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08-11-2019, 04:39 AM

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Al34

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Over a week

Well today is day 8. In that time I’ve moved countries (again) well returned to my home country. But to a new part to be close to my boyfriend.

Been a mixed week. Helps been in a completely new space and environment. Helps a lot with the habits i’d developed.

Got some trial shifts in a Cafe lined up, so at least that’s away from bars/pubs.

Anyway feeling positive at the moment.

08-11-2019, 05:37 AM

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DriGuy

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Eight days was a big leap for me. I could never make it past 3. When I finally understood that sobriety had to be a life long commitment, I made it to 8 with the usual cravings, but was then on my way. It's been 25 years now. My first joy in sobriety (and it was a big one) was realizing I could do it. That was somewhere into my second week. It often takes longer to get that point. I may have just been lucky. But there is a point in early recovery that seems to be almost a universal experience. They call it the pink cloud. I can't tell you when that hits. It's different for everyone. But you will know it when it happens.

08-11-2019, 08:09 AM

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August252015

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Good job Al! And while a new environment etc can indeed be positive- you still brought yourself along, so the "change of scenery" doesn't constitute a solid recovery plan.

Keep going.

08-11-2019, 08:13 AM

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Ghostlight1

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Congratulations on day eight, that is awesome.
I'm glad you're feeling positive, that's invaluable in recovery.
I'm also glad you're closer to your boyfriend and have a new job lined up. Sounds like things are going swimmingly.
Just remember, there's nothing a drink will make better.
Best to you in sobriety.

08-12-2019, 06:31 AM

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SoberRican

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Good job on 8 days . you already have things in motion that are good and thats only on day 8 imagine what you would be saying on day 100 like me. Good stuff let me tell you. Keep coming back

08-12-2019, 06:57 AM

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biminiblue

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I was so excited when I hit a week. Now I'm working on Year Six.

Well done! Keep it going.

Pretty exciting about all the changes. I am sure you'll land on your feet. Just remember all emotions and thoughts will move on, don't grab on to them!

08-12-2019, 07:02 AM

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Anna

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Great job on one week of sobriety!

08-12-2019, 08:12 PM

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Dee74

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Well done Al - now you've moved country what kinds of things are you doing for your recovery?

08-12-2019, 08:16 PM

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Congrats on over a week sober!

Keep working on your recovery.

08-12-2019, 09:43 PM

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Badga

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Well done AI34 - keep going. You are doing really well. I am on day 4, so you have really inspired me to keep going too.

08-13-2019, 05:06 AM

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Misssy2

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I don't think I have known anyone that did SO MUCH in the first week of sobriety....WOW...I hope the move and the job and the sobriety keep working for you!