Hello Everyone,

[Bally]

Hi folks Im Bally from up here in Canada. Ive been sober for almost four months now and feeling pretty good about things. Im staying busy with work and hobbies, but now i think Id better talk to some like minded people about abstinance. Im going for the long haul. I have a new Grandson. What a great kid, Ben is my guy. Im working toward a better life so I can continually support my grandson and family and I want to do it sober. This is my goal. I look forward to talking to you folks, ive read your stuff and you have a good community here. I wish you all well. talk soon.....Bally

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

Hello Everyone,

Hello Bally, you are very welcome. Well done on your four months thats really great going. Keeping busy is very important and just one of the many tools we use. The great part of this place is the fantastic support and advice from people who truly understand what this is like. I look forward to seeing you on the boards.
Keep safe
KTAB

[Chillgirl]

Hello Everyone,

Hi Bally - 1st of all many congrats on nearly 4 months sober, that's fantastic!

I know what you mean about talking to like minded people, I have been sober for 9 months and life is going along fine, I have plenty friends etc but none I can speak as frankly to as I can here. There are a couple of threads here on monthy abs where you can check in on whenever you like and you will soon get to know everyone. It's been an enormous support to me and I don't think I could have succeeded without my virtual friends.

[rebirth]

Hello Everyone,

Hi Bally!
A very warm welcom to you! I am also four months old and it's a great place to be. There are some wonderful threads on here and I find the support from here to be invaluable.
Have a lovely sober tuesday.x

[Rusty]

Hello Everyone,

Hi Bally!:welcome:


Congratulations on 4 months sober!:goodjob: This is a WONDERFUL community. I have many weeks AF since logging on to MWO on a regular basis since the end of May.

Also feel free to introduce yourself on the Just Starting Out Forum or General Discussion. There are some regular members who have been AF for quite a while and there are people, who like with most of the forums, who struggle with their sobriety. You will be an inspiration to them as well. You can also Tell Your Story so that people will get to know you....that's an excellent way to establish virtual friends here.

Best of luck to you and continued success on your journey.

[papmom3]

Hello Everyone,

Hi Bally and Welcome!! I am just shy of 5 months sober and this site has saved my life. I've made wonderful virtual friends by posting regularly on a couple of the threads. Have a look around, try some out and settle in.
Congrats on your new grandchild!!

:l

[Gaia]

Hello Everyone,

HI Bally,

Welcome to MWO, and congratulations on your four months. I look forward to hearing more about you.

Warmly,
T.

[mario]

Hello Everyone,

Hi bally welcome to mwo, four months is great and you seem to be very positive in your outlook which is a great help,you certainly will find like minded people here as we all have/are being there,share what your going through here with us as i have said we all know what your going through and your not alone. goodluck and hope to see you around.

[greeneyes]

Hello Everyone,

Hi bally and welcome! Great job on 4 months!! (And even better that you are wanting the long haul) Look forward to getting to know you.

[Bally]

Hello Everyone,

Wow Thanks!

Hi Folks, hey I want to thank everyone for the warm replys. Its good to be here. Im going to give some of the other forums a try, you guys are right this site has a lot to offer. I think I want to tell my story but Im going to take some time and read others first. Got a busy day today, so I have to run for now. Hope you are all well....Bally

[techie]

Hello Everyone,

Congratulations on four months and a warm welcome Bally!

[Doggygirl]

Hello Everyone,

Welcome Bally! Conhgratulations on your 4 months sober and also your decision to strive for a better life where it's not being lived in the fog of AL. :yougo: Look forward to getting to know you better.

DG

[Lavande]

Hello Everyone,

Hi Baily & Welcome!!!

I stopped drinking for the exact same reason you did - my first grandson
I am so happy that I did too because I spend a lot of time alone with him while his parents are at work or school. Such a blessing, I consider him my saviour. If he hadn't come along when he did, God knows what kind of shape I'd be in right now.

Looking forward to getting to know you!
Lav

[KateH1]

Hello Everyone,

Welcome, Bally and congratulations on 4 months of sobriety! We have many Canadians here and a solid community of like minded people with solid plans for long term sobriety! Sober living is TRULY living, that is for sure! I am looking forward to getting to know you better!

Best Wishes!
KateH