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12-17-2015, 03:56 PM

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Waino777

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It is time

This community is fantastic. I really enjoy reading the content. I have made a few pathetic "attempts" at sobriety, never lasting more than a few days. I have a beautiful wife and toddler daughter who have no idea how severe my drinking is, I am very deceitful when it comes to my beer. However, I went out last night and ended up missing work today..this is unacceptable and scary. I can't let this beat me. I will be referring to this site when that feeling we know all to well starts to set in. Man, it feels good to get that off of my chest. I'm excited about the future.

12-17-2015, 04:01 PM

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MyTime86

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Location: Allentown,pa

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Welcome! A lot of good support here. Have you told your wife about how bad your drinking has gotten?
If not I would just so you can have her full support.

12-17-2015, 04:17 PM

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least

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Welcome to the site. You have every reason to be excited about the future.

12-17-2015, 04:36 PM

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loulou1981

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Location: UK, South Coast

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Hi, welcome! Lots of support here & plenty of opportunity to get things off ur chest, its been great being able to talk to people in the same boat

12-17-2015, 05:00 PM

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waywardson8260

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Location: Central Texas

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Hi and welcome! It is certainly time for a new beginning. Like everyone has said- there are a lot of great people and lots of support here.

12-17-2015, 05:03 PM

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Waino777

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I'm looking forward to it. I talked it over with my wife today and she was really supportive and understanding. I'm literally scared of beer and what it can do to me.

12-17-2015, 05:22 PM

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Hevyn

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Location: Upstate New York

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Wonderful to meet you, Waino. You are a wise man - facing up to this and taking action. It was almost too late for me - I kept insisting I could control the amounts I drank if I used enough willpower. I also waited far too long to join SR and admit how dependent I had become. Once I did, the relief was amazing - and my anxiety lessened.

You have the right attitude - you're excited about a future lived without alcohol. You're not going to miss out on a thing. You'll be free.

12-17-2015, 05:25 PM

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Zebra1275

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Welcome to SR, stick around this place can change your life!

12-17-2015, 05:34 PM

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Waino777

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Thanks everyone! It's been a disappointing journey up to age 29 as far as drinking goes. I'm lucky to have a beautiful family and great career. I know this will take work but I think this is the first time I'm actually taking this seriously.