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Old 06-05-2007, 12:18 PM
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Introducing myself/new here

Hello everyone,

After lurking for awhile I have decided to somewhat come out of my cave. I am not quite ready to go into too much detail about my situation. My dh is an alcohalic. He has been for about 5 years of our 9 year marriage. He went through treatment. Stayed sober for 1.5 years and relapsed last September. It has been a rollar coaster ride for me since then and right now I am ready to get off this ride. I don't know how much more I can take. I feel so alone and I can't believe my life has turned out this way. To write this out is actually helping tremendously. Thank you all for your listening.
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Old 06-05-2007, 12:24 PM
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Welcome to SR HopesandDreams!

It is truly a rollercoaster, but lots of us here can relate!
More will be along to say welcome shortly Im sure.
Glad you are posting!
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Old 06-05-2007, 12:30 PM
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welcome-glad you are posting-this is a great place for support, and knowledge
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Old 06-05-2007, 12:35 PM
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Welcome to SR! Glad that you came out of your CAVE I think we all have been there!

Keep posting and keep reading!
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Old 06-05-2007, 12:57 PM
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Welcome!!!
Just having people to talk to who are in the same situation, and who don't judge or tell you what to do or tell you it's your fault is huge. There's a lot of wisdom among the folks here -- I don't post much, but I come here to listen and learn very often. I think you'll find a lot of support here.
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Old 06-05-2007, 01:11 PM
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Welcome. For me this board has been a life saver. I am glad you are out of your cave and here with us. Again, welcome.
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Old 06-05-2007, 01:20 PM
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Hopesanddreams,

Welcome to SR! This place is full of great people and has helped me tremendously, so keep reading and posting. Talk to you soon.

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Old 06-05-2007, 01:44 PM
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glad you are here! can't wait to hear more from you
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Old 06-05-2007, 01:50 PM
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Hey H + D, Welome to SR !!!!

Finding this pace was the result of a desperate puter search for someplace, anyplace I could find out I wasn't losing my marbles,,,lol. Its comforting to know there are others out there who have, are or will, experience some of the things I've gone through with the A in my life.

Go at your own pace sweetie. Theres people here 24/7

Reading the "sticky's" at the top of the page is a good place to start, if you haven't already done so.

But most of all keep posting/reading.

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Old 06-05-2007, 01:59 PM
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Welcome HopesandDreams, glad you're here. Looking forward to seeing more posts from you, SR is a great place to share your experiences.
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Old 06-05-2007, 02:36 PM
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Welcome, hopesanddreams, glad you're here!

I rode the rollercoaster, too. Look forward to hearing more from you.
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Old 06-05-2007, 04:48 PM
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Hopefully you'll find strenght, wisdom + support here and in alanon. My son being an addict is the worst; what I've learned through working the 12 steps is the best. often addiction is the DEAL BREAKer in a relationship cause there is no way of feeling good about it or any way to understand how someone could choose substance over you. It is baffling so we have to understand ourselves and progress on our journey in life w/o the addict
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Old 06-05-2007, 06:16 PM
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welcome H + D! please keep writing, and posting and let the wise, wonderful, kind people here help you - i can't tell you how much i have come to rely on their support over the last few months. take your time, educate yourself about alcoholism and your options....the path will be made clear to you eventually, YOUR path....looking forward to getting to know you.
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Old 06-05-2007, 06:25 PM
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This is a wonderful place to be! Much support is always available when you are ready for it!
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Old 06-05-2007, 06:42 PM
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welcome to a place where you can find serenity, sanity, support, advice, comfort, help...i could go on and on. oh and, lots of wonderful people

we have all changed and grown on this site greatly! hope you will join us
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Old 06-05-2007, 07:25 PM
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You are with friends here! Tell your story....it does help. Trust me, you are not alone!
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Old 06-06-2007, 06:13 AM
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Wow!! Thank you all for the warm welcome, it means the world to me!!!
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