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Hi, I am new here. Joined this morning. I posted in the Family and Friends of Alcoholics area - and thought I would do a quick posting here.

I have many alcoholics/addicts in my family. Grandfather, father, ex-husband, son (marijuana addict), possibly a couple of nephews, and now the sibling with whom I have always felt the most close to emotionally - I am sure that her drinking has turned into alcoholism. This latest revelation is just crushing me.

I live in a rural area with very few accessible meetings, although I have attended a few. Once fall/winter weather gets into the heavy rain/wind/sometimes snow pattern, I probably will be even more limited as to being able to get to meetings.

So, I am so glad that I found this website.

I know it is purely by the grace of God that I am not an alcoholic - - - and I am grateful for that. But having so many in my family, (two who died as a direct cause of the disease), is so terribly painful. I know I need help to be able to cope with all of this illness around me (as I truly believe alcoholism/addiction is).

And I know I need to work on myself first - so I am here not only for support, but to learn as much as I can about this Family Disease of Alcoholism - so that I can change my thoughts and feelings and not be so distraught about my loved ones.

Thanks for being here.

DL

Welcome to SR...

Keep posting my friend, you can DO this...:You_Rock_

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:ghug3Welcome fellow DolphinLover!

You will find lots of good information and support here. We are glad you are joining us!

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Thanks everyone for the welcome.

I've spent quite of bit of time tonight - reading posts by alcoholics - and - by family members. This is really helping me to understand the disease better - and gives me hope for the alcoholics in my life - and for myself.

Great website.

Hi also just jouined a few minutes ago, been in treatment for a three weeks now and feel rather positive, I know it's early days yet. Very happy to have happened on this site, truly heavens sent right now, since it is almost impossible for me to attend AA meetings, go to one on one counselling every Wednesday and taking the medication, but I have no support base otherwise.

Meganta go to this site and then click on KZN links, there are a ton of AA meetings in your area Resources for Alcoholics in Durban if you need a ride to a meeting just call your local AA and they will provide a ride to a meeting.

Welcome to SR Dolphinlover.