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[BUDDY BLACK]

:new::new: THIS IS NEW FOR ME, NEVER DONE ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE. BEEN DRINKING SINCE I WAS A TEENAGER. I ENJOY DRINKING A FEW BEERS BUT LIKE OTHER POSTS I READ, I ALWAYS CANT MANAGE IT,SOMETIMES I DO. IM NOT CONTROLLING IT IT CONTROLS ME. I CAN GO FOR A FEW DAYS THEN FRIDAY HITS AND I BUY A SIXPACK.MY FAMILY DRINKS, MOST OF MY FRIENDS DO, THEY ALL SEEM TO BE IN CONTROL. IT SEEMS ALL THE FUNCTIONS I ATTEND THERE IS BEER OR OTHER ALCOHOL. YEARS AGO I QUIT FOR ONE FULL YEAR WITH NO HELP OR DRUGS. BUT NOW THE CRAVINGS GET THE BEST OF ME. SORRY FOR BABBLING ON JUST LOOKING FOR SOME HELP OR ANSWERS. THANKS B.B.

[K9Lover]

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Hi Buddy and welcome!
This is a good place to start. There is a lot of advice on this site. How did you previously stop for a year?
Stick around, we'd like to get to know you!
K9

[BUDDY BLACK]

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NEWBIE

I just quit,the relationship i was in needed me to be in control,as my girlfriend had a traumatic brain injury.

[BUDDY BLACK]

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k9 lover

Thats ironic that you were my first communication, we have seven dogs in our home. at times i say the more people i meet the more i love my animals. every day is christmas with them. thank you for the response.

[planetjanet]

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Welcome Buddy Black...

This a great site and wow the people here are soooo supportive and also check out the chat room. Best of luck and please keep us posted.

Janet

[mollyka]

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You are so welcome Buddy
Ditto all the above and even tho you might not realise it now, IMO it is a huge advantage that you have done this before for a year. You can say to yourself when you hit an iffy patch ' I've done this before, I know I CAN do it', mightn't sound like much but it is a very good mental tool
Molly:welcome:

[K9Lover]

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Hi Buddy!
Just checking in to see how you are doing! Nice to know you love dogs too! Something in common already

How are things going for you? I am on day 12, I know it is not easy, but we are all here to help and support you. Please let me know if I can be of any help.

Thinking of you!
K9

[papmom3]

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Hi Buddy and :welcome:!!
I have 3 dogs who I love more than just about anything other than my family (dad, sis, bro and their kids and spouses). My pups keep me going that's for sure and I'm sober today because of them.

Please explore this site thoroughly and if you can, download the MWO book-it's fabulous!!
What has been helping me tremendously besides this community is my memory of the last 2 nites I drank and how I felt in the morning: 2 sick 2 go to work both days. Not good. Also helping lots are all the supplements that are outlined in the book. I feel better than I ever have before! More energy and as each day goes by, my cravings get less and less.

I wish you the best of luck. Please hop over to the Newbies Nest and pull up a twig. It's warm and comfy in there and there's plenty of room.

[Doggygirl]

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:welcome: Buddy! Wow. 7 dogs. What kind? We have 5 and I thought that was too many! :H

I second the motion to download the book and have a read. That's a great place to start. This is a wonderful crowd here to get sober with.

DG

[sunshine_gg]

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Holy cow, how do you maneuver around the house with 7 dogs!!!?? :H
I got enough trouble not tripping over one dog and one cat

Welcome buddy, glad you found this community. Might I also suggest you download the MWO book?

I agree with Mollyka - you've proven and you KNOW you can do without AL - you're already ahead of the game. Many of us start out really questioning IF we will be able to function at all.

Wishing you strength and unbridled success!

[BUDDY BLACK]

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DID THAT LAST POST MAKE IT?

[BUDDY BLACK]

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THREE DAYS AND COUNTING

GOT OFF WORK,THIS IS USALLY MY DRINK TIME, NONE TODAY THOUGH

[BUDDY BLACK]

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HANGING IN THERE

Well its been 4 days af, i feel pretty good. yes we have alot of dogs, they give you so much, i love having them around. Not alot of time tonight, hope all is well.

[hillsidetime]

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Hi Buddy Black, congrats on four days af, you should be proud of yourself. Read lots here, write lots, and there are many people who can help you. My house is too small for dogs, my kids and I want to get one, but it will have to wait until we put on an addition. We have 2.8 cats though. Two that are ours, and one that just showed up one day, and now is basically a member of the family. All the best,
Hill

[runningwind]

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Buddy Black, :welcome: to MWO, in my opinion one of the best sites on the web for alcohol addiction. Please ask any questions as they come up and I promise you'll get the answer your looking for. There are a lot of people here with great imformation. Wishing you the best along your journey!

runningwind