haapynow

Hi everyone! I have finally decided to change my life for the better. I have been using daily for twenty years now. I'm 45, married and have a family. My husband is unemployed, needs surgery and we had to move in with the in-laws. It's been rough but it makes me want to make some major changes so we can get our life back on track. I had an abusive childhood, abusive first marriage and lost contact with all family and friends. It's been very lonely and I drink to control anxiety, stress and to forget the past. It's only making me fat and depressed. We drink together and have a hard time missing one day. It is in large amounts as well. I work full time and my job is getting more difficult as I spiral out of control. I could really use some support and advice because this is going to be really hard for us. Thanks for listening.

ScottFromWI

Welcome to SR haapynow, and congrats on your decision to quit. We all had our "reasons" for drinking, but as you seem to have realized, it actually makes it all worse - there is no help involved with alcohol.

Hope you can stick around, you'll find a lot of support and understanding here.

haapynow

Thanks for the support.

mandypandy

You can do it. The stuff poisons you in every way and makes you believe it is hard to live without it. But even a week away from it, you will see, you are stronger than you think.
Welcome

DarklingSong

Welcome to SR. You will find lots of people here who have got trapped in the addictive cycle and have found a way out/or are trying to break free. Read around- there is a huge amount of information and advice on quitting and making a better life for yourself.
Best wishes.

haapynow

[QUOTE=mandypandy;6777842]You can do it. The stuff poisons you in every way and makes you believe it is hard to live without it. But even a week away from it, you will see, you are stronger than you think.
Welcome [/QUOTE

Thank you

time2shineagain

Welcome to SR. You'll find lots of support here.

Hevyn

It's great to have you with us, haapy. Posting here really helped me when I was first getting sober - I knew I wasn't alone anymore.

Komplex

Welcome! This site is great. I look forward to seeing you around

Vinificent

Welcome ! Stick with us and work on your recovery plan. It works if you work it, and it gets just a little easier every day you don't drink. Good luck to you!

wildflower70

Hello and welcome!

Everyone here is in different stages of recovery, you have come to the right place. SR has truly changed my life, and it has been a bumpy ride. You can do this, and SR can help

SoberLeigh

Welcome, haapynow!