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Old 02-09-2015, 02:39 PM
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I'll be back when I have some sober time under my belt. Hope all is doing well. John
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Old 02-09-2015, 02:40 PM
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Old 02-09-2015, 02:41 PM
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Now is the time to stay and reach out, John.

Hope you stay on.
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Old 02-09-2015, 02:46 PM
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Its better here to have a support network hopefully speak soon
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Old 02-09-2015, 03:03 PM
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Ok, if you think it will help you remain sober. We will be here and will welcome you with arms opened.
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Old 02-09-2015, 03:22 PM
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For me it was having support that created some Sober time for me John.

You don't need to cut off that life line and go at things alone!!
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Old 02-09-2015, 03:25 PM
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There's no need to leave John. SR is for people struggling.

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Old 02-09-2015, 04:21 PM
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Hey John. You are always welcome here, just as anyone who needs support is. And believe it or not, your being here helps others too...even if you aren't sober yet. We have all been there before and we get it...why not put down the bottle and join us.
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Old 02-09-2015, 04:46 PM
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Old 02-09-2015, 06:17 PM
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Please don't go John.
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Old 02-09-2015, 06:25 PM
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Please don't leave. SR is the place to be when you are trying to get some sober time under your belt.
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Old 02-09-2015, 06:33 PM
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Old 02-09-2015, 06:39 PM
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Don't leave John. I came here after relapsing and have been sober for 2 weeks now thanks to the help and support of everyone here.
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Old 02-09-2015, 06:41 PM
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Leaving a "recovery website" to go off and get sober by yourself, seems illogical to me.
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Old 02-09-2015, 06:43 PM
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I don't want you to leave either John. I wasn't sober when I came here - many of us weren't. We understand how you feel, like no one else can.
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Old 02-09-2015, 06:43 PM
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I also relapsed and stayed....this is the main thing that has given me any sober time.
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Old 02-09-2015, 08:03 PM
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You guys are right. Leaving a sober recovery site to get sober makes no sense. I think it's partially pride that made me say what I said. It's also partially to respect others' who have managed to stay sober for a while. I managed to stay sober for a number of months last year and that counts. It's also a habit for me to withdraw when I'm hurting or struggling with something and come out when I'm doing better. Maybe i should do what others have done and post more often, not less. Thanks all for your concern. John
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Old 02-09-2015, 08:07 PM
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Glad you're going to hang around! How are you doing tonight?
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Old 02-09-2015, 08:50 PM
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I was on here for 11 years before I could stay stopped.

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Old 02-09-2015, 10:09 PM
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Glad you're going to hang around! How are you doing tonight?
Doing good tonight. Feeling good. John
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