elissamay

Hi everyone, I am new to this. It is my first attempt at recovery, but it is time. I am nervous and scared, but ready to take this on. I am tired of feeling sick and tired. I have no idea how my 'wine addiction' l spun out of control? I have no idea why I want/need to drink it? I want to change, and hope to learn from others that are like me. I feel alone. Just writing this makes me feel better for sure, it is a start :-)

Soberwolf

Welcome & Hello ElissaMay youl find tons of support here

PurpleKnight

Welcome to the Forum Elissamay!!

SoberLeigh

Welcome to SR, ellisamay.

Wine was my poison, too. The good news is that it is possible to leave it behind and, eventually, not miss it all.

Glad you found us.

desertsong

Welcome! I completely understand. You are in a good place here.

Dee74

Welcome Elissa

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least

Welcome to the family. I hope the support here can help you get sober for good.

teatreeoil007

Elissa!! Warm welcome ... Feel free to be open... No condemnation --

teatreeoil007

Ellisa? Where'd you go. Would like to hear more from you....

teatreeoil007

I can maybe relate to this: For most of my life I have either been a non-drinker or a light drinker who could take it or leave and knew when to stop drinking. HATED hang-overs and that was incentive enough to stay away from over-indulgence. Things took a turn for the worse with in middle age; changes and I am sure changes in my brain. I became depressed and started using alcohol to numb out. Part of me rejects the notion that I am an "alcoholic", but another part tells me it is VERY strong in my family history on both sides and I have no business partaking of alcohol because of genetics. Ironically, my grandfather on my mom's side was a sheriff during Prohibition. Go figure.