Brand new here, just starting my quest for sobriety. I’ve been drinking for 16 years, it’s been more than a long time coming for this and I’m very much excited to be a part of this community, to gain knowledge and support through all of you. 
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Hi Ron! Welcome to the forum!! Glad u found us Congratulations on taking a huge step for a better you! This forum is AMAZING!! Great people, great support, and great knowledge. This place has been a huge part of my recovery for the past 3.5+ years Hope u find it helpful too!
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Thank you for the warm welcome, this is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. I know there’s a long way to go, but it’s comforting to know I’m not alone.
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Nope…you’re not alone. Congratulations!
644 days for me. I started drinking about 38 years ago. It gets much easier as time passes.
Hang in there. And welcome to the chat.
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@Ragnaron Ron thanks for sharing your early recovery with us. You’re definitely in the right place. Have you tried any 12 step meetings? They have in-person meetings and virtual meetings you can attend - if you want i can post the links for the meeting times/locations.
wish I was there to go with you to your first one.
Have you ever tried quitting before?
wow I didn’t know there was still folks on here for that long. Encouraging to see, I really enjoy TS.
Nice job @MNfast ! I agree with you as well, time accumulates quickly once we stop using.
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Welcome!! So glad you found us!! Sobriety is such a gift 
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I haven’t really tried before no, so this is all quite new to me, but I feel like I’m in the right place in my life to take it seriously.
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Wishing you well on your journey, it won’t be easy but it’s definitely worth it. Just 1 day at a time.
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Hello Ron and welcome to the TS family 
Have a good look around the forum and just dive in whatever topic interests you. You’ll meet great people on here and whatever is on your mind someone is always here to listen. With a community from all around the world, no matter if it’s the middle of the night for you, someone else will just have their lunch break.
I hope to see you around
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from my experience its easier to replace a behavior like drinking with something else to fill the void that quitting drinking leaves you with
12 step program will help you stay on track and show you how to live a better life without alcohol than with
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Hello and welcome to TS. Congratulations on deciding to make the change.
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12 step program will help you stay on track as Jacob said wise to get lots of support maybe try a meeting lots of programs out there wish you well
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Thank you, I’ve been talking with some people I know who’ve gone through all of this and I’m definitely going to be going to a few different meetings here soon. Thank you
when’s soon?
keep us updated on how you’re doing man, we’re in this together.
I’m planning on Tuesday of next week. I’ll definitely give updates, Thank you. I’m looking forward of being a part of this community, can already tell everyone’s genuine and happy to help in any way.
Well, please don’t blow it off. You’re so close to the solution, that’s all. I’ve done that before, i’d use to think… ‘I’ll go next _____’ bullsh*t.
Not saying you are but i used to rationalize my butt right back out of the help I needed. Or the day would come and I’d say to mnyself I’ve been able to stop for this long, I don’t need help. Or I would finally get my life kinda together and I’d say to myself, I deserve one more _____.