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Old 06-18-2008, 03:03 PM
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Welcome To The Newcomers...!

We have been waiting for you. Good to see that your arrival has finally come, welcome to the beginning of your new life.

Many people here have been where you are – afraid, at wit’s end, feeling down, feeling worthless… and guess what?

WE DO RECOVER..!

Yeah, I though it was just a saying once too, that maybe recovery was for everyone else but not for me, then I dedicated myself to a recovery lifestyle, and things started happening for the better.

You can do it. Here’s a thought to get you started: no matter your past, no matter what you have done - you have 100% of the rest of your life in front of you right now – make the most of it.

kEEP COMING BACK.
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Old 06-18-2008, 03:06 PM
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Old 06-18-2008, 03:33 PM
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nice post.
thanks......been haunting the board all day...much better then the alternative i could have been doing.
so thanks again.
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Old 06-18-2008, 03:41 PM
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what a wonderful thread! Thanks for starting it!:ghug3
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Old 06-18-2008, 03:50 PM
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Old 06-18-2008, 05:27 PM
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What a great post! All of us need all the encouragement we can offer one another. Thank you for starting this thread!:ghug3
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Old 06-18-2008, 05:28 PM
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Word.
HUH?

NIce thread Tommy..I know when I first came here I was scared...But got real comfortable and felt so welcome very quickly.
Newcomers..This IS a great place. Hope to see more of all of you.
And more to come.
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Old 06-18-2008, 05:36 PM
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This can be the day you begin a new healthy life
Sooo...for our Newcomers

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Old 06-18-2008, 06:42 PM
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Thanks for the thread. I'm trying to keep coming back. I forget to get to check this site but I'm trying to remember.
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Old 06-18-2008, 08:04 PM
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just keep posting &
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Old 06-18-2008, 08:06 PM
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Thank you. I am going to also try to keep coming to this forum for support. I need to get through this and I can't do it on my own.

Thanks so much.
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Old 06-18-2008, 11:08 PM
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It starts with one small step...
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Old 06-19-2008, 04:09 AM
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i love this board its great to see that we're not alone and not different which i thought i was for the longest time.
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Old 06-19-2008, 04:23 AM
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no journey was every started without taking the first step, no great traveller ever wants a great journey to end, no great journey ever has and end.
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Old 06-19-2008, 04:52 AM
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[B]promise to myself.....Every time I am feeling down, I will read this thread. Thank you.
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Old 06-19-2008, 01:29 PM
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Attitude is everything...!

I've noticed recently that a lot of newcomers appear to be focused on "When will...." subjects, like when will I be able to sit around with my friends as they drink, when will the cravings go away, when will I feel better... etc.

No one is guaranteed tomorrow, or even guaranteed an hour from now. Focus on the present, and let the future emerge as it will. Resist the 'when will' thoughts.

For me, 'projecting' into the future with 'when will' and 'what if' thinking was always a losing cause. Too much for me to comprehend. I need to stay more in today.

Hope that might help someone.
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Old 06-19-2008, 01:31 PM
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Righteous words TommyK, Righteous words....

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