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Hi, I'm a mom & wife. My husband is fed up with me - he has threatened to "call my Mom" next time. This summer has been one awful thing after the other. I'm so desperate to get sober, yet the alcoholic in me worries about ********.
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Welcome Sailor.
When I found SR I was miserable. Alcohol hadn't been fun in many years, but still I clung to it. After I talked things over with others like me, I felt so relieved. Everyone understood - no one judged. You're in a good place for encouragement. You can get free of it.
When I found SR I was miserable. Alcohol hadn't been fun in many years, but still I clung to it. After I talked things over with others like me, I felt so relieved. Everyone understood - no one judged. You're in a good place for encouragement. You can get free of it.
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Join Date: Jun 2015
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Welcome Sailor8! The idea of becoming sober can be daunting and scary and it takes some work and a good solid plan.
But it is so worth it. Sober life is real and full and I don't regret for one second my choice to stop drinking and start recovering.
I have been sober for 6 1/2 months and this site, SR, has been a life line for me. Everyone is so supportive and there is a ton of information and ideas to help you attain sober living.
We are all here for you.
But it is so worth it. Sober life is real and full and I don't regret for one second my choice to stop drinking and start recovering.
I have been sober for 6 1/2 months and this site, SR, has been a life line for me. Everyone is so supportive and there is a ton of information and ideas to help you attain sober living.
We are all here for you.
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Welcome to SR, Sailor8. There is a better way of life waiting for you. You won't find it at the bottom of a bottle of wine/vodka/beer, etc. Hope you'll check in and participate on these forums regularly. There is a ton of great support and wisdom to be found here.
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Sailor, sobriety has been a wonderful gift - but I was very reluctant to let go. I can't believe I thought nothing would ever be fun again. I was so afraid of missing out. I had to admit though - the fun days of long ago could never come back. I had crossed the line from social to alcoholic drinking.
You mention being introverted - and I am too. I thought drinking to take the edge off was an answer - but it was the worst thing I could've done to myself. The anxiety it caused was terrible.
I hope you're doing ok today - please keep posting.
You mention being introverted - and I am too. I thought drinking to take the edge off was an answer - but it was the worst thing I could've done to myself. The anxiety it caused was terrible.
I hope you're doing ok today - please keep posting.
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Hi Sailor8 -- welcome!
I can relate to your post -- the strain on my marriage was the main reason I got sober, 10 months ago. And I too am an introvert, kind of insecure. I wondered whether I'd be uncomfortable all the time, whether I'd be able to relax and have fun without the booze.
I can tell you it's the best thing I've ever done -- my marriage is much improved by it. And I feel much happier and more comfortable with socializing sober -- it gets easier and better all the time.
Keep coming back here -- do you have a plan for getting sober?
I can relate to your post -- the strain on my marriage was the main reason I got sober, 10 months ago. And I too am an introvert, kind of insecure. I wondered whether I'd be uncomfortable all the time, whether I'd be able to relax and have fun without the booze.
I can tell you it's the best thing I've ever done -- my marriage is much improved by it. And I feel much happier and more comfortable with socializing sober -- it gets easier and better all the time.
Keep coming back here -- do you have a plan for getting sober?
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Join Date: Jan 2015
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Hi Sailor 8,
I am also a wife and mom. I have been on and off sober for the past 10 years. Unfortunately, starting over today!!! Picked up a drink after 6 months sober
I have done AA years agoand these past 6 months I stayed with SR. It is a wonderful forum with great people who are non-judgemental. I stopped posting n April/May and drank yesterday. This site worked for me and I plan on staying close.
Lets get sober together....IT IS SO WORTH IT!!! my husband and kids have had it and that is the worst part...earning their trust back.
I plan on staying close
I am also a wife and mom. I have been on and off sober for the past 10 years. Unfortunately, starting over today!!! Picked up a drink after 6 months sober
I have done AA years agoand these past 6 months I stayed with SR. It is a wonderful forum with great people who are non-judgemental. I stopped posting n April/May and drank yesterday. This site worked for me and I plan on staying close.
Lets get sober together....IT IS SO WORTH IT!!! my husband and kids have had it and that is the worst part...earning their trust back.
I plan on staying close
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