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07-19-2017, 04:01 AM

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Kassir

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11th week sober

Hi all,
I'm a new member here, and today marks my 11th weeks sobriety. I just want to share my thoughts with everyone here. Yestetday i almost succumbed to the "Darkness" again because of some unfriendly friends who do not understand what it means to be an alcoholic, but thankfully i managed to stay sober. I know this battle wont be easy but i will win i'm sure.
Thank you in advance for your support.

07-19-2017, 04:04 AM

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ClearPath64

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Welcome Kassir! Glad you're here. Wow, 11 weeks is a great accomplishment. I'm only 9 days in, but resolute to keep this going. You'll find great support here. This is an awesome community.

07-19-2017, 04:12 AM

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SnazzyDresser

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Good work, Kassir. Stay strong. Your friends may not get it but you do, you're in control and that's what counts.

07-19-2017, 04:23 AM

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Mattq2

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Well done Kassir, it gets easier with time. I've found most "normal" people have a difficult time understanding alcoholism.

07-19-2017, 05:05 AM

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SimplyFree

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Welcome! Old friends can be difficult for sure. I'm glad you stayed strong....otherwise today would've been day 1.....again. Nice job!

07-19-2017, 07:31 AM

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Michelle009

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07-19-2017, 07:39 AM

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MidnightRider

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kassir

WAY TO GO - 11 Weeks!

I hear ya about dealing with people that "do not understand" ...
Great to see that you have gained strength from it !

07-19-2017, 07:55 AM

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Delizadee

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Great job on 11 weeks!

And good for you not giving in.
You can always come here for support and strength when you feel that pull from people who don't understand.

07-19-2017, 08:29 AM

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PhoenixJ

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07-19-2017, 09:16 AM

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DontRemember

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I have a few real friends that don't understand and ask me;"Not even one beer?" Then I have "friends" that I only know/hung out with drinking. I've cut those "friends" out of my life completely, including my exgf. You need to ask yourself what do these friends bring into your life? Are they real friends or party friends? Either way sobriety is your decision and yours to own/protect at all cost.