Hello
 

I've been sober for 22 days and found this site because I was looking for some support. I've been attending a day recovery group that has been helping me a lot.

At first, I was quite hesitant because I'm the youngest in the group and hadn't experience a lot of what the others in the group had (dui's, losing their children,jail etc). However I realized we are all there for the same reason and I know that if I keep on boozing, it will definitely progress.

I used to be a weekend warrior ,which has made the weekends harder for me, but I keep on reading the material that was given to me and have come to the realization that alcohol has caused me nothing but harm. I also have been benefiting tremendously from daily exercise and positive coping skills, other than the bottle. I haven't quite gotten the support part down, because I tend to like to isolate, but I'm working on that, because I know it will hinder my recovery.

Another wake up call for me is my father passed away from alcoholism in July and it hurt me to think I was on the very same path.
For now I'm taking it one day at a time and focusing on myself, which I've neglected for a quite a while.

I usually lurk forums, but I am going to make an effort to post, because I know sharing my experiences can help others. It will also help me with the support part of my recovery because at this point I don't feel comfortable to reaching out to others in the group.
Thanks everyone for just being here!

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Welcome to our recovery community

I am sorry you lost your Dad...:hug:

Thanks for sharing with us

Welcome!

Welcome,

Glad to have you here with us!

((Evon)) - Welcome to SR!!! So sorry to hear about your dad. Congratulations on 22 days!

I tend to isolate, too, at times, but SR has become like a family and it's great to be able to come here, 24/7, and always find someone "home" to talk to.

Hugs and prayers,

Amy

Welcome to the family!:) I'm glad you found us and joined us. We're a good lot here, very supportive and understanding. Congrats on your 22 days! THat's a good start to a better way of life.:hug:

Welcome! Keep reading and posting...this sight is wonderful!

And...Been to Valdosta...absolutely loved it there! Miss the palm trees.

Welcome to SR Evon.

I'm sorry for the loss of your dad, but I know you'll find a lot of support here - this is a great bunch of people :)

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Welcome! Glad you are here!

Thank you all for your condolences and support, it means alot!

Welcome Evon! I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. I am glad though, that you realized that if you keep on, things will just get worse for you. We are all glad you are here..

Hi Evon , I just joined today as well and I also tend to "lurk" not speak but want to try something new in hopes it will help me

Congrats on your 22 days thats pretty epic ! I am only working on a few sober hours and still have that devil on my shoulder whispering in my ear "you really dont need to quit drinking " Im trying to fight him

So sorry for the loss of your father

Congradulations on your 22 days. I wish I was at 22 days. Keep up the good work, Im proud of you.

Thank you, Evon, I'm really glad you've joined SR. Very sorry to hear about your dad...

You have all the incentive in the world to recover from this evil illness of the body, mind and spirit. And reaching out and joining in with others is the start of the great journey of recovery from that illness that just wants to isolate us and kill us. It doesn't have to.

All the best and I look forward to seeing you around.

I'm 30 days today and joined yesterday.

Welcome, Evon. As others have said, you'll find a lot of support here. I've only been posting for about 2 mos (that's how long it has been since I found out my daughter had a problem), and I have found everyone to be wonderful and understanding. 22 days is a great start! You're doing fantastic!

One day at a time!

Tessa, congrats on 30 days! I'm so happy for you!

You'll reach 22 days before you know it!

You hear "one day at a time" all the time, but you reach your goal "one minute at a time", in the early stages.

Congratulations on the first day of the rest of your life!