1st Post New & Not sure if I'm in the right Place
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1st Post New & Not sure if I'm in the right Place
I'm so new that i'm sad to say i don't know what recovery is. Before i invest time here or waste anyone's can someone tell me if this forum is just for people who are in recovery or are people looking for help with recovery welcome.
When i first found this site i was under the impression that it was for active users looking for help. I would hate to think that you guys spent lots of work to get through the pain to recover and found a safe place only to come along posts from someone who is still on the other side and i would also hate to think that some of the topics or help i need may set triggers for some people.
I know how hard it is and i am sincerely happy for those who made it
. So out of respect i don't want to post anything else until someone can fill me in on the forum. Of course i will look around but it would be really nice to hear from someone out there.
I'm alone (kinda) in all this. I have been hiding my addiction it seems pretty well. There is only one other person who knows and that is the person i use with. It's not easy to discuss quitting with someone who is just as scared as i am. It does have some benefits, like knowing i'm not completely alone, but they need as much help as i do. Also help from a fellow addict can only go so far before one of us fears loosing there partner in crime and tries to pull them back in. Misery loves company. So cliche' but so true.
I hope to hear for you guys soon, also i really hope this is a place for me. i perused through some posts and it seems like the people here are very sincere and supportive. When i was reading them i felt like i walked into a warm cozy room out from a dark cold one. That's why i jumped the gun and joined so quickly.
When i first found this site i was under the impression that it was for active users looking for help. I would hate to think that you guys spent lots of work to get through the pain to recover and found a safe place only to come along posts from someone who is still on the other side and i would also hate to think that some of the topics or help i need may set triggers for some people.
I know how hard it is and i am sincerely happy for those who made it
. So out of respect i don't want to post anything else until someone can fill me in on the forum. Of course i will look around but it would be really nice to hear from someone out there. I'm alone (kinda) in all this. I have been hiding my addiction it seems pretty well. There is only one other person who knows and that is the person i use with. It's not easy to discuss quitting with someone who is just as scared as i am. It does have some benefits, like knowing i'm not completely alone, but they need as much help as i do. Also help from a fellow addict can only go so far before one of us fears loosing there partner in crime and tries to pull them back in. Misery loves company. So cliche' but so true.
I hope to hear for you guys soon, also i really hope this is a place for me. i perused through some posts and it seems like the people here are very sincere and supportive. When i was reading them i felt like i walked into a warm cozy room out from a dark cold one. That's why i jumped the gun and joined so quickly.
to SR. Many of us were still drinking or using when we joined - you are in the right place 
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Join Date: Sep 2014
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You are in the right place - This is a place for people in all or any stage of recovery. Some are trying to figure out (just like you) if they fit here. Others are on the road to recovery from alcohol/drugs/etc. and still others are either well into recovery or not sure they even need it. Grab a seat (so to speak) make a few friends, ask a few questions and see if this is what fits for you. If not, nothing lost and you may continue on whatever journey you choose
Good to have you here!!!
Good to have you here!!!
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
Posts: 99,780
Welcome! 
Yes, you're in the right place. People here are in all stages of recovery. I was still drinking when I found SR but finally stopped almost five years ago.
I'm glad you joined the family.
Yes, you're in the right place. People here are in all stages of recovery. I was still drinking when I found SR but finally stopped almost five years ago.I'm glad you joined the family.
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