Armed with a positive attitude...
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Armed with a positive attitude...
Hello all!
I have been quite hesitant about posting on these boards, I must admit. I didn't want to have to admit defeat once again to myself and others regarding my struggle with alcohol. However, I have made it 17 days so far and I am feeling significantly more solid in maintaining my sobriety this time around. I have NEVER made it this long! I have never thought I even could! I survived the withdrawls and the initial emotional rollercoaster of fear, shame and guilt and find myself needing to reach out to others that understand my plight. Although I am sober, I am left with the tattered ruins of my life and reading these boards have been very inspiring as I take on the task of recreating myself. I hope nobody minds my occasional comment here on this forum as I traverse the rocky road that I hope leads to my redemption. I am ready to start living my life again.
Best wishes to all!!
Christy
I have been quite hesitant about posting on these boards, I must admit. I didn't want to have to admit defeat once again to myself and others regarding my struggle with alcohol. However, I have made it 17 days so far and I am feeling significantly more solid in maintaining my sobriety this time around. I have NEVER made it this long! I have never thought I even could! I survived the withdrawls and the initial emotional rollercoaster of fear, shame and guilt and find myself needing to reach out to others that understand my plight. Although I am sober, I am left with the tattered ruins of my life and reading these boards have been very inspiring as I take on the task of recreating myself. I hope nobody minds my occasional comment here on this forum as I traverse the rocky road that I hope leads to my redemption. I am ready to start living my life again.
Best wishes to all!!
Christy
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Hi Christy,
Welcome!
Getting through 17 days is great. And, yes, the 'tattered ruins' can be hard to face, but you will be able to get through it. I hope you keep reading and posting.
Welcome!
Getting through 17 days is great. And, yes, the 'tattered ruins' can be hard to face, but you will be able to get through it. I hope you keep reading and posting.
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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Christy
As an Idahoan, I heartily welcome you here! I hope you post more than occasionally. 17 days is a great beginning.
No need to be reticent or shy here. You have done the hard work, now come here for the help and support you need to continue.
Peace and success to you,
warren
As an Idahoan, I heartily welcome you here! I hope you post more than occasionally. 17 days is a great beginning.
No need to be reticent or shy here. You have done the hard work, now come here for the help and support you need to continue.
Peace and success to you,
warren
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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Welcome Christy, congrats on 17 days and thank you for posting! It was nice to have you attend the open AA meeting in the chat room on Sunday night, I hope you continue to share with us!
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Welcome to SR Christy! Glad that you found us! 17 days is awesome! We are here for you to share with us 24 hours a day someone is always here! Great place- Keep posting and glad that you are not kicking the rocks on your journey but "moving them"
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