I’m new here & need some mental guidance

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Hi Taylor,

I had struggled for a long time until i found SMART. SMART can be used in conjunction with AA. It wasnt until I got into SMART recovery that things really really changed for the better in my life. They have free online meetings where help and advice is regularly and freely shared.

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I was a lot like you. I didnt drink all the time either but when i i did i binged. I also woke up to damage control and much regret. I decided i have a problem with alcohol because i cant have just one. So now im 28 days sober and feeling great. I decided i had a problem with alcohol so i choose to not drink any more and im better without it. I sleep better and work better and im just a better person to my family without it. I ho to meetings when i can too and i find it helps a lot. I wish you well on your journey.

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Thank you :heart: I’m sick of my shit & officially at the point where I understand my way is not going the right way! Thank you for reminding me I’m not alone in this! I’ve been listening to podcasts as well!! & I’m in the middle of watching the stutz documentary & WOW! It’s so good. If you get a chance watch it. We got this

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Thank you for the kind words. This cycle of abuse on ourselves is terrifying but can be so rewarding once we get thru it each & every day. I actually laid my head down last night & felt peaceful. Woke up this morning ready to take on my day & grateful to be able to do so.

One day at a time, we got this :heart:

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Congratulations on making it 28 days. :heart: we know we need to change when we are tired of our own shit! I’m thankful for this community & all you have been able to share
Alcohol has ruined so many things for me. Binge drinking has always been my downfall.
I’m so grateful to say today I will not drink.

I’m here for you! :heart:

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I haven’t fully tried a 12-step program. I’ve never been at the point I am in my sobriety. I want it BAD this time.

I’m going to do an online meeting today.

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Great :smiley: # One step is acceptance. You have done that. Congrats :tada: of being sober this far !! Way to go. Now I have been sober for almost 6 years now. Due GOD & AA program and the lovely support and team I have began me and I’m front of me :grin: I’m Blessed for that. You and I have matching stories to some degree​:face_holding_back_tears: Ot took me sometime to realize I was an alcoholic, and I used alcohol as a crutch for my pain and emotions. My father drinks, He is retired. I do remember him drink when I was little. He only used to drink beer at the time only. He kept a job very good job :clap:t5: he’s retired from. Saying this l, he drinks harder and like it to this day. Now that’s no excuse for me when I use to drink. What made me stop. I to done a mistake to my two love once’s and it cost me. Not them leaving me. But letting me go and figuring out my problem. I for sure need that. Since that day I changed and made a new kid for myself and haven’t picked up a drink since. I did it for me and not to loose my family who I care deeply about. You can do this and please HOLD ON!! Try going to a AA meeting and meeting people that are like you!! They can show you and help you believe me :smiley::smiley::pray:t5: I will keep u in my prayers :pray:t5: Don’t give up :up: please ok :ok_hand:t5:

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