Well hello there @Skeptic welcome
Hello, this is my 1st day on this site and I have to say it is pretty neat. To be social with people who are working on bettering their lives. Just what I need.
Growing up my mother was always a alcoholic and I said I would never be like her but here I am battling the same addiction. I just want to be better. Last night was not nearly one of my worse nights but I donāt want to see a worse or anymore drunk nights.
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Hi, new to everything here! Iām in my upper 30s with a young family and busy career. Need to step away from the vino to be more present, be a better person, do hobbies I enjoy again and take care of my health. Iām a bit reserved so may not share all that much but know that Iām wishing all the best and encouraged to be a part of this community! Iāve been hesitant to reach out for help in a more public setting so this is a good place to start for me! -Samantha
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Welcome! Share as much or as little as you want. This place is great for support and every one has been super fantastic. Good luck on your journey!
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Wow, so many new people have arrived here since I joined, I couldnāt even name you all!
I just wanted to say a big WELCOME to every one of you.
Happy Sober Day friends! 
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Welcome, @Samme. Your story sounds familiar ( though I am much older). One day at a time. We can do it.
Hi all Iām jen Iām 33 and Iām on day 4 Iāve had a problem with alcohol as far back as I can remember and although there has been times in my life where I would drank daily to the excess and wake up and start again Iām thankfully past all that nowā¦my problem now is binge drinking I can just not drink for even a couple weeks then Iāll have a can or two and I think I can handle that and then before I know it Iām black out drunk and having to wake up to the aftermath of what drunk me does and it has to stop so now I have finally accepted I canāt drink at all everā¦not even oneā¦Iāve been reading up on some posts and Iām finding it really helpful in understanding myself reading other peopleās stories and realising Iām not crazy itās just the alcohol
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Thank you 
Youāre far from crazy @Jen_lou, about as far from crazy as you can get!
Just keep in mind (but donāt punish yourself) about all those awful āmornings afterā once the drunk voice turns up (as it will) and starts reassuring you āitās fine to drink, youāve worked things out now, what harm can one do?ā All that crap.
Build on that 4 days and get to the next hurdle Jen, 7days!
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Thanks Charles Iām determined to this timeā¦I canāt listen to that voice anymore thatās for sure ā¦itās always a trick
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And if you start to get cravings or the drunk voiceās getting a bit loud just pop back to the forum @Jen_lou. Thereāll always be someone to chat to or give you some inspiration.
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Hey guys my Name is Jesse. Iām 26 and have been drinking very heavily since I was 20. Iām 44 days sober today after many failed attempts at stopping. Iām not really sure what else to say I just wanted to say the app and forum help me a lot daily with keeping focused and I appreciate all of you who reach out to people in need. Listening to others experiences has been crucial in me getting this far and even though itās only been 44 days I feel very accomplished and optimistic about the future.
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Hi @Peachonghorn and welcome. Iām starting to realize just how many young people are out here with alcohol problems. (my own son is 20 - luckily heās not addicted to anything yet.) Itās very sad. The good news is that you all have a long sober life to look forward to! Not as much for me in my 50ās. Donāt waste any more time please.
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Okay Iāll start with the start of my current position.
Iām 18 years only and Iāve done many regretful drugs. Some of which I would remember if it werenāt for the people around me. Herion, acid, methamphetamine, Crack, speed, cocain, Marijuana, oil, shader, pharmaceuticals, shrooms, and thatās all I can remember right now. See after years of abusing my body is tend to forget important things. Like why Iām admitting to all my failures.
Now I guess itās time for so personal things.
Iāve been in cfs since I was 4 years old. Only because my foster went to jail for attempted murder. On my mother, myself and two of my younger brothers. That and the fact that I was born into a family know for drug trafficking and most obviousā¦ being a very violently unpredictable gang.
Yeah I didnāt have such a great start in life but hey Iām not dead yet. Obviously I donāt blame my parents for what Iāve done. Cuz in the end it was my choice to follow there footsteps. Well the parts I know Cuz I havenāt seen the since cfs showed up.
Back to the addictions part.
Iāve tried Marijuana at 8, cocain at 11, and all the rest at 15. I think I really donāt remember much. Also I know is I have needle markings everywhere, my body is constantly in pain, and my skin is noticeable a grayish colour.
On top of all that Iām losing my eye sight. I have crossed bi-polar with unipolar depression. Uncontrollable anger issues and I very strange version of d.i.d. so I have alternating personality. 6 to be specific. And while ones " in the light" itās opposite acts that of its conscious. Each alter is intensity attached to a emotion or deep feeling from post trauma. For example right now it sensitive and anger. I really do appreciate one have but apparently I have to f****** write about my feelings. I donāt know if Iām around to do that but itās my introduction of my life and that how I feel.
Anyways thatās just about the shortest version of my story and my struggles.
To those who read all of it**
Thank you
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