That’s some hard stuff yes meetings are your best bets I I really hate them And that’s just my stubbornness but when I go and I listen I really get a whole lot out of it these people are just like me and they really care about you just go just go just go
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Me too Jackie ! Friend me if you want to chat !
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Hi Jackie. My fiancé left me when I was in rehab. I’m here to talk if you want 
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Merry Christmas Jackie
Meetings are an amazing support, you can do zoom meetings on your phone if in person seems like too much, you can also message me anytime you want I’m new in recovery also but you are not alone 
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If you need someone to talk to I am a great listener.
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I’m here too
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Hi Jackie, I'm in a very similar boat. I tried stopping drinking but quickly learned all about being a "dry drunk" don't be discouraged. If you are serious about putting the drink down and fighting for the things you care about. Give AA a shot and really put work into the steps. You'll learn amazing things about yourself and miracles do happen if you're honest with yourself 
Wishing you the very best on your journey. Use the people here to guide you. It's a great group!
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Start working on you (AA, sponsor, 12 Steps)and becoming the new you and give time, time. Remember that it's 10 miles into the woods and ten miles back out. Also, if we truly love someone, we have to be willing to look at it from their perspective.
Who knows? Maybe your paths will cross again or maybe you will decide that you weren't right for that person anyway and that person wasn't right for you. You'd be surprised how much are thinking changes the longer we stay sober.
I've known people that were married for many years and after they were sober for a period of time they couldn't understand what the heck they were doing with this person that they married.
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I lost someone I was with because of my drinking too . We were together almost 6 years . The truth is that if he really was there for me he would’ve attended the meetings with me and not left me alone to deal with my issues . As a result I became person I never knew and arrived at the ugliest place in my life . I’m picking up the pieces and working on a better version of me . My ex met me at a bar and the first years of relationship was all about drinking and partying once he decided it wasn’t for him he started being mean towards me and my character .
I used to always drink but never get out of hand due to depression i let the alcohol get the best of me .
I'm also here for support
Yes. Having sober friends helps
Congratulations great photo of you and your dog!
Go every day for one year. Aa
Lot of meetings there.
I’m literally in the exact same boat!!
Hello Jackie May I suggest start reading the Bible. We need God to help us to renew our minds and control the unpleasant habit. Please let me know when you start reading. Thanks.
I think maybe you should try to find a woman's meeting and hopefully that will help you also try to find someone you can help it's truly amazing the feeling you get by helping others. I hope it all works out for you.
Keep sharing no matter what it's going to be ok and meeting are good
Same here