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05-06-2011, 03:54 PM

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greste21

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Hi guys I'm so happy that I found a forum that would help me in my addiction.

My counselor advised me to look for forums that could help me with my problem and ask help from others in the forums since I'm scared to speak up in the actual AA meetings. I'm a programmer and I am more comfortable with computers than people.

05-06-2011, 04:36 PM

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Anna

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Join Date: Aug 2003

Location: Dancing in the Light

Posts: 61,514

Hi,

I moved your post into the Newcomers Forum area so you could get a proper welcome.

I'm glad you found us and are seeking support.

05-06-2011, 04:40 PM

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Hevyn

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Join Date: Aug 2007

Location: Upstate New York

Posts: 51,573

Hi greste! So happy you are here with us. This place saved me. I know what you mean about reaching out - for some of us it's difficult. Yet SR took a huge burden off me and I no longer was alone in my private hell.

Be proud of yourself for wanting a new and better life. You can do this!

05-06-2011, 05:33 PM

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Bikeguy

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Join Date: Mar 2011

Location: South Dakota

Posts: 1,061

Welcome!! I'm glad your here, there is tons of great information and support on this site, it has been a great resource for me.

05-06-2011, 05:49 PM

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nandm

Life the gift of recovery!

Join Date: Aug 2007

Location: Home is where the heart is

Posts: 7,061

Glad you are here.

05-06-2011, 06:03 PM

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Zencat

Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude

Join Date: Dec 2006

Location: Oxnard (The Nard), CA, USA.

Posts: 13,962

Welcome to SR.

Along with this site some recovery tools can help too. SMART Recovery has those. Maybe add them to your treatment plan

05-06-2011, 06:11 PM

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BobGT

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Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Up, Up and Away

Posts: 434

Welcome greste21! SR is a good place to get information and to learn how others are handling their alcohol/drug problems. Keep reading and ask questions if you have any.

05-06-2011, 08:13 PM

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EmeraldRose

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Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: I'm exactly where I should be.

Posts: 1,889

Welcome greste!

05-06-2011, 08:24 PM

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coffeenut

6/20/08

Join Date: Sep 2008

Posts: 4,467

Welcome!

05-06-2011, 08:29 PM

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newwings

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Join Date: Apr 2011

Location: California

Posts: 624

Welcome! I seriously can't stress enough how important this site has been for me. Everyone is so supportive and helpful. Keep checking in and posting when you can!

05-06-2011, 09:22 PM

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Ranger

Encourager In Training

Join Date: Mar 2011

Location: KS

Posts: 717

Greste - Welcome! Glad you found SR. I hope you quickly feel at home.

05-06-2011, 09:28 PM

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CarolD

Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace

Join Date: Jun 2002

Location: Serene In Dixie

Posts: 36,740

Glad you found us..Welcome...

05-06-2011, 09:43 PM

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artsoul

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Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Mississippi

Posts: 7,910

Welcome to the forum! I'm glad you're here!!

05-07-2011, 04:15 AM

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least

bona fido dog-lover

Join Date: Mar 2008

Location: SF Bay area, CA

Posts: 99,784

Welcome to the family.

I gave up drinking 17 months ago and haven't felt this good in a long time.

05-07-2011, 05:08 AM

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ItWillBeWorthIt

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Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: Canada

Posts: 3,413

A big welcome from me Greste... glad to "see" you here posting. This is a fabulous forum with AWESOME individuals. So happy you chose to be sober -- it feels remarkable!

Keep reading and post when you feel like it - it does work.

05-07-2011, 05:47 AM

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Zebra1275

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Join Date: May 2009

Posts: 14,937

Welcome! You don't have to talk in AA meetings, just listen. I've seen huys come for several months and not talk, eventually they usually do.

05-07-2011, 05:59 AM

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Pumpkin Soup

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Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: near London, UK

Posts: 582

Glad you are here

05-07-2011, 06:06 AM

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wellwisher

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Join Date: May 2011

Location: Albany NY

Posts: 1,212

Welcome! Reach out in any way that can help. I agree with Zebra....you don't have to start out talking....just listen. Open mind - and believe it can be!

05-10-2011, 03:52 PM

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greste21

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Join Date: May 2011

Posts: 18

Thank you everyone I'm so happy I had a very warm welcome from all of you.
I really hope I can contribute and help out in this forum Thank you very much