I’m struggling with wanting to be sober

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I’m struggling with wanting to be sober

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#2

Why do you want it? Whats stopping you?

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#3

I couldn’t imagine living a sober life either. Getting high became the only thing I looked forward to. It was my reward for putting up with all the bs in life. I needed that escape in order to live. 4 plus years sober now. It’s the single greatest thing I’ve ever done. You can do it

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#4

Just take it one day at a time.

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#5

Hey do you want a phone call

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#6

You can reach out at 4377790569

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#7

I volunteer and am willing to assist anyone with sobriety issues or questions. Your welcome to message me.

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#8

I used to say, "Without alcohol, I don't know who I'll be". Growing up with an alcoholic dad and having an addict mom created a space where drugs and alcohol were normal, literally part of the family. They were part of every function, involved in every happy moment, connected to every sad moment....just part of everyday at my house. I felt like I was turning my back on part of myself. Once in AA, I realized that I was fearful because I didn't know anything different. I was afraid of change. Now, nearly 5 years sober, I can't imagine being any other way.

Try sobriety. If you don't like it, you know what the alternative is.

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#9

Welcome aboard explorer......

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#10

I'm here talk to me please

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#11

Thank you all for your support. I maybe should’ve worded my post better. I have been sober since September 8 of this year. I am struggling with walking to stay sober. I do want to stay sober, but I also have a lot of moments where it’s really hard.

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#12

If you want to want it, ask your higher power. Desire is essential. You were playing Russian roulette with that stuff. Stay on board!

#13

@megan413399 :tada::tada: CONGRATULATIONS :tada::tada: on your 60 days of sobriety. Keep up the good work.
What you're experiencing is normal especially when we first start this journey.
Megan 1.0 is slowly dying while Megan 2.0 is being created.
Are you working on any type of recovery program or are you trying this on your own will power.
I would suggest getting involved in a recovery program. Thousands upon thousands have gone down the A.A. road, including myself. You may want to check it out as well as purchasing and reading a copy of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
You can go to meetings all day long which is suggested. However the meetings will not get you and keep you sober.
Myself and countless others have found that reading the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, working the 12 steps of recovery that are outlined in it, obtaining a sponsor and, lastly, working with another alcoholic will keep you sober. It's been proven for over the past 70+ years.
If, that is if, you work all 12 steps and honor all 12 traditions of A.A. and apply them to your everyday affairs you will be amazed before you are half way through. You will know a new freedom and a new happiness. You will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. You will comprehend the word serenity and you will know peace. No matter how far down the scale you have gone, you will see how your experience can benefit others. That feeling of uselessness and self-pity will disappear. You will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows. Self-seeking will slip away. You whole attitude and outlook upon life will change. Fear of people and of economic insecurity will leave us. You will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffle you. We will suddenly realize that God is doing for you what you could not do for yourself.

Are these extravagant promises? We think not. They are being fulfilled among you — sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. They will always materialize IF YOU WORK FOR THEM.
You have to work to get it..
I hope this helps you. If it does them go.... WORK IT sister WORK IT.

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#14

I understand the journey gets hard, because it sure does. But on those hard days, remember how far you’ve come. And every single sober day that you have right now is worth more than gold. Sometimes just sharing about it… is enough. Other times jumping into another ladies DM’s might be also enough. Just don’t give up. You can dm me anytime.

#15

Everything AA App has the Big Book ( Audio) and other AA resources both audio and print

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Same

#17

Hi, Megan! I’m Blake and I’m new here. This is my first day sober. Hang in there you can do it! :+1: