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Just wanted to introduce myself. I have been reading these forums for a few days now, after committing yet again to quit drinking on February 29th. What better day to turn over a new leaf than the day that only comes around once every four years? I've been a self-diagnosed alcoholic for about five years, and this isthe longest I have gone without a drink. My husband of 7 years is the only one I have confided in about my problem, and he has been a wonderful support.
Anyway, just wanted to say hi to everyone and I truly look forward to another day of sobriety and happiness.
Anyway, just wanted to say hi to everyone and I truly look forward to another day of sobriety and happiness.
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Originally Posted by Meminy 
after committing yet again to quit drinking on February 29th.
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Welcome Meminy!
Congrats on getting sober! This place has helped me so much - it's always great to welcome someone new to the forum! Never thought I'd say this but life is so much better without alcohol...... Keep moving forward!
Congrats on getting sober! This place has helped me so much - it's always great to welcome someone new to the forum! Never thought I'd say this but life is so much better without alcohol...... Keep moving forward!
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Sapling,
Good question
. This time is quite different for me. For one, I finally confessed to my husband that I have a problem. Not surprisingly, he agreed. See, he has always been an enabler for me. Never in a million years would I go to the liquor store for my own bottle twice a week, someone might recognize me!!! I always had him go for me. So telling him of my problem and asking for his help essentially cut off my "supply".
Secondly, I am HERE. This site is where I go when that evil inner voice starts telling me "You don't really have a problem, what's one bottle going to hurt?"
The next step would be joining AA, but I'm still waffling on that point. I'm not sure If I really want to publicly announce my struggle. Im a pretty quiet and shy person. Any other introverts here with a positive experience with AA?
Good question
. This time is quite different for me. For one, I finally confessed to my husband that I have a problem. Not surprisingly, he agreed. See, he has always been an enabler for me. Never in a million years would I go to the liquor store for my own bottle twice a week, someone might recognize me!!! I always had him go for me. So telling him of my problem and asking for his help essentially cut off my "supply". Secondly, I am HERE. This site is where I go when that evil inner voice starts telling me "You don't really have a problem, what's one bottle going to hurt?"
The next step would be joining AA, but I'm still waffling on that point. I'm not sure If I really want to publicly announce my struggle. Im a pretty quiet and shy person. Any other introverts here with a positive experience with AA?
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It's anonymous for many reasons! started by regular working people who couldn't be known as alcoholic at their job, even though others probably already knew. The steps changed my life in a very positive manner!
It's still anonymous, but whatever you choose, do it well!
It's still anonymous, but whatever you choose, do it well!
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You are one of the truly fortunate individuals who can have more years sober than birthdays (provided you make it to year 2). This will however complicate the issue of receiving a 1 year chip from AA 365 days after you last took a drink. Rigorous honesty will require you confess that it is not Feb. 28th or March 1st of 2013 is not your actual birthday. 
However, the amount of fun you could have with this (and sobriety in general) seems nearly limitless.
However, the amount of fun you could have with this (and sobriety in general) seems nearly limitless.
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