I have been looking for rehabs and they are outrageous. I drink now not to get sick, not to feel the emotions of when I’m sober. As easy as it is to pick a rehab facility financially it’s not always possible!! How do I even start a sober journey??
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Detox and meeting
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Agreed.
Many had to go through detox and withdrawal at home with a friend or family member. Sometimes that's the price we have to pay. It's like an exorcism. 
No matter where you are, it's gonna be a rough few days, but bear in mind that you only have to go through this once!
Except it; accept it; buckle in, hold on tight, and don't ever forget what you're going through right now lest the Devil come back around to tempt you again someday ... and he will.
Once you're able, start going to meetings right away, and complete a 90/90, then keep coming back!
You can do this!
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Repost myself from yesterday because it may be helpful
Just made my first 24 hours without alcohol in over 3 1/2 years. The doctor gave me an Ativan IV at the clinic and then put me on a 5 day routine of Librium to control the withdrawal symptoms and prevent a seizure. They did a blood test and found everything is fine, except my liver is upset. The doctor said it should return to norrmal readings in a month.
I feel fantastic today. My wife woke up and saw my face and eyes weren't red and puffy, she yelled and gave me a big hug. 2 days ago, I literally felt like I was going to die.
I was extremely stubbornly resistant to getting professional help, but it's something I should've done 2-3 years ago.
Definitely detox before anything else
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Veronica, I didn’t have money or insurance when I got sober. I detoxed at a facility for 3 days & nights. I didn’t have $$ for sober living either. So after detoxing I went to 3 AA meetings daily for about a year. Then 1 to 2 meetings daily for the following 4 years.
Now everyone has their own path and program to figure out. However, I needed to reprogram my brain and my entire life. It worked! 15+ years absolutely sober. I now go to 1 meeting a month, but always working the steps with Sponsees. That’s my path that works for me. I hope this helps.
I’m here if you ever want to talk
I checked myself into Detox, not because I’ve ever had a problem quitting. I just needed a quiet place away from my daily life. I met some great people and you make connections. Then find you a meeting rather it is a AA or celebrate recovery or a faith based church program. Regardless don’t do this alone. You need someone that you can talk to even if it’s a texting buddy. You will keep up with one another every day and it’s just a different level of comfort.
I went to a 30 day inpatient program that changed my life. Yes, it's expensive but invest in yourself YOU ARE WORTH IT. The place I went to didn't take insurance but also worked with patients to get scholarships. Some churches can help and often have funds to help pay. I needed more than a 3 day detox to quit but everyone is different