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***Forums Team*** · 09-16-2006, 12:19 AM

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**Ann** · 09-16-2006, 04:31 AM

If you are a guest reading this, then something has drawn you near.

Come sit with us a while, at the warmth of the fire of recovery. Nothing you have done, nothing that has happened in your life, will surprise us or make us turn you away. All who enter are welcome here.

The door is open, the lights are on and there's a chair here already with your name on it, waiting.

Come sit by the fire and tell us your story. Or sit warmly and listen to ours. When the time is right, we'll get to know you and walk with you the rest of the way.

Hugs and Love

Ann

indigo · 09-16-2006, 05:37 AM

SR saved my life love to everyone here and a huge welcome to all newcomers.
hugs indigo

CarolD · 09-16-2006, 06:15 AM

We do recover!!
So can you!

Please come join us on our journey.

BigSis · 09-16-2006, 07:38 AM

I got here full of terror and certain that only bad things were about to happen in my life.

Sober Recovery introduced me to others who have already walked the path I am on... who showed me where the rough patches might be... who held out their hand when I got lost in the dark. Who loved me and held me up when I had lost hope that I could go on.

I keep going on. Sober Recovery helps.

Please take a minute to read a few posts. If your experience is like mine, you'll find exactly what you need today.

(((hugs))))

***cmc*** · 09-16-2006, 09:34 AM

Dear Guest.
What will you find on SR besides recovery?
Acceptance
Understanding
Truth
Patience
Hope
Friendship
I came here in crisis, knowing that I needed help in order to live amidst the chaos of addiction. I have found all these things and much more here on SR.
There is always a welcome here and many helping hearts who care.

***Anna*** · 09-16-2006, 10:32 AM

It's always made me smile that SR came up and running at almost exactly the same time that I stopped drinking.

Of course, I wouldn't stumble upon this site until 3 years later, but I know it was meant to be.

Happy 6th Anniversary to SR (and to me too).

2dayzmuse · 09-16-2006, 10:46 AM

I am so very grateful to have found SR. It came at a time in my life where I had to choose between life, or death. I chose life and these rooms and the wonderful people who fill them, have brought me back to the land of the living. I love the people here! I owe so much to them. I owe them for their kind words, love and support, and the helping hand that was extended when I needed it the most.

When I was down so low, I was told that there is hope. I clung to that thought and through hope, I have found the solution. The solution is available to everyone who wants it. Grab it! It is yours for the taking...

WELCOME!!!!

Cynay · 09-16-2006, 11:49 AM

A warm welcome to you, I am so glad that you found us here at SR.

When it arrived my heart was full of Anger, Pain, Regret, Confusion, and Disbelief.

Anger that this could happen to me yet again, that the person I loved could have such disregard for our relationship...... that yet again, one more person in my life had let me down and hurt me....

Pain that I was unlovable, rejected yet again, completely misunderstood and a failure at the one thing that means more to me then anything. The relationships in my life and a loving interdependent relationship with one special person.

Regret that once again "I" had done something wrong, I was one more time not enough. That because there was something deeply wrong with me that no one would ever be able to accept me for who I am. That knowing that I was a broken person I would always be unloved and alone.

Confusion because I kept trying to change, fix, argue, fight, take care of, protect, nurture and nothing I did, no matter how hard I tried or how much I love them the Alcoholics in my life pushed me away, hurt me, disrespected me. I could not figure out the words to say or the action to take that would make them stop the destructive behavior and save our relationship.

Disbelief because of the lies, the chaos and in the end they would leave me alone and I never understood why they loved the bottle more then they loved me.

If this sounds like anything you have felt, lived with or are still living with and you are out of hope…. You have come to the right place to find your,

Hope Healing Happiness & Serenity

nogard · 09-16-2006, 08:44 PM

I came to SR, full of denial, fear and anger as well as being very sick. I clung to SR and later to my program and stumbled through each day held and supported by SR Members.

Most days I could not see a way through and was told to focus on the day or the hour only, keep in the now. 16 Months on and I have a life, the anger and fear are minisule compared to then and they dissapate as I work my program. I have good work and many friends and I often feel content, a feeling that was alien to me, a feeling that I don want or need everything else. So different as my DOC was always "More" of anything!

If your new here, just quit, then hold out your hand and grab on tight, give up everything you knew before and join us.

Love Kevin (here is my hand)

aasharon90 · 09-17-2006, 06:51 AM

Hi im Sharon an im an Alcoholic.

By the Grace of my Higher Power
and people here in SR i havent had
a drink of alcohol since 8-11-90.
For that im truely grateful.

I found this site almost a yr ago.

I come here on a daily bases to
share my own experiences, strengths
and hope with others as in turn
recieve the same help from others.

