perea3

It's been a few years but the same problem. I drink every day. 3-7 old fashions. For those of you who don't know what and old fashion is, It is whiskey, bitters, cherry juice and soda. My tummy hurts all the time but I still don't quit. What's wrong with me? I'm not stupid.
My husband died last year. We were married 24 years. I really miss him. So I guess I'm depressed too.
ADVICE PLEASE
Thank you

DreamCatcher17

Welcome You are in a good place here with us!

I am sorry for your loss.

Have you attended any AA meetings?
Worked some sort of program?
Have you stopped drinking?

perea3

I have an AA group I attend rarely. I love the people. I read the steps and my reflections every day. I guess I need to try harder

DreamCatcher17

Are you working the program or just going through the motions? It'll never work if you are not working it.

Do you have a sponsor? If not, it is highly suggested you get one to start working the program.

You got this, your life is worth it!

Horn95

Very sorry about your husband. Have you thought about rehab? Maybe an IOP?

biminiblue

Alcohol did me no favors when I had to deal with the deaths of my family.

Until I put it down, I just stayed down myself. There is life out there without numbing yourself. I hope you'll reach for help.

tomsteve

im truly sorry to read about your hubby and also glad to read ya made it back.
ive heard menominee has some awesome AA meetings.

im glad to read ya reading, now maybe its time put it into action?

perea3

You are so right. I just keep going through the motions. The next meeting here is Sunday at the Alano Club. I will be there. I am at 18 hours right now. I'm currently on Step 5.
Thank you for the advice.

perea3

I went to rehab after my husband died but I think it was too soon and I was too depressed. It was only a 3 week program.
Thanks for the help I need it today

biminiblue

Stick around, perea. Spend some time with us, we're really (mostly) nice. I see you've been a member on here for a while. Have you ever joined in on a "Class" thread? It is people all trying to quit at about the same point.

Here's the December class. I know they'd love to have you. Just clickety:

https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...ad-pt-1-a.html

tomsteve

good on ya and good on ya for getting to step 5.
however, i think it would be wise to start back at step 1.

Dee74

I'm really sorry for your loss perea.

Maybe going to AA regularly and posting here daily is worth a shot?

Come join the class of December thread if you like
All you need to do to join is post in the thread

https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...pt-1-a-15.html
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Delilah1

I am sorry about your husband. I am glad you decided to post today. It took me a while to finally get it right, but I finally got serious about a recovery plan, and will hit the two year mark in two weeks.

This is a wonderful site, spend some time reading and posting.

JustTony

Hi Perea,

I'm so sorry for your loss. How devastating for you.

Please join the December 2017 class and your addition will swell our ranks as we all support each other.

I am early in my sobriety so all I can offer you is my companionship via the wonders of an internet forum.

Strength to you.

DreamCatcher17

How are you doing?