Had some sobriety time then blew my life up lost my family. I’m now currently living with a very heavy drinker and I’m scared I won’t be able to stay sober. Can’t afford my own place have nowhere to go. Scared to death.
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Welcome to the community Michael. I’m so sorry to hear that you lost your family. It sounds like things are crazy difficult right now. Have you thought about joining a recovery group to deepen your sobriety?
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Thanks Madds. Yeah I’m absolutely going back to AA. I work in the recovery field as well so I can focus on assisting others a bit. Just scared about my living situation.
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That makes so much sense. I can imagine how triggering it would be to be in a house full of alcohol with a heavy drinker. 
are there any boundaries you can set with your roommate or yourself to create distance from that?
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I’ve begged him not to approach me to drink I hope this works.
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@Michael2 Hi Michael welcome to the greatest recovery app on the planet 
I’m guessing that this is your rock bottom then?
If that’s the case then 3 things can happen to you.
You either sober up, get locked up or get covered up.
The choice my friend is all yours 
I’d personally recommend the 1st option.
The 2nd one sucks and surprisingly there’s no one around to recommend the 3rd.
This app is a great place to start your road to recovery and you will get all the help you ASK for, don’t ask, don’t get.
But, as fantastic as this app is, you still need a structured recovery program either online or f-2-f as @Madds already mentioned 
OH and you need to find a new place to rest your weary head.
Being around a heavy drinker when you’re trying to get sober is not a good idea 
Are there no hostels or dry houses around you?
So stay safe, stay strong and above all stay sober.
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Sober living wait lists around these parts are pretty long unfortunately. Will look into other options. Thanks for the support.
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No problem, we’re all here fighting our own demons so, we’ll definitely help you fight yours.
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Check out oxford house
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You can do it. Just take it day-by-day. I am terrified I won’t be able to stay clean and sober also. What helps me is being grateful that I made it through one more day. Doing the next right thing helps. I hope this message helps you have a positive attitude about your recovery. You made it this far and you can make it farther.
Evy
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Thank you for the support and also bringing me back to the idea of doing the next right thing. Going to get to a meeting after work
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Thanks friend unfortunately nothing near me here in Canada
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If you feel like you’ve hit rock bottom, it means the only way from here is up. Each day is a new day, and we’re all in it together, one day at a time.
When I feel the need rising, I go for a 5 minute walk around my street. Need is still there? Longer walk, 10m, 15m. Distraction is key for me.
I’m so sorry to hear about your circumstances. It may be best to distance yourself from them as much as you can, or get out of the house to a nearby park (if you have one) 
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Sounds like a hard situation. Your sobriety is your own. Don’t let their drinking detour you. It is not easy to quit with an alcoholic around but it can be done. Not easy for sure though my hubby was my drinking buddy.
I would try too limit the time you are at the house. Basically to lie your head down sober, shower and eat. If at all possible. While you work on getting a new living arrangement in place. Go to meeting, go for a long walk.
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Thank you for this thoughtful and helpful message. Working from home kind of keeps me here a bit longer than I would like but I’m going to reconnect with my local AA community and just spend as much time as possible with others.
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Working from does add another layer. Are you able to stay away from alcohol during working hours?
Stay sober with us today!
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Absolutely can. I’m sticking around this time I don’t want this to be the end of the story.
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Hang in there Michael, it can seem like this, but trust me things will get better…
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Thanks Leah just got back from a meeting and prayed just now honestly for the first time in a very long time. Prayed for my now ex partners mental well being after the trauma I inflicted. Prayed for her kids. Prayed for grace. Will fall asleep sober tonight for the first time in a week.
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Welcome, @Michael2. I’m sorry to hear about the complicated situation you face every day. Do you have a refuge? Your room? Music? Reading? I hope you take care of yourself, one day at a time.
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