Never sought support before

[AnnieFlat]

I’m almost 69 years old. I’ve been drinking my whole life. Often not very much but copious amounts when in the mood or with certain groups of people. When I was younger I smoked cigarettes and I always loved to smoke pot. There. It’s all out in the open. I have taken spells off both sometimes for years at a time but I somehow always come back I want to stop both forever and I could use a group of like minded people thank you very much for listening. Annie

[erntedank]

Welcome to TS

[SinceIAwoke]

I’m certainly glad you decided to open up and look for help with getting sober. I know it was very difficult for me to do. Keep in mind that each day matters, that the only time we can take action is right now. I do hope to see you around Talking Sober.

Here’s one thread that might help you start mapping your course through a sober life. Welcome to Talking Sober!

Resources for our recovery

There are so many helpful resources available to us on our sober journeys. I wanted to share this list for those who are interested in non traditional resources. Please note: I created this thread with alcohol recovery in mind and it is U.S. based as well. As a straight white past middle age woman (SassyRocks), it is based on what resonated and helped me in my journey. Over time, I have added in resources for some other addictions (found at the end of this post), but it is heavy with resources …

[SoberWalker]

Hi Annie welcome, never sought help before but lucky for you your first hit was this place! This app and the people in it helped me to get rid of my alcohol “routine”. I’m sober for 7 years now. What has helped me as well was checking in daily at the check in thread. It’s a place to keep eachother accountable. We cheer on eachothers milestones and are there for eachother too when life’s hard. Feel free to join!

Checking in daily to maintain focus #83

Day 76 Good morning I worked yesterday and it was a good day. I spent time with my dad running around to dealerships trying to find a car for myself within a decent price and found one. All is going in dad’s name as I am still working out some issues and I am grateful for my dad to help me out. I am hoping to have it by next weekend. Things are definitely looking up and going in a direction I am loving. Everything is going like it should as I keep to the path I am also grateful to be on. I hav…

[ceejayboi]

Just wondering why you linked my response to this

[SoberWalker]

Just to show her where to find the check in tread, nothing more. I always pick one of the last messages of the thread

[Binx]

Hi Annie, I’m glad you got it off your chest. It’s never too late to quit and choose another path. You’re amongst friends

[SassyRocks]

Hi Annie and welcome!! I turn 65 in a few days, drank and smoked cigarettes since I was a teenager. I was never a pot smoker, but I did love a pill or something to snort. I only had a long spell of sobriety when I had my daughter 46 years ago. Happily smoke and nicotine free for 17+ years now and sober for almost 9 years …the days add up if we allow them. It was definitely a huge adjustment in my life and for my social circle, but it has also been the best gift I ever gave myself. I am so glad you are here and I hope to see you around.

[ceejayboi]

Makes sense. I never have done it myself thats why I asked

[SoberWalker]

It’s an easy way to link direct to a tread. Glad you’ve asked!

[Mno]

Welcome Annie! Glad you joined us. Today is always the best day to quit. And this is a great place for support with that. Thanks for being here and hope to read a lot more of you. Hugs.

[Astro_life]

I understand where your coming from having struggled with the same thing but I want you to know you got this! It is never to late to take back the time you lost to substances. Rooting for you!