Hi from a newbie

[Arial]

Hi all,

After trying to decide what to say/what not to say, just 'Hi' seemed the best for now! Have spent the last 20 years 'social drinking' (yeah, right!), the last 10 years thinking I could stop when I wanted but just didn't want to, the last 6 years recognising stopping wasn't going to be easy and the last 2 wishing I had the strength to do something about it. Luckily I found this program and web site which seems to offer a much-needed life-line - So just had my first day AF for about 15 years, have ordered the CDs and the Kudzu, and looking forward to getting to know some of you along the way!

[aquamarine]

Hi from a newbie

Arial, Welcome. This is a wonderful place to help you . There are many very helpful and sincere people who can really understand your struggle. Keep coming back. Aquamarine

[Bella]

Hi from a newbie

Hello Arial.

Congratulations on you 1st AF day!!! You will find very nice people here on this web-site and lots of encouragment. I use it to keep a drink out of my hand! Keep posting.

Bella

[Rocky]

Hi from a newbie

Arial Welcome!!!

One day AF is GREAT...you can do it and getting involved here is a key tool to help you in the journey.

Best wishes

[sri]

Hi from a newbie

Welcome Arial!

You will find you are not alone here! Join us on the journey. I am pretty new here too. Use the tools -- the book, the CDs, the supps and topa ---and the website and the posts and all the support here have sure helped me. I am day 18 AF and I never thought that was possible a few weeks ago. Never! People here have been there and understand.

We are glad you are here!

:welcome:

[dorsetdude]

Hi from a newbie

Welcome Arial, i am fairly new here as well. this is a fantastic site with amazing people, as i am sure you are finding out, keep posting and reading.

best wishes x

[free2beme]

Hi from a newbie

Hi Arial, I'm new here too. I'm 8 days AF. Like they say, one day at a time. I find reading the stories of those further along very inspiring.

[Beaches]

Hi from a newbie

Hi Arial and welcome. Having one day under your belt is wonderful.

I see a lot of new names here since I went on vacation. Welcome everyone and I just have to say keep reading and posting. Post however you are feeling and people will come to support you.

Best of luck

[sunshinegirl]

Hi from a newbie

Let me join the others in welcoming you
I am new here as well. Daily drinking for over 20 years. After finding this site a few weeks ago, this past week I have been AF 6 out of 7 days (and the 1 day I wasn't, it was 2 glasses of wine, not 2 bottles

Lots of great information here, tons of support, everyone here has been there/done that, and no one is ever critical.

Good luck!

[Arial]

Hi from a newbie

Thanks - great to hear from you all!

Hi everyone,

What a great welcome - and a great way to come home tonight (after a 2nd day AF!) Congrats to everyone that bit ahead of me - as I read somewhere which sort of stuck with me - don't let me catch you up!:goodjob:

You're right - great way to use your hands instead of holding that wine glass - and many inspirational stories which helped set me on my way - also good to be with those of you starting about the same time - let's keep it going, one day at a time.

[Accountable for Me]

Hi from a newbie

Welcome Arial! Glad you are here! Keep posting and reading. This is a wonderful place!

:welcome: