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Old 03-30-2016, 06:26 PM
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Hi everyone,

Thank you in advance and I look forward to helping others.

Have been fighting alcoholism. Recently was five days off but 5 days back on up till now. I am hoping to make tomorrow a new day. I must face everything I have been avoiding over the last year (work & life).

My family has a history with alcolohism and my dad has told me you have to fight. Look the the pain and temptation in the eye and say "is that all you got?"

Thanks for the support
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Old 03-30-2016, 06:29 PM
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Welcome to a great place, isthatallyougot.

When I first came here I was drinking every day. Reading other's stories and suggestions helped me find the courage to change. I knew I was never going to be alone. It made all the difference to have a place to talk things over. Everyone understands what you're going through - and we care. Good to meet you.
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Welcome ITAYG....
As Hevyn says, this place is great. It has been a lifeline for me in recovery.
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isthatallyougot is a great name and great attitude - welcome!

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Old 03-30-2016, 09:57 PM
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I'm new here as well. Great attitude to have!
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Welcome home. Really glad your here!... You can do this!
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Old 03-31-2016, 03:48 AM
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Thank you so much everyone. Not looking forward to today but I have done this before so it can be done. Need to stay busy and focus on the positives. Have a great day everyone.
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Old 03-31-2016, 04:04 AM
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Warm welcome, love your fight talk, might use this one too.
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Old 04-05-2016, 04:56 PM
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I'm still here fighting. The hardest part of the battle is the voice in your head that you know is lying to you. To fight your own insticints and urges is a strange thing. I'm still relatively young (early 30s) I want to make this stick.
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Yes, the disease has a very strong voice, especially when it knows that you are winning. I'm glad you're doing well.
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Old 04-05-2016, 05:24 PM
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I only wish I would have quit in my early 30's. Good job on recognizing it so young.
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Old 04-05-2016, 05:44 PM
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Thanks everyone. I'm so inspired by reading these forums, the support is amazing. I have been focusing on the past and regrets the last couple of days. I have screwed up multiple relationships in the past. While there is no hope of renewing these relationships I want to apologize for how I acted and pushed them away. To soon? Wait longer to my thoughts get more clear?
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Old 04-05-2016, 06:07 PM
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Welcome to the family. I'd wait a bit before making amends to anyone. And one of the best ways to make amends is to stay sober and live the best life you can.
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Old 04-05-2016, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Isthatallyougot View Post
Than*s everyone. I'm so inspired by reading these forums, the support is amazing. I have been focusing on the past and regrets the last couple of days. I have screwed up multiple relationships in the past. While there is no hope of renewing these relationships I want to apologize for how I acted and pushed them away. To soon? Wait longer to my thoughts get more clear?
My advice would be to wait until you get yourself on solid ground, then go ahead and reach out to ma*e amends. You are the most important person in your sobriety at the moment.
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