A new beginning

This is my second day sober, the longest time without a drink in 15 years. I drank when I was happy, I drank when was sad, I drank just because it was Monday… you get the idea. And never just one glass, sometimes I didn’t even remember what I did after X o’clock. I was hungover every morning, it’s getting in the way of my school, work and family life.

2 days ago was my lowest point, I got into a crazy argument with my husband and I did and said things I regret (and don’t remember). I want to stay married, we have the perfect set up and I hate to ruin it. I went to my first AA meeting yesterday which was pretty tough for me at first as I never saw myself as an alcoholic but realizing I’m not alone is very helpful.

I am excited to find out my full potentials after I’m sober for a longer time, because usually, alcohol was standing in my way. I’m happy there are forums like these for support :slight_smile: Long post I know :wink: but thank you for listening!

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I did the same thing… there was always a reason to drink :expressionless: I remember waking up really hungover and saying to myself “you are not drinking tonight… you can’t because you’re sick.” What would I do after work? Drink… it was such an unhealthy cycle that seemed impossible to get out of. I went to my first AA meeting and I was so welcomed, so loved, so understood . I loved it! This journey isn’t easy… I don’t think sobriety will ever be an easy thing, but we learn how to deal with this disease. This forum and AA was my first step :slight_smile: thank you for sharing!

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Welcome! It’s my second day too. We got this!

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Thank you for sharing @Star and welcome . Its never easy to admitt a addiction, but you doing the right thing. Huge step it is . And you went to first AA meeting very good too. You are not alone, support and people Who understands do help Even if you not realise it sometimes. I do remember my first meeting it was terrible. But to go do works. You and your fam deserves the best way to live your lifes. Be Proud and do stay positive.

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Thank you everyone for your responses! It means a lot to me to know I’m not alone and it does make me feel a little less guilty and ashamed so I can be more focused on the future :slight_smile:

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You are not alone !! Support is everything. You doing great be Proud

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