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Old 10-14-2014, 07:59 PM
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Still here :)

I see all these posts saying "I'm back" and letting us all know why they had relapsed. We (including myself) welcome them back regardless. I do this because I want EVERYONE to succeed.

I'm being a bit selfish here. It feels as if we give more attention to those who do wrong or fail in some degree. Yet, those are the ones that need our support most

I have no idea where this thread is taking me

Everyone have a great evening
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Old 10-14-2014, 08:05 PM
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I'm still here too Airwick, and I hope to be here for a long time. Good night.
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Old 10-14-2014, 08:34 PM
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Hi airwick -- I'm glad you & jsm are both still here, and me too! Every time I see a post from one of the "regulars" -- you know who you are -- it does my heart good. He's still around, I think. Good for him! (or her, of course, Hollyanne!)
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Hey Airwick. I get you. I'm here. No relapse this attempt (knock on wood), but realize I tried several times before this time. Better to try & fail than not try at all. I'm pretty sure failure is a necessary step towards success.

90 days tomorrow and confidence is high. Wish me luck.
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Old 10-15-2014, 06:17 AM
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Hey Airwick. I get you. I'm here. No relapse this attempt (knock on wood), but realize I tried several times before this time. Better to try & fail than not try at all. I'm pretty sure failure is a necessary step towards success.

90 days tomorrow and confidence is high. Wish me luck.
I TOTALLY disagree with the above statement. I DO NOT believe I have to fail ( relapse ) in order to succeed.

We all have our views, and I respect yours I also believe that it is better to try and fail then to not try at all, yet we all don't have to follow the same path to reach our goal. Different strokes for different folks

I hope you keep on track, and have a great time doing so
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Old 10-15-2014, 10:25 AM
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I TOTALLY disagree with the above statement. I DO NOT believe I have to fail ( relapse ) in order to succeed.

We all have our views, and I respect yours I also believe that it is better to try and fail then to not try at all, yet we all don't have to follow the same path to reach our goal. Different strokes for different folks

I hope you keep on track, and have a great time doing so
Resolv: I DO WISH YOU LUCK !
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Old 10-15-2014, 10:55 AM
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Any one of us could relapse for any reason at any time. The odds of us staying sober forever are stacked against us. Its just comforting to know, should a relapse happen, we will be welcomed back on this site with understanding and open arms and most importantly no judgments.
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Old 10-15-2014, 12:29 PM
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If SR had of closed and locked the door the first time I left, I wouldn't be here!!

A fantastic place!!
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Old 10-16-2014, 01:17 PM
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Any one of us could relapse for any reason at any time. The odds of us staying sober forever are stacked against us. Its just comforting to know, should a relapse happen, we will be welcomed back on this site with understanding and open arms and most importantly no judgments.
who's to say we can't beat the odds?
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Old 10-16-2014, 01:21 PM
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I'm still here as well. Lucky to still have many good things in my life.

This site is a wonderful thing. I'm so glad i found it and the wonderful folks who reside here.
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Old 10-16-2014, 01:23 PM
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First thing I learned in group.....Listen to those who relapse.

Relapse isn't mandatory, but does happen - obviously. The gift of sobriety isn't guaranteed however. Some don't ever get another chance........I am thankful for making it through the gauntlet long enough to wake up, only by grace.

There is only one judge and it ain't me!
( or Dee.....jk! )
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Old 10-16-2014, 07:37 PM
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Fly: RU Yelling at me? It's so hard to imagine the tone of written words
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Old 10-16-2014, 08:42 PM
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Relapse is common but it's not mandatory.
I see relapse as part of the disease/addiction/malady/problem, not of recovery.

some of us have trouble getting out of one into the other. I did for many many years.
It can take a few run ups

Odds schmods tho, really

Coming up to nearly 8 years sober now...not bad for an all day everyday drinker like I was

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Old 10-17-2014, 06:44 AM
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I really wish my X could of found a way out I have his wedding band and a cross on a necklace that I wear. I won't ever go back---I just want him to more forward.
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Old 10-17-2014, 06:57 AM
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Hello: I'm still here too and I am NEVER relapsing because I'm NEVER drinking again. "Nobody can read the future", well: I make my future and this is something I CAN control. I know I'm not touching that again! Never say never... Well: I just did! NEVER!
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Old 10-17-2014, 07:06 AM
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A great post, and has me thinking about SR and my recovery. My instinctive reaction, being the highly accountable person that I am, is that this is all for me to deal with. To be strong, not to burden others, blah...blah...blah.
That got me here. I remember 40 days ago and the sorry state I was in, and I returned here after a previous failed attempt. The welcome and support I received will not be forgotten.
For me, SR bolsters my accountability to my own sobriety! I don't want to let you folks down. I have effectively distanced myself from many friends...recognizing now that I was making it easier on myself to avoid responsibility. I see this now. This thread just helped me see that! :-)
Have a great day everyone.
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Old 10-17-2014, 07:27 AM
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Oh I've relapsed...joined in SR in 2006...yadda yadda yadda.

Some folks get things right the first time...

Today? I'm still here.
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Always nice to have people "still here"

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