I have been thinking about getting sober for quite some time now, but I had slipped so far that I had to drink just to maintain a sense of “normalcy”. I had to drink so as not to shake, etc and was attempting to ween myself off, but it had been too much for too long. I started having hallucinations and extreme pain in my abdomen just before the weekend of the 4th and was hospitalized for a severe kidney infection on the 4th. They treated the infection in my body while they also detoxed me physically from alcohol. I came home on Thursday afternoon and although my body is still in healing mode, I have not had a drink in 10 days and feel amazing that way. I am looking forward to joining a community who support a healthy fun lifestyle without alcohol so I thought I would give this a try. Sometimes I worry I won’t be “fun” or missing out not drinking, but in my head and heart I know that alcohol turned me into a nasty person and was never a positive in my life. Thank you for listening and looking forward to getting to know the community 
Hi Meredith,
Welcome to Loosid. It’s a great community for information and support on this sober journey.
Keep up the great work!!
Thank you Craig!
Welcome. This is a very supportive community. Best of luck. One day at a time. Hugs
Thank you Robin
One day at a time. Meetings help. It can be fun. Change the mind and the habits. Life will return and change you. Better than what you used to be. For sure!
Thanks for the kind words Mike, each day is feeling better!
You made a great decision, stick with it.
It's good when you try to stop somethings you know is not good,so just try to maintain your balance and stay healthy
Congrats girl! Keep up the good work!
Thank you Meg! Congrats to you too! I think we are both on day 10!
I absolutely agree Asmo! This seems like a really great community already. Thank you for the support and kind words!