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In reply to the discussion: One week sober. [View all]CommonHumanity
(304 posts)42. my support to you times 1000!
You can do it and it is so strong of you to start. It must have been really hard to start from were you were and look at you this morning. If there was away I could could send you a plane load of support I would. All I have is my words, but know I am so behind you 100%.
It will get better. Remember in the tough times that there will be another time in the future when you will be SO grateful that you perserved through those hard times. Remember when they come to just wait them out. They will pass, a new day will dawn and you wil be here for your life and for those that love you. It uphill from here for every aspect of your life. I'm behind you!
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I quit years ago and the one thing I really liked right away was not worrying about
brewens
Aug 2023
#16
I can do curls standing on one of those balance boards. I couldn't even trust myself on a ladder
brewens
Aug 2023
#61
At one time I was drinking 1/3 of those bottles with the handle and I think that is the biggest
Maraya1969
Aug 2023
#70
Thanks for this, I am a recovering alkie and addict and have issues with the god thing also...
Eliot Rosewater
Aug 2023
#113
You've made the biggest step: you know it's a problem and you've started to work through the ...
marble falls
Aug 2023
#34
Compensatory mechanisms for atrocities like four nauseating years span an unhealthy spectrum
lambchopp59
Aug 2023
#47
That's wonderful. You are doing yourself a huge favor and you will be very glad you are.
ratchiweenie
Aug 2023
#58
Congratulations! What is that saying? "A journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step".
LoisB
Aug 2023
#60
I applaud your realization and making the decision that change is necessary! That's a big deal.
liberalla
Aug 2023
#68
The will to abstain is your best friend. Cultivate it by other friendships. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2023
#69
Congratulations wishing you the best of luck. What a gift your sobriety must be for your wife
mahina
Aug 2023
#71
I'm so happy for you! Fellow alcoholic here, sober as well and glad of it.
Goddessartist
Aug 2023
#73
Of course you should be proud, it's still tough in the beginning and you had a tough week.
Rhiannon12866
Sep 2023
#174