Happy New Year from a new member
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Happy New Year from a new member
Hi all....I am the wife of an alcoholic. He drinks every day, all day. I think the definition is "functioning alcoholic" as he manages to hold a job for a couple of years before it all catches up to him.
He'll also drink to black out levels occasionally. He isn't willing to seek help but I am ready. I am looking both to feel your support as well as offer any help I can, anytime to anyone.
I downloaded this app several days ago and still have been dragging my feet to make my first post...I guess I have been dreading making it "real".
I hope I can contribute in a helpful & constructive manner. I have searched online many forums and really liked this one.
Thank you for your time. I plan on checking in frequently.
He'll also drink to black out levels occasionally. He isn't willing to seek help but I am ready. I am looking both to feel your support as well as offer any help I can, anytime to anyone.
I downloaded this app several days ago and still have been dragging my feet to make my first post...I guess I have been dreading making it "real".
I hope I can contribute in a helpful & constructive manner. I have searched online many forums and really liked this one.
Thank you for your time. I plan on checking in frequently.
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Join Date: Jan 2013
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I know the feeling of accepting the "real" part of the disease. I finally joined this evening as well to make my first post. It changes nothing but it feels good to air it out. We are not alone not the only people dealing with this awful disease. I pray for you and your family.
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Originally Posted by fightingforus 
I know the feeling of accepting the "real" part of the disease. I finally joined this evening as well to make my first post. It changes nothing but it feels good to air it out. We are not alone not the only people dealing with this awful disease. I pray for you and your family.
Sending thoughts & prayers your way as well. I agree; it is good to air it out! 12 years is a long time to bottle it in.
I am thinking about Al Anon meetings in person as well. I can't change him but I can change the way I react, and I want to be an example & positive influence for our son.
I believe divorce is a very real possibility after many tries, but even a change as big as that won't change my need & want to belong to a support community.
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Welcome to the SR family!
I love your avatar (picture) under your screen name! Is that your fur baby?
Precious.
Please make yourself at home by reading and posting as often as needed. We are here to support you and we understand.
I found reading in Sticky Posts helpful. Some of our stories are posted in the stickies. Stickies are the older, permanent posts at the top of this main page.
I found steps to help me focus and detach from the crazy making alcoholism on one of the sticky posts of this website. Here is a link to the post with steps that really helped me:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...l-problem.html
Keep coming back. We care!
I love your avatar (picture) under your screen name! Is that your fur baby?
Precious.
Please make yourself at home by reading and posting as often as needed. We are here to support you and we understand.
I found reading in Sticky Posts helpful. Some of our stories are posted in the stickies. Stickies are the older, permanent posts at the top of this main page.
I found steps to help me focus and detach from the crazy making alcoholism on one of the sticky posts of this website. Here is a link to the post with steps that really helped me:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...l-problem.html
Keep coming back. We care!
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