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Joined here a while ago but have been back more recently reading and educating myself. Long story short, I have problems with binge drinking. I abuse alcohol to deal with past experiences and repress emotions. Unfortunately I've not been able to love myself enough to deal with my issues in a healthy way. That is changing today!
I'm enjoying this Christmas day sober and hangover free. Only day 2, but many more days to come. Hoping to come here often to encourage and be encouraged. Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and many healthy blessings for the New Year!
I'm enjoying this Christmas day sober and hangover free. Only day 2, but many more days to come. Hoping to come here often to encourage and be encouraged. Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and many healthy blessings for the New Year!
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Originally Posted by Formy2boys2 
Joined here a while ago but have been back more recently reading and educating myself. Long story short, I have problems with binge drinking. I abuse alcohol to deal with past experiences and repress emotions. Unfortunately I've not been able to love myself enough to deal with my issues in a healthy way. That is changing today!
I'm enjoying this Christmas day sober and hangover free. Only day 2, but many more days to come. Hoping to come here often to encourage and be encouraged. Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and many healthy blessings for the New Year!
I'm enjoying this Christmas day sober and hangover free. Only day 2, but many more days to come. Hoping to come here often to encourage and be encouraged. Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and many healthy blessings for the New Year!
This is just awesome! Merry Christmas. Congrats on day 2
Here is to a brand new existence Sober. It is the easier , softer way and you and your family deserve it much.
Welcome. I post and read and day for support.
If you have thoughts of drinking post here first. If you can check out an AA meeting I would. Discover all your new likes and comfort zones.
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Merry Christmas!
Congratulations on day two. You're off to a great start, I think, because you realize the reason you binge drink.
It may suppress those memories for awhile, but as you know it won't make them go away.
It's like, 'I'm going to drink to get back at you'.
Never a good idea. I went through a phase like that, but then my drinking accelerated and I just became a drunk drinking nearly every day. Alcoholism is a progressive, chronic, relapsing disease.
But you can stop it before it takes over your life completely, as it did mine.
Do whatever it takes my friend. If you are ready and willing to go to any length to get sober, you can't go wrong.
Best to you, and remember, you never have to drink again.
Glad you're back and stick around here.
Best to you.
Congratulations on day two. You're off to a great start, I think, because you realize the reason you binge drink.
It may suppress those memories for awhile, but as you know it won't make them go away.
It's like, 'I'm going to drink to get back at you'.
Never a good idea. I went through a phase like that, but then my drinking accelerated and I just became a drunk drinking nearly every day. Alcoholism is a progressive, chronic, relapsing disease.
But you can stop it before it takes over your life completely, as it did mine.
Do whatever it takes my friend. If you are ready and willing to go to any length to get sober, you can't go wrong.
Best to you, and remember, you never have to drink again.
Glad you're back and stick around here.
Best to you.
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Thank you all so much for responding! It means a lot. Day 3. Yesterday was hard. I cried a lot for just little things that made no sense. This is the pattern I fall into, but made it through without reaching for a bottle. My oldest is 13 and he was worried. Tried not to ruin Christmas but feeling as I have let them down so many times just sent me on an emotional rollercoaster.
My husband passed away in 2016 from alcoholism at 39. I know where this road leads. I also know how it hurts kids. Just need to be a better mom and stop using alcohol as an excuse. A colleague is sending me some info on a therapist. She doesnt know the extent of my drinking as I only drink at home by myself.
I know I can make it this time because I am going to quit hiding. Ive gone 8 months before, but never built myself a community of support.
Thank you all for being a rock and voice of reason for all those that struggle and seek support
My husband passed away in 2016 from alcoholism at 39. I know where this road leads. I also know how it hurts kids. Just need to be a better mom and stop using alcohol as an excuse. A colleague is sending me some info on a therapist. She doesnt know the extent of my drinking as I only drink at home by myself.
I know I can make it this time because I am going to quit hiding. Ive gone 8 months before, but never built myself a community of support.
Thank you all for being a rock and voice of reason for all those that struggle and seek support
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Really well done on not reaching for the bottle yesterday. Not easy but you did it. I think your avatar says it all. I appreciate that getting sober is a personal decision and it's mostly only about the person but it sounds as if you made the day much better for your 13 year old as well as yourself. I feel you can definitely do this and I admire you for making the decision. If it helps I can tell you that in June, when I stopped, Christmas seemed like a very distant and impossible milestone yet here it is. And it was truly wonderful (and almost a first) ) for me to celebrate it sober. It is worth it. Keep on posting. That made such a difference to me.
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Originally Posted by Formy2boys2
Thank you all so much for responding! It means a lot. Day 3. Yesterday was hard. I cried a lot for just little things that made no sense. This is the pattern I fall into, but made it through without reaching for a bottle. My oldest is 13 and he was worried. Tried not to ruin Christmas but feeling as I have let them down so many times just sent me on an emotional rollercoaster.
My husband passed away in 2016 from alcoholism at 39. I know where this road leads. I also know how it hurts kids. Just need to be a better mom and stop using alcohol as an excuse. A colleague is sending me some info on a therapist. She doesnt know the extent of my drinking as I only drink at home by myself.
I know I can make it this time because I am going to quit hiding. Ive gone 8 months before, but never built myself a community of support.
Thank you all for being a rock and voice of reason for all those that struggle and seek support
My husband passed away in 2016 from alcoholism at 39. I know where this road leads. I also know how it hurts kids. Just need to be a better mom and stop using alcohol as an excuse. A colleague is sending me some info on a therapist. She doesnt know the extent of my drinking as I only drink at home by myself.
I know I can make it this time because I am going to quit hiding. Ive gone 8 months before, but never built myself a community of support.
Thank you all for being a rock and voice of reason for all those that struggle and seek support
Thier gone but they are never really gone honey I know this xxx
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Your with us now so let's get another 8 months going on here. You can hit the new decade and 2020 sober, clear and calm and back on your right road. You are the most important reason to be sober but you and I both have others who need us desperately so there are other powerful reasons to stay on our paths together. I am living in Day 36. So grateful and it feels so simple. My head is calm and this is my favorite time of day. I cannot imagine being sober 8 months but I intend to find out what that feels like. Stay here on SR and keep posting a bunch.
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Hi there, Formy2boys, and welcome. Also, congratulations on four days. Sobriety is a wonderful gift to give yourself, and you've come to the right place for advice, support and encouragement. SR has been a vital part of my recovery, and I hope you stick around and post often. Wishing you all the best on your sober journey.
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