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Old 09-14-2015, 07:05 AM
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Good morning. This is my first time trying to get sober after 14 years of hard drinking. I've got 3 days. I'd debated stopping drinking before, and taken up to a month off, but last Friday I found myself crying on the phone to my parents and telling them I wanted to stop for good. So now I'm going to meetings, starting this network, talking to my friends and family about my alcoholism, and trying to lay the very beginnings of a foundation of sobriety.
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Old 09-14-2015, 07:13 AM
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Good morning. This is my first time trying to get sober after 14 years of hard drinking. I've got 3 days. I'd debated stopping drinking before, and taken up to a month off, but last Friday I found myself crying on the phone to my parents and telling them I wanted to stop for good. So now I'm going to meetings, starting this network, talking to my friends and family about my alcoholism, and trying to lay the very beginnings of a foundation of sobriety.
Awesome Cabash! It sounds like you are taking lots of steps to a better life. Keep it up!
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Old 09-14-2015, 07:14 AM
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The 1st step is where it all begins. Having a support group is very important. I can't do this on my own. Speaking with other alcoholics is also a very key part of my recovery because they understand me. People like my parents dont have the same mindset as I do and may not understand why i did or do the things i do.
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Old 09-14-2015, 07:57 AM
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Good for you cabash. Spend enough time reading on this site and you will see what a better life sober awaits you. 3 days is a great start.
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Old 09-14-2015, 08:23 AM
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Welcome to the site. Congratulations on taking back your life.
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Old 09-14-2015, 08:46 AM
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Welcome to SR cabash! Sounds like you are setting a great foundation for sobriety as you say, finding and accepting support from wherever you can is key. Honesty is key too and it sounds as though you are being truthful with yourself and those around you.

SR is a fantastic place to find support, I still come here and learn something new every day after several years. Hope you can stick with us and join the conversation!
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you're on your way.
welcome, Cabash.
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Old 09-14-2015, 09:13 AM
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Hello & Welcome Cabash nice to meet you

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Old 09-14-2015, 09:23 AM
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Good for you, hope you stick it out.
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Old 09-14-2015, 10:08 AM
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Welcome Cabash. You're off to a great start. Keep posting and reading. Lots of support here!
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Old 09-14-2015, 10:47 AM
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Welcome to the Forum Cabash!!
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Old 09-14-2015, 04:12 PM
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Welcome aboard Cabash - how are you going?

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Old 09-14-2015, 07:21 PM
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Good, thanks. I've committed to the 90 meetings in 90 days, and today's had a smaller turnout, so out of necessity I ended up talking. I'm glad I did.
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Old 09-14-2015, 07:41 PM
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Welcome Cabash. You've taken some significant steps forward. Great job. I hope you'll be here often. There is so much support and help here.
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Old 09-14-2015, 11:16 PM
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Congrats on the decision Cabash, and welcome to SR.
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Old 09-15-2015, 04:49 AM
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Hi and GOOD WORK!

It takes a lot to get and stay sober and it looks like your getting a good start.
After a lot of poor starts I surrounded and started to follow suggestions from sober folks and listening.
I found out that doing things suggested that I didn’t want to do were very often so beneficial overall.
Staying sober is a lot of work but so rewarding.

BE WELL
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Old 09-15-2015, 04:52 AM
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Welcome to SR and to sobriety, Cabash!
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Old 09-15-2015, 05:38 AM
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Sounds like you've made a great start!

Sometimes just reading or posting on here can be very helpful as well! It's good to see people who "get it"
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Old 09-15-2015, 09:31 AM
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Cool! Great job taking the first step. Now dont look back!
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Old 09-15-2015, 10:01 AM
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Welcome to SR well done on your now four days. I did 90 in 90 and it was a great experience. Keep going!
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