NewMe11109

Hi All - (this is repost from the Alcoholism thread - sorry if I started in the wrong place)

I want to introduce myself. I am new to SR, but have been really impressed by all of your posts and support. I am constantly amazed by the care that you all show for one another, especially those in need.

My story quickly -

- The tremendous personal stress that I put on myself is my main character defect that drove me to be a "at home, after the kids go to bed (mostly)" drinker (read this as "control freak")
- Almost 9 months sober
- AA, working on 4th-6th step right now with sponsor
- Pretty high bottom, but was progressing downward quickly

Best part of being sober
- Regaining positive momentum while developing new life tools to relax and take one day at a time

Worst part of being sober
- Having to re-learn how to live life and deal with a lot of the pain, stress, and fear that I was covering up using alcohol

I look forward to contributing.

I am grateful to be part of this group.

Regards

(New) ME as of 1/11/09

Astro

Thanks for posting over here, I'm sure you'll see a little more activity and get many warm welcomes. Welcome!

Kablume

Welcome to SR! And congrats on your almost 9 mos of sobriety!

thirtybubba

What they said... hope to see you around some.

Take care
-TB.

mariechi

It's great to have you with us, Me (that sounds funny).

But truly, welcome. This is a great place to be and will almost certainly enhance the good you are already doing in AA.

sailorjohn

Welcome!!!

Keep coming back, you'll find a lot of support here.

CarolD

Hi again....
Many of us use several Forums to share on.
You did not choose incorrectly at all.

Anyone interested in alcoholism or recovery from alcoholism
is certainly encouraged to use our Alcoholism Forum.

For members in AA or wanting to know more about AA
we have our Alcoholism 12 Step Support Forum.

I apologize for any confusion ...but I'm glad you are
chooseing SR for on line support and information.

Forward we go....side by side.....

shaun00

welcome....whatever forum you post in...lol.

names trucker and im a alcoholic.....like you i didnt feel the need to drink today...

like you i found a solution in the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous.

i look foward to your future posts..........

Dee74

Welcome to you, me11109
It's good to have you aboard

D

bohemianzen

me i look forward to reading your posts. you sound like you have a well thought out path. i'm glad you are here. sr is definitely a place for keeping a good footing in recovery. these people are awesome to me -- i hope you find that out too.
welcome

Wolfchild

Dunsuppin

- Almost 9 months sober

Best part of being sober
- Regaining positive momentum while developing new life tools to relax and take one day at a time

Worst part of being sober
- Having to re-learn how to live life and deal with a lot of the pain, stress, and fear that I was covering up using alcohol


9 months is a real achievement, well done you xx

Carrie36

Welcome!! Thank you for sharing