LeaRachel

It's been a long time since I admitted I have a problem not just with alcohol but with other addictions as well. This steamed from childhood abuse and instead of dealing with it I covered it up. most days would look like this
and I didn't know what to do. Still don't. Now that I've hit rock bottom there's no place to go but up.

Ghostlight1

Hello and welcome.

yup, up is good. I know where you're coming from. I drank to self medicate an underlying mental illness. And it worked. Until I became a full blown alcoholic.
Hopefully you can quit drinking.
You've made a big step by admitting you may have a problem. Now it's time for action.
There are recovery programs that help many. Coming here helps me a lot, and I hope it helps you, too.
Keep on reading and posting. It's great to have you here.

LeaRachel

Thanks Ghostlight1, It's good to look around here and see I'm not alone. They say all you can take is one step at a time right?

Mags1

Welcome to SR LeaRachel, you will find a lot of help here, I know I have, keep visiting x

Mags1

I like the term baby steps because I always want to run before I can walk so I need to take small sure steps xx

LeaRachel

Thanks Mags1 I will do that

Kissimee54

My whole life I was so depressed and it was because of the abuse (physical, mental, emotional) I received from my mother. growing up. When I found alcohol it was wonderous. I had found a release from the constant stress I was under from my parents and then from myself because my self esteem was nonexistent. I know how you feel. I thought I had hit bottom on several occasions but low and behold I went even further down. I am sober for me now and no one else. Please hang in there and keep posting to SR.

LeaRachel

Thanks, before it was alcohol it was food glorious food. Mainly because food didn't condemn you just comforted you when you needed it the most.

least

Welcome to the SR family! You've come to a very supportive place and we're glad to have you aboard.

Dee74

Welcome to SR Lea - there's tons of support here

Read around and post as much as you like. You may want to check out our Class of February support thread too

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...art-3-a-5.html
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KateL

Welcome LeaRachel. A lot of damage can be done from our childhoods but it can be fixed xxxx

Gakx

I too grew up with similar abuse and turned to drugs and alcohol to numb the pain and nightmares of life. I am no longer in that part of my life and it is time to stop the insanity and start living a normal life. We deserve to have better lives and sobriety is the stepping stone to making a change toward the freedom from our past.

Welcome and enjoy coming up from the bottom! You will like it the further up you go.

itsjustchuck

welcome! have little doubt there's room here for all looking for refuge. again welcome!