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Hello
I've been lurking a while. Don't really know what to say, I just know it's time to change. I'm a 36 year old female with a beautiful husband and 3 year old son. Drink has dominated all of my adult life. I'm sick of the control it has over me and I'm sick of it spoiling my boys life.
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Welcome Notwonderful, I'm happy to see you join the group. You will find many people here that can help you.
Speaking of which (might as well start right away), how about pretending the "Not" part of your username doesn't exist anymore?
Speaking of which (might as well start right away), how about pretending the "Not" part of your username doesn't exist anymore?
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Join Date: Jan 2016
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Just go and see what happens. Everyone there was there for the first time once. I've never been to a meeting but have heard a lot about them. They are used to new people and will take that into consideration. I actually think you're going to have a good time.
I always find curiosity and enthusiasm better than fear and nervousness.
I always find curiosity and enthusiasm better than fear and nervousness.
I hope the support here can help you get sober for good. Canine Welfare Advocate
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Originally Posted by Notwonderful 
Thanks everyone. I have my first aa meeting tonight, that's if I'm brave enough to go. Any advice?
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Gulf Coast, USA
Posts: 2,229
Welcome to SR Notwonderful. As far as AA goes, listed to what Carl said. Everyone there has been in your shoes or similar ones.
After 20 years of heavy daily drinking, I was scared out of my mind of getting sober. Most of us here were. But I knew if I didn't change, my wife wouldn't have a husband and my kids wouldn't have a father before long. I also knew the quality of life I was contributing to my family was a complete lie when I was drinking all day. Putting the ones I love in an unfair situation because of my problem.
Bottom line, remember what you are fighting for. Use the strength you find in yourself and your family to make this happen.
Glad you found us. You can do this!
After 20 years of heavy daily drinking, I was scared out of my mind of getting sober. Most of us here were. But I knew if I didn't change, my wife wouldn't have a husband and my kids wouldn't have a father before long. I also knew the quality of life I was contributing to my family was a complete lie when I was drinking all day. Putting the ones I love in an unfair situation because of my problem.
Bottom line, remember what you are fighting for. Use the strength you find in yourself and your family to make this happen.
Glad you found us. You can do this!
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Soberville, USA
Posts: 4,174
You know what to do. It is easier said than done.
Never drink again.
Get through the detox. Deal with the brain healing.
Make new habits that fill the extra time you will have from quitting.
Know it will take a while to settle into normalcy.
My PAWS was traumatic for me.
Start one day at a time. I learned to say...I am not drinking today. That worked.
Now I refuse to drink. Non drinker. Hate the stuff.
It gets better every moment.
Never drink again.
Get through the detox. Deal with the brain healing.
Make new habits that fill the extra time you will have from quitting.
Know it will take a while to settle into normalcy.
My PAWS was traumatic for me.
Start one day at a time. I learned to say...I am not drinking today. That worked.
Now I refuse to drink. Non drinker. Hate the stuff.
It gets better every moment.
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