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Old 10-16-2008, 03:20 PM
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Hey all! I have been in recovery for a long time. I have had long stretches of sobriety but have relapsed more times than I'd like to admit.

But honesty is the key, right? My slips are too many to count but I won't give up!.

At the moment, I have only been sober for 2 days...

It's great to talk with people who can relate!
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Old 10-16-2008, 03:40 PM
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Oh, I forgot to mention I was on this forum for a very brief time 3 years ago...
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Well then welcome back to SR!

I've got a few years under my belt, but the fact is that we've both only got today. I'll worry about tomorrow when it gets here.
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What caused the relapse in the past? Can you identify it?
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Old 10-16-2008, 04:09 PM
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My denial was a huge problem in the first couple of years. After learning more about the disease, I realized I had turned to the drink due to my lack of coping skills with certain situations. I had also disconnected spirituality as a result of my heavy drinking.
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Old 10-16-2008, 04:13 PM
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I just want to say I admire your courage to get clean the beginning is the most important part of our recovery. HOPE YOU STAY
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Old 10-16-2008, 05:35 PM
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Welcome back to SR
and more importantly ...welcome back to recovery.

The book that finally convinced me to quit drinking is
"Under The Influence" by Mialam & Ketcham.

The 2nd sticky post on this Forum has excerpts.

Please keep in touch with us ...we do care.
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