Ready to give myself a chance
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Ready to give myself a chance
I'm 30 years old. Spent the better part of the last decade self-medicating with alcohol. So, as you can guess, it was a rollercoaster ride. It got progressively worse, to the point where blackouts and lost time had become normal. I always managed to still function and keep a job, somehow, miraculously. But I destroyed a number of important relationships and now find myself alone. I realized that if I don't stop now, I have no chance at happiness. So I'm ready to finally stop, to be present in my own mind without the crutch of alcohol.
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Welcome roosterrising. You'll never regret making this important move - to having a better life and getting free.
I was in my 30's when I realized I didn't drink like others. It was far too important to me - and part of everything I did. I never had the courage to let go of it, though. Spent many years trying to be a social drinker. Chaos and destruction ensued. This never has to happen to you. Glad you are here with us.
I was in my 30's when I realized I didn't drink like others. It was far too important to me - and part of everything I did. I never had the courage to let go of it, though. Spent many years trying to be a social drinker. Chaos and destruction ensued. This never has to happen to you. Glad you are here with us.
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Join Date: Aug 2015
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Hi Roosterrising. Welcome!
When I first joined I was encouraged to join the Class of September thread (that's the month I joined ) and it is really a great source of support. Its new people, or returning people, but mostly just starting out in recovery. Soooo you would join the Class of October thread. I encourage you to do that!
When I first joined I was encouraged to join the Class of September thread (that's the month I joined
) and it is really a great source of support. Its new people, or returning people, but mostly just starting out in recovery. Soooo you would join the Class of October thread. I encourage you to do that!
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Welcome to SR, roosterrising. You are taking a very important and healthy step toward a better way of living.
Here is the link to the Class that frickaflip mentioned:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...er-2015-a.html
Here is the link to the Class that frickaflip mentioned:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...er-2015-a.html
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