Coming here I don't feel alone. As i
read shares from others and reply to
them and recieve the same in return,
I am filled with hope and encouragement
to continue on my recovery journey
one more day.

Recovery is a learning process and like
anything...we can have fun learning.

Don't take urself so seriously....we r
all human ,,,not perfect....just striving
for progress in our our addictions
to stay clean and sober one day at
a time with the help of many wonderful
caring individuals here in Sober Recovery.

Thanks for letting me share.

**Ann** · 09-17-2006, 01:06 PM

Another reason to sign up and stick around....

we have really good cake

Happy Birthday SoberRecovery!!!

2dayzmuse · 09-17-2006, 02:49 PM

Ooooo...pass the cake please.

Luckyv2 · 09-18-2006, 05:40 PM

There Is Hope

If you are new to this site
Pull up a chair and give up the fight

We all know what it was like in those days
You couldn't even feel the suns rays

But if you just take a deep breath
Hold on to our hands and do the rest

You can beat this alcohol and drugs
You don't have to stay on that rug

Get up and dust yourself off today
And tell yourself just for today

I don't have to drink or use
And then you know that you will not loose

We know how hard it is at first
If your like me you will want to curse

Thats ok if that is what you need
Just remember to water the seed

The seed of life is in your days ahead
You will be able to lay down in bed

Knowing that you did the best that you can do
Then the days won't be so blue

Remember not to dwell on the past mistakes
Go ahead and give yourself a break

For none of us are perfect in any way
I just wanted to say Hey

Written by: Vic
November 17, 2005

marteen · 09-22-2006, 09:50 PM

Hey, you guests!!

It's hard to really feel the "warmth" when you are on the outside just looking in! Come in through the open door and join our family.

When I first came here, I was in such a state that I really thought everyone here was a "poopie head"!! (really!) I thought they were crazy and I left knowing that "I" knew all the right answers and that "I" was going to "fix" my addict daughter!! Yes, I knew it all!

I discovered in a short time through experience I would rather never repeat that I was the "poopie head"! I was lucky; I found my "recovery" through the help of SR.

My daughter is still an addict and won't have anything to do with her family but I am surviving and moving forward thanks to the help and support I recieve on SR.

**shockozulu** · 09-23-2006, 09:39 PM

You may feel like I did when I first came here. I was scared to register because that might mean *gasp* I'm an addict. Then I realized that the fact I was looking at this board in the first place meant that I had realized I had a problem. So I signed up.

I have found so many friendships since. Please don't let that little addict/alcoholic voice keep you from signing up, we welcome you!

**Pony** · 09-24-2006, 06:43 AM

Just peeking in.....welcome....

I first came here looking for help with my addict daughter (who is now in recovery and has a clean time of 6 yrs.)...to learn what to do for her and with her. Trying to find ways to treat her....lol... but instead I learned how to help "me" which in turn helped her.

I opened up to what this place has to offer from other that had gone before me and found myself and a place to call home. So stick around, you never know what's down that road.

syster · 09-24-2006, 07:17 AM

on the day i decided to "do something" about my addiction, i searched for forum and alcoholism. that's how i found SR and signed up after lurking around for a couple of hours reading posts and seeing myself in so many. it made me feel better that day even tho i was staying home from work alcohol sick from the nite before. today is my day #6 -- i come here at least once a day most days twice; morning and before bed. it's been great to see that im not the only person out there with these feelings. and also it felt good that there is such a diverse group of ppl here--not everyone was 20 yrs into recovery. there are so many that are just starting out like me (well for the thousandth time at least!).
it's also great that there is acceptance that you don't have to "out" yourself and can remain anonymous in name and still be respected in your chosen path of recovery here (you don't have to follow down anyone's strict path, only your own) i outed myself to me and i think that's what counts the most.
i have made a great friend who started the day i did-its a great support, as is reading posts - i always click on new posts and browse thru each time i come in. if you are new and lurking--good 4 you; there's information galore here! if you are anxious about joining, don't be. go to hotmail.com or yahoo.com and make up an email address. think up your own special name you want to be called and jump in. remain anonymous, but out you to you!

