Hopester

I am 11 months sober today. I am new to SR. I know 1 year is a scary time in recovery. I amtrying to reach out and find more support in recovery. I am grateful for the last few momonths but I am afraid of losing it if i get complacent. Trying to focus on the big picture., it's hard when each day is struggle. Any help to get me thru?

Soberwolf

well done on 11 months

PoorlyStephen

I can only tell you how inspirational your comments are for me. Huge congratulations on hitting your 11month mark. Please keep it up and let us know how you are doing.

least

Welcome! And big congrats on reaching 11 months sober.

When I was in my first year, it helped to just focus on today. Not worry so much about the future, just live in the moment. (I took lessons from my dogs and cats on 'living in the moment')

anattaboy

Welcome Hopester to SR! I get a lot from reading and posting here. I hope it helps you also. Congrats on 11 months!

MariahGayle

Glad you are here Hopester & a big congratulations on 11 months You've come to a great place for understanding, encouragement & inspiration...look forward to seeing you post!!

Anna

Welcome and congratulations on 11 months sober.

I think you will find lots of support here.

Treerat66

Hi Hopester, well done on 11 months.



Try and work out what your triggers are and remove them if possible.

Ruby2

Hi Hopester. Welcome to SR. I'm right behind you and will have 11 months on November 1. Are you struggling to not drink or struggling with the dau to day junk we all put up with? I don't struggle not to drink although sometimes it crosses my mind. I struggle with living life with a full time job, husband, two young kids, a house, cats, etc. etc. I feel out of balance a lot and it is hard to incorporate non drinking coping and life skills.

Coming here helps me a lot but I also have support in real life and attend AA. Do you have support?

Congratulations on eleven months! It is a terrific accomplishment. Looking forward to seeing you around here.

Lusher

Hey Hopester, welcome! With 11 months sober, it sounds like you're on the right path indeed. That's something to be proud of, as I know it ain't easy.
You've found a pretty great place for that here. I think you'll find it to be a great resource, which can certainly help you to stay the course.

I look forward to seeing you around!

Hopester

Thank you all for you support! It feel good to know there are people who understand. I don't struggle so much with wanting to drink. It's just the day to day stuff, crawling out of the hole I dug for myself.

sprout50

Welcome! 11 months is fantastic! Yup, dealing with the day to day without drinking (the old fallback) can be tough but you made it this far. One day at a time. Glad to have you here.

PurpleKnight

11 Months is fantastic!! You'll find loads of support here on SR!!

Dee74

There's a lot of hope and support here Hopester - welcome.
Keep reading and posting...

you might find a home here:

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...t-39-a-20.html

congrats on your 11 months too

LDT

I was a year sober before I found SR....Welcome! You're in a safe place.