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Join Date: Jul 2014
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My first time on here. I woke up this morning and made a decision to go to AA. I found this site and hope it will provide at least a small support base. I need to make positive changes in my life for my wie, kids and grand kids.
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Join Date: Jul 2014
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Swatty - Congratulations on taking ACTION! Anyone who has desire and willingness will find reprieve from the lash of alcohol IF they take that window of opportunity that drives them to ask for help.
Don't be too hard on yourself, but take responsibility for your sobriety! You CAN do this thing!!
Peace.....
Don't be too hard on yourself, but take responsibility for your sobriety! You CAN do this thing!!
Peace.....
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: New England
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Hi Swatty 
Welcome to the SR forum. Good for you for being at a point of knowing that you need change for yourself. Keep posting and reading...the support and experience here is invaluable.
Welcome to the SR forum. Good for you for being at a point of knowing that you need change for yourself. Keep posting and reading...the support and experience here is invaluable. Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
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Welcome to the form Friend, this is a great place. Making a positive change in your life is a wonderful decision. Alcohol is hard to beat alone and in AA you realize that you’re not alone. Hang in there and keep us posted on how your meeting and progress goes.
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: California
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I went to my first meeting last night. I was/am SO scared of going, like, attending a meeting makes it real & from here on out I must openly acknowledged that yes, I am an alcoholic. Even writing that just gave me a surge of anxiety & guilt. But going to a meeting didn't make it real - driving my gorgeous, perfect children around drunk & barely remembering it makes it real. I knew that if I don't get surrounded by people who I can be honest with, and who want to help me, something bad WILL happen. And I would never forgive myself. I'm done being sick & embarrassed all the time. I have hidden it well for years & it SUCKS! Let's be free! You can do it, just go!
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Great to meet you swatty - and awholenewlife. It's so good to have you both with us.
It's wonderful you've made this life changing decision. I know being here will help - you're among friends who care.
It's wonderful you've made this life changing decision. I know being here will help - you're among friends who care.
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