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Old 04-18-2017, 02:26 PM
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Any words of wisdom...?
Firstly, I am so thankful for this website.

I have been sober for some fair time.

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Old 04-18-2017, 02:44 PM
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Congrats to you. My wisdom would be to find new things in life that you enjoy. Try a new activity, and maybe exercise more. Spend time with loved ones and friends.
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Old 04-18-2017, 03:04 PM
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the ones I contionually revisit are :

K.I.S.S. - keep it simple, stupid
This too will pass.
Keep coming back
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Old 04-18-2017, 04:26 PM
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Early in my days on SR, I began seeing the words that have been a guidepost to me for a long time now:

Live in the solution.
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Old 04-18-2017, 04:28 PM
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This reminded me that I've meant for a long time to add those words to my signature line.

All the best to you, Cassie.
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Old 04-18-2017, 04:36 PM
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"No" is a complete sentence.
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Old 04-18-2017, 04:36 PM
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Hi Cassie, Welcome!

Congratulations on your recovery! I think you will find lots of inspiring words here. Be kind to yourself.
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Old 04-18-2017, 04:43 PM
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Welcome back Cassie, Hope everything is OK.
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Old 04-18-2017, 06:54 PM
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Dammit! Ann stole MY wise words.

Be kind to yourself.

AND...keep posting.

Support to you.
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