help you need face to face and/or SR a combo plan - (me) - and get after it!
Glad you are here!!!
Welcome to SR and on your first step - Just don't drink!!
Yesterday was my first sober birthday ( belly button/not recovery sobriety date) in many, many years.
It can be done, I assure you! Make a strong plan, seek the help you need face to face and/or SR a combo plan - (me) - and get after it!
Glad you are here!!!
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Thank you all! I have already sent an email to my best friend who will support me in this decision, and will be journaling along with using sober recovery for support and resources. I am looking forward to improved physical, emotional and mental health in the weeks to come. I know I am going to struggle from time to time, but I'm ready to do this.
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Thanks Sadie. Appreciate your support. i like your signature!
I have many many reasons NOT to drink. While my friends would say that i am not an alcoholic, it really doesn't matter. Abusing alcohol and poisoning my health are reasons enough. Alcoholism has killed people in my extended family, so all the more reason to quit. I just need to keep reminding myself of my reasons why I am quitting, and each day will get a little bit easier.
I have many many reasons NOT to drink. While my friends would say that i am not an alcoholic, it really doesn't matter. Abusing alcohol and poisoning my health are reasons enough. Alcoholism has killed people in my extended family, so all the more reason to quit. I just need to keep reminding myself of my reasons why I am quitting, and each day will get a little bit easier.
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Originally Posted by kirstensmith 
Thanks Sadie. Appreciate your support. i like your signature!
Originally Posted by kirstensmith
I have many many reasons NOT to drink. While my friends would say that i am not an alcoholic, it really doesn't matter. Abusing alcohol and poisoning my health are reasons enough. Alcoholism has killed people in my extended family, so all the more reason to quit. I just need to keep reminding myself of my reasons why I am quitting, and each day will get a little bit easier.
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Thanks everyone. Thanks for the people who are starting this journey, starting over again (like me) and for those who are further along on this journey but are here to lend their support, encouragement, and ears! You are all appreciated! So glad to be part of the sober recovery family.
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Originally Posted by kirstensmith
Thanks everyone. Thanks for the people who are starting this journey, starting over again (like me) and for those who are further along on this journey but are here to lend their support, encouragement, and ears! You are all appreciated! So glad to be part of the sober recovery family.
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Hi kirsten! Glad you have found us and are with us. You'll find a ton of support and some really wonderful people here.
I am on Day 8 and can say without question that if it wasn't for SR, I would have never made it this far.
Have a look around, post often, read others' posts, add your comments and stay close. We all help each other here.
Hugs to you!
I am on Day 8 and can say without question that if it wasn't for SR, I would have never made it this far.
Have a look around, post often, read others' posts, add your comments and stay close. We all help each other here.
Hugs to you!
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Originally Posted by kirstensmith
I have been struggling with alcohol abuse for the past year and a few months. Admittedly, there have been other periods of my life where I have struggled as well. Last night, I threw away my two full bottles of wine, all of my wine glasses and bar accessories, and I am ready to do this. Today is my day 1 of sobriety. I am looking forward to meeting you all.
Kirsten.
September 22, 2014
Kirsten.
September 22, 2014
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It looks like I am already going to be tested next week! I briefly lived in North Carolina for a couple of years, and one of my friends from NC is going to be in town next week. Of course, she wants to meet for drinks. I plan on drinking diet pop, water or a club soda, and telling her I prefer not to drink and drive (which is the truth). Hopefully, she will be understanding.
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