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[scared]

Hello Everyone!

I was surfing numerous web sites for help online because I am not into AA. I did go into the FreedomfromAlcohol website after my husband cut it out of a magazine and left it on the table telling me I needed help. I am drinking too much every night. I work full time but get home at 3:00, alone and sad until 7:00 at night. That is when I drown my sorrows
and when he gets home I always have a beautiful dinner but alway's drunk. I finally realized today I need help. This seems like a great website reading everyones messages that everyone is here to help.

[keepwalking]

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:welcome::welcome::welcome: glad you found mwo so much help and support here. whats your plan? have you read the book?? well done on taking ths first brave step it can only get better xx:goodjob:

[Delta Moon]

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This is a great place, scared. I came here in Sept. as an out of control daily drunk-o.k. an alcoholic. I have learned so much here and have spent many days AL free thanks to the love and support I have found here. Stay close and connected and your life can change. Baby steps or like we say ODAT- one day at a time.

[In Details]

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scared;513295 wrote: Hello Everyone!

I was surfing numerous web sites for help online because I am not into AA. I did go into the FreedomfromAlcohol website after my husband cut it out of a magazine and left it on the table telling me I needed help. I am drinking too much every night. I work full time but get home at 3:00, alone and sad until 7:00 at night. That is when I drown my sorrows
and when he gets home I always have a beautiful dinner but alway's drunk. I finally realized today I need help. This seems like a great website reading everyones messages that everyone is here to help.

:new: here too... I have the same problem.. I drank too much like you every night...
I joined AA In October stay sober for 3 weeks. I started to enjoy my sobriety.. I went backout and went back to AA... I felt bad. It is hard to admit... that you have a problem and be honest about it.. It is a good program to sober up and find how nice it is to be sober.. Just like you I had a nice dinner ready but was always drunk... Just like you I got home at 4 and alone and sad until 7:00. If I was you I would join AA It will help to understand your problem... I do not attend anymore but if I feel I need to go back I will.
I join the running room to learn to runn... It keeps me away from the wine... It does help to sustain sobriety... Anyway... this is what I suggest you to start...

[peacenik]

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i understand scared.
one of my pleasures in life is drinking alone and cooking a fabulous meal for my family...i'm learning to cook without downing 1-2- sometimes 3 bottles of wine in the process. it's almost like losing a secret (well, maybe not so secret) friend or lover sometimes.

hang in there and find support here, there are so many wonderful folks who understand.

peace!

[Cat Belle]

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Welcome and please don't be scared - I think you'll find that this is a great place with so much support and nobody will judge you because we are not in a position to. Please visit and post often - welcome again-

Cat

[keepwalking]

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welcome ID you and scared can start your mwo journey together. so much in common, stick around and let us know how you are doing, lots of help here x

[scared]

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Thanks everyone and I just prepared my first dinner without any wine!

[USMgirl]

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Man! What is the deal with drinkin' and cookin'??????
It seems like many of us have that connection! And I know my Father-in-Law does it every night of the week!!! By and For himself!!!!
What gives with that????
I used to think I enjoyed cooking so much! But did I just enjoy the drinking???
God I loved to cook and get drunk.....ugh....NOT ANYMORE!

SCARED, Don't be!!! You've made a great move by posting here on MWO! Take some time and make a plan!!! Read, post, read, post....it will help and so will we!

Dinner is really good when you serve it and eat it sober!!!! ......there are LOTS of things that are pretty good when done sober!!!!
:welcome:

[USMgirl]

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IN DETAILS! Sorry, I meant to say welcome to you as well!!!
You will find support here!!! Just keep coming back!
:welcome:

[Rags]

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Dear Scared,
Like others have said, don't be.
If you keep re-enforcing it you will remain scared.
What is there to be scared of?
Perhaps the hardest hurdles you've already overcome... admitting to yourself there's a problem, then doing something about it. And not only have you done both, but you've just done dinner with no alcohol! What a great start! Did your husband appreciated it? Gee, I hope so.
So, with the support from here and the support from your husband, it will be an easier path to follow.
Just be aware of the ruts in the pathway and see if you can step over them.
Be kind to yourself.

[TeeHayDal]

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Scared

Way to go!!! Keep up the good work...

Tee

[veritas]

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:welcome:

We are all here for the same purpose, to make changes and get back on track.
We all know how hard it is. Yo won't finf judgement here, but endless support.

[lil.michelle]

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Hey welcome! You sound like me!!! Finish at 3, do everything and then drink, hubby gets home, i'm drunk, he's pissed ect ect
Anyway, WECOME *Big Hug* This is a great place! We're all in the same boat! All have a problem, all need answers, love and support! Stay with us and join the ride! Good luck! Keep posting!

[BridgetJones1998]

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Welcome scared! You are not alone. Download the book and read thru the tool box thread under Monthly Abstinence Forum. Lots of good advice from some very wise people.