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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Tn
Posts: 48
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!
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!
We Do Recover
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,619
Welcome! Glad you are here. You don't have to go any further down the addiction path of destruction. You can make a change. There is hope! Sorry to hear about your father. 
This is a great place to find support. We do recover. 
This is a great place to find support. We do recover. 
Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 31,179
((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
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
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
Posts: 99,760
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.
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. 
Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Montreal
Posts: 19
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
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
Tessa Tangent
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Romford, Essex, UK
Posts: 11
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.
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.
Behind the Red Door
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 181
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!
One day at a time!
Behind the Red Door
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 181
Originally Posted by TessaTangent 
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.
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.
Behind the Red Door
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 181
Originally Posted by OneWay
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
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
Congratulations on the first day of the rest of your life!
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