No Place Like "Home"
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No Place Like "Home"
I was a member of Sober Recovery until about four years ago when I had to go into a nursing home. I really enjoyed being part of this and made some good friends here. I realized today that November 15 marked my 33rd year clean and sober. Just by chance an hour or so ago, I happened into an on-line meeting that was supposed to be AA; but, most of the discussion was about everything BUT recovery. Suddenly, I realized how much I missed being with "my people" and sharing words of recovery every day...so, I'm back to let you all know how much I need you, no matter how long I'm sober. 
for still being here!!!
for still being here!!! 
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OMG!!!
I've been wondering what happened to you!
Welcome back sweetie. I have missed you. Congrats on your 33 years! Guess what? After struggling for the last three years I'm coming up on a year sober next month!! Yep, I finally 'got it'! :-)
xoxo
I've been wondering what happened to you! Welcome back sweetie. I have missed you. Congrats on your 33 years! Guess what? After struggling for the last three years I'm coming up on a year sober next month!! Yep, I finally 'got it'! :-)xoxo
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OMG...so good to see many of the same folks who were here when I first found SR!!! This truly is a Happy Thanksgiving!!!
I missed all of you, too.
I don't know if anyone remembers MyThreeSons (Paula). I met her on here, and saw her in person for the first time four years ago this Christmas. When I had to go in the nursing home in January 2007, she and her family adopted my ten year old Springer Spaniel, Jenny, who is still doing well.
The people of SR are phenomenal...and such good friends!!!
I missed all of you, too.
I don't know if anyone remembers MyThreeSons (Paula). I met her on here, and saw her in person for the first time four years ago this Christmas. When I had to go in the nursing home in January 2007, she and her family adopted my ten year old Springer Spaniel, Jenny, who is still doing well.
The people of SR are phenomenal...and such good friends!!!
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My eldest son, John, called this morning to wish me a Happy Thanksgiving. I mentioned that last week marked 33 sober years for me. His response was, "It's just another day." I'm sure that's what has been emphasized to him through his program of recovery. After many, many years of struggle, he just recently celebrated two years.
I told him that, I don't make as big a thing of it as I did maybe in the first ten years or so; but, that I need to remember the "significance" of that day, or it will indeed become just another day. I think he understood my explanation...I certainly hope so.
Can anyone else identify with my feelings about "Anniversary Dates"?
I told him that, I don't make as big a thing of it as I did maybe in the first ten years or so; but, that I need to remember the "significance" of that day, or it will indeed become just another day. I think he understood my explanation...I certainly hope so.
Can anyone else identify with my feelings about "Anniversary Dates"?
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I've had so many relapses along my sobriety journey that I focus on what I need to do to be safe each day...and let the anniversary take care of themselves. I do like to rejoice every time I discover a new strength that keeps me growing in recovery.
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
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Welcome back......
Of course I remember both Paula and you
Like you....I no longerr celebrate my years
with a parade......but sure....they mean a
lot to me.
Congratulations on 33 to you......
Of course I remember both Paula and you
Like you....I no longerr celebrate my years
with a parade......but sure....they mean a
lot to me.
Congratulations on 33 to you......
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