suealp914

My name is Sue.

Today is my 16th day of sobriety. I've been going to meetings almost every day and i feel okay... mentally foggy, but ok.

Reaching out because this is a strange journey which i clearly can't do by myself. I hate that. I'm a very social person and love talking with people but it feels weird to talk to someone about this very deep problem.

I stopped by my husband's office today and mentioned that i didn't think i could get together with friends of ours this weekend because they are very heavy drinkers and frankly they put up with me because they like him. When i'm around them i drink a ton. His reaction was fine, but nowhere near the 'okay, i understand' that i was expecting. It's okay and i can't dwell, but it stings a little. He would say i caught him off guard and it's fine and he understands and i'm probably being too sensitive. Sigh.

Hi. Go day 16!

sugarbear1

Hugs sent to ya!

suealp914

Thanks. Feeling great support from my AA meeting.

Dee74

Hi Sue - welcome

Sometimes the support and understanding we get from others is less than we'd like...but unless you've been an alcoholic or addict I'm not sure you can really understand what it's like...we can't blame folks for that

the good news is you'll always find a lot of support and understanding here

D

ABIDEBYLAW

16 days. I am jealous because I am only on day 13 here.
Struggled yesterday but found a way to get through it by not going to the restaurant that my friends were at drinking beer. Steyed home and watched pro wrestling... what a change.
Congratulations and great job.
Keep fighting the fight!

suealp914

So glad to know there are people out there. Abidebylaw we can do this!

suealp914

Two and half weeks in and i find myself, today, for the first time really desiring a drink. I know it makes me feel crappy and that helps. I believe I won't drink and I should call someone from my meeting.

Everyone told me this would suck and they are right. But i'm proud to be at 17 days!

Sue

Hevyn

Hi Sue! You should be proud - this is a very big deal. I'm glad you joined us - you don't ever have to feel alone with your thoughts and feelings. Here, we all understand what you're going through.

Congratulations on your 17 days! You're doing great.

YouRmySunshine

Congrats on 16 days! & for reaching out, having a plan & jumping into this journey - Mostly knowing you can't do it alone & Best Part is YOU DON'T have to!
So glad you have incorporated SR site in your recovery.
~Peace

suealp914

Thanks so much for support. Reaching out is so hard. What got me to AA was realizing I couldn't do it alone.