WalterYounger71

Hi, I'm new. I have spent the last 4 years, well, if I'm really honest, the last 10 years, waiting for the perfect day to stop drinking--it never comes. I just spent some time reading about AVRT, and I realize that it has to be now. Oh, wait, it's Thanksgiving. It will be way too hard--AV talking. It can't be that way anymore. Does not matter what day it is. Luckily, my family gathering is not too boozy--it is just me, after, on the way home I'll get a bottle + of wine. That's my thing, wine. Used to be beer. Used to be gin. Guess I just rotate the poison. You might here from me later if I need to talk.

Thanks for listening,

Walter

suki44883

Welcome, Walter! Every day is the perfect day to stop drinking, if you choose to look at it that way. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Anna

This is a great day to start your sober life.

least

Welcome to the family. I hope our support can help you get sober for good.

UhOh

Dee74

Hi and welcome Walter
you've posted here - that is a great start

why not go all out and not get that bottle of wine?

D

Hevyn

It's great to meet you, Walter! This is the best place ever for encouragement as you begin your new, sober life. You can do it!

WalterYounger71

Thanks for the welcome and support. I just got back in from running some errands, and the AV was starting its games. But I can't react to that. Our Thanksgiving dinner starts in about an hour. Coming straight home after. If things get sketchy later, I'll come here, not the store. Thanks again for the support.

Walter

Ghostlight1

We're always open, and remember, you never have to drink again.

Delilah1

Welcome Walter!! Today is a great day to get sober, and SR is an incredible support system.

This link is for the holiday survival guide, it may be helpful.
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...ers-2-0-a.html (Thanksgiving and Xmas Survival Guide vers 2.0)

Buckley3

Today is a great day to not drink.

So much other stuff to do, not the least of options is to enjoy a nice quiet sober day off work.

Use this place, it's a fantastic resource.

Best to you-

B

SnazzyDresser

Good going, WalterYounger. This sobriety thing is very doable once you put your mind to it. Put that poison in the rear view mirror where it belongs. SR is always here when you need a little help too, great having you here.