I found this place yesterday evening. I love the support I’ve seen and figured I would share my story. I have been drinking since I was 17 (I’m 35). At first it was social, then it became an every day thing, then it became a black out drunk with my favorite whiskey. I’m been with my husband for 10 years. He has watched me relapse time and time again. He has stood by me and taken care of me when I’ve hurt myself. I almost broke my nose one time and didn’t even know till I woke the next morning with blood dried in my hair and all Over my face and pillow. I’ve quit for a few months at a time but I always end up back with that crown. I’ll tell myself 1 evening of drinking is fine and then it blurs into months of drinking every night. I want this to be the last first time. This is my declaration that this is the last time I’m in my first few days. I will quit drinking. Thank you for reading
You just told my story! 
% to the tee!
@Apes2020 is right, everyone here is so awesome and super supportive, because we’ve all been in those shoes. I promise at some point you’ll be able to laugh at some of the things that are weighing heavy on your heart right now. Just be patient with yourself and give it time.
The people here are amazing, the support is outstanding. Your story is like mine. I still have thoughts sometimes but it is Nothing like the first little bit. One day at a time for now and I promise you it will get easier, your life will improve that’s a guarantee. Nothing is harder than being a drunk. Amazing job on 2 days!
I quit smoking cigarettes about a year and a half ago and that was the last time I also quit drinking because I knew if I drank I would smoke. That lasted 4 months and then we went to the pool hall one night and I’ve been drinking every since partly because I figured out I can do it withou the need to smoke. But I’m to the part that I deserve better. I deserve to be healthy and my husband deserves a sober wife and I’m lucky my yearly labs and liver panel still come back normal.
From what I’ve seen everyone is so supportive and understanding. I never even knew this was a place. I’ve done AA but that’s a long story. Let’s just say I couldn’t find a meeting that made me feel welcome
Sending all my support to youu. I have just joined also and have read a few posts and everyone seems great I hope we can all help each other.
There are so many resources here. I really like sobriety podcasts, it’s so great to hear the stories of people just like me. I haven’t done a 12 step yet but I’m not against the idea. I lose about 3.5 hours a day for my commute to work do that’s how i started the podcasts.
I of course also read on here everyday and try to help people if i think i can, but for the most part people’s stories help me more. This got me 222 days sober so far.
Thanks man hope your well.
Are the podcast on here? I haven’t fully figured out where everything is.
17 months today for me. How about you?
I don’t know how to create a link to another conversation thread on here, but up in the search thing, type in “podcasts”, and you’ll see previous conversations with some links.
Cool thanks. I’ll check them out
Awesome man.
This has been my go to lately
Welcome Jadkins2014!!!
Good luck on your sober journey and congratulations on Day 1!!!
Here are some videos that you may find helpful:
Starting with:
You know what it can be the 99th time trying some people don’t try at all, so congrats on day 2, take it one day at time don’t rush and enjoy being sober. Find something else to do the you like, like rap and put it on youtube or something just saying. Take care and don’t give up you got this all the way. oh one last thing when your bored put a bible right infront of you and read it, helps.
I work out. And run. I hate running but I run. And lifting weights makes me feel amazing. Gives me a little high. We recently moved and I didn’t have a gym so I went today and joined good ole planet fitness and ran 2 miles and wore my legs out with weights.Boredom is a huge problem for me. I’m trying to think of another hobby. Maybe gardening vegetables or something lol
Lmao you don’t think so whatever works for you I guess, that was funny.
dude same on the “just one day” blurring into months. I’m not going to miss it. feels like the world is ending these days so I’ve gotta keep my eyes open n make up for lost time.
love this forum, and new as well