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Old 03-19-2008, 03:09 AM
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Smile Hello from a new member

Hello,

I just wanted to say hello as a new member. I am an alcoholic but really want to recover and I have a desire to stop drinking.

Yesterday was my first day without alcohol for a long time. I think it's going to be very difficult, but I will try and take just one day at a time. Thanks for your support!

All the best
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Old 03-19-2008, 03:23 AM
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Welcome PaddingtonBear!

Glad you could join us. A desire to stop drinking. That's why we're here.

This is a fantastic sight. I found it 27 months into my Recovery. It's been a Blessing to me ever since. There is a tremendous amount of support here from people, as you can see, all over the world!

No matter what part of the world we live in, we all share the desire to better ourselves.

Hope to see you sharing for a long time.

God Bless & Thank God . . . Just for Today
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Old 03-19-2008, 03:57 AM
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Hey PB. I'm new as well. I hope to "see" you around here a lot - maybe we'll recover together!
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Old 03-19-2008, 04:02 AM
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Welcome Paddington!!! One thing I learned from sobriety is to treat each day as your first day. So, today would be your second 1st day of sobriety. Good luck and give yourself a lot of credit!!!
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Old 03-19-2008, 04:15 AM
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Hi Paddington,

You CAN do this! Welcome!
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Old 03-19-2008, 05:03 AM
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Congratulations to you for making such a wise decision. I'm newly sober too - seven days today - and I wonder now what took me so long to come to the conclusion that I was an alcoholic. Anyway, the best to you in your quest for sobriety. You can do it.
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Old 03-19-2008, 05:40 AM
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Welcome to SR Paddington! Glad that you found and I hope this place is a great source for you as it has been for me!
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Old 03-19-2008, 06:45 AM
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Welcome PB!!!

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Episode of Paddington Bear, 'A Bear in Hot Water' - I guess you needn't be a bear in hot water any more!!!

Good luck on your road to recovery friend, have you made any plans to see the doc for advice/help about quitting?
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Old 03-19-2008, 06:58 AM
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Hey and welcome!

Sharing and learning here is a sgnificant part of my recovery. There is no other community like it that I'm aware of.

The more I check in, the more I feel that I "own" my recovery.

Peace

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Old 03-19-2008, 06:59 AM
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Old 03-19-2008, 07:12 AM
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Welcome, PB. I am right there with you. We can do this!
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Old 03-19-2008, 09:47 AM
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Welcome PB, you said it- take it one day at a time.
Great support here for you, best wishes.
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Old 03-19-2008, 09:54 AM
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Old 03-19-2008, 10:23 AM
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Great job PB. This is a good group of people.

Hope to see you post again soon!
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Old 03-19-2008, 03:06 PM
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Hello PB and welcome. You will find tremendous support from everyone here.
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Old 03-19-2008, 03:10 PM
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Want to say Hey and Welcome to SR

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Old 03-19-2008, 03:15 PM
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welcome from me too
great user name

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Old 03-19-2008, 04:16 PM
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Welcome! Trust me, if I can do it, so can you.

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Old 03-19-2008, 04:19 PM
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Paddington...

How are you doing today?
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Old 03-19-2008, 06:36 PM
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