Hey... Don't give up.

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10-07-2015, 03:32 AM

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FreeOwl

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Hey... Don't give up.

Don't give up....

On yourself
On that little voice
Sometimes whispering, sometimes shouting
From a lost corner somewhere
Behind the hazy curtain

Don't give up....

That one who says
"Please, stop..."
That one who danced in grassy fields
Rode that bike with glee
Lived with simple joy

Don't give up....

Don't buy the lies
The cretin's call
That one who says "it's hopeless"
Here, just take another sip... another bump... another pill...
Stick with me, kid

Don't give up....

It's hard and scary and confusing
Uncertain and alone
But it's going to be OK
Better than OK.... it's going to be amazing
Because it's not hopeless, it's not too late....

And you're worth it.

So listen; please, Don't give up.

Today is another day....

And you're closer than you know.

Don't give up.

10-07-2015, 03:36 AM

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Tooshabby

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Thank you :-)

10-07-2015, 04:36 AM

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Stubbs16

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Thank you, love this post.

10-07-2015, 05:39 AM

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Dharma33

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Awesome, FO! Thanks - that was great to hear today.

10-07-2015, 05:50 AM

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PurpleKnight

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Nice post FreeOwl!!

10-07-2015, 05:53 AM

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FreeOwl

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in it together

10-07-2015, 08:29 AM

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Soberwolf

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10-07-2015, 08:30 AM

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Dropsie

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Great post, thank you very much. I needed this today.

10-07-2015, 08:32 AM

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InTheEnd

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Loved this!

10-07-2015, 08:36 AM

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SoberLeigh

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Thanks, FreeOwl. As always, a wise and heartfelt post.

10-07-2015, 05:34 PM

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FreeOwl

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to the top... because some new folks today...

10-07-2015, 05:38 PM

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biminiblue

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Thanks!! I missed this first time around. Did you write it?

10-07-2015, 05:47 PM

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FreeOwl

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yep...

just a little thought for the day / offering to my community.

10-07-2015, 06:10 PM

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Hevyn

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That's right - don't give up. Never, ever. Thank you so much for the lovely thoughts, FreeOwl. Very helpful for many, I'm sure.

10-07-2015, 06:16 PM

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Anna

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Thanks, FreeOwl!

10-07-2015, 09:40 PM

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leviathan

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Pretty good writin'!

10-08-2015, 10:33 AM

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biminiblue

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Very good writing, and so true. In early sobriety I kept reminding myself I was a happy kid. I'm glad to see more of that happiness now. I strive to do things that are good for me. It's a process.