First day (again)
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First day (again)
This morning I asked myself "how many day 1's" am I allowed? How many times can I start over? This morning was an epiphany of sorts. Last night has to be that - my last night drinking. Or drinking, ever. Through the tears I made a commitment to change my life. Just turned 50 a couple of months ago and feel like I have wasted so much of my life already. Hopefully there will be some years of peace and serenity to come.
I just found this site and am thankful to have access to it. I need to connect with people that are non-drinkers, as my life is surrounded by drinking family and friends. It's a choice I am making for me, for my health, for my life. One day at a time. I really want to change my life, but for now I need to just not drink.
Rosalia
I just found this site and am thankful to have access to it. I need to connect with people that are non-drinkers, as my life is surrounded by drinking family and friends. It's a choice I am making for me, for my health, for my life. One day at a time. I really want to change my life, but for now I need to just not drink.
Rosalia
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Location: Ireland
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Welcome to the Forum Rosalia!! 
For me if I could go back and not have all those day 1s I would in a heartbeat, because in hindsight I was simply putting off the inevitable solution to the issue of drinking in my life.
I wanted to keep drinking and dragged it out, but what did that achieve? not very much, whereas I could have enjoyed the benefits of Sobriety much earlier!!
You can do this!! SR is a great place of support!!
For me if I could go back and not have all those day 1s I would in a heartbeat, because in hindsight I was simply putting off the inevitable solution to the issue of drinking in my life.
I wanted to keep drinking and dragged it out, but what did that achieve? not very much, whereas I could have enjoyed the benefits of Sobriety much earlier!!
You can do this!! SR is a great place of support!!
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Australia
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welcome to SR Rosalia
After years of struggling I came to believe that sobriety was an achievable way forward for me
Some 'day ones' are special. No one feels good on that day, but they are the beginning. it is only in time that I rediscovered I could trust myself again and start to build some self respect.
After years of struggling I came to believe that sobriety was an achievable way forward for me
Some 'day ones' are special. No one feels good on that day, but they are the beginning. it is only in time that I rediscovered I could trust myself again and start to build some self respect.
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Glad to meet you Rosalia.
I was older too when I came to SR. I had tried for many years to use willpower to control my drinking. I insisted it could still be fun the way it once was. It was hard to admit I could never be a social drinker - and I allowed terrible things to happen because I refused to let go. When I came here and saw so many others just like me, it changed everything. My anxiety was lessened and I found the courage to change. The support and encouragement are wonderful here. We're so happy you found us. Welcome to your new life.
I was older too when I came to SR. I had tried for many years to use willpower to control my drinking. I insisted it could still be fun the way it once was. It was hard to admit I could never be a social drinker - and I allowed terrible things to happen because I refused to let go. When I came here and saw so many others just like me, it changed everything. My anxiety was lessened and I found the courage to change. The support and encouragement are wonderful here. We're so happy you found us. Welcome to your new life.
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Join Date: Oct 2014
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Welcome, Rosalia ! I'm 52, and have been sober for two weeks now. I would not have done it without these guys. Stick around ! You will find so much support and resources to help you here.
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