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12-30-2018, 06:45 PM

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Bill14

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Ready to stop

Been a member for years but now I'm posting because I am truly ready to stop

12-30-2018, 06:51 PM

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lessgravity

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Welcome to the posting side of things Bill. What's the plan?

12-30-2018, 07:09 PM

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Dee74

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Welcome Bill - you'll find a lot of support here

12-30-2018, 07:15 PM

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Glad you posted!

I hope our support can help you get sober for good.

12-30-2018, 07:17 PM

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Bill14

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Thanks that's what I understand so ready to get started

12-30-2018, 09:34 PM

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FeelingGreat

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Hi Bill. Have you planned how to get through the inevitable times when you really want a drink? Often predictable, like certain hours of the day, or when you're hungry etc.
I found planning to eat, distract, destress, a key to success, along with the readiness to stop, which you have now.

12-31-2018, 07:50 AM

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Zebra1275

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Today's a great day to begin your sober journey.

12-31-2018, 02:14 PM

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Bill14

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I do have plan and I have stop before just going to stick with it this and I go to meetings

12-31-2018, 02:16 PM

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Bill14

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Today's a great day to begin your sober journey.

Looking forward to a new year2019

12-31-2018, 02:19 PM

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Bill14

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Still getting this site figured out is there a mobile version?

12-31-2018, 04:35 PM

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Dee74

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if you scroll down all the way to the bottom left hand side there's a drop down 'skins' menu - you can change to mobile view there

12-31-2018, 04:45 PM

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Bill14

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if you scroll down all the way to the bottom left hand side there's a drop down 'skins' menu - you can change to mobile view there

thanks got it👍

01-01-2019, 12:54 PM

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SoberCAH

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Looking forward to a new year2019

There will undoubtedly be a different year in 2019 if there is a different you as well.

01-01-2019, 01:15 PM

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Lonewolf22

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All the best Bill

01-01-2019, 03:00 PM

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FreeOwl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill14

Been a member for years but now I'm posting because I am truly ready to stop

That's great news!

One thing that helped me, probably the very most of all, was shifting from "ready to stop" to "ready to start"....

"start embracing sobriety".

May not be for everyone, but for ME.... thinking about it all in the positive was a game-changer.

I'm not giving up drinking - I'm embracing sobriety (so I don't drink)!
I'm not limiting myself - I'm opening myself to the infinite possibilities of life beyond drinking!
I'm not 'missing out' - I'm becoming present, aware and engaged!
I'm not 'quitting' - I'm beginning the greatest journey of my life!

All the best to you... you can do this!

01-01-2019, 06:59 PM

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SWB

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Freeowl, that is awesome. I’m on day one and I’m going to reference those words often and daily. Thank you.

01-02-2019, 03:10 PM

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Bill14

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Freeowl, that is awesome. I’m on day one and I’m going to reference those words often and daily. Thank you.

Call me anytime you need someone to talk to

01-03-2019, 05:38 AM

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SWB

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Will do

01-03-2019, 05:46 AM

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GingerSnow

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Hi Bill,
My Day 1 was on Dec 30th too. How are you doing? Is it your day 5 too? I found yesterday to be rough, day 4 was just a physical and mental beat down. I'm hoping to see some more of us on the other side of the detox hill. Wishing you the best.