Hey guys and gals! I just finished a short run and I made sure I planned sober activities today.
I’m at 12 hours since my last drink and I tend to convince myself I can drink in moderation— and of course I can’t.
I could use some real talk and support so I can end this cycle once and for all <3
Thank you in advance.
Welcome!! Glad you are here. I tried the moderation route a bunch of times. It always resulted in eventually slipping back into daily drinking and binges . There’s folks out there who evidently can have alcohol in their house and they can take it or leave it, but I’m not one of them! Took me a looong time to accept that but once I finally did, then I began the work to get and stay sober. TS really has helped me a lot in this regard.
So please stick around and read around. Lots of advice and support here! 
Welcome Chelly,
I’m glad you found us.
Moderation never worked for me.
This is a great sober community to get and give support. It keeps me sober. One day at a time.
Have a good read around. Join in when you’re comfortable.
Hope to see you around
Thank you both
Good work @Chelly! Sounds like you know what you want (physically and mentally). Exercise is helpful (essential I think); groups and communities like Talking Sober and other recovery spaces with other people in recovery - those spaces are essential too.
Welcome to Talking Sober! 
How ya doing so far? The lights always on here. Im glad you found this fantastic community!
Hi @Chelly im new on here one week in but it’s a great place to start talking about it , you seem to know moderation s not possible for you .your now amongst all of us and we can’t either welcome
This message ois 15 days old so i hope you made it im starting my day 1 a couple minutes ago 
Well done @Astrol welcome to ts and congratulations on day one there’s a great community of people here to help you on journey .search well on here and if you like ask for help and guidance 
Closing in on my first full week, also! Sleeping better and I feel better about myself. Seems like there is a great community here
Ohhh yes 