The reason why my username is no excuses is purely for myself. I have no excuses now for my drinking addiction. I have realised now I have a problem and I must not allow any excuse to have a drink. I cannot do things in moderation. I over do everything especially alcohol. To the point of almost ruining my life from self destruction.
I want to be happy and secure with who I am. Alcohol has been my mask for so many years of pretend happiness. I can’t keep living like this. I want to care about myself. The only person who can save me is me.
My first day of sobriety is Friday 29th of November 2024. And I hope to become sober for as long as possible. I cannot lie and hurt my family and friends and myself anymore. I must be better.
I am a very open person, I feel with my story I could help others become sober. I want to help myself and others and no longer be a slave to mine and their addiction. I am sick and tired of self sabotage, today with however cheesy it sounds. I want to eliminate this self sabotage demon with self love.
All of you deserve a better life and I want to have a better life too. I’m here to talk if anyone needs it. Again I am an open book, if you are curios to know why I am an alcoholic, I am happy to provide details that may help and may relate to some of you who have similar shit in life.
It sounds like you know what you want, and you’re going for it. There’s a great recovery community here on TS, and lots of knowledge (this thread is full of books and podcasts - Resources for our recovery - and there’s lots of wisdom in the check-in thread and there’s lots more too).
I hear you! I cannot moderate anything either. If 1 is great then 4 will be amazing. Thats how I roll and how I got myself into this mess.
Breaking this down into 1 day at a a time is helping me be able to stay sober and moderate my behaviours. I only have to do it today which is totally doable. Currently focussing my obsessive behaviours into recovery and meetings.
Welcome and very well done on your first day of sobriety. You’re making a great choice for your health and your life. We have all been where you are now, so you are not alone. Take it one day at a time and enjoy the benefits of alcohol free living.
Here for reading and posting can help the loneliness. Check out the gratitude topic. So many here can make your day enjoyable. I just scrolled through the Meme topic and always find my smile! Keep going, you can do this.
Welcome! The decision to live sober is one the greatest decisions a person can make it, so congrats for choosing life! Looking forward to reading your posts.
Hi there @NoExcuses . Hope you are doing well. Your post is brave and inspiring. Keep your chin up! You are in for one hell of a ride. You got this! I know you do!
. This place has been a major foundational piece of my sobriety. I wish you well
