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07-06-2018, 03:17 PM

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Free39

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Newbie here.

Hi! Usually I'm a lurker not a poster, but I need help! I joined this site in hopes to meet wise people who have overcome the the addiction of alcohol. I'm trying to avoid treatment, mainly for $$ reasons. I know I have a problem with my alchohol consumption, but I'm having a hard time saying NO more to this poison.

Thank you for reading my post.

07-06-2018, 03:19 PM

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trachemys

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Welcome. This is the place.

07-06-2018, 03:21 PM

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resolute50

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Welcome Free39.
There's a lot of knowledge,experience and encouragement here.
Use the site to help you stop.

07-06-2018, 03:37 PM

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Free39

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Thank you, I'm hopeful. 🤞 Do you know if this site has a phone app?

07-06-2018, 03:58 PM

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Dee74

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Welcome Free

You'll find a wealth of support here - just wondering tho - have you considered something like AA or some other meeting based group like SMART Recovery or LifeRing?

they're free?

D

07-06-2018, 04:03 PM

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Anna

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Welcome! You will find lots of support here.

07-06-2018, 04:16 PM

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Free39

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dee74

Welcome Free

You'll find a wealth of support here - just wondering tho - have you considered something like AA or some other meeting based group like SMART Recovery or LifeRing?

they're free?

D

Yes, I went to my first Celebrate Recovery meeting last Thursday, and I'm going to attend my first AA meeting tomorrow at 10am or Sunday at 6pm. I promised myself I would go. I've been listening to online podcasts every day on AA meetings/testimonies. I'm anxious

07-06-2018, 04:40 PM

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least

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Welcome to the family.

I hope the support you find here, and in real life, can help you get sober for good.

07-06-2018, 04:47 PM

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Free39

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Originally Posted by least

Welcome to the family.

I hope the support you find here, and in real life, can help you get sober for good.

I hope so too! Thank you! Its time...

07-06-2018, 05:09 PM

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Mattq2

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Welcome to SR Free, SR has helped me tremendously. I think it will help you too.

07-06-2018, 05:16 PM

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BDTL

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Sounds like you have an excellent plan of attack. Being committed to the AA meetings will change your life. Be proud of yourself for making this life changing decision and focus hard on one day at a time.

07-06-2018, 05:31 PM

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Free39

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Originally Posted by BDTL

Thank you! I'm trying to have a good plan of attack, but now I have to plan a quit date, which scares me to death! I've been drinking every day for the last two/three months so I'm scared to find out if my dependence is physically or mentally, or both!

07-06-2018, 06:41 PM

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Hevyn

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It's so good to meet you, Free. It really helps to know we're never alone.

07-06-2018, 06:56 PM

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rascalwhiteoak

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Welcome, Free39! This site is a great part of a recovery plan.

07-06-2018, 07:46 PM

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Free39

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Originally Posted by Hevyn

It's so good to meet you, Free. It really helps to know we're never alone.

I agree! One of my reasons (I think) for drinking is because of loneliness and isolation. It's good to know that my soon to be sobriety, I will not be alone!