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Old 11-07-2013, 08:01 PM
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just hi

I have 1 week sober again. I feel like such a fraud posting here because It's been a real struggle for me for years.... this site has witnessed the majority of my ups and downs. This time seems different though. I attended a court mandated class on alcoholism all weekend last weekend. I acknowledge my problem with alcohol and surrender. I've said Shie like that 20 million times before. The only person I need to prove myself to is myself though. So hi and I'll be seeing you around.
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Old 11-07-2013, 08:07 PM
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Hi back

I get really sad when I see people posting that they feel unworthy to post here or ashamed or a fraud.

We all get it - most of us have been right there...there's no valedictorian here and no bottom of the class - we're all in this together bblackbirdflyy

I'm really glad you're back - congrats on your one week!

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Old 11-07-2013, 08:12 PM
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hi bblackbirdflyy, so glad to see you post here again - we missed you!

We have all been down the same road, as Dee stated so eloquently. I struggled for years also, it just seems to have stuck this time (so far), in part because of this site.

Welcome back and congratulations on that week - awesome job!
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Old 11-07-2013, 08:32 PM
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Hi Blackbird! Nice to hear from you.
I have 0 days sober. I'm happy you have reached 1 week again.
I will be one of the posters that will brag about 4 years plus. So will you.
Its a journey, we are learning, bit by bit.
The successful people here had trouble as well when they started their journeys.
So don't be discouraged! I'm not. I am way better off than 6 months ago.
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Old 11-07-2013, 08:34 PM
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Welcome (back) BBfly and congrats on your week. You have been missed!!
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Old 11-07-2013, 09:12 PM
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I'm glad you are back and great job on one week! You have no reason to feel like a fraud on here. It's a struggle and I have had my ups and downs on my journey so far as well. Every time I have slipped I have learned something to help me moving forward. We can do this because we want it!
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Old 11-07-2013, 09:18 PM
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Welcome back and congratulations on sober time!
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Old 11-07-2013, 10:11 PM
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Welcome back bblack

Dont ever give up, that is the most important thing ! We're here to support you !
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Old 11-07-2013, 11:10 PM
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Kate good to see you again. We only have to get up one more time than we fall down. Hang in there.
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Old 11-08-2013, 07:36 AM
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Thanks to all.
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Old 11-08-2013, 07:53 AM
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Hi BBfly;

I'm glad you're back! You are a strong person for not giving up.

You will get there and we will be cheering you on
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Old 11-08-2013, 08:20 AM
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Welcome back! We don't shoot our wounded.
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Old 11-08-2013, 08:27 AM
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Old 11-08-2013, 08:37 AM
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Please don't feel a fraud- you have every right to be here.That's what this site is for. I can relate -I used to be on SR under another name, had lots ofposts and still couldn't get sober. I felt like a fraud too. I even changed my name for a fresh start- I was a coward. Be proud of yourself for coming back and wanting to get sober- welcome back
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Old 11-08-2013, 08:56 AM
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Welcome back! You have been greatly missed. I echo the others...there is no reason to feel like a fraud. You came back and that is all that matters. It is all a learning experience. I am wishing you well. Keep fighting the good fight.
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Old 11-08-2013, 02:16 PM
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Welcome back! We don't shoot our wounded.
I LOVE that! Never heard that before
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