Hi there I’m new to this whole thing. I realized I wanted to try to take this time of sobering up this time seriously. I feel like I have been shorting myself every time I do. Realizing now that all alcohol does is get me in trouble and not realize what I’m doing and it really makes me feel embarrassed, guilty, and ashamed of myself. I’ve tried to go through AA before and didn’t take it serious was drinking the whole time not seeing the point of stopping. I am to the point where I don’t want to disappoint the people I love. My partner of 13 years is fed up with my drinking and sometimes I feel he just wants to give up on me even though he is my biggest supporter in everything I do. I noticed that all alcohol has done is made me argue or act stupid and I am ready to give it up. I know it’ll be a journey that is not gonna be easy but I am determined to stay sober and get the support that I need to make things a little easier. Thanks for letting me ramble on about this. It’s really important that I really take this time serious and sober up for myself🙏
Welcome Bri! Glad you are here. I think TS is a wonderful community, and it has helped me a lot in my journey. Wishing you all the best !
so glad you’re here! you truly sound ready for sobriety and that is amazing!! prepare for discomfort and desire to turn to old habits - that’s the tricky part! prepare yourself for those moments by coming here often, leaning on your support systems, treating your body well, starting new practices for honoring your feelings instead of escaping from them, and so many other tools to help you thru the beginning which can often be the toughest part. i’m proud of you for taking this step, and trust us all - it’s going to make your life so much better! your relationship with yourself first and foremost will improve, and then your relationships with everyone else including your partner who sounds so precious! you deserve to live a life without the shame and stress and anxiety involved in using alcohol. you are so capable of it and you are worth it! excited for you 
