# What made me quit alcohol
**URL:** https://talkingsober.com/t/what-made-me-quit-alcohol/179303
**Category:** Life in Recovery
**Tags:** alcohol
**Created:** [February 25, 2024, 1:17pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/what-made-me-quit-alcohol/179303 "2024-02-25T13:17:41Z")
**Posts on this page:** 6
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### Author:  [@Val\_2024](https://talkingsober.com/u/Val_2024)
#### Post date: [February 25, 2024, 1:17pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/what-made-me-quit-alcohol/179303/1 "2024-02-25T13:17:41Z")
I just found this app and decided to have it as a daily reminder of what made me decide to never touch alcohol again.
I’m only 21 and I started very young, at 14. My life wasn’t the brightest and it was my way of escapism. I then cut off my unhealthy relationships and was clean for a bit before relapsing again. I felt miserable and alcohol seemed to cheer me up. Recently I started drinking for other reasons, to have fun.
But this weekend I scared my family by going unconscious. I don’t remember my sister crying or calling for help and caring for me as I was completely out of my mind. In my memory, I downed another glass and just went to sleep.
That was the second time I passed out that way and this time has gone too far. I now know that I can’t be trusted with alcohol. Hopefully this app and friends will be enough to help me stay clean.
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### Author:  [@erntedank](https://talkingsober.com/u/erntedank)
#### Post date: [February 25, 2024, 1:55pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/what-made-me-quit-alcohol/179303/2 "2024-02-25T13:55:39Z")
Welcome to TS 🌻
Have a good read around and share your journey. Here’s a thread for resources for recovery if you want to have a read.
Take it one day at a time. Sober rocks!
> [@Resources for our recovery](https://talkingsober.com/t/resources-for-our-recovery/52812):
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> There are so many helpful resources available to us on our sober journeys. I wanted to share this list for those who are interested in non traditional resources. Please note: I created this thread with alcohol recovery in mind and it is U.S. based as well. As a straight white past middle age woman (SassyRocks), it is based on what resonated and helped me in my journey. Over time, I have added in resources for some other addictions (found at the end of this post), but it is heavy with resources …
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### Author:  [@Chevy55](https://talkingsober.com/u/Chevy55)
#### Post date: [February 25, 2024, 3:31pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/what-made-me-quit-alcohol/179303/3 "2024-02-25T15:31:43Z")
That would be frightening Val. But I’m glad you’ve learned a lesson early on as opposed to much much later in life. Trust me when I say, I wish I had learned early on as it’s lead to a lifetime of regrets.
Do read others’ stories, reach out when you need support and I hope you have a wonderful supportive group of friends and family that love you unconditionally.
Welcome to a new and amazing life choice.
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### Author:  [@Lisa07](https://talkingsober.com/u/Lisa07)
#### Post date: [February 25, 2024, 4:21pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/what-made-me-quit-alcohol/179303/4 "2024-02-25T16:21:55Z")
Welcome Val!
I applaud you for recognizing your unhealthy relationship with alcohol at such a young age. This is a progressive disease and will only get worse, never better over time. Friends and family are a great support but they just don’t understand the magnitude of this disease. I had to surround myself with like minded people and I found that in AA. That link @erntedank posted above has some great resources. Try different programs until you find the right fit. Wishing you the best on your journey.
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### Author:  [@Pattycake](https://talkingsober.com/u/Pattycake)
#### Post date: [February 25, 2024, 5:39pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/what-made-me-quit-alcohol/179303/5 "2024-02-25T17:39:13Z")
Just chiming in a welcome, Val! Congratulations on making this important decision. Glad you are here!❤
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### Author:  [@50ber](https://talkingsober.com/u/50ber)
#### Post date: [February 26, 2024, 12:00am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/what-made-me-quit-alcohol/179303/6 "2024-02-26T00:00:44Z")
Hi @Val_2024. A cheery welcome to the TS community. Blacking out like you did can be scary for you and those around you. Glad you’re safe and choosing sobriety at such an early point in your life. This decision will benefit you in ways that you can’t imagine. Stick around, chat, read stories, there are lots of friendly people here who can offer support. To add to @erntedank’s helpful post, a resource that helped me as a newbie is:
[What’s YOUR plan?](https://talkingsober.com/t/whats-your-plan/177233)
Sobriety can be overwhelming. This resource helps create you a plan that works for you. All the best, you’ve got this!