PLEASESTAYGOLD

Hi everyone, this is my first time reaching out for help on SR, even though I have read posts on here before.

I have decided once and for all to stop drinking and evolve as a person and live the rest of my life sober. I've had this problem of alcoholism for the past 6 years now and enough is enough. I hope I can find support here and I hope to share and grow with you all.

I'm terrified at the amount of work I know is ahead of me, how hard its going to be at times, but I think i am worth it and I just need some encouragement to know its worth it.

Thanks guys!

PurpleKnight

Welcome to the Forum!!

You'll find loads of support here on SR!! It's great to have you onboard!!

You can do this!!

SoberLeigh

Welcome, PleaseStayGold, to SR. We are here for you.

IOAA2

Hi. Yes staying sober is not like shutting the water off, it does require work and the joys derived along the way can bring great feelings. There is a slogan “EASY DOES IT” that can help to slow us down mentally if we use it. This can be an adventure with the discoveries we make and are open to change.

I’ve been sober thankfully for a lot of years and I’m still learning from the meetings I go to and read here. I call them pearls which are so useful.

BE WELL

awholenewlife52

Hey, PLEASESTAYGOLD, welcome to SR.

I've tried to quit drinking for good in the past and failed. I'm still in early days at the moment on this attempt but something feels different for me.....I've finally realised that what we think alcohol offers us is only an illusion. It only brings bad stuff and it's wonderful to be free of all that. I'm finding that a great way to think about it. Also, lots of the folks on here with long term sobriety talk about how, if you just give long term sobriety a chance, it really delivers rewards. I'm keeping that in mind this time, too.

RevivingOphelia

Welcome, fellow Canadian!

It's well worth it--stay close on here; it really helps!

hayley86

Welcome, you have made a great decision! Sobriety is well worth the effort. You'll find tons of support and encouragement here. Glad you've joined us.

Notmyrealname

Good call on quitting drinking!
Focus on that, get that worked out, all the evolution of self will take care of itself over time.

Dee74

Welcoem to SR PLEASESTAYGOLD
You'll find tons of support and encouragement here

why not check out the latest part of our Class of July support thread?
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-part-3-a.html

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Tonymblue

Welcome. Good decision. Lots of support here. Remember there are going to be hard times, but there will also be easy times.

Trouble1234

Welcome !!! and CONGRATS!!! It is hard work and it will take time. BUT it is worth it in the end

Good luck on your journey !!