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 Long post I know but thank you for listening!
I did the same thing… there was always a reason to drink 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 thank you for sharing!
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.
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