New here. I am looking for an app that connects

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New here. I am looking for an app that connects me with people struggling like me. My family and friends don’t understand alcoholism, seem to think its a ‘type of person’ who is an alcoholic. Its a very narrow minded view. Anyway i am here, hoping to connect with you all- i am 6 days sober.

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#2

Alcoholism I'd a genetic disease, it's not a choice. Most people have no idea what it's like or what it really is. Even alot of doctors don't understand or know how to treat it. I hope you're doing well and know you're not alone

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#3

Hey how u doing

#4

Welcome to YOUR niche! My family is very narrow-minded as well, and have huge egos. I see you! Thanks for joining, and congratulations on your 6 days!

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#5

Welcome family reach out anytime if you need to vent or chat or to distract yourself

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#6

Congratulations on your decision. I am in same boat and am trying. Haven’t drank since Christmas Eve

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#7

Welcome

#8

WE have a solution and that’s the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.

I suggest …..
•You get to an in person AA meeting daily.
•Ask for help.
•Get a Big Book and read the first 164 pages.
•Find a good sponsor and thoroughly work ALL 1/ steps with that sponsor and a BB.
•Find a God of your understanding
This is what I did and have been sober for a very long time.

WE must find a spiritual solution to our disease and the 12 steps paves the way.
Long term sobriety is available to each of us IF we do the work.
Best Wishes :pray::peace_symbol:

#9

Thanks guys! Appreciate the welcome :slightly_smiling_face:

#10

Alcohol use disorder can happen yo anyone. Genetics plays a role but so does many other factors. I hope the people around you educate themselves so they are a better support for you, but in the meantime, glad you are here and sharing!

#11

Excellent Have you heard 90 meetings in 90 days. 1day at a time

#12

Fogot. CONGY

#13

supposed to be congrats congratulations

#14

Liz, welcome! Ha! My mom asks me if I still go to triple A meetings😅.
I now have my chosen family in recovery and my biological family.
Guess who I get along better with.

#15

Good luck
I tried on my own many times always failed
Started going to AA
183 days so far
AA definitely has helped me

#16

Hello me to Cindy new here one day sober

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#17

Welcome, it’s a journey to recovery and having empathetic people around you is definitely a good start

#18

Welcome to the family, Liz no, worries, we're all just one drink away. Congratulations on your six days that's awesome, just remember one day at a time. If you're ever in toledo ohio we will go to a meeting

#19

Hi welcome to the group

#20

71 days no alcohol… you got this! It’s a mental game you have to just keep telling yourself you don’t need it you never did! One second, one minute, one hour, one day at a time!