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I'm just posting because I need to get to work on changing myself. I'm a 42 year old female binge drinker. I'd like to share and get involved as I think I can benefit from the wisdom and experience shared here. I'm afraid of change but the status--quo is more frightening. Today is my day 1.
Thank you for your time and shares
SeaSlug
I'm just posting because I need to get to work on changing myself. I'm a 42 year old female binge drinker. I'd like to share and get involved as I think I can benefit from the wisdom and experience shared here. I'm afraid of change but the status--quo is more frightening. Today is my day 1.
Thank you for your time and shares
SeaSlug
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Thank you for your reply. I appreciate your words so much. I have got alot of work to do but it feels less like "work" and more like a positive project to attack a serious problem. Look forward to sharing.
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Hi SeaSlug, and welcome aboard.
Being part of this community made getting and staying sober a lot easier for me. I hope it will for you too. Stay close by reading, and post as often as you like. The folks here are welcoming and friendly, and offer a lot of wisdom and advice.
Being part of this community made getting and staying sober a lot easier for me. I hope it will for you too. Stay close by reading, and post as often as you like. The folks here are welcoming and friendly, and offer a lot of wisdom and advice.
I hope our support can help you get sober for good. 
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Welcome. I have been sober 139 days. I never thought that was possible before. It is longest I have ever been sober in my adult life. I feel great. I don't have to worry about managing my drinking anymore (abstinence). Life is much easier that way and more productive. I visit this website because it reminds me of where I was and where I don't want to go back to in life. Best of luck.
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Thank you for the welcomes. The longest I've been sober the past 8years is 50 some odd days. I'm signing up here and have a birthday at the end of December. I want to getthere sober. I know better. When I was younger...in my 20's I went to Al-Anon. I know better. This is a problem and I need to deal with it.
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Hello and welcome.
You've admitted you have a problem and come here. Those two things alone are big steps, so congratulations.
I knew I had a problem, too. For ten years. It took some pretty bad lows to finally seek help.
Save yourself some misery and stop now.
You can do it. Many of us here have gotten a daily reprieve from alcohol. You can too.
Best to you.
You've admitted you have a problem and come here. Those two things alone are big steps, so congratulations.
I knew I had a problem, too. For ten years. It took some pretty bad lows to finally seek help.
Save yourself some misery and stop now.
You can do it. Many of us here have gotten a daily reprieve from alcohol. You can too.
Best to you.
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Originally Posted by mcconnth2017 
Welcome. I have been sober 139 days. I never thought that was possible before. It is longest I have ever been sober in my adult life. I feel great. I don't have to worry about managing my drinking anymore (abstinence). Life is much easier that way and more productive. I visit this website because it reminds me of where I was and where I don't want to go back to in life. Best of luck.
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Originally Posted by Ghostlight1
Hello and welcome.
You've admitted you have a problem and come here. Those two things alone are big steps, so congratulations.
I knew I had a problem, too. For ten years. It took some pretty bad lows to finally seek help.
Save yourself some misery and stop now.
You can do it. Many of us here have gotten a daily reprieve from alcohol. You can too.
Best to you.
You've admitted you have a problem and come here. Those two things alone are big steps, so congratulations.
I knew I had a problem, too. For ten years. It took some pretty bad lows to finally seek help.
Save yourself some misery and stop now.
You can do it. Many of us here have gotten a daily reprieve from alcohol. You can too.
Best to you.
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Welcome. Read and explore this site. There is no question but that it can get you sober if you work and you wanted to. I'm 41 and a little over 6 months sober for the first time in my adult life. It's been work and I've messed up many times in my past. But I'm finally sober and I owe so much of it to this website. It can be done. And there's a better life waiting for us all.
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Welcome, Sea!
This is a great community with a lot of strength and experience. I am sure you will learn and grow a lot. I wish you the best in your journey. It may not be easy but I tell ya it'll so be worth it!
Blessings,
DC
This is a great community with a lot of strength and experience. I am sure you will learn and grow a lot. I wish you the best in your journey. It may not be easy but I tell ya it'll so be worth it!
Blessings,
DC
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Thank you, thank you. I am in desperate need of comoradory. Not sure if I spelled that correctly.
The biggest disappointment for me is that I do not like the person I am with alcohol in the picture. I don't really honor or value myself and become ugly. Not just physically but who I am is ugly. Jealousy, ego, self deceit, denial, and anger. Not good.
Making a turn here.
The biggest disappointment for me is that I do not like the person I am with alcohol in the picture. I don't really honor or value myself and become ugly. Not just physically but who I am is ugly. Jealousy, ego, self deceit, denial, and anger. Not good.
Making a turn here.
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