Alcoholics Anonymous
Free peer meetings worldwide, in person and online.
For people cutting back, quitting or staying sober, one day at a time. Talk with people in Sweden who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
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Free peer meetings worldwide, in person and online.
Science-based addiction recovery meetings you run yourself, online and in person.
Free emotional support from trained listeners, online and anonymous, in many languages.
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โA note for the next person. I was where you are eighteen months ago. A sponsor I text. That was my life. Last weekend I went to a friend's birthday and stayed till the end. You get yourself back in pieces. One day at a time.โ
โTo anyone just starting: I know it feels impossible right now. The mornings are the hardest, but they do get easier. Find someone you can text when you want a drink, even if it's just to say you're struggling. Take it hour by hour if you have to. And don't beat yourself up for the past. Your kids just want you present. I'm still figuring it out, but I'm here.โ
โI was where you are eighteen months ago. I remember a spnosor I text like it was yesterday. I've started painting again. It comes back so slowly you don't notice until one day you do. From someone who gets it.โ
โFor whoever is where I was: A few years back, that was me. Day 43, every single day. I laugh properly again. It doesn't stay this heavy. You've got this, even if it doesn't feel like it.โ