09-16-2006, 12:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
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09-16-2006, 04:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 29,845	If you are a guest reading this, then something has drawn you near. Come sit with us a while, at the warmth of the fire of recovery. Nothing you have done, nothing that has happened in your life, will surprise us or make us turn you away. All who enter are welcome here. The door is open, the lights are on and there's a chair here already with your name on it, waiting. Come sit by the fire and tell us your story. Or sit warmly and listen to ours. When the time is right, we'll get to know you and walk with you the rest of the way. Hugs and Love Ann __________________ Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. ~Tagore

09-16-2006, 05:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
indigo Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,928	SR saved my life love to everyone here and a huge welcome to all newcomers. hugs indigo __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

09-16-2006, 06:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
CarolD Forward we go...side by side Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 37,601	We do recover!! So can you! Please come join us on our journey. __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

09-16-2006, 07:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
BigSis On a tear Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Volcano Country! Posts: 3,240	I got here full of terror and certain that only bad things were about to happen in my life. Sober Recovery introduced me to others who have already walked the path I am on... who showed me where the rough patches might be... who held out their hand when I got lost in the dark. Who loved me and held me up when I had lost hope that I could go on. I keep going on. Sober Recovery helps. Please take a minute to read a few posts. If your experience is like mine, you'll find exactly what you need today. (((hugs)))) __________________ No matter how spoiled the past may be, our future is spotless.... BigSis

09-16-2006, 09:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
*cmc* Community Greeter Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: FL Posts: 14,239	Dear Guest. What will you find on SR besides recovery? Acceptance Understanding Truth Patience Hope Friendship I came here in crisis, knowing that I needed help in order to live amidst the chaos of addiction. I have found all these things and much more here on SR. There is always a welcome here and many helping hearts who care. __________________ We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them. ~Albert Einstein

09-16-2006, 10:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
*Anna* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light Posts: 27,817	It's always made me smile that SR came up and running at almost exactly the same time that I stopped drinking. Of course, I wouldn't stumble upon this site until 3 years later, but I know it was meant to be. Happy 6th Anniversary to SR (and to me too). __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. Marianne Willianson

09-16-2006, 10:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
2dayzmuse Paused Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 5,093	I am so very grateful to have found SR. It came at a time in my life where I had to choose between life, or death. I chose life and these rooms and the wonderful people who fill them, have brought me back to the land of the living. I love the people here! I owe so much to them. I owe them for their kind words, love and support, and the helping hand that was extended when I needed it the most. When I was down so low, I was told that there is hope. I clung to that thought and through hope, I have found the solution. The solution is available to everyone who wants it. Grab it! It is yours for the taking... WELCOME!!!!

09-16-2006, 11:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
Cynay Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,836	A warm welcome to you, I am so glad that you found us here at SR. When it arrived my heart was full of Anger, Pain, Regret, Confusion, and Disbelief. Anger that this could happen to me yet again, that the person I loved could have such disregard for our relationship...... that yet again, one more person in my life had let me down and hurt me.... Pain that I was unlovable, rejected yet again, completely misunderstood and a failure at the one thing that means more to me then anything. The relationships in my life and a loving interdependent relationship with one special person. Regret that once again "I" had done something wrong, I was one more time not enough. That because there was something deeply wrong with me that no one would ever be able to accept me for who I am. That knowing that I was a broken person I would always be unloved and alone. Confusion because I kept trying to change, fix, argue, fight, take care of, protect, nurture and nothing I did, no matter how hard I tried or how much I love them the Alcoholics in my life pushed me away, hurt me, disrespected me. I could not figure out the words to say or the action to take that would make them stop the destructive behavior and save our relationship. Disbelief because of the lies, the chaos and in the end they would leave me alone and I never understood why they loved the bottle more then they loved me. If this sounds like anything you have felt, lived with or are still living with and you are out of hope…. You have come to the right place to find your, Hope Healing Happiness & Serenity __________________ Cynay "Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself." Harvey Fierstein

09-16-2006, 08:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
nogard everything is already ok Join Date: May 2005 Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia Posts: 17,855 Blog Entries: 3	I came to SR, full of denial, fear and anger as well as being very sick. I clung to SR and later to my program and stumbled through each day held and supported by SR Members. Most days I could not see a way through and was told to focus on the day or the hour only, keep in the now. 16 Months on and I have a life, the anger and fear are minisule compared to then and they dissapate as I work my program. I have good work and many friends and I often feel content, a feeling that was alien to me, a feeling that I don want or need everything else. So different as my DOC was always "More" of anything! If your new here, just quit, then hold out your hand and grab on tight, give up everything you knew before and join us. Love Kevin (here is my hand) __________________ ...And like a bird that's on the wing and is flying free He can hear the song of home endlessly

09-17-2006, 06:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
aasharon90 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 5,542	Hi im Sharon an im an Alcoholic. By the Grace of my Higher Power and people here in SR i havent had a drink of alcohol since 8-11-90. For that im truely grateful. I found this site almost a yr ago. I come here on a daily bases to share my own experiences, strengths and hope with others as in turn recieve the same help from others. Coming here I don't feel alone. As i read shares from others and reply to them and recieve the same in return, I am filled with hope and encouragement to continue on my recovery journey one more day. Recovery is a learning process and like anything...we can have fun learning. Don't take urself so seriously....we r all human ,,,not perfect....just striving for progress in our our addictions to stay clean and sober one day at a time with the help of many wonderful caring individuals here in Sober Recovery. Thanks for letting me share. __________________ "A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED" SHARON B. Baton Rouge, La. 8-11-90 I turn my will and life over to the care of a Power greater than I on a daily bases for guidance, care and protection.

