Earthmummy

Hi there folks. I'm a newcomer and I'm glad to have found you. Today has been the day I finally admitted to myself that my drinking has become a problem, and that alcohol is controlling my life. I don't want to live this way any longer. A series of fairly catastrophic life events led me to alcohol and a means of obliteration. I now realise that this has been going on far too long. I also realise that, although, obliteration may have seemed like a good idea at times, it also means that I haven't dealt with the issues that had me turning to the bottle. I'm ready to start a sober life and try to turn things around. Thanks for having me here!

january161992

great job!

in aa thats called a 1st step

its takes some humility to admit powerlessness and unmanageability

throw in some action and youve got a solution

least

Welcome to the family. I hope our support can help you get sober for good.

gettingsmarter

Hi Earthmummy

PhoenixJ

welcome EM

Dee74

Welcome earthmummy

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Hevyn

So true, Earthmummy - while numb, we aren't handling life's problems & challenges. Nothing is resolved or confronted - no solutions found. If only I'd realized my anesthesia was costing me so dearly. I'm glad you have! Welcome, and I love your name.

Eastcoaster20

You've come to the right place! Some of us are new in our sobriety and others are seasoned pros. But we all have the same goal and we are all in this together. You're not alone and you can do this.

Meraviglioso

Hello and welcome to you. I found the same, drinking my problems away did nothing to solve them, they were still there only worse. Best to jut deal with them head on, soberly.

Done4today

Welcome Earthmummy!

LoveHateMerlot

Good to have you aboard Earthmummy! We are all friends here, you will get lots of support here! xoxoxo

Earthmummy

Thank you so much everyone for your warm welcome. It's great to find a place to come and not be judged. I'm determined to kick this thing before it kicks me! xx

Zebra1275

Welcome to SR!

fini

welcome to you, Earthmummy.

CreativeThinker

You Go Girl!!!

Earthmummy

Thanks again guys and girls. I'm halfway through my fourth day of no alcohol. I intend to keep going. Checking in with the doc tomorrow for a progress report. Been fairly trauma free so far, but I know from reading on here that I shouldn't rest on my laurels xx

MsCooterBrown

.....Or your Hardies. HA!

Earthmummy

Hahaha! Nope, those either lol

Nilobrian33

Hello and welcome! Nice to see you here. lol

grayghost1965

Welcome ! This is a wonderful venue - no judgment; just encouragement and a kick in the rear if it's needed, but given with love and pure motives. We are all brothers and sisters here.