New here - I’m on day zero 👊

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Hi all , I’m chris - 40yrs of age , been drinking alcohol for a solid 1.5 year everyday - todays my turning point and going sober - look forward to reading messages of support
Hope everyone has a lovely day … chris

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Hi Chris! Welcome on board!

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Thank you so much - look forward to sharing my journey

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Day 1, never day zero, and if u want it, it’s yours… I read this on a random gyms wall while traveling ‘only u can change u’ . That always stuck w me for some reason… I was 41 when decided enough was enough and tomo I hit 3 years sober… it’s all possible just depends on how bad u want it… good luck my friend,

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Welcome Chris. Great choice going sober. Best decision you’ll make. Message me if you need a chat or a friend. Stay strong :muscle:

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Maybe try a meeting might help they helped me wish you well

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Welcome to the community!

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Thank you for the encouraging words - I really means a lot

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Thank you so much for the encouragement - I’m more determined than ever - great to know I already have friends , I only joined this morning

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Thanks for the well wishes , what a great community this is - so friendly and encouraging

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Welcome Chris.
Have a good read around here. This place has been a great place for me to get support in my sobriety. Addiction is too tough to go it alone. We are stronger in numbers. And we are all worth it.

:pray:t2::heart:

Here are two good threads to start:

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Welcome :smiley: You came to right place.

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Welcome bud! Try to get to a meeting, they will be really kind to you and try and help you going forward :grin::paw_prints:

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Welcome! This is where I began my journey into sobriety as well and today I’m on day 59. The support here is tremendous, all you have to do is want it.

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Thank you so much

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That’s amazing ! Well done

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Welcome!
I’m new here too (Day 6).
I have overused alcohol for years. Many a time I’ve promised myself i will stop. I do two days max and then reward myself with alcohol.
I know its early days but this app and this community have changed everything. I’ve had a full weekend of commitments that could have easily included alcohol and I’ve said no every time.
Don’t get me wrong it’s been hard to get to this point. Anxiety, panic, night sweats. But I feel I’m turning a corner and every day sober feels better and better.
You can do this too!
Congratulations for starting to make a change. Everyone is here for you on your journey.

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Amazing words thank you ! And well done yourself , I’m dreading the social side as everything literally used to involve alcohol - I’m going through everything you just mentioned right now but my determination is strong - thank you

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Take it easy just a day at a time were all in this together.:+1:

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Chris - Welcome! So glad you have made the decision to embrace sobriety. It is truly a gift!

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