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    Well I am new to the monthly abstinence forums and think this might be a good place for me. I am not new to stopping drinking and then starting and so on we go. Am going to some AA meetings and also another form of group therapy. All compounded with a huge professional workload and family responsibilities that can't be avoided - like lots of people. :new:

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    trying to abstain

    Hello & welcome treetops,

    Glad you decided to join us
    Getting off the roller coaster of stopping, starting & stopping again is a tremendous relief!
    For me it was all about finally being truthful with myself & accepting that I can no longer drink AL.

    Use the Tool box for ideas to help you expand on your plan & vist & post often.
    Being accountable for your actions really helps!

    Wishing you the best!

    Lav
    AF since 03/26/09
    NF since 05/19/09
    Success comes one day at a time :thumbs:

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      #3
      trying to abstain

      TTs: I just noticed your post. There is an AA weekly thread you might find interesting. I tried & tried to get sober before joining AA & just couldn't maintain. I found that I needed the face-to-face contact w/other alcoholics in order to stay sober for the 3 years I have now. I take my sobriety one day at a time. Any day I don't drink is a good day for me. Good luck. Mary
      Wisdom, Courage, Strength
      October 3, 2012

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        #4
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        Hi treetops..how are you?:welcome:.The number of people that are on this site who have been in the same position as yourself is a significant number..me included.Some can take it and leave it some cant..me I cant and seems like you are in that category too.Lav has got it right..the first step is to get your mindset round the fact that for you alcohol is a no no.Ther is plenty of support here so welcome and please join in.
        Mick
        af since the fourth of July 2012...howzat then America..now proudly marching into year 12

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          #5
          trying to abstain

          Have managed more AL free days than not lately. I am not kidding myself. I have to abstain. Its just the devil in me that takes over - late afternoon. I need to expunge this beast.
          :thanks:

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