Day 1

[rooniferd]

:new: I've been on this alcohol rollercoaster for many years now, and I'm fed up. I'm gained weight, lost friends and relationships, spent tons of money on booze, lost motivation for the things I'm passionate about, and I just plain feel bad most of the time at age 43. It's time to do something about this.

It's funny, the older you get, the closer death seems, especially when you aren't taking care of yourself. As you age, you start to see more friends and family become sick and die. No, we aren't here forever, and I swear I don't want to be filled with regrets when I get old (which I won't do gracefully, if I continue to hang out with the beast). I'm hoping that joining this forum will help give me a place to share my thoughts on this journey and most importantly, get support from like minded people like you. I've been reading posts here for years, but this is the first time I've actually posted myself.

Again, this is day 1 for me - AGAIN. Maybe this time will be the last one.

Have a wonderful sober day, everyone!

[Lavande]

Day 1

Hi rooniferd!

Welcome to MWO, this is a good place
Have you read the MWO book yet? You can download it right from the Health store here on the site.

You are at a good age to take back control & build a healthier future for yourself.
Kicking AL out of my life was the best decision for me & will be for you as well

Please drop in the Newbies Nest thread for lots of support.
Wishing you the best!

Lav

[mama bear]

Day 1

Good job stoping by here Rooni!!

[K9Lover]

Day 1

Hi Rooni!
We're glad to have you here. As I am (rapidly) approaching 40, the thought of permanently damaging my health weighs more heavily on my mind, thus I knew I had to stop pouring poison down my throat daily! I was doing it in the form of 12-14 beers per night. Doesn't this "roller-coaster-from-hell" get tiring? I was on it for almost a decade. It really is EASIER to be sober. I was working so hard at drinking, from stocking up and making sure I had enough, to getting rid of the empties, to switching stores daily so the guy at the corner didn't think I was an Alkie! Whew, tiring! You CAN get off this ride too. It may not be easy at first, but with each passing day it gets easier. Please stick close and keep us posted on your progress. I look forward to getting to know you!
K9

[LibraryGirl]

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Hello Roonie. Welcome to MWO. Glad to see that you came out of lurkdom and posted. The days will add up fast, if you are committed to an AF life. These ppl here will help a lot!

I was 47, almost 48 before I quit (2 months ago), and I can relate to feeling like you're no longer young and knowing you won't get many more chances to get healthy. Not saying you're (we're ) old, but we aren't 20 somethings anymore, lol.

Hope to keep seeing you around the board. Have a great evening!:welcome:

[kdog]

Day 1

Welcome abroad roonie! I feel your pain, am new here as well, and like K9 was drinking a good 6 pack of tall boys a night, if not more, especailly on my days off. and lol k9 I also switched up stores as not to get noticed, even harder in my state cause you have to go to a liquor store to purchase beer unless you want 3-2, didn't even know they still made. Good luck and keep posting.:welcome:
Kdog

[kdog]

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PS, I am terribly nervous cause its my weekend off. What a horrible feeling to worry about a weekend off! Just had to get that off my chest!

[Trixiebelle]

Day 1

Know what you mean Kdog,

It's Saturday here in Australia and I failed last night again....:upset:

But...

Today is another day and I cannot be hung over tomorrow we have too much happening, though we always get together with the same friends on Sat night and they are big drinkers.

It's hard cause I get ribbed terribly when I choose not to drink... so yeah, I'm nervous too.:sigh:

[kdog]

Day 1

we can do this trix!!!!!
going to go get some flowers to plant, and dinner with my son and daughter in law. Gotta keep sober for them! and myself! Good Luck?
Kdog

[rooniferd]

Day 1

Wow, thank you so much for all the responses. It's a great reminder that I am certainly not alone on this journey. I am so tired of this roller coaster ride, and I'm determined to get off right now. Something ominous is telling me it's NOW or NEVER. I choose NOW.

[kdog]

Day 1

how are you doing roon?
kdog