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Old 01-31-2009, 09:38 PM
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Figured I'd introduce myself, 23 days of sobriety; hit a bottom and was tired of pissing my life away.

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Old 01-31-2009, 09:58 PM
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Welcome. Lots of great help here.
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Old 01-31-2009, 10:06 PM
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Congrats geoff!
And welcome to SR and the Jan 09 class.
I come here daily for support, fellowship and encouragement.
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Old 01-31-2009, 10:19 PM
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when I hit bottom it left quite a bruise, just to let you know, its healing=)
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Old 01-31-2009, 11:47 PM
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Welcome Geoff. This is a good place to be if you are in recovery.
Come on the site, post, read, and share a laugh or two. The support is amazing and almost instantaneous if you think you are going to slip. Hope we can be of help to us as I am sure you will be of help to us if you decice to stay and interact.
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Morning Geoff. Lots of nice and informed people here. Family support style, stick around.
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morning geoff............and welcome..........you are amongst friends..trucker
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Old 02-01-2009, 04:58 AM
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welcome geoff. I'm on day 23 too and this site really helps with the bumps along the way. Reading here everyday has kept me focused and glad knowing I'm not alone in this
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Old 02-01-2009, 06:08 AM
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Welcome Geoff! Congrats on your decision to stop drinking and your 23 days sober! I'm glad you found us!:ghug3
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Old 02-01-2009, 07:43 AM
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welcome geoff..glad u are here!!

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Old 02-01-2009, 07:45 AM
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Old 02-01-2009, 08:19 AM
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Thanks for the well wishes everyone.

Physically, I feel a million times better; dealing with the emotional wreckage and failures caused by my alcoholism is another story.

Originally Posted by Phaleron View Post
what has worked for you?
My brother is a recovering alcoholic (2 years sober), his support has helped a lot and I go to meetings one or two times a week.
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Old 02-01-2009, 08:24 AM
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geoff: you matter how long you are sober.. it's ALWAYS one day at a time!
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Hi Geoff
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and congratulations on your 23 days!
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Old 02-01-2009, 09:24 AM
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He Geoff & Welcome!

23 days is great! I hope you stay & post & become a part of the SR family!
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Old 02-02-2009, 07:41 AM
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Day 25, about to head out for class...god, going to school is so much better and easier when you're not hungover.
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