I don't want to say this but I have finally reached the point

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06-18-2012, 04:27 AM

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effortjoy

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I don't want to say this but I have finally reached the point

When I know I have to. I am an alcoholic and I need help. Nothing in my life matters more right now than staying sober

06-18-2012, 04:31 AM

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stillsleeping

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Welcome on board dude, it's really nice to meet you

Believe me, it's better on this side. Hard, but soooo much better. And god knows you're in the right place. What are you going to do next?

Still
xxx

06-18-2012, 04:32 AM

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Sapling

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Then do what you have to do to not drink again...That's what I did.

06-18-2012, 04:50 AM

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Dee74

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I was terrified but it was like a weight lifted from me when I admitted that to myself effortjoy - I really hope you can make this the start of your recovery

whats your plan?

06-18-2012, 04:52 AM

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instant

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It's only when I could really say to myself that I was totally f>>>>> and that everything I had done had failed, that the change happened.

06-18-2012, 06:06 AM

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2granddaughters

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Quote:

Originally Posted by effortjoy

When I know I have to. I am an alcoholic and I need help. Nothing in my life matters more right now than staying sober

That's right about where I was when I surrendered to AA.

All the best.

Bob R

06-18-2012, 06:23 AM

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Live2Run25

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Welcome. There is plenty of support here!

06-18-2012, 06:38 AM

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oinobares

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Welcome to SR!

Definitely, as others have said and I recently experienced, finally admitting to yourself with the utmost conviction and honesty that you are an alcoholic is a huge step. Like Dee, I felt like a huge weight had been lifted, and felt free to start recovery with no shame. Stay strong!