Today is day one for me being sober. I was a heavy drinker for years. When I was working full time, I would be a weekend binge drinker. Now that I have retired, my binge drinking was a daily thing. I never got too out of control, but some physical side effects such as high blood pressure started happening. After my last drink last night, I sat in the dark and just cried. I knew it was something I could not do anymore. I poured out 15 bottles of whiskey in the sink. I can only do this one day at a time.
Thanks for listening.
Darren
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Hi Darren and welcome.
I found this community to be so helpful and supportive. Good luck on your journey, we’re with you 
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Welcome and bravo for your choice to pick your health!! How are you feeling? Sounds like you may have more time to enjoy other aspects of life - what will you do with this gift??
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Thank you Runner4
I’m a little shaky today. I made a point to go out of the house and stay busy. I’m very glad I made this choice and reached out. I’m going to enjoy getting healthy again
Darren
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Hey Darren
Congratulations on your day 1. I am also retired. Been retired awhile now. I was drinking most of it away. I thought fat drunk and hungover is no way to go through my bronze years. I found this app almost 4 years ago.
Being very active on here along with my knowledge of addiction through my grown up children and gratitude I’ve been able to stay sober one day at a time.
Stick around.
Ask questions.
Join in when you’re comfortable.
The lights are always one and someone is always will to lend a hand.
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Thank you very much Dazercat, I really appreciate it.
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My first 3 years I never missed starting my day right here with some other very grateful people. Writing my list or reading what others are grateful for.
I’m still grateful every day I don’t drink. And now I’ve retrained my brain and practice gratitude without even thinking about it daily.
I’m sure there’s room for one more. Bring your own coffee though.
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Hello Darren and welcome to the group. Here you will find a lot of help!! Congrats on day one of being sober.
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Glad to hear that you went out and are staying busy!! Every day will feel better and better 
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Welcome here, best decision you made, go for it one day at a time.
It is a great community,many wonderful people they are every time giving an advice or only a outlook by they own experiences and thoughts.
For me it is an everyday must have to feel strong and proud of so many people are worldwide in a good way day by day.
Greetings from Germany on a sober Saturday 
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