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Heya folks,

Well, how do I make this concise? Not easily :D

I'm (quickly) approaching four months of sobriety (alcohol abuse) and through the haze and fog of 'post acute withdrawal' I happened upon this place. Great to meet you guys. My journey has had a number of dubious 'detours' that culminated in a 30-day stay at rehab which I consider the pivotal moment of liberty from imminent self-destruction. I engaged over several years in the lather-rinse-repeat insanity of 'controlled drinking' only to hit the proverbial reset button after each progressively nasty relapse. I believe I've turned 'that corner' but am taking my recovery in bite-sized chunks (insert the 'one day at a time' interjection here) and have a cautiously optimistic perspective as a result.

I credit a number of things to me getting past day 100: a daily workout regime, a (mostly passive) involvement in support groups such as A.A., my music, my spirituality and a resolve that has had enough of the isolation-to-consumption rhythm that practically destroyed everything including my life. I don't really hold any one aspect of that recovery over another; I believe balance has been key in getting me to my next 24 hours.

I look forward to chatting with you guys soon and hope to be able to contribute to what seems like a very vibrant community.

By the way, my name's Todd :supercool

Welcome to the family! :) You'll find a lot of support and wisdom here. Glad to have you join us. :)

Welcome, Toddman; very glad that you found us and this supportive, understanding and encouraging forum.

Very well done and congratulations on over 100 days of sobriety.

:welcome

Todd,

I suffered while drinking and I suffered getting this clean.

Time healed me to this state.

I come here and read and post. I work out all the time. I eat healthy alot.

I don't give advice anymore. What do I really know.

I support you. I need this place.

This place saved life.

I am getting better everyday.

I have been obsessing for years.

I remember when I was young I would obsess punishment from my Dad. He would restrict me and just forget. I would be on restriction for nearly the whole summer. I hated my Dad for that.

Anyway...I forgive him.

Talking about my problems here and deciding I am not going to give up is hardening me and calming me.

Thanks.

Welcome,Todd! Congrats on your days!

Thanks for joining us.

Its a great place.

For me, it was all about real acceptance that I am addicted to alcohol, and that each time really will end like the last.

Once I accepted that, which sadly took some trial and error, I was done.

I feel like the MasterCard ad -- Easy, not always. Worth it, absolutely.

Let us know if we can help.

This is true as hell!! Post here if you feel like drinking and before buying!!! I didn't for a while..and...:dee

Hi Todd and welcome. SR is a great place to hear other's stories and to seek support and help when the going gets tough. Good luck with your recovery.

Welcome to SR Todd. Lots of great support here.

Hey Todd. Great job.

:c012: Todd

Welcome and congrats on your sober time Todd :)

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Welcome to SR Todd, you will find a lot of support and new friends here

Welcome to SR!