What to expect from my life-changing decision?

[Dollydoolally]

I feel like I'm "coming out" in some way and I suppose I am. This afternoon I'm going to an AA meeting with a friend because I want to break this crazy pattern of drinking. I want peace back in my life. I'm a binge drinker, always have been and always will unless I put a stop to it now. Three years sober, binge drink for months, 10 months sober, binge drink for months, three weeks sober, binge drink. The time span is getting less and less and I can't do this to my family any more. Most of all I want it for me. I don't care if the whole world knows I am an alcoholic. I have lovely supportive friends and have told the over the past few days, they know I like a drink but I wanted them to know how bad it is and how much I want to change. They were so positive and I feel like I am surrounded by love. That was a huge step for me, my husband is really proud that I am telling people so posting on here is another big step for me! My meeting is at 1pm today, please wish me luck and a load of sobriety! I really want to do this, so much. I can see the person I should be and I want to be her again.

Well done for recognising the problem! Yo can do this, you can be the person you know you should be. It's great you have good friends and a husband who is proud of you to help you along the way.

Wishing you strength and sobriety.

Good luck.

Very best of luck with this.

Oh, and have a look on this thread -these folks are supporting each other in not drinking and I'm sure would welcome you with open arms!

Good luck op.

You have taken the first step, and the very important one, which is to be HONEST about it, with yourself and others.

Best of luck, you've already taken the biggest step. I hope today goes well and you get lots of support from the group.

Well done on recognising this and being willing to change. I wish you all the luck in the world, youre very brave and you have a whole new life ahead of you now.

What a fantastic post, a huge well done Dolly.

I wish you all the best, really and truly.

Good luck!! And thanks for your honesty. Not many people are strong enough or have the clarity of mind to admit they have a problem. I think my DH has the same problem but he would never admit to it in a million years. So there's nothing he will do, because there is NO problem according to him.

If you don't mind me asking, how or when did you become aware that it was a problem? So many people binge drink thinking that it is normal, as there so many doing it.

All the best :)