Husbands "Getting Sober"

So.. i have been around the block more than once when it comes to loving addicts. I grew up with a drug dealer for a dad (who ditched) and a druggie for a mom. Stepfather was an alcoholic. Never in...

Posted on: 27 September 2026 | 10:46 pm

Costco and non alcohol beer

I stood at the pallet of non alcohol beer at Costco today and was tempted to buy a case. I wondered if drinking this would be fooling myself and create a desire to drink a real beer. I walked away...

Posted on: 27 September 2026 | 6:17 pm

In a bit of a slump

Not sure if it is the sobriety, my bipolar, life in general, or a combination of all three. I've been really down and out since Friday (now Sunday afternoon). I'm in a dark place more often than not....

Posted on: 27 September 2026 | 2:58 pm

New Breakthrough and Perspective on Sobriety

I recently had a breakthrough in the way I think about drinking and sobriety, and I wanted to get this forum's take on it. For context, my drinking behavior would generally be described as binge-y....

Posted on: 27 September 2026 | 2:33 pm

We met in rehab.

So I got out of treatment on Tuesday and my new boyfriend (yes we met there) got out Friday. The whole time we were there he was so present I guess is the word. We talked we hung out and we became...

Posted on: 26 September 2026 | 11:48 am

The drama

I assumed I would get unnecessary drama from x and it has arrived. He is now refusing all the child support and expenses that have been consistent over the course of child�s life and our divorce. ...

Posted on: 26 September 2026 | 7:36 am

Under One Month Thread

Hi guys :wave: If you're recently clean/sober (even if its not your first go round), this is the thread for you :) Although there will be surely be old hands popping in to offer advice, the...

Posted on: 25 September 2026 | 11:11 pm

Class of September 2026 Support Thread Part 2

last part here: https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/newcomers-recovery/471020-class-september-2026-support-thread-part-1-a-20.html D

Posted on: 25 September 2026 | 1:31 am

Taking out the garbage?

After you got sober, were there other negative habits/things that had to be removed from your life? Other addictions? Toxic relationships? Bad habits?

Posted on: 24 September 2026 | 2:56 am

Need information

I have been on 150 mg a day of oxycodone and I think it may be causing other health issues. I have orthostatic Hypertension that makes me extremely dizzy and i pass out if I don�t sit immediately. I...

Posted on: 23 September 2026 | 10:07 pm

Weekenders 25-28 September 2026�A Much Better Rush

Weekenders 25-28 September 2026�A Much Better Rush Image: https://i.postimg.cc/MGt17vhy/IMG-8075.jpg (https://postimages.org/) One of Gilmer�s past posts.

Posted on: 23 September 2026 | 9:10 pm

New here! Mom seeking help with the emotions of being a Mom to a addict!

Hi! China here! Hoping to find the place for help,tools,resources,advice,etc on how to be a Mom of an addict,to an addict,for an addict! I also have 2 other children,a fiancee,7 grands,one cat and...

Posted on: 22 September 2026 | 9:59 pm

One year sober

I am one year sober. I can't believe it. This is the longest time sober I've been in my adult life. My mind has become so much clearer and it's allowed me to make progress dealing with some...

Posted on: 22 September 2026 | 12:23 pm

Looking for a female NA sponsor (Wilmington / Virtual Text-Based)

Hi everyone, my name is Kay, I'm 20, and I live in Wilmington. This is my first time finding a sponsor. I am looking for a female NA sponsor who is available to connect and do step work entirely...

Posted on: 21 September 2026 | 10:52 am

Visit to a friend's resulted in smoking

I went to visit a friend yesterday. She had a joint rolled up and started smoking it. She offered me a puff and I was right into it. I didnt need any convincing whatsoever. Im very disappointed in...

Posted on: 20 September 2026 | 2:00 am