New Inspiration

[TimeIsUp]

Hello!
I have joined this forum after reading so many of your stories for the last few days. Many of them brought me to tears when I saw my own misery writ large. Thank you.
I have new hope and inspiration that I can get the monkey off my back. Thank you.

[Ella Fant]

Welcome TimeIsUp!
Now that you've found us, stay and read until your done! I've been here for weeks and still haven't finished. I, too, draw so much inspiration from the other members here.

[I'm Paul]

The time is now and it's time to start reaping the benefits of not drinking, you've joined a great bunch here so well done. Look forward to seeing you around.

[iwantasoberlife]

Welcome to WQD TimeisUp! I can't wait to hear more from you! Everyone's stories and input is what makes this site so special and helpful.

[TimeIsUp]

For the next few days or 2 weeks at most I'm going to really look at the whens and whys of it. I'm not highly stressed, and I HATE being drunk. (takes an awful lot to get there) I just like vodka in my water. Give me the flavour without the alcohol and I'll be reformed today! I think.
Also, figure out why it feels like leaving a friend.
I suppose this is a divorce; I hate to even think that word because I actually do have a great marriage. We will be even better dry. We'll divorce the poison, never each other.
Lovely blizzard here in Edmonton this weekend.
Thank you for the welcome :)

BTW: any advice about detox? I do about 18 oz per day of vodka/water. Is it safe to go cold?

[Lia~~]

You might like to read Drinking: A Love Story by Carolyn Knapp. She described her breakup with alcohol as a divorce (it's a woman's story, but lots of good stuff in there).

Glad you are here. :)

[TimeIsUp]

"Personally, fear of withdrawal kept me drinking in ever increasing quantities for years. When I finally quit, detox wasn't as bad as any one of the hangovers I'd suffered. Who knew? "

1)Exactly.
2) I hope

[AJ]

Welcome, TimeIsUp! This is a great site full of fellow warriors always willing to lend a guiding hand or offer up some words of advice.

I look forward to getting to know more about you. :)


AJ

[TimeIsUp]

Thank you Lia: I love to read, and I'm looking for anything that might help me.
Also: I am WOMAN, hear me roar ;) And you go girl!!