Suz10 is back and serious this time!
 

Hi everyone...It has been several months since my last post. Was only vaguely considering getting sober at that time and was, of course, trying to do it alone. I failed miserably and continued my daily drinking (wine and lots of it) mostly at home doing house work. I am the mom of 2 daughters in 5th and 7th grade. The blackouts were getting very regular so I FINALLY faced the fact that I "could" have a "slight" problem with alcohol. Then, I just got fed up and feared losing my husband of 20 years, my children, being arrested, killing or hurting someone while driving drunk. FINALLY, I checked into medical detox for 7 days and it was the absolute BEST thing I have ever done. I have been sober since March 18th. A very humbling day for me. I am entering an intensive outpatient program M-Th 9-12 for 6 weeks and have not missed a day of AA since I got out of detox.
I am so thankful to be sober. Also thankful for the meds to help curb the cravings, etc... I just found a sponsor and am begining to work the steps. I am so excited about the future. It feels SO good to be completely honest about my alcoholism. I am an alcoholic and will always be but with AA and lots of work I plan to live a life of sobriety one day at a time.
Just wanted to say I'm back and look forward to the wonderful support available on this site. Thanks for letting me share!!:c009:

Welcome back. I love to hear a good success story.

Welcome back. Sounds wonderful. Glad you are taking action and doing well.

I have been worried about you....Wow!
what progress.....Congratulations!!
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Thanks so much. I need all the support I can get. It certainly feels totally different this time. I am truly on top of the world. It feels so good to feel again and to let all of the hiding and lies go. I really thank you all for responding. One day at a time........

Great work Suz :You_Rock_

welcome back suz

remember to pull the rip cord!

Welcome back and congrats on your sober time. I'm glad you're doing well!:ghug3

Suz that is AWESOME!!!! I followed the same path as you, my butt was kicked, I went into detox and then AA! Detox got me physically sober, AA has kept me sober, the combination of the steps & the fellowship were what got me to where I am today. Glad to hear you already have a sponsor and are working the steps, the steps are what led me to having the obsession lifted, applying them to all areas of my life on a daily basis has made life much better. Hang around & pass on what you have gotten.

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Welcome back...
IMT

Thanks guys. 18 days today and feeling good. Going to my aa meeting tonite. Hope you are all hanging in there

Glad you're back. Read and post often.:)

Hi Suz,

Welcome back!

I found that the lying, manipulating, and trying to dig myself out of a hole without quitting drinking, was exhausting. It eventually took all my energy and stopping drinking was a relief. I am glad you're doing so well.

Welcome back...

Your positive attitude is an example of success...

Hi guys....20 days today..... Going to intensive outpatient now 5 mornings a week and still doing AA every day and working with a sponsor. Life is good!! One day at a time for me but I can honestly say I don't want to go back to where I was when I finally stopped the insanity....The disease is DEFINITELY cunning and baffling!!

Hey Suz!
Great to have you here.
Yup, I feel exactly the same as you. It is SUCH a relief to surrender, admit I was an alcoholic, stop lying, sneeking, etc. I really don't know how I did it. Life is SO much easier today!
I have been sober 11 months and I am still so amazingly grateful for this gift of sobriety!!

Right On!! That's great stuff. Glad to hear you're back and better than ever. Life really is much better without the ole bottle stuck to our mouths.