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10-24-2014, 09:36 AM

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topaz10

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hello i'm new

Hello,
I'm new to this site. This is my first post so i really don't know what to say. I'm 24 years old and recovering from alcohol. I have been wanting to quit for a while now but kept making excuses. So now i have to quit or go to jail.

10-24-2014, 09:56 AM

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Lusher

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Hey topaz10, welcome!

It's great that you've come to realize that there's a problem, and have taken steps to correct it. You're tackling this at 24 as well, which is huge. I think we all know in our hearts that we'll need to stop sooner or later, so it's great that you've opted for 'sooner.'

In all honesty, although drinking seems like fun and games in the beginning, if you allow it to carry on for too long (like I did, unfortunately), nothing good will come of it.

Nice job!

10-24-2014, 09:59 AM

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biminiblue

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Welcome to the site.

Alcohol will take everything from you if you don't stop. There are many stories here to attest to that.

It offers nothing in return.

10-24-2014, 10:04 AM

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hayley86

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Welcome! SR is an excellent resource. You'll find tons of support and great advice here. Glad you've joined us.

10-24-2014, 10:10 AM

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least

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Welcome to the family.

There's a lot of support here.

10-24-2014, 10:19 AM

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sprout50

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Welcome and glad to hear that you are ready to quit at 24 yrs old. Some of us took a lot longer to get it. I lookforward tto hearing more from you.

10-24-2014, 10:57 AM

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Soberwolf

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Welcome to SR topaz

10-24-2014, 11:13 AM

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PurpleKnight

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Welcome to the Forum Topaz!!

10-24-2014, 11:16 AM

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Findingtheway

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Good to meet you Topaz10.

Welcome to SR. You're among friends here.

10-24-2014, 01:05 PM

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topaz10

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Thank you for the encouragement. But unfortunately at the age of 24 I have taken drinking to far. I'm just hoping to build off the destruction that I have caused.

10-24-2014, 02:53 PM

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Dee74

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Welcome Topaz

If I can start over at 40 you can start over at 24. You have your whole life ahead of you

10-24-2014, 03:35 PM

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Thomasthetank

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You can do it now, at 24 years old and it will change your entire life. I'd give a limb to be able to quit at your age. You have an incredible opportunity. Don't waste one more day.

10-24-2014, 03:41 PM

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MrJames

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Location: Hughson, California

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Welcome to SR and the journey of sobriety and spiritual growth! You are in good hands with us and feel free to pick my mind for any tools or questions you may have. It is an exciting and rewarding journey and I am happy you found us. Best of luck and may God bless you and be with you!

10-24-2014, 03:45 PM

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IWLSAST

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Location: PA and Florida

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Welcome topaz. Good luck with your recovery

I needed top go to jail for it to finally sink in.

May not feel like it today, but sobriety just gets better and better.

My BEST!!

10-24-2014, 03:57 PM

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Hevyn

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It's great to meet you topaz. We all understand how you're feeling. Please stay and keep posting - we can help you get your life back. Glad you found us.