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Old 09-11-2011, 11:27 AM
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artsoul
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Welcome, haligh!

I'm so glad you're here and wanting a better life. I was terrified when I first got here and just couldn't imagine a life without alcohol. I had to break it down into one hour, one day at a time - otherwise the task was just too daunting.

I hope you're not expecting too much of yourself by going camping. I couldn't have done it in the first weeks of sobriety. Have you talked to your boyfriend? Is he supportive?

Not so sure about the non-alcoholic beer - I think that's a personal choice, but knowing myself it would remind me too much of the real stuff. If you do decide to go, make plans to do things (hike, canoe, whatever), take lots of snacks, and a book on recovery so that you can slip off to a quiet place and read if things get tough.
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