Hi, I’ve struggled with alcohol and substance abuse for just over 20 years. I was sober 6 years ago for around 18 months. And it’s the best I’ve ever felt. I have my first meeting again tomorrow but just find it so hard not to cave!
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Welcome!
Today is the best day to focus on yourself. Just don’t drink alcohol today.
I wish you peace!
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Thank you 
Exactly . I had 18 months too. Renew your behavior . Develop a routine that replaces negative behavior . Try and become your own friend first by rebuilding your character. Love yourself first , and be thankful for every living moment and the rest will fall into place . Never quit. Always work the recovery principles no matter what. Small steps- over time- repeated.
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Hey, that’s some awesome advice there and really do appreciate it, thing thats made it so difficult is that my wife was talking to another guy and one day I came home from work and she was gone. Don’t know where she is and she’s taken my son. I haven’t seen him for 10 weeks today and the struggle is unreal. Back to my first meeting tomorrow as I need a clear head to fight what’s going on in my life. Thanks for taking the time to post it means a lot 
*REPEAT SILENTLY ABOUT A HUNDRED TIMES A DAY!!!
REMEMBER…ITS THE PROGRESS THAT COUNTS, NOT PERFECTION!
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Thank you for your support
It’s gonna be all right bry it just takes time. Not your time but the Lord’s time , pal.
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Thanks smoke. Just taking each day at a time. I’ve been let down by so many different people in the system but I’m now concentrating on me and me alone. Only then I can be any good to my son and daughter. I want to be a better man and person not only for them but myself and to enjoy my life instead of this poison I keep putting inside me.
Spoke amazing words and people on here really am enjoying being here already. Much love guys 
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