09-17-2006, 01:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 29,845	Another reason to sign up and stick around.... we have really good cake Happy Birthday SoberRecovery!!! __________________ Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. ~Tagore

09-17-2006, 02:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
2dayzmuse Paused Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 5,093	Ooooo...pass the cake please.

09-18-2006, 05:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
Luckyv2 JUST DO IT!! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Here Or There Posts: 7,580 Blog Entries: 10	There Is Hope If you are new to this site Pull up a chair and give up the fight We all know what it was like in those days You couldn't even feel the suns rays But if you just take a deep breath Hold on to our hands and do the rest You can beat this alcohol and drugs You don't have to stay on that rug Get up and dust yourself off today And tell yourself just for today I don't have to drink or use And then you know that you will not loose We know how hard it is at first If your like me you will want to curse Thats ok if that is what you need Just remember to water the seed The seed of life is in your days ahead You will be able to lay down in bed Knowing that you did the best that you can do Then the days won't be so blue Remember not to dwell on the past mistakes Go ahead and give yourself a break For none of us are perfect in any way I just wanted to say Hey Written by: Vic November 17, 2005 __________________ With Love and Respect Vic With God and A Little Luck We won't have to use today

09-22-2006, 09:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
marteen Hug giver-outer! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The State of Possibilities Posts: 524	Hey, you guests!! It's hard to really feel the "warmth" when you are on the outside just looking in! Come in through the open door and join our family. When I first came here, I was in such a state that I really thought everyone here was a "poopie head"!! (really!) I thought they were crazy and I left knowing that "I" knew all the right answers and that "I" was going to "fix" my addict daughter!! Yes, I knew it all! I discovered in a short time through experience I would rather never repeat that I was the "poopie head"! I was lucky; I found my "recovery" through the help of SR. My daughter is still an addict and won't have anything to do with her family but I am surviving and moving forward thanks to the help and support I recieve on SR. __________________ True wisdom is to live in the present, plan for the future, and profit from the past. Anonymous

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09-23-2006, 09:39 PM	#16 (permalink)
shockozulu Reach Out and Touch Faith Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,363	You may feel like I did when I first came here. I was scared to register because that might mean gasp I'm an addict. Then I realized that the fact I was looking at this board in the first place meant that I had realized I had a problem. So I signed up. I have found so many friendships since. Please don't let that little addict/alcoholic voice keep you from signing up, we welcome you! __________________ "Its Mr Higher Power unless I'm angry, then just like everyone else in my life it simply becomes Mr. Power." Copyright © 2005 - 2013 Shockozulu

09-24-2006, 06:43 AM	#17 (permalink)
Pony Forum Leader Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: trail of discovery Posts: 2,514	Just peeking in.....welcome.... I first came here looking for help with my addict daughter (who is now in recovery and has a clean time of 6 yrs.)...to learn what to do for her and with her. Trying to find ways to treat her....lol... but instead I learned how to help "me" which in turn helped her. I opened up to what this place has to offer from other that had gone before me and found myself and a place to call home. So stick around, you never know what's down that road. __________________ "Failure is an EVENT, it is not a person â€“ yesterday really did end last night, and today is your brand new day..." .........unknown The sun always rises, and a new day begins.

09-24-2006, 07:17 AM	#18 (permalink)
syster Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 15	hello to the guests from a newcomer to SR on the day i decided to "do something" about my addiction, i searched for forum and alcoholism. that's how i found SR and signed up after lurking around for a couple of hours reading posts and seeing myself in so many. it made me feel better that day even tho i was staying home from work alcohol sick from the nite before. today is my day #6 -- i come here at least once a day most days twice; morning and before bed. it's been great to see that im not the only person out there with these feelings. and also it felt good that there is such a diverse group of ppl here--not everyone was 20 yrs into recovery. there are so many that are just starting out like me (well for the thousandth time at least!). it's also great that there is acceptance that you don't have to "out" yourself and can remain anonymous in name and still be respected in your chosen path of recovery here (you don't have to follow down anyone's strict path, only your own) i outed myself to me and i think that's what counts the most. i have made a great friend who started the day i did-its a great support, as is reading posts - i always click on new posts and browse thru each time i come in. if you are new and lurking--good 4 you; there's information galore here! if you are anxious about joining, don't be. go to hotmail.com or yahoo.com and make up an email address. think up your own special name you want to be called and jump in. remain anonymous, but out you to you!