Just joined, feeling more positive already!
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Join Date: Dec 2016
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Just joined, feeling more positive already!
Hi everyone. Ive been reading posts on and off for a while but ive now joined and feel this could be the support i need to finally do this! Pretty much every bad mistake ive ever made has been while drunk, I've so many nights i don't even remember, ive put myself at risk, done awful things. Im sick of feeling ill and tired and looking like a red faced hag, sick of wasting all my money and being known for being a drinker. Im disgusting but that ends now. Ive never been this honest with anyone before but i have to change and start living again.
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Join Date: Feb 2014
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Welcome
TimeToBeFree!
So glad you found us! We are all here to give you the freedom to express yourself! No judgement here!The love and support are free, too!
You have found the right place to begin to free yourself from the past and move on into a new way to live!
Stay with us, keep posting and please join the Class of December 2016.♡CR
TimeToBeFree!So glad you found us! We are all here to give you the freedom to express yourself! No judgement here!The love and support are free, too!
You have found the right place to begin to free yourself from the past and move on into a new way to live!
Stay with us, keep posting and please join the Class of December 2016.♡CR
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Join Date: Jan 2014
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Read around..... you'll find there is no need for shame Here.
Nothing you can share is shocking in this company... we've seen and done it all.
But please know this; shame doesn't serve you. Shame is a trap. Shame leads you back to the bottle.
You may let go of shame. It isn't going to get you where you want to go. Share and be free. Or follow the steps and separate from it. Or find your own path to release.... but the sooner you work out of shame's ugly selfish grip, the sooner you will find joy.
Nothing you can share is shocking in this company... we've seen and done it all.
But please know this; shame doesn't serve you. Shame is a trap. Shame leads you back to the bottle.
You may let go of shame. It isn't going to get you where you want to go. Share and be free. Or follow the steps and separate from it. Or find your own path to release.... but the sooner you work out of shame's ugly selfish grip, the sooner you will find joy.
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Join Date: Dec 2016
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Amen!
It's always great to start off on a positive note. I think sobriety is awesome, my life is a billion times better sober, and it's definitely something worth getting excitied about.
Have you tried quitting in the past? Is there anything you've learned from any past attempts to quit that you know to prepare for in your early days?
It's always great to start off on a positive note. I think sobriety is awesome, my life is a billion times better sober, and it's definitely something worth getting excitied about.
Have you tried quitting in the past? Is there anything you've learned from any past attempts to quit that you know to prepare for in your early days?
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Join Date: Dec 2016
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Originally Posted by kintsugi 
Amen!
It's always great to start off on a positive note. I think sobriety is awesome, my life is a billion times better sober, and it's definitely something worth getting excitied about.
Have you tried quitting in the past? Is there anything you've learned from any past attempts to quit that you know to prepare for in your early days?
It's always great to start off on a positive note. I think sobriety is awesome, my life is a billion times better sober, and it's definitely something worth getting excitied about.
Have you tried quitting in the past? Is there anything you've learned from any past attempts to quit that you know to prepare for in your early days?
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: California
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Welcome to SR!! Sounds like you are really ready to be done this time. Like you, I attempted moderation in the past, and failed miserably. It took me a while to finally figure out exactly what I needed to be successful in recovery, and I use a combination of SR, exercise, reading, and mindfulness.
You should join the December class, you will find others who have committed or recommitted to sobriety this month as well. The 24 hour thread is another great place to check in daily. Both of these threads will connect you with some of the incredible members on this site.
Glad you are here!
You should join the December class, you will find others who have committed or recommitted to sobriety this month as well. The 24 hour thread is another great place to check in daily. Both of these threads will connect you with some of the incredible members on this site.
Glad you are here!
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