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07-01-2016, 07:39 AM

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yayavella

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My first post

My husband is an alcoholic. We've been married for 34 years. His therapist recommended this site. I've just started reading posts today. It makes me feel good and sad at the same time. I'm crying as I write. I'm trying to get the courage to attend my first al-anon meeting tonight but I'm apprehensive to go by myself and don't feel it's fair to ask one of my kids to come with me. My husband was sober for 3-4 years and fell off the wagon about a year ago. I'm just tired and sad all the time
I don't know if I have the strength to do this again.
Thanks for listening.

07-01-2016, 07:42 AM

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Bobbieka

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Location: St. Louis, Mo

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Welcome to SR, yayavella. You're in gentle hands here.

07-01-2016, 07:43 AM

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least

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Location: SF Bay area, CA

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Welcome to the family.

We've also got forums for friends and family of alcoholics. Give it a look for more insight.

07-01-2016, 07:43 AM

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GnikNus

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Join Date: Dec 2014

Location: Somewhere in California

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Welcome. The fact that your therapist recommended this site speaks volumes about it. As a sober alcoholic, I'm on the other side of the desk from you, but what I can say without reservation is that this site offers much support and strength. Many members here have been in your shoes. All the best.

07-01-2016, 09:27 AM

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Soberwolf

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Hi Yayavella welcome to SR

07-01-2016, 12:43 PM

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yayavella

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Location: Westfield, Ma

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Thank you all for reaching out to me! It made what started out as such a lonely day for me, feel so much less alone <3
May the 4th be with u!��

07-01-2016, 12:57 PM

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Opivotal

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Location: New York

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Welcome, yayavella!

Nice to meet you.

Here's the link to the Friends and Family Forum, if you want to take a look.

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ly-alcoholics/

07-01-2016, 01:20 PM

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hope778

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Posts: 468

Welcome, yaya

Feel free to come visit the Friends and Family side to talk more with those of us who have/have had addicts/alcoholics in our lives that we love.

Glad you found us!

07-01-2016, 01:48 PM

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Dave42001

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Location: Colorado

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I'm sorry you're going through this mess, I hope you go to the Al Anon meeting! They will be there for you!! It's a great program!! Wishing you the best!!