Finally Posting
SR Fan
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 7,910
Welcome Jenners -
It was a huge step for me, too, to finally post here. It's different than just standing outside and reading, isn't it?
We know how scary it is to face getting sober. I took it minute by minute, hour by hour, and spent lots of time here. Don't worry about anything but getting through the day you're in.
Give yourself a pat on the back for talking to your doctor, too. Things really will get better!:ghug3
It was a huge step for me, too, to finally post here. It's different than just standing outside and reading, isn't it?
We know how scary it is to face getting sober. I took it minute by minute, hour by hour, and spent lots of time here. Don't worry about anything but getting through the day you're in.
Give yourself a pat on the back for talking to your doctor, too. Things really will get better!:ghug3
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 51,576
Hi Jenners! I felt that way, too - like I'd received a giant hug when I joined. I was so relieved to know there were many "me's" out there - I felt all alone before coming here.
I related to your description of what drinking was doing to you. It took me much longer to take action though - I was in my 50's before I realized what you've already discovered. The alcohol must go - there is no moderation, no control. You can do this and have a whole new & beautiful life! Be proud of yourself for taking action.
I related to your description of what drinking was doing to you. It took me much longer to take action though - I was in my 50's before I realized what you've already discovered. The alcohol must go - there is no moderation, no control. You can do this and have a whole new & beautiful life! Be proud of yourself for taking action.
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Ohio
Posts: 818
Welcome Jenners. I glad you found us.
I just joined last week. At the time all I knew is that I had a problem and needed help. After taking the time to read the posts of others, I was surprised to learn how similar my story was to theirs. I had practiced my addiction in isolation and had put such effort into hiding it ... it was a relief to learn that I was not alone.
I came here without a clue as to how I could make it a single day without alcohol. Now I'm on Day 9. I still, of course, struggle and have much to learn about myself and my relationship with alcohol, but this place has given me hope. And that is no small word.
Welcome.
I just joined last week. At the time all I knew is that I had a problem and needed help. After taking the time to read the posts of others, I was surprised to learn how similar my story was to theirs. I had practiced my addiction in isolation and had put such effort into hiding it ... it was a relief to learn that I was not alone.
I came here without a clue as to how I could make it a single day without alcohol. Now I'm on Day 9. I still, of course, struggle and have much to learn about myself and my relationship with alcohol, but this place has given me hope. And that is no small word.
Welcome.
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