Hey, everyone! My name is Marc. My DOC is alcohol and as of today I’ve been sober 51 weeks and 4 days. I previously had ~4 years ‘dry’ but never did any work to change myself so no surprise I went back out.
I joined TS mid-Dec 2019, and this community along with AA and Recovery Dharma have been essential to me this time around. I’ve struggled with trusting others, having had too many people I’ve let into my heart hurt me. But this past year I’ve been working on learning to trust in others again, and the people I’ve met here have been supportive and this has been essential to restoring that trust.
I live in the US, but my kids are in the UK as that’s where my ex-wife moved with them after our divorce. This past year not seeing my kids due to Covid has been incredibly difficult, but I’ve done it sober. I attribute this to my working the Program, being actively involved in recovery communities, and being open and honest with myself and others.
Doing Step 4 has been huge in helping me identify what I need to still work on, and my goals for 2021 are much clearer as a result. Wishing everyone a great, sober New Year!!! I’m looking forward to interacting with everyone more on here!
Hi, My name is Marie. My DOC is alcohol. This is my 3rd time round trying to give up alcohol. I’m currently on day 2. The longest I have managed to stay sober for was 4 months. I drink to numb how I’m feeling, I need to learn how to cope with work stress and family stress because I know alcohol is not the answer.
It’s currently 2.13 am in the UK and I’m suffering with insomnia, so many thoughts running through my mind.
Really glad I have found this forum though, hopefully it can help me kick the habit for good
Welcome Marie! A great way to approach this forum is to scan all the topics and start “watching” them. It’ll help keep the mind active. Feel free to DM if you would like to have private conversations too! The options are endless here for support. It starts with you =) See you around!
I’m an alcoholic\addict who is very grateful to be in recovery.
I haven’t drank since November fourth 2019.
I haven’t used meth since April 20th 2019.
I slipped in Nov and went on my last two day drunk. I made a giant ass out of myself (again).
I got clean and sober on Jan 10th 2002. I was strung out on meth and wanted to die, but I turned my life around and stayed clean and sober for nearly a decade. I used 12 step programs to get and stay sober. I stayed sober for nearly a decade. Around 8 years sober, I started to feel like I was missing out on something. I entertained the idea for a couple of years before I acted on it. I thought I had it all figured out. I would drink like a gentleman.
I spent most of eight years trying to prove I could. I failed miserably out of the gate. I refused to see it. My inner alcoholic had me. Every rule I made for myself about drinking was broken, repeatedly.
I thought it would be easy to come back if my experiment went wrong. It wasn’t! It was harder than the first time because my inner alcoholic told me that it didn’t work anyways because I didn’t stay sober.
Now, I know that the only thing that ever got in my way of recovery was me.
This is our best chance!
If your new, this is your best chance. Use this place! 24/7 support. Its been a huge help for me.
If you’ve been around here for a while, THANKYOU!!!
If you’ve been sober for a while, and sobriety is losing its magic. Its scary out there. I’ve done the research. Dont go back! I feel extremely lucky to be back!
Hi my name is andrea and im a drug addict. My doc is meth. I been sober for 31 days. This is my 3rd time sober. Im from. Salina ks just moved to wichita ks in an oxford house. Im w the love of my life.
I’m cwak. Been clean from alcohol for 42 days. I still have so much to learn and overcome. I live in Ohio. Trying to be a better version of me each day. Fighting demons, but still optimistic about the days ahead.
Thanks Marc. I too am so happy to be off that rollercoaster. I always thought of it as a
merry-go-round. We will see you sir, back up over a year in a few days. I always enjoy your shares.
Welcome Marie. I hope you have found sleep by now. I found this app a year ago and the support has been incredible. Like @GrnOtterPop said. Check out all the helpful topics. Do a lot of reading around and when you feel comfortable join in the conversation. I like the “checking in daily to maintain focus” and I start my day every day on the “daily gratitude thread”. It’s a great way for me to write down and remember what I’m grateful for every day that I’m sober. There truly is so much more to be grateful for when we are sober.
Hi, my name is Rob. My DOC was alcohol, marijuana and opioids. After 30+ years of drinking and drugging, I am 47 days sober !! I hope everyone has the best of days
Hi all, name’s Jeff but I go by Smitty and have for many, many years. I’m an alcoholic for damn sure, and got on here after rehab in 2017. Today’s count says 1183 continuous days without a drink or drug. I feel wonderful & happy 2021 to everybody!
Good morning, yes I finally found some sleep and am enjoying waking up on day 3 with no hangover.
I even remembered that I joined the forum and introduced myself to you guys! 4 days ago this would have been a drunken blur.
Thankyou for welcoming me and the advice on reading and sharing, I read so many stories last night, so many aspiring stories, I actually feel I can achieve this.
My only demon is stress I drink to numb how I feel and disguise how I feel also. I’m hoping being able share things here will help.
Thanks again, hope you have a good day.
Hi everyone, my nickname has been Pman for almost 20 years. I live in Los Angeles and my personality is just like Gonzo. my DOC was/is cocaine but i have abused everything: alcohol, meth, X, etc. I was a junkie but things are much better in these last 2 years. Ive never been healthier before
Happy new year everyone and i wish a 2021 with lots of success, peace and happiness for everyone!
Hi! I’m 24, live in the UK. Have been wanting to stop drinking for a while (always end up taking it too far and embarrassing myself), so I decided what better way to start off the new year. Think my hardest challenge will be socialising (when we’re allowed to do that again lol) and not having a drink in hand.
year, Eric 
I drink to numb how I feel and disguise how I feel also. I’m hoping being able share things here will help.
my DOC was/is cocaine but i have abused everything: alcohol, meth, X, etc. I was a junkie but things are much better in these last 2 years. Ive never been healthier before