alcoholic

[Popps321]

as of today 01/05/2023 I am going to be sober after loosing my husband in 2008 alcohol has been my crutch I can’t carry on this way so I have decided to do something about it I will need all the support I can get

[LilyAnnepuppy Ambassador]

Welcome to this community. We’re glad to have you. This is a place where we help each other by sharing our experience strength and hope. Whether you want to quit entirely. Or try for some moderate drinking, there will be someone here for you

I’m one of the abstinence people. There’s no way I can drink moderately. Been there. Tried that. Social drinking has never been one of my skills. I started off drinking to excess and continued that way for 12 years.

Keep coming in and posting. It’s good to be accountable. Let’s stay sober for today.

[Popps321 in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

thank you for welcoming me to this community I know it won’t be easy I have to abstain at least for now as one drink always leads to a bottle every day dry for me will be an achievement

[LilyAnnepuppy Ambassador in reply to Popps321]

Every sober day is a milestone for me too. ❤️

[Popps321]

yes one day at a time

[chloe40]

A very warm welcome to you Popps321

So sorry the loss of your husband has brought you here, but perfectly understandable. As LilyAnnepuppy

says, one day at a time. You'll find excellent support here <3

[Popps321 in reply to chloe40]

thank you so much can’t have to much support I absolutely need it

[chloe40 in reply to Popps321]

You're very welcome Popps321

Always here for you <3

[Popps321]

thank you so much for your advise do you have any info on on line meetings etc that would be useful to me

[LilyAnnepuppy Ambassador in reply to Popps321]

aa-intergroup.org/oiaa/meet...

[Popps321 in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

thank you I’ll have a look

[Jacay]

hello & welcome! From personal experience, the first week was the hardest, I needed a lot of reminders, reassurances, distraction, new routines and support from people who understand and won’t judge - I am too weak to admit to my family and friends that I needed help for my drinking problem, but luckily I found this forum and got a lot of advice and support. So do check in from time to time and share your progress!

[Popps321 in reply to Jacay]

thanks jacay for your support I know first week will be hard and getting support from others is going to get me there x

[Maxinejoanne]

Sorry for the loss off your husband 💕it's hard when you loose your loved ones hence we revert to a alternate the evil drink or drugs..

I have lost so many of my family members just lately, recently my cousin then mother in law..

I have been drinking every night for a long long time, decided enough is enough..

First night last night with no drink omg my sleep was all over the place however going to stick with it..

Stay strong onwards and upwards 👊

[FatOldMan]

Welcome to the group, I've only been in the group for 3 weeks but I have found it to be very supportive and no one judges you. When I have been feeling sorry for myself or just wanting to rant they have all been great. Stick with the old cliche ONE DAY AT A TIME..Good luck.