What are some coping skills people use when trying to quit alcohol

New here and needing to find some healthy coping skills. My only coping skill was drinking and it has led to a very large divide in my marriage to the point that I have been temporarily kicked out of the house. I’ve tried meditating and journaling but with no success of staying off alcohol. I have 2 small kids and I don’t want them to lose their father. Any help of suggestions would be appreciated

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Welcome Andrew.
It took me more than meditating and journaling. Not a big journaling fan. Although I know it is a great tool.

I got sober here. Reading. And learning from the winners on here. And tons of gratitude work. Now I got to AA meetings too.

Stick around.
Keep an open mind.
Read and learn about this cunning and baffling disease.

Here’s a good thread if you like. I’m going to tag @Clemmenfather on this too. You might find this a good thread.
Dans link

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