Hi, My Name is Orbea...
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Hi, My Name is Orbea...
...and I am an alcoholic.
There. I said it.
Not quite sure how I allowed myself to become that way...I used to be very healthy. I was involved in ultraendurance sports. Now I am super fat, lazy and drink too much wine. I miss the old me.
How you doin?
There. I said it.
Not quite sure how I allowed myself to become that way...I used to be very healthy. I was involved in ultraendurance sports. Now I am super fat, lazy and drink too much wine. I miss the old me.
How you doin?
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Originally Posted by Orbea 
...and I am an alcoholic. There. I said it. Not quite sure how I allowed myself to become that way...I used to be very healthy. I was involved in ultraendurance sports. Now I am super fat, lazy and drink too much wine. I miss the old me. How you doin?
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(((Orbea))) - Welcome to SR!! I think a lot of us can identify with "I miss the old me", but the good news is, with recovery, we can become even BETTER than the old us (or at least I did). You're among friends, glad you are here.
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
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Welcome to SR Orbea
I certainly identify with thinking 'how did I get here'...now that I can look back it was all fairly inevitable...but it seemed very sudden at the time...
you'll find a lot of support here - welcome
D
I certainly identify with thinking 'how did I get here'...now that I can look back it was all fairly inevitable...but it seemed very sudden at the time...
you'll find a lot of support here - welcome
D
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Thanks for the warm welcome! I quit drinking in the fall...I was 6 days sober and then hubby bought me wine. Ummm maybe this time I should let him know I am stopping. I don't think he knows how much I can pound down.
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Originally Posted by Orbea
Thanks! I will. I need to save the $ I used drinking and put it towards summer vacation
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Hi Orbea!
It takes courage to admit our problem and reach out for support - so here's to you for doing that!
Things really will get better. I never thought I'd manage to stop drinking but coming here every day gave me the support and inspiration I needed. Make yourself at home - it's great to have you!
It takes courage to admit our problem and reach out for support - so here's to you for doing that!
Things really will get better. I never thought I'd manage to stop drinking but coming here every day gave me the support and inspiration I needed. Make yourself at home - it's great to have you!
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Welcome Orbea.
It does amaze me how far we can let our lives get away through the bottle. I was so driven, in shape, motivated until I started drinking and using drugs. What the heck happened to that person. I became someone who I always vowed I didn't want to become and then some.
Now, I want to become the person I used to be again. Takes awhile to get there because of the years of damage, but we can do it with lots of help, from places like this.
God bless.
It does amaze me how far we can let our lives get away through the bottle. I was so driven, in shape, motivated until I started drinking and using drugs. What the heck happened to that person. I became someone who I always vowed I didn't want to become and then some.
Now, I want to become the person I used to be again. Takes awhile to get there because of the years of damage, but we can do it with lots of help, from places like this.
God bless.
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Welcome to the boards Orbea, I too am an alcoholic and I wish you the best in your recovery. Just remember one day at a time. If you feel like drinking, log into here and the chat room and we will do our best to keep you from taking that first drink!
Just remember one day at a time. If you feel like drinking, log into here and the chat room and we will do our best to keep you from taking that first drink!
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You have a great wit about you Orbea! You make me smile!
Hang in there girl! When you feel like drinking come here and post. I spend a lot of my time here!! It is great to know we are not alone! You can do this Oh and tell the hubby
Hang in there girl! When you feel like drinking come here and post. I spend a lot of my time here!! It is great to know we are not alone! You can do this
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Yah...there's that. Luckily he doesn't drink. So I once thought hurray more for me! Anyhoo...this past month he's been out of work. Not laid off or unemployed. Poor guy locked himself inthe restroom last month and had a nervous breakdown. On medical leave. He's super stressed out. I'm afraid to stress him out more.
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