I'm scared it's too late
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Saskatchewan
Posts: 18
I'm scared it's too late
Hi, I've to struggling in recovery for three years. I've been to rehab, counsellors, and AA. I keep failing. I live in a rural area and it's difficult to get to meetings more then a few times per week and then I usually buy booze when I get to town.
I have no friends anymore, everyone in this town knows I'm screwed up.
I'm hoping that this site will be another tool.
I have no friends anymore, everyone in this town knows I'm screwed up.
I'm hoping that this site will be another tool.
As long as you're still breathing, it's not too late. You'll find lots of support here. I hope we can help you get sober for good. Boxer
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Tampa, Florida
Posts: 151
Hey Gardengirl, this site is a fantastic tool and you will find many people with who you will relate. We are all here for the same reason. It's easy to feel like the odd man out in the land of "normal" drinkers but here you will find a ton of support.
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Dancing in the Light
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It's definitely not too late, GardenGirl. You can make the decision today to stop drinking for good and to turn your life around. You will always find support and inspiration here.
Reality...what a concept!
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: CT, USA
Posts: 1,232
It's never too late - keep trying different things - hopefully SR will be the one that sticks! Keep reading and sharing. Many stay sober without ever going to an AA meeting. You can do this and will be so happy when you do!
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Saskatchewan
Posts: 18
Thanks for encouraging replies. I'm still trying to get a feel for how to use this forum. I'm not very computer savvy.
I feel so incredibly alone right now that ever response is helpful.
I feel so incredibly alone right now that ever response is helpful.
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
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Great to meet you, Gardengirl. 
I know for sure it's not too late. I drank for decades, always trying to figure out a way to control it. I had to admit that even one drink was not an option. Once that first one was in my system, dangerous things happened. Please keep reading and posting - this is a great place for encouragement.
I know for sure it's not too late. I drank for decades, always trying to figure out a way to control it. I had to admit that even one drink was not an option. Once that first one was in my system, dangerous things happened. Please keep reading and posting - this is a great place for encouragement.
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 665
Hi Gardengirl. Welcome to SR. You will get much support here. After many false starts I'm working on the one that sticks. Commit to quit and make a plan. This site offers so much information and support.
I live in a rural area as well. And I've made a complete fool of myself so many times that I was embarrassed to go out at all. My first 2 weeks of sobriety I didn't go anywhere because I didn't trust myself to go into town without buying alcohol. Fortunately, I had enough food to last that long! Even then I knew I needed a plan before I could go to market. I did it and so can you.
I live in a rural area as well. And I've made a complete fool of myself so many times that I was embarrassed to go out at all. My first 2 weeks of sobriety I didn't go anywhere because I didn't trust myself to go into town without buying alcohol. Fortunately, I had enough food to last that long! Even then I knew I needed a plan before I could go to market. I did it and so can you.
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 1,572
As others have said, it's never really too late as long as you are alive.
Secondly, every time you try sobriety you have clean days, and you can look at what you've done and you are able to learn what works and what doesn't.
I tried for years to quit, and there were times that I gave up on quitting too and succumbed to the illness.
You can get better. Just keep fighting. Slip and fall, but keep trying. We can help you stay sober when you are ready.
The fact that you are trying means that you have hope in there somewhere for a better life. I'm here to tell you that there is a better life on the other side.
Secondly, every time you try sobriety you have clean days, and you can look at what you've done and you are able to learn what works and what doesn't.
I tried for years to quit, and there were times that I gave up on quitting too and succumbed to the illness.
You can get better. Just keep fighting. Slip and fall, but keep trying. We can help you stay sober when you are ready.
The fact that you are trying means that you have hope in there somewhere for a better life. I'm here to tell you that there is a better life on the other side.
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: California
Posts: 13,040
Welcome Garden Girl!! Good job making it through the day. You will find lots of support on this site, and the nice thing is there is almost always someone online since there are members from all around the world.
Looking forward to seeing you on SR!
Looking forward to seeing you on SR!
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