The way I see it, there is support and then there are cheerleaders.
My friends and family, for the most part, couldn’t offer the support I needed because they were not alcoholics or problem drinkers, so they were cheerleaders. They gave me kudos and pats on the back. It felt good, but it was nowhere close to what I needed.
The support I needed came from others that had the same struggles that I had and knew how to overcome them. I got that support here on this forum.
Come here everyday. Post on the Daily check-in thread, Share your struggles, get support. If you’re spending your time here, you won’t be spending it drinking.
One big thing that was a game changer was laid out in this thread: Changing your Relationship with Alcohol
Everything you need for success is already in your possession, don’t let anyone make make you think otherwise.