butterfly33

Hi all
I came into rehab 11 days ago after a 4 month wait to get in here which followed a 4 week stay on a psychiatric ward. I've been struggling, trying to quit drinking since June 2013. I could stop, but I couldn't stay stopped. My drinking has taken me to the depths of despair and beyond. I'm extremely grateful to be here and I'm praying to my Higher Power that this works for me. I'm turning my will and my life over to God. My way doesn't work for me. At the moment I am practicing admitting that I am powerless over alcohol and that my life has become unmanageable. Step 1. I have been putting pen to paper and I have written down many accounts of my experiences which demonstrate my powerlessness and unmanagability. It's harrowing reading but I think it's working. Yay!!!
It's great to be here and it's great to be sober 😀
Good luck everyone x

INgal

Very happy for you!

Della1968

Best wishes to you!

Thepatman

You are working at it, that's the secret!

You are set for success.

Rock on!

feeling-good

Hello from one lassie in Scotland to another I am so proud of you and so pleased for you. ODAAT!

Soberwolf

Congrats Butterfly you are awesome

Anna

Butterfly, it sounds like you've been through a lot and I'm so glad you're on track with your recovery.

EndGameNYC

Good to see you, butterfly.

I know how hard you've struggled, and now you've given yourself a tremendous opportunity to start writing the next chapter of your life.

All my best wishes.

butterfly33

Thank you all, it was quite scary, the thought of coming into a residential treatment centre but I'm so glad that I did. For me, it was the only way I could begin to get well. I needed to be removed from my environment. I'm putting my trust into the programme and I'm thoroughly enjoying the process. Having to leave my kids for 12 weeks has been the most difficult decision I've ever made but this temporary loss will result in a lifetime of gain. I now have a chance to be the best mother I can possibly be. My kids deserve it and so do I.

feeling-good, thanks so much for your support, that's really kind of you ��

EndGame, you've been there for me every time I've reached out on here, thank you for consistently supporting and encouraging me and the many, many others who have struggled and those who are still struggling with their demons. It means the world x

2muchpain

I'm in awe of your determination to get into treatment and the strength to follow through. All I can think of saying is WOW!! I really hope everything works out for you, because you certainly deserve it. John

hayley86

Wishing you the very best!

least

I'm glad you're getting the treatment you need to break the cycle of addiction.

strategery

So happy to hear that treatment is going so well for you!

Keep up the great work butterfly!

Hevyn

This is great butterfly - very proud of you for taking this huge step.