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08-14-2016, 02:46 PM

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TinHipsMcGee

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Join Date: Aug 2016

Location: Princeton, NJ

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I'm new here . . .

Hi everyone. I can't believe this site exists!

I'm new to recovery. My sobriety date is April 5, 2014 and I am just beginning to see how the promises have been coming true over the last 2 years and 4 months. I was able to get into some real 12 step work this summer since I'm a teacher in the US (we get summers off).

I'm 57, female and live in Princeton New Jersey USA. I had to put my cat to sleep last week -- she was with me for 15 years. If you've lost a pet, you know what it's like. But today I'm grateful to have had her for as long as I did.

I look forward to spending some time in the Newcomers room.

Thanks for being here.

TinHipsMcgee

08-14-2016, 03:00 PM

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OldTomato

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Join Date: Nov 2015

Location: England

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Welcome to SR! Looking forward to seeing you around.

08-14-2016, 03:07 PM

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emme99

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Join Date: Jun 2015

Location: USA

Posts: 2,332

Hi & Welcome TinHipsMcGee

So sorry for the loss of your cat

. I have lost many pets and know how hard it is to go through.

08-14-2016, 03:21 PM

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Belier

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Posts: 551

Welcome TinHipsMcGee

08-14-2016, 03:27 PM

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Hevyn

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Location: Upstate New York

Posts: 51,563

Great to meet you, TinHips! I felt the same way when I found SR. I think I've been here almost every day since.

My friends here got me on my feet and kept me there. Welcome!

08-14-2016, 03:57 PM

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SnazzyDresser

sober style

Join Date: May 2016

Location: San Antonio

Posts: 2,384

Hi TinHips, glad you made the scene here! Awesome name btw.

08-14-2016, 04:00 PM

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HeartsAfire

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Join Date: Jan 2014

Location: Deep in the heart of Texas

Posts: 1,736

So glad you found us. Welcome!

08-14-2016, 04:06 PM

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MidnightRider

The road goes on forever

Join Date: Jul 2016

Location: Southern USA

Posts: 1,107

Welcome THM,
Such a great group of people here

08-14-2016, 04:09 PM

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bexxed

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Join Date: Jun 2011

Location: here, now.

Posts: 1,236

Welcome!

I'm so sorry for the loss of your cat and happy you were able to have 15 years with her. My cat is the light of my life.

08-14-2016, 04:51 PM

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least

bona fido dog-lover

Join Date: Mar 2008

Location: SF Bay area, CA

Posts: 99,777

Welcome to the family.

I too am sorry for the loss of your cat. I've lost many cats and dogs over the years and know how much it hurts.

08-14-2016, 05:11 PM

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REsoberALITY

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Join Date: May 2016

Location: MI

Posts: 626

Hello and Welcome. What an amazing accomplishment of 2 plus years sober. I'm very sorry to hear about your pet, I do know what that is like.

08-14-2016, 05:55 PM

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On The Road

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Join Date: Apr 2015

Location: US

Posts: 544

Welcome TinHips. Congrats on your sobriety. It's an awesome achievement!

I, too, have had to put my cat down - a few years back in fact. And it really sucks.

Stick around - post and read....

08-14-2016, 06:16 PM

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Dame

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Join Date: Jul 2016

Posts: 350

Welcome THM! 2 yrs., 4 months is amazing (& condolences for your kitty).

Always happy to meet a fellow 50-something Sassy Dame here at SR.

I think you're going to like it here

08-14-2016, 06:34 PM

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firstymer

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Location: Upper Midwest

Posts: 1,730

Welcome, Tin! Great to have you with us!

08-14-2016, 06:45 PM

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Dee74

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Location: Australia

Posts: 211,435

Great to have you join us TinHipsMcGee

Welcome!
D

08-14-2016, 10:31 PM

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Soberwolf

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Join Date: Aug 2014

Posts: 67,047

Hi THMG

08-14-2016, 11:34 PM

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sleepie

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Posts: 8,614

Hi Tinhips glad you are here with us

08-14-2016, 11:41 PM

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Lorax1981

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Join Date: Dec 2012

Location: Southern Oregon U.S.

Posts: 1,023

Hi, welcome. Sorry bout your cat, sending a hug. Sounds like you have a solid start to your recovery, good job! And good job helping others this summer.

08-15-2016, 01:32 AM

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Berrybean

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Join Date: Apr 2014

Location: UK

Posts: 6,902

Welcome Tinhips. Lots in common. I'm another 12-step teacher. My sobriety date is 5th March 2014, so not far off yours.

Dealing with school with the benefit of the program is a much better experience than while in active alcoholism or while white-knuckling. Believe me!!! Lol.

Anyway, welcome to the forum. It's a brilliant sobriety tool.