Hi everyone! I just recently joined, although I’ve probably had at least 30 day ones before today.
I got divorced 2.5 years ago after a 17 year relationship. My drinking got completely out of hand since then, I’m pretty sure I’ve spent the majority of that time either drunk or hungover - not good for my 3 kiddos. Especially given how depressed alcohol makes me- literally suicidal 
Somehow I’ve managed to keep my business going and pay the bills, look after my kids. But all my relationships have failed and I’ve lost a lot of friends given my dickhead drunkenness.
Anyways, I’ve a lot to be thankful for, I’m going to try and give sobriety a go again - I know it’s loneliness that drives me to the bottle every night sitting on the couch.
Just wanted to introduce myself and say- you guys rock! Congratulations on your sober days, I’ll keep reading and find inspiration through you 
17 years is a long time. Sounds like a good time to rediscover who you are again, not quite a mid life crisis, more like a mid life reawakening. Putting the plug in the jug is only a fraction of sobriety, the mental game and learning to live without the crutch is the real work.
Welcome to the fold, hope to see ya around a lot.
It’s exciting, giving yourself the space to try new things. Time to build a life you don’t want to drink your way through. Might take some time to figure out what that looks like.
Do something bold… Sign up for a class. Attend a Meetup. Get yourself out there. People do it all the time, what’s the worst that can happen?
Hello and welcome
You’ll find amazing people here and a lot of good advice. The best one in my opinion is to go to a meeting !
If it’s loneliness than a meeting will help for sure, in my case everyone was very forthcoming and it made a big difference. Everyone understands where I was coming from and it’s such a relief.
The company is priceless and the program obviously works. So …
Good luck and stick arround, miracles do happen.
I am 50 days sober and me and my life is getting better every day with the help of AA and people here
For me the opposite i got divorced after 15 years married and a couple weeks later i stopped drinking went to AA and havnt looked back wish you well
Thanks everyone. I almost went to AA tonight, but I couldn’t. In time x
AA was scary my first time too. But it is worth it. Go a little early to introduce yourself.
Welcome to the forum. Glad you made the decision to get sober. There is nothing else like it.
Just imagine what you’ll be able to achieve with permanent sobriety! Everything can only get better-business, family and friendships!! Welcome back! You know you want it, so go after it! You’re so worth it! 
I so much relate to your story. Also divorced with a kid, on Day 1 again. But somehow managing to cope with daily challenges. Forester96 is right- think what we will be able to achieve when sober? I Just can’t wait to see it 
And… day 1 again! Been drunk for 4 consecutive days. Gosh, I need help 
How are you doing, Angie?