Is anyone there?
 

Sober 16 of the past 17 years. Struggling. At 4am, I don't want to wake anyone by calling.

Hi and welcome NewDawning - this is an international site so there's always someone around :)

so you returned to drinking a year ago?

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No, I have had relapses that total about a year. I drank July 25th, 2 months ago, and while I have cut the amount in half, I'm finding it so very difficult to stop completely.

Gotcha :)

You'll certainly find help and support here.

I came here about 10 years ago, drinking all day and night and losing hope - this community helped me turn my life around :)

Just having you respond puts a lump in my throat and reminds me I have never done this alone, and I don't have to now. I have tried to be of service for so many years, and now it feels I can't help myself. Thank you so much for responding. I'm desperate.

If nothing else being around people who understand and who wanted to help me get better gave me some hope back.

I hope you'll feel more hopeful here too NewDawning :)

It all started with a day one for me - simple, tho not easy.

Achievable tho, with support :)
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I have a feeling I'll be here a lot. I moved to an island about a year ago, knew no one, leaving all of my solid, sober support behind. I love living on tbe beach, but I think this whole island is drunk... it's started to feel normal to drink, where, for years, it was a poison. I need that mindset back.

I used to live at the beach too - although I was sober then , SR was still a godsend to me.

No doubt see you around :)

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Welcome to SR Newdawning :)

Thank you both...I can't explain what it means to me, being awake, again, and not alone this time.

you're never alone on SR :)

I'm in the September class- set up for all people quitting this month. Maybe come join us?

https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...rt-2-a-10.html

I don't know much about this site yet... I'll read about the class. Is it online? Are there any groups that meet?

Hello NewDawning. :)

I just had a quick check of the statistics at the bottom of the first page in the forums. There are 169,000 people signed up to SR and no doubt many lurkers. Just now nearly 500 were looking at this sub-section of the forum (again the numbers are on the front page). As Dee said, you are never alone on this forum and that means in terms of numbers AND in terms of folk who can truly empathise with you.

Welcome!

I am so grateful...I had no idea anything like this existed. I'm not going away...I have been solid in recovery and am hopeful and willing to get back there. The days I don't drink range anywhere from uncomfortable to scary. This site is the best thing that's happened to me in a long time. Thank you, so much.

good morning new dawning, RAL, Dee decchemist, 4:19 am here. beginning another sober week, and yes you are never alone or without support here.

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Welcome NewDawning, I’m new in recovery and this website is helping loads. You’ll find lots of support here :)

Hey ND :)

The focus here is on online support and the anonymity that comes with that which many folks here prefer :)

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Hi and welcome, count me in and someone here and supporting you. I just had a relapse 3 days ago, I am back at it though, like you I want to live a sober life. How are you feeling now? Do you have alcohol in the house? It would be wise to go dump it now. I know that is a difficult thing to do, but you can do it. Stay close to us here. We are all with you.

Thank you... I'll figure it out with everyone's help. I totally get the anonymity bit... that's what led me to look for something online. Admire this group already and wish I'd found you all sooner.

Yes, there are 2 of those small ("single serving" boxes that claim to have 3 five oz servings) in my house right now. I am afraid of stopping cold turkey and keep cutting it down...a very difficult process. I don't have a lot of faith in myself today. I want to be done.

You are never alone here.

Hi Newdawning and welcome! I cant even begin to explain what discovering SR has done for me. You'll soon discover support, empathy, inspiration 24/7. Honestly.
I know it's tough for you right now so please feel free to post as much as you need to. There's always someone around to offload to or maybe give you a little kick up the behind too! A massive array of different people but with one aim in common. To get rid of that nasty poison out of our lives for good.
Welcome again and we are here for you xxx

All that keeps coming to mind is, I'm so grateful you're all here. I have needed you all before I knew you existed.

And now you're here! I for one am thrilled for you. This is a new beginning truly xxx

Hi NewDawning.

Just wanted to say 'hi' and welcome. I'm glad you found this site. Much of the strength I needed early on I found here reading about other people's experience. It is a Godsend. Take care.

Hi NewDawning , Welcome to SR . You will always find support here no matter day or night . I learned that its the fear of letting that last bit of alcohol go that makes you hang on to it . Once you tip it out you wont think about it as its gone and start to feel better .
Glad your here .

You got this !!! Keep it up!!!!!!! :You_Rock_

Hope to be of help
 

I'm just learning how this site (and sobriety) work, but I hope to be available in times of need.

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Welcome to you too TheRestIsMine :)

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Welcome ND.

This site, along with AA has been an amazing support for me for the last few years. Please stick around and keep reading a posting. There is also a 12-step area that you might utilise.

Do you think you could start an AA meeting on your island? I'm sure that central office in your nearest country would be happy to help.

Anyway. Glad you're here, and wishing you all the best for sobriety and recovery.

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