Hello everyone, my name is Eamon 65yrs old, I am so glad to have found this group, my relationship with alcohol has been a long one almost 50yrs, when I say that I find it hard to imagine all the wasted time, energy money and countless other things as a result of that. I have a wonderful family, that I hid a lot of things from, outwardly I always kept fit well was always outdoors in the mountains cycled ran but alcohol was always hovering in the baclground, not huge amounts , I alwaus felt in control but I now realise that was not the case, in recet time I was having regular bouts of 4 or 5 cans of beer and driving despite all public warnings about drinking and driving, who behaves like this?? Over the years I was always employed until till last year .Raised 2 great children qho have sadly emigrated. My wife is a great support for me, last July I had a DUI arrest and having to deal with the results of that is proving difficult for me, the shame is killing me, trying to understand all of my past behaviours, I am not sure of myself as a human being, there is so much more I could say, but I hope some of you will understand. Than you
Welcome Eamon!
This is a wonderful place to learn all you can about recovery. And today is a perfect day to start your journey and begin to set yourself free from the control that alcohol has in your life.
Read all you can and check in here a lot. I made the decision to become a person who doesn’t use alcohol just over three years ago. I had to change my habits and my mindset. I had to learn new ways to “relax” and “celebrate”. It’s a process, but if you can learn how to do it, you can enjoy freedom and real life!
Have a great day!
Make sure to read all this!
Welcome! I can relate too well to your story. There is so much experience and wisdom here, we are glad to have you.
How do Eamon welcome young man ,dont know if youve tried a meeting might help , they helped this old guy stay sober wish you well
Welcome Eamon,
At the age of 60 I found this app. Fat drunk and hungover is no way to go through my bronze years. I’m very active on here. And ODAAT. (One day at a time.) I’m sober. Thanks to this app. I got to AA meetings now and I work on my sobriety every day. Especially gratitude.
Stick with us friend.
This is a great place for support. I could never do it alone.
Thanks everyone for the kind words and encouragement, it means a lot to mr
Welcome Eamon
lots of good advice above. Talking Sober is a nice place to come together and meet people, and learn about journeys to being healthy (which for us means sober). Welcome to the community!
Than you very much Matt