It's Different This Time

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10-20-2015, 08:13 AM

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TurningLeaf

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It's Different This Time

Hi Everyone,

Today is day 5. And it feels different from any of the many other times I have tried to quit. It's because I am now open to sobriety, and I wasn't before.

Tried meetings in the past and always found some reason to not like them, but I am approaching them with an open mind, finally, and am yearning to attend them now, instead of dreading them.

Have also been talking to other alcoholics openly, not hiding who I am anymore. And I am not freaking out about what others think of me. That was an excuse I used to drink.

Thanks, all, for all your shares, I love reading them and I am learning from each and every one of you.

10-20-2015, 08:14 AM

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ScottFromWI

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That's great news TurningLeaf, and fantastic to hear that you are seeing things differently this time around. Congrats on day 5 and keep up the good work!

10-20-2015, 08:37 AM

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soberclover

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I found that it does feel better to just be out there and open about my recovery

10-20-2015, 08:39 AM

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ccam1973

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Great job Turningleaf! Until I accepted this as an ongoing problem and one that I will always carry with me, I couldn't succeed at getting better.

Good for you and it sounds like you are on the right path!

10-20-2015, 08:41 AM

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Soberwolf

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Congrats on day 5 TurningLeaf

10-20-2015, 09:03 AM

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Anna

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Day 5 is great and I'm glad you feel committed to recovery.

10-20-2015, 09:14 AM

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On The Road

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TL - it sounds like you're starting to figure things out. And that's fantastic news. I hope you will learn more about yourself and your addiction so you can successfully continue your sober journey.