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Old 10-25-2018, 02:33 PM
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Looking for support

I really want to get support to deal with my alcohol addiction.
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Old 10-25-2018, 02:36 PM
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Welcome, Downnotout. We're here to encourage you as you seek sobriety.

I drank many years. Finding SR was the turning point for me - I knew I'd never have to feel alone again. People in my life just didn't understand what I was going through, & there was no way I could explain it. I hope you'll find the support you're looking for.
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Old 10-25-2018, 02:41 PM
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Hi.. you’ve come to the right place..... welcome if you’ve got questions this site will give you the answers.. it did for me.... congratulations 🎊🎉 on taking the first step in the right direction 😊😊😊
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Thanks for replying and i need to be a part of a supportive group. Where im living now has no support
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Old 10-25-2018, 02:52 PM
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We'll be your support here. You'll find a lot of caring people and we've been through the same things you have. I needed support, too, so I came here. It's been a life saver.
Just remember, you never have to drink again.
Feel free to post away.
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Old 10-25-2018, 03:08 PM
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You’re in the right place

I’m only on day 4 and it’s gett better. You can do this. Just don’t take that first drink. Welcome 👋
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Old 10-25-2018, 03:26 PM
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Welcome back downnotout - what have you tried since your last thread?
do you still have your son and granddaughter living with you?

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Old 10-25-2018, 03:39 PM
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You've come to a good place for support. I hope we can help you get sober for good.
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Old 10-25-2018, 04:02 PM
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Welcome, and we do understand.
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Old 10-25-2018, 04:07 PM
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Welcome. If you let it, this site might just save your life. It did mine.
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Old 10-25-2018, 04:32 PM
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Great first step. Big time.

Getting out of denial is essential to getting sober. It gets so much better from there....

Great place. Educate yourself. Lots of support.

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Old 10-25-2018, 07:36 PM
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Welcome, Downnotout. I am very glad you're here; SR has been a vital part of my getting and staying sober--the help, support and encouragement I receive has been a lifesaver. I hope you stick around and take advantage of this wonderful resource. We get it and want to help. Best wishes on your sober journey. Your username is true--you may be down but definitely not out--you can do this!
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Old 10-26-2018, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Dee74 View Post
Welcome back downnotout - what have you tried since your last thread?
do you still have your son and granddaughter living with you?

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I tried dealing with my struggle for awhile by myself and a addictions counsellr but it didnt work out too good. So here i am back again and i will stay this time. I remember how this site made me feel welcome last time, and i need that feeling again. And thanks for remembering me.
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Old 10-26-2018, 04:19 PM
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I'm glad you made it back

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Old 10-27-2018, 05:34 AM
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Well here is my day three back to the good life. Im feeling a whole lot better about myself and i am going to slow my life down to the point of where it is manageable for me. I am only going to concern myself with me until i am strong again. I cannot help anybody else until i help myself, and for now hopefully some of my family and friends get some strength from what i am trying to do. That's all i can offer for now.
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Old 10-27-2018, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Downnotout View Post
... Im feeling a whole lot better about myself and i am going to slow my life down to the point of where it is manageable for me. I am only going to concern myself with me until i am strong again. I cannot help anybody else until i help myself, and for now hopefully some of my family and friends get some strength from what i am trying to do. That's all i can offer for now.
I had to make other changes in my life, too, to try to get back on the track to living without alcohol. I couldn't continue doing some things that were even important to me, like my old career, and be able to transition into active recovery again. Letting go of those things has been concurrently difficult and liberating.
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Old 10-28-2018, 12:14 PM
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Well I returned to the gym today and it felt so good after my workout. I should explain that i have been trying for last two months to give up the bottle, and except for a few hiccups in that period...I was doing good. But I knew i had to become a part of the SR family to really take me over the top and i am living life one day at a time. I finally grasped that saying and i will be utilizing every source of support i have to keep me moving forward.
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Old 10-28-2018, 04:53 PM
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Good for you downnotout
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