I go a few days and then relapse. I just feel I have no one in my life that I can turn to about my struggles because I am ashamed. My family will judge me and lecture me and not be a support...well they will want me to get sober but they won't be supportive in the way I need. The only people I do see outside of my family drink, so that's no help. I just feel alone and life has been throwing a lot at me, so I keep relapsing.
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Hi Melissa. You are here in this group and so you’re not alone. We are all just like you. Go to some type of a meeting in person or online. There are 800 numbers to call. Keep talking and sharing. You have the 24 hours in front of you. Keep going Melissa.
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I am really struggling too
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Yes I understand, I also don’t feel I have anyone to talk to, and definitely not my family. I am planning on attending an in person support group too with others who would truly understand. You really should do the same 
Hey Melissa!
We're all proud of you for doing your best! The thing that helped me the most in first achieving sobriety was finally letting everything I'd been holding in out. I was so ashamed and embarrassed to say what I had been up to and the pain from that was unbearable. Once I let it out to my family and the rooms of AA, it helped tremendously!
This app is also a great place for that. Being honest about your struggles with others, and most importantly yourself, will be a pillar of your sobriety. Just keep sharing and things do get better!
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Hi good morning... it's sad but true our family & old friend's may be the last to believe in us. This is good reason to find new friends in recovery collect numbers & do meetings. This way difficult good support system. Do to meetings early & stay later help out with coffee or chairs. If not doing meetings find activities I your area that are alcohol drug free & use online resources. Church is very good place for recovery & some areas have sober Churches? Exercise with proper nutrition so important our bodies are recovering too... And take it easy on yourself it's 1 day, 1 hour even 1 minute at time to start... You got this - Godspeed 
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Be happy for the times you stay sober and keep reaching out I went to a 3week treatment program it helped wonders to get the extra sober time
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I’ve been clean from drugs for 34 days
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We’re all here for you if you need encouragement or someone to talk to. Also if you haven’t yet I highly recommend going to some meetings. It can help so much hearing from other people that are struggling and you’ll meet people you can call when you want to drink/use.
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I have been clean for a year and a half.my whole entire family has disowned me because of my bullshit,it has taken me about 24 inpatient treatment facilities to to get to where I am at today and that’s because I was doing it for all the wrong reasons and was not doing it for myself and that is what needs to happen you can’t do it for other people and you can’t worry about what people think or say about you or how it will make them feel you have to do it for you and most importantly keep going to your meetings and surround yourself with people who truly care.
I’m struggling too. Everyone I know drinks. And my family are tired of it. So it’s hard to find support. I stay sober a day or 2 then relapse. I’m getting so sick of everything. I want to be normal.
Turn to your higher power and take in a meeting. You can’t stay sober alone it’s almost impossible
There’s great support here, reach out anytime
You're here and speaking with people who have been there. I've mostly been alone 5yrs now. I had to. Those people would lead me right back to where it was.
You have to find people that you can connect with. Going to a meeting is cliche, but being around people helps.
Even just a walk through a public park or store, anywhere where there are other people will help.
I promise you, you're not alone.
Get into your recovery! Find a meeting and you will discover a whole built in support system
Shame keeps so many of us sick, but the truth is we all understand what you’re saying. You don’t have to carry it by yourself anymore. Even being here and sharing is a step toward freedom. Proud of you for opening up.