It took me many years to admit that I had a problem seek treatment only to relapse. I finally lost a really good job due to drinking - don't let yourself get to that stage. For the longest time, I thought I was ok because I only drank in the evenings and on weekends and then at some point it just progressed to needing to drink in the morning. I have a litlle over 2 months sober now, and it's the best decision I've ever made. Sure it's scary sometimes, but I've had fun in sobriety and look forward to having even more fun as my journey progresses.

I remember being terrified of my first AA mtg, but I did exactly what the guy on the AA hotline told me to do, which was to walk in and ask to speak to the group secretary. I told her I was new and she was wonderful. She gave me lots of literature to read, and a copy of the big book, telling me I could pay for it later. She also introduced me to a bunch of other people at the meeting. AA is now part of my life line.

Do try to come to our recovery chat on Tuesday - it's a great place to get support.

---splitimage