I'm finally here
Welcome Liz. Taz is so right! I remember how he supported me when I went to my first AA meeting, scared and shaking over a year and a half ago....follow his suggestions....worked for me and countless others! (thanks again Taz! You know I never forget how you helped me change my life!!!!!)
Glad you are here with us Liz! You are making great progress already!!!!
Jomey
Glad you are here with us Liz! You are making great progress already!!!!
Jomey
Liz, Taz is 100% correct, I struggled for years trying to do it on my own and never could. I was nervous attending aa for the first time, I knew I was (and always will be a alcoholic) but aa terrified me. I went to a meeting over 2 months ago and was made to feel welcome, I have not had a drink since, which is the longest sober period I have had in 26 years. I attend at least 3 meetings a week have made great friends and am now enjoying a new and exciting sober life.
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Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for all the welcomes and support.
Last night as I was reading a book to my daughter...the words "enough is enough" popped from the pages at me. This was not the first time I have seen these words this week. It was on a piece of advertisment while I was driving. It was on a piece of paper at a clients home. But to read that last night hit me so hard...seems as if my angels are trying to get my attention.
I do believe that this would have gotten alot worse for me if I continued on this path of distruction. The last bottle I picked up...the teller was talking to me about wanting to get into the company I worked for when he started to ring in the next customer. It was a young man with 2 cases of red wine with the nozzle. It made my insides jump to see the cases...for a spit sec I thought...hmmm then I won't have to come back for another. But I knew I couldn't hide a case that size.
Yes, the unknown, I was afraid of the unknown. But since I posted, I have read all your posts, plus more...and I'm sooo ready to walk into it....I am ready!!!!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you...I'm so happy that I found SR...I finally feel the support I've been looking for.
Liz
2nd Day Sober
Last night as I was reading a book to my daughter...the words "enough is enough" popped from the pages at me. This was not the first time I have seen these words this week. It was on a piece of advertisment while I was driving. It was on a piece of paper at a clients home. But to read that last night hit me so hard...seems as if my angels are trying to get my attention.
I do believe that this would have gotten alot worse for me if I continued on this path of distruction. The last bottle I picked up...the teller was talking to me about wanting to get into the company I worked for when he started to ring in the next customer. It was a young man with 2 cases of red wine with the nozzle. It made my insides jump to see the cases...for a spit sec I thought...hmmm then I won't have to come back for another. But I knew I couldn't hide a case that size.
Yes, the unknown, I was afraid of the unknown. But since I posted, I have read all your posts, plus more...and I'm sooo ready to walk into it....I am ready!!!!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you...I'm so happy that I found SR...I finally feel the support I've been looking for.
Liz
2nd Day Sober
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Hey Liz, that is awesome. I like to think there are little signs like that all around us. On my first Day 1 this week there were fireworks outside my house. I had gotten over my hangover and was feeling good. I was surprised to see the nice fireworks, I did not expect that on that Sunday. So I stood there staring at them, enjoying them totally sober when all of a sudden it hit me... .this is a sign! Every time I have thought about drinking since then, I think of the fireworks and how I felt at that moment. I know it sounds a little hokey, but if it works for me, it works. Someone wants me to stop drinking, be it a guardian angel, or whatever, but I felt it.
I went to one AA meeting. I found it helpful, but not helpful enough. I need more "round the clock" support, and that is what I found here. Meetings are hard, VERY HARD, for me to squeeze into my schedule. And if I do have some time, I'd rather go to yoga class and do something good for my body and mind, if you know what I mean. Well, do keep us posted and don't give up if you slip up. I slipped up the first week and still, here I am now 5 days sober and feeling stronger every day.
You can do it!
I went to one AA meeting. I found it helpful, but not helpful enough. I need more "round the clock" support, and that is what I found here. Meetings are hard, VERY HARD, for me to squeeze into my schedule. And if I do have some time, I'd rather go to yoga class and do something good for my body and mind, if you know what I mean. Well, do keep us posted and don't give up if you slip up. I slipped up the first week and still, here I am now 5 days sober and feeling stronger every day.
You can do it!
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Welcome Liz! Sounds like you are off to a good start. Stick around, there are a lot of people with great advice (unfortunately I'm not one of them, yet, I"m still pretty new). I didn't drink everyday either, nor did I drink too much everytime, but I was starting to feel uncomfortable with myself the times I did drink too much. I've learned a lot here and there is a ton of support!
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Hi everyone,
I was so tired yesterday, and feeling alittle down today of the time I've wasted being wasted, but I know I have a new life waiting. I called about the referral line and asked about the aa meetings in town. I've decided that a women's meeting is more comfortable for me right now. I don't know if this is the avenue for me...but I won't know unless I try. I would like to see a counselor.
3rd Day Sober
Liz
I was so tired yesterday, and feeling alittle down today of the time I've wasted being wasted, but I know I have a new life waiting. I called about the referral line and asked about the aa meetings in town. I've decided that a women's meeting is more comfortable for me right now. I don't know if this is the avenue for me...but I won't know unless I try. I would like to see a counselor.
3rd Day Sober
Liz
Hey Liz, hang in there. There will be good days and bad days.... and the good days will soon take over the bad days! I'm on Day 6, feeling stronger every day. I would say try it all: AA, these forums, some counseling. See what helps you the most. You won't know until you try, right? I just had my first online counseling session this morning. It was not too expensive. It helped me a lot. I plan to do at least a few more. Stay strong -- there is a whole new life after you stop this cycle.
Laura
Laura
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