How do I even start 
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This is a step....
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Welcome Stephanie. One day at time. Reach out there are so many resources available and people who are more than willing to help and listen and not judge. You started already. You are here. I wish you all the best. Things will get better if you really want this.
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By making the decision to start. Dump everything in the toilet, get rid of all the paraphernalia or bottles or whatever it is your DOC, go to a meeting and follow suggestions heard at the meeting. Best of luck!
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Step 1
This could be the most important question you ever ask yourself.
I couldn’t start until my entire life almost stopped. Quite literally, I almost died.
Reach out if you need to talk.
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Surrender means different things to us all and comes about through varying experiences. Those experiences are personal and relative to the individual
Admission of a problem is a great start
Realizing you can not get through it on your own is another big step
Abuse of drugs and alcohol usually is a sign of self sabotage, Obsessive compulsive behavior, physical allergy and other underlying mental health issues
Talking through any trauma or pain you may carry, creating a new support group, changing up patterns/habits, removal of certain PPT
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I think you have started
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You already did! Now you go minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day! You can do this! We are here for you! I love am App called I am Sober! You can do this if you want to!
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One minute, one hour, one day at a time. Best of luck on your journey
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If you are asking that question, you have already started. Make a decision “I won’t drink/use today”. One day at a time. If you relapse, make the decision again. I won’t drink/use today. Reach out. There is no judgment here we all know what you are going through. Try the Dry Challenge. There is a good audio on here about that. You can do this
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Thank you I just downloaded it
The good news is that you already did start! You have to want it for yourself, and it sounds like you do. Not just one day at a time. It’s one hour at a time, or even one minute at a time! You can download the AA Meeting Guide app to find meetings all across the country. Zoom or in person. You will hear stories that sound very familiar to yours. I’m always here if you would like to reach out or have any more questions!! Best of luck to you!!!
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Just do it. Stay sober, thats how you do it.
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One day at a time
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Step 1. And just 1 day at a time! “Just don’t do it” you’ve got support here as well 
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Sounds to me like your ready to. If your in Cali, i can hook you up with the right women who can help. The path will be laid at your feet, but you have to want to walk down it.
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I’d love that but I’m in Texas. Thank you and I appreciate that
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Being ready and willing to listen to what people have to say is a great start. This is a disease that a stage 4 diagnosis gives you the best shot at recovery. What brought you here may be different than anyone else’s story but the way you feel is something we can all relate to. Once you’re fully seated in that chair you’ll see growth you never thought possible!
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Something I heard today that I find helpful. Do you want to stop or do you want to quit? When you pull up to a stop sign you know it’s only temporary and you’re going again. Wanting to quit means you’re ready for a change that won’t bring you back to where you started.
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