Please pray for strength for me

[NobodyForNow]

I'm using a fake username. Any of the computer experts coulld probably stll figure out who I am.

I've been a drunk for the last 25 years. Only my wife and my best friends knew. But the neighbors knew, because they saw me bringing a case of beer home every three or four days. And so the wife has had to take some of the abuse that my neighbors wouldn't say to my face. "How come your husband has beer in his car all the time?"

Its reached the point where I have to stop. I have an appointment with an addiction therapist on Monday.

I'm really looking forward to the appointment. I guess I'm hoping that he will tell me something easy, but I guess not. I know it won't be easy.

I'm not looking for sympthay. Just a few prayers that I can be strong enough to beat this.

[LadySmith]

Prayers sent. It'll be hard, but you can do this.

[Phantom Warrior]

NobodyForNow,

I'll be sure to say a prayer for you tonight.  My dad works as a 5th step (of the 12 steps) counselor at a treatment center and has shared some of his experiences with me.  You can quit drinking.  Deciding to pursue it on your own is the first step.  God bless.

[wmenorr67]

The hardest step is complete.

That is to admit that you have a problem.

Good luck and remember we are your friends and family on here.

[SteveS]

Just a few prayers that I can be strong enough to beat this.

Will do!

[Ron]

You can do it!

There are more than a few around here who have beat back addictions.

It is really worth the toil and effort. Prayers sent your way.

[cassandra and sara's daddy]

you can do  it  and don't be afraid to ask for help. hardest thing for me was to quit john wayneing  it through life  damn near killed me. life is soo much better sober for me

[griz]

I'm pulling for you.  It sounds as if you have completed the most important part, you want to quit.

[The Viking]

I'm not a religious man, but I hope for you to beat your addiction. Good luck!

[Brad Johnson]

One step at a time, one day at a time.

Brad

[charby]

prayers sent...  You can do this!

[RadioFreeSeaLab]

You got it man.

[Phyphor]

Prayers sent from this end as well,

[Paddy]

You've made a really important first step.  Now it's just one foot in front of the other, and you CAN do it.  God Bless You!

[jnojr]

Its reached the point where I have to stop. I have an appointment with an addiction therapist on Monday.

Good for you!  Realizing and admitting you have a problem is the first, crucial step towards recovering.

I don't think anyone needs to pray for you to "get strength".  You already have it, and you're starting to find it.  I think you'll do OK

[Monkeyleg]

My brother and my brother-in-law are both alcoholics (BIL is also addicted to cocaine and crack cocaine).

Both of them have been admitted to treatment centers. But that didn't work. Why? Because they didn't want to quit, and they only went to the treatment centers because the courts ordered them to do so.

You've already decided that you want to quit, and you're going for counseling because you want to. That's the reason why you will succeed.

Prayers going up for you now.

[Declaration Day]

NobodyForNow,

I fully understand what you're going through.  The hardest part of addiction recovery is resolving to quit.  If you truly have made that decision, the rest won't be so hard.

Also, you have some nosy neighbors who need to mind their own damn business.   Unless you drink and subsequently audition for a COPS episode in full view of the neighborhood, they have no place saying anything to your wife about you bringing beer home.

Good luck in your recovery!

[Balog]

Done.

[grampster]

You gotta wanna.  Three of the most powerful words.  If you wanna you will.
Your life belongs to you, not John Barleycorn.

God bless you and never forget that if He knows how many hairs are on your head, He will never fail to provide you with His grace and his power in your struggle.  My prayer is that you will find the will to accept His power.

[Ex-MA Hole]

PM me if you need a shoulder to lean on- drunk as a skunk for about 12 1/2 years, sober for the last 4 and counting....

[Unisaw]

On their way.  Good luck.

[armchair warrior]

saw me bringing a case of beer home every three or four days.

Hah!Is that all?I went through a twelver a night for years!
Coming up on 9 years,one day at a time.
Its hard to admit you have a problem but once you do,
it only gets better,believe me,a lot better.
PM if you want.
I'll keep you in my thoughts.

[Mabs2]

Just a few prayers that I can be strong enough to beat this.

Sure thing bro.
Try to send me some back if you can, I could use a little help myself.
<3

[Sergeant Bob]

Take it one day at a time. It only gets better.

[richyoung]

God made you (and He loves you) and God doesn't make junk....hang in there bro!