Class of September 2013 - Part 33
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Originally Posted by Plenny 
Wow it's great to see you Brooksie,
Separating from my parents (and whole family actually) was the best thing I've ever done. Thank you for the analogy of going orange shopping at the hardware store. I'm happy to hear you all are doing good and celebrating anniversaries!
Separating from my parents (and whole family actually) was the best thing I've ever done. Thank you for the analogy of going orange shopping at the hardware store. I'm happy to hear you all are doing good and celebrating anniversaries!
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Hey all! Now I bump the thread, wishing you all the best! I am still sober, since 1st september 2013. Do not miss drinking at all but the awful memories are still there and I feel uncomfortable around drunk persons. I went to a medical course last month and my professor,from my old department where I worked in 2013 held a lecture. But she had missed her plane there and was late and mildly drunk. Supposed that she got angry or something at the AirPort and had abit too much. I noticed immediately and felt bad for her and myself. She didn't drink too much in the past. It must have crept up on her as it did on my and all of us. 
Anyway, I hope it was an isolated mistake but my gut feeling tells me otherwise
Reminds me of how lucky I am to be free from it, it had truly become a shackle.
Anyway, I hope it was an isolated mistake but my gut feeling tells me otherwise
Reminds me of how lucky I am to be free from it, it had truly become a shackle.
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Join Date: Sep 2013
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Work, it is so good to hear from you! Really great news that you are doing well.
Yes, it’s sad to see friends experiencing the affects of alcohol. We’ve all been there.
My sobriety has been off and on. But recent events I think will change that.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer last week. I am not going to lie, I’m a little freaked out. However I am trying to be smart and getting a plan together. Hoping it isn’t too far along.
I have absolutely no interest in putting anything harmful in my body...so this really is sobriety for me. Guess it took a health crisis to experience my rock bottom.
Five years sober is an achievement! Congrats to you Work!
Yes, it’s sad to see friends experiencing the affects of alcohol. We’ve all been there.
My sobriety has been off and on. But recent events I think will change that.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer last week. I am not going to lie, I’m a little freaked out. However I am trying to be smart and getting a plan together. Hoping it isn’t too far along.
I have absolutely no interest in putting anything harmful in my body...so this really is sobriety for me. Guess it took a health crisis to experience my rock bottom.
Five years sober is an achievement! Congrats to you Work!
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Join Date: Sep 2013
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Hi Work,
I wish it weren’t for certain. We’ve done a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy. Results show a 2.7 cm invasive carcinoma...Estrogen receptor positive, progesterone receptor positive, HERS2 negative. Lymph nodes under my arm seem clear, but that’s just based on physical exam and ultrasound.
I’m in the process of scheduling an MRI, and so I don’t know the results of that yet...whether it’s spread. The waiting is high anxiety!
Any words of wisdom here would be appreciated Dr Work!
I wish it weren’t for certain. We’ve done a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy. Results show a 2.7 cm invasive carcinoma...Estrogen receptor positive, progesterone receptor positive, HERS2 negative. Lymph nodes under my arm seem clear, but that’s just based on physical exam and ultrasound.
I’m in the process of scheduling an MRI, and so I don’t know the results of that yet...whether it’s spread. The waiting is high anxiety!
Any words of wisdom here would be appreciated Dr Work!
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Aha, perhaps the MRI findings will help decide if and how to operate. My knowledge of breast cancer and breast imaging is limited, I just spent a few weeks in mammography during my training. As far as I know her2 gene negative and hormone receptor positive is a good thing making the tumor susceptible to hormonal therapy. That gives more options on how to treat. If the lymph nodes seem ok chances are that surgery might be possible. As I mentioned though this not my field of expertise, I mostly work with tumors of the head, neck and brain.
I am hoping they find the best treatment for you!
I am hoping they find the best treatment for you!
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I'm so sorry for all you're going through, Lillian! How awful.
Congrats to all who celebrated 5 years! My 5 year was the 16th.
We celebrated with pastries at my AA meeting - yum! I still go to at least 5 meetings every week, plus I lead a 12&12 study at a local women's rehab house, I lead an AA Bible study one night a week, and I lead the music portion of a recovery church service each Sunday night. In between all that, I sponsor a number of women. These things truly help me to stay sober and build a better, stronger, more balanced, grateful, and serene life.
Congrats to all who celebrated 5 years! My 5 year was the 16th.
We celebrated with pastries at my AA meeting - yum! I still go to at least 5 meetings every week, plus I lead a 12&12 study at a local women's rehab house, I lead an AA Bible study one night a week, and I lead the music portion of a recovery church service each Sunday night. In between all that, I sponsor a number of women. These things truly help me to stay sober and build a better, stronger, more balanced, grateful, and serene life.
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Hi everyone I was a part of this group as kellbell. I noticed there was activity on here and popped in to say hi I am just a couple days away from 6 months of sobriety so I'm pretty proud of that!
Kane - I always remember being so proud of you. It does not surprise me at all that you are still sober after all this time. Same for you Work
Lillian - I am so sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis. I'll be praying for you. <3
Hi brooksie, hi Plenny. Good to see familar names. I hope this finds everyone well.
I am just a couple days away from 6 months of sobriety so I'm pretty proud of that!Kane - I always remember being so proud of you. It does not surprise me at all that you are still sober after all this time. Same for you Work
Lillian - I am so sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis. I'll be praying for you. <3
Hi brooksie, hi Plenny. Good to see familar names. I hope this finds everyone well.
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Great to catch up on this. I hope you’ve received good news, Lillian, my prayers are with you.
I remember you, kgirl41. Solid progress indeed, keep working at it !
PBC and Worko, congrats on 5 years too ! Seems like yesterday but my brain says its been a while.
Fond wishes to all !
I remember you, kgirl41
. Solid progress indeed, keep working at it !PBC and Worko, congrats on 5 years too ! Seems like yesterday but my brain says its been a while.
Fond wishes to all !
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