Day 2... i made it!!!!
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Ontario
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Day 2... i made it!!!!
How many times have I been on "day 2"?! And who knows - I may be here again... That being said, I'm coming off the scare of my life, and have had to take a few days off work as a result (this is the first time it's gotten this bad)... Now I have this memory to keep me going. I've always listened to AV and fallen into the "I can safely have a couple of drinks a night" rut... Which inevitably escalates. I'm 31 and am realizing no one can see themselves in a serious relationship with me (unless they are an alcoholic as well), and no one could ever see me as a mother (which breaks my heart)... My most committed relationship has always been with alcohol and I have nothing but loss to show for it. Now is the time and I know that. Thanks for all your support y'all!!
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Holyoke, MA
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Awww!! What a touching post. I have faith in you that you'll go a lot farther than 2 days! Remember, one day at a time! One breath at a time!! I'm just over a month and it's a great feeling!! I wish you nothing but the best!! Oh, and I'm sure you're STILL pretty!! <3
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Atlanta
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Congratulations. on day two. Remember, this can be your last one. One day at a time.
Your story is a lot like mine. Almost four and a half years later, I'm sober.
You can do it, too.
My thoughts are with you.
Your story is a lot like mine. Almost four and a half years later, I'm sober.
You can do it, too.
My thoughts are with you.
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Midwest
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A greakidst. I was lost and floundering at your age. Drinking too much, every night. Wish I had stopped back then but didn't. You can do this. Well done on day 2. I had my first child at 40 so you have a bit of time there
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Join Date: Jan 2015
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I'm dreaming about life a few months... Even years sober... Ibe always had this not-so-secret secret that I've been carrying around, waiting to get home so I can have a drink, going to a different liquor store each day so people don't see my problem... Budgeting strategically because I can't possibly give up this habit... It takes up so much space and time in my life, I haven't had to worry about anything else (or I've had an excuse not to) but have missed out on so much living. This problem is so immense.... I can hardly believe, that I could convince myself that it would be worth it to even drinj moderately, when this is the impact drinking has had on my life. Anyways... I'm ranting *sigh*
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Join Date: May 2015
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You sound fed up enough and ready enough to get sober, rant away and go for it. Try to imagine how fantastic you'll feel with a week under your belt. You can post on here and be proud as anything........ go on!
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Congratulations on getting to day 2! You don't HAVE to do this anymore.... you don't HAVE to look back 1, 2, 3, 4 years from now wishing that you stuck with it and dealt with the discomfort of getting clean. You don't HAVE to go through another day 2. Tomorrow can be your next and last day 3.
And remember.... this could be your last day 2 even if you drink/use again. Next time the consequence could be one that doesn't allow you another day 2.
Good luck and keep posting. We are here for you.
P.S. I bet you are pretty, you just don't see it right now because that's what your addiction wants.
And remember.... this could be your last day 2 even if you drink/use again. Next time the consequence could be one that doesn't allow you another day 2.
Good luck and keep posting. We are here for you.
P.S. I bet you are pretty, you just don't see it right now because that's what your addiction wants.
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: US
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Alcohol came between me and my love life big time not to mention all the other people (friends and family) I isolated myself from for so long. It was a very lonely and very stressful existence. I finally decided I couldn't live like that anymore.
You can do this! You can do anything you put your mind and heart into.
It's tough at first but please lean on us for support. Try to take it one day or hour if thats all you can handle at a time. Before you know it you have a string of hours, days, weeks.
For me, after the first few months this sort of 'fog' lifted and I was able to look back and really see just how miserable I was and it was then that I really started to embrace sobriety. I can't believe I used to live like that! Best wishes for you on this new journey. You will never regret getting sober!
You can do this! You can do anything you put your mind and heart into.
It's tough at first but please lean on us for support. Try to take it one day or hour if thats all you can handle at a time. Before you know it you have a string of hours, days, weeks.
For me, after the first few months this sort of 'fog' lifted and I was able to look back and really see just how miserable I was and it was then that I really started to embrace sobriety. I can't believe I used to live like that! Best wishes for you on this new journey. You will never regret getting sober!
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Join Date: Jun 2015
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Usedtobepretty congrats on day 2!
I am only in day 5 (..again), but hope springs eternal and I am determined to do this. Although, I must confess I am worried about the weekend. Seems that's when I usually cave into that little voice that tells me.. " go ahead, a few glasses of wine won't hurt." But it's always TOO many glasses...
Well, enough about me; I wish you well in your quest for sobriety. I will be thinking of you. Hang in there, we can do this. SR has been a Godsend for me, and I know you will receive great support here.
I am only in day 5 (..again), but hope springs eternal and I am determined to do this. Although, I must confess I am worried about the weekend. Seems that's when I usually cave into that little voice that tells me.. " go ahead, a few glasses of wine won't hurt." But it's always TOO many glasses...
Well, enough about me; I wish you well in your quest for sobriety. I will be thinking of you. Hang in there, we can do this. SR has been a Godsend for me, and I know you will receive great support here.
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And who knows - I may be here again...
Commit to doing all that you can...anything instead of taking that first drink - whether it's AA or some other programme, or counselling, or seeing a Dr, or really plugging yourself in here and join some group threads?
Give it a try
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