I blew it. So hard doing this alone.
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Then don’t. There aren’t many valid excuses not to reach out to AA/NA groups in your area.
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I did the same on Friday. I still have a headache. I think that it is normal. Don't beat yourself up too much. Just try again. It is hard to not drink, especially after doing it for so long. Lets refocus and use our bad feelings as motivation to quit.
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We’re here! I know it’s not much, but there is a strong community waiting to embrace you as soon as you want to join them. All it takes is being willing to face what makes us uncomfortable. Tbh I’ve yet to accomplish this…but if I do I’ll come back with tips
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I like that straight forward accountability. The problem with me is sitting at home at night alone. Or how easily swayed I am when you have people around you drinking. My strength is great until then. Have to figure out a way to say no.
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I am straight forward. lol So I can’t have people around me drinking. Maybe here and there for short periods of time. I always feel comfortable excusing myself from those situations. As far as being alone, AA was my solution. Early on I went every day (multiple times a day). I did 200 meetings in 200 days. Always had time for other stuff too. I never felt alone. Made new super cool friends to replace my old drinking friends. And every meeting I went to gave me the strength to make it one more day. Just give it a try and keep giving it a try. Im telling you it will change your life if you let it.
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What Shawn said. 
No excuse to not hit zoom meetings. 24/7 all around the world. If need lists ask.
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No worries, right here with you. Blew it big time last night
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I do encourage you to go to in person meetings, though. If you are feeling lonely, personal connection in the rooms can really help you with that. Plus there are people from your area there. Your connections can turn into wonderful friendships outside of the meetings.
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Your not alone. Go to a meeting, or just chat with anyone. What’s lonely is sitting in the hospital facing death. Make the decision. Best thing you’ll do.
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I’m with you <3
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So glad you reached out as it demonstrates you are on the path to recovery. It takes one day at a time. Today is a new day and an opportunity to commit to yourself that you want to be sober. 
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Shawn made some great points. Hit those in person meetings as much as you can. Make the connections. And let the other women in the rooms help you. Don’t let pride f it up.
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What’s so totally awesome, and has already been pointed out, is that you don’t have to do it alone. There are so many different recovery programs to get plugged into for support, just to name a few: AA, The Luckiest Club, SMART Recovery, Recovery Dharma, Women for Sobriety, Celebrate Recovery. You have help if you want it!
I've been there so many times. You are absolutely not alone. Ok.... The drinking BECAME a symptom with horrible side effects!! Silly but for me the solution is in my problem. My life went from trainwreck to the mo morgue. Don't be your self up please. You will need you now. When I wanted to get help I did some research. That's when you really find out. You are not alone 
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Hang in there, the zoom meetings have been a god send for me as well as in person meetings, you are not alone I have 41 days today feel free to message me whenever 
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We’ve all been there and understand. It is very hard at the beginning. I was told to go to AA meetings and don’t pick up. Go to as many meetings as possible, especially in early sobriety or when you are trying to get sober. reach out to people there and you will be nicely surprised at all the help and support you will
receive. AA us a “WE” program and we do this together. When you except that you are suffering from the disease of alcoholism and you cannot drink it will become easier.
I know from experience that it will be very, very difficult if not impossible for you to stay sober on your own. We need support and connections with others and a recovery program. It’s never too late to get sober again and stay sober, Eva. Don’t give up. Your life is at stake❤️
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Sorry, “accept” is the correct spelling ( voice to text error:) things will be OK if you take things just one day at a time.
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Keep trying! Get to a meeting however you can- in person, online. If you want some free yoga, meditation or exercise, there is virtual and in person on thephoenix.org
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