Hello! I just found your forum this morning and have read all over the place throughout the day. I need to be here! :) |
Welcome to SR Katecan, glad you're here! I think most of us feel like we need to be here. After all, I didn't wake up this morning and decide that life was so great that I'd top it off with an AA meeting! :rof Keep reading and posting. This place has been a wonderful addition to my recovery program. |
Good point, thank you Astro. |
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...a243/hello.jpg Welcome! Glad you are here! |
Hi Katecan - I need to be here too. SR has saved my life. I wasn't sober when I joined 8 months ago, but I was fascinated by this place and so I kept reading everyone's stories and it all finally sunk in. I knew all along what I needed to do, but I wouldn't have had the courage to do it without the amazing help and support I've found here. It's wonderful that you've found us. |
Hi Katecan. I need this place too. Keeps me sane (ish) :) welcome!! D |
Welcome! :ghug |
Thanks for the warm welcomes. Both hubby and I are alcoholics. He drinks openly and I hide it for the most part. A few years ago I attempted to quit, went to AA, started on the program, got a sponsor etc..., but I became resentful because he continued to drink and so I started up again. I can't take the hangovers any more for one. I feel unhealthy, body, mind and spiritually these days. It's also a really good time for me to get serious and turn my life around. Hubby got a job where he will be gone 5 days a week or more from home. I won't have the stress of his drinking to deal with 24/7. So, here I go, I'm ready. Last drink was Saturday. |
I need to be here too. Welcome. |
Originally Posted by Katecan
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I just found your forum this morning and have read all over the place throughout the day. I need to be here! :) WELCOME We need you to be here. |
Welcome Kate! :) |
Welcome! Here because I NEED to be... warren |
So glad your here! |
Originally Posted by steamvessel
(Post 1740398)
Welcome Kate! I'm new to the board as of yesterday. |
It's great to see new members seeking a healthy life! :) Welcome to SR! |
I always join the welcome train! :ghug3 I love reading the responses and stuff on threads....this is a very helpful place. Lots of good people who have so much insight to offer. I guess as I say, you get out of it what you put into it. Welcome BACK to recovery. I hope you can enjoy the ride to the "other side". he he he |
Welcome! Good to have you here! I couldn't cope without SR - there's lots of really good support here. :wavey: Paddington |
I need to be here also. I'm so glad I found this site, it has helped me tremendously. Welcome!!:ghug3:ghug2 |
Welcome to SR Katecan, SR is a great supplement for me to AA, hang around, lot of good folks here. |
Welcome! I have been on and off here for a little over a year. But I plan to stay this time=) This is a great place! |
Thanks for all the new welcomes. Today is going to be a rough day for me because it's our wedding anniversary. We always go out for a nice dinner and some wine to go with. I told hubby this morning that I would rather stay home and have a BBQ. I know he will have a drink regardless (home or out). I just have to get through today, do the cheers with some apple juice. He doesn't know what I'm up to and I want to keep it that way for a while. To him, I don't have a problem, nor does he. His famous words are "just slow down a bit" or "don't drink during the week" or "special occasions, such as today". He has a problem with losing his drinking buddy, "me!". Crazy days, now I'm trying to hide not drinking from him. Any advice, your thoughts on what I just said would be appreciated. I'm still in the fog and not thinking rational. |
Kate the truth will set you free, I would simply tell him you have decided to quit drinking, if he loves you he will accept that and move on. Secrets kill alcoholics, keeping quitting a secret from your husband will just make it harder. If you really do not want to tell him you have quit, then simply tell him you do not feel like drinking tonight. The only people that need drinking buddies are alcoholics to where they do not have to stare their own alcoholism in the face alone. |
Thanks Tazman. Yes, it doesn't feel right trying to hide this. I'll tell the truth and let the chips fall where they may. I guess I have some fear that he'll talk me into drinking like the last time. But, that's probably me just making up an excuse, blaming him. I want this to happen for me. My life. |
I want this to happen for me. |
Best wishes today Katecan, welcome to SR. |
Well I did it, first anniversary in 18 years without any alcohol. Told hubby everything and he didn't have a drink either. We had a nice dinner and evening. Guess I worried for nothing. Thanks for the support. :) |
WELCOME! |
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