It’s hard when my husband asks to get beer for us tonight. I said no of course because I like the sober fun me. When I’ve ever drank I did so in excess to where I blacked out. It’s crazy to see the man I love and I’d hoped would support me, ask me to drink. It’s been such a messed up cycle where I’d think it was ok to start again after a period of time without it. I would drink til it was all gone. And last time I drank for 3 days straight and my legs and ankles swoll so bad that I couldn’t walk. I need support, and encouragement. This forum is where I will turn for the encouragement I need. I’m taking this one day at a time. And so be it, for today I chose to be sober.
We will definitely not encourage you to drink here. Sorry you can’t get that support from your significant other. This is a great place to vent, talk about your struggles or just get inspiration from others. Welcome!
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It a roller-coaster mentally and emotionally being sober. On here, due to the diversity of the guys n girls, everyone has advice and more than not someone will have been in the same situation!!
There is always a topic on something that has been on my mind and always so much support.
The race is long and in the end it’s only with yourself!
You hope your partner will support you but it’s a change in your life and they will need to get used to it. Some people just want to keep us in a place where they have control it scares them that you have made this awesome decision.
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I was thinking the same thing this morning, about the control thing and how it must scare my husband that I’m trying to make a change, and all the changes that come with it. I figure if he really cares then he will roll with it. 9 days sober for me is also 9 days sober for him, I pointed this out to him and maybe I should’ve kept that to myself. He doesn’t want to give up his beer and is looking forward to his day off where he can indulge. I’m holding myself accountable for me, it’s all I can do at this point. I would love to be on the same page with my partner but it’s not looking hopeful… thank you for your response back Natalie and hope you’re doing well this Saturday afternoon.
Thanks for your response Elisabeth. I’m hopeful this go around will be successful. I haven’t reached out in the past and don’t have any sober peeps to talk with. Keeping the goal fresh in my mind and loving how healthy I look and feel is really great. I look forward to going on with my day now, free from the hurts of that awful hangover… so Elisabeth I hope this afternoon treats you well and again, thank you for taking the time to respond.