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Old 02-09-2018, 12:53 PM
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Hmm.....looking for the extra energy pack I put down here somewhere....ah HA....



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Old 02-09-2018, 12:58 PM
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Just out of curiosity..

....there seems to be a variety in lengths of sobriety here from just a few days to years. What, if anything, do you say to people when they ask why you don't drink anymore. I have a number of different circles ranging from family members (who drink very little) to friends who are regular, and at times, heavy drinkers. Do you say I am a recovering alcoholic or just that you have decided not to drink anymore. (And what has the response been - I think I am more interested in what they say if you let them know you're in recovery). I feel I am at a point now where I want to say I am in recovery but wondering how this is received. Not that I am concerned just curious.
I usually say "No, thank you; I don't drink. Do you have club soda?"

Most people do not ask or say anything about it. When people close to me ask, I usually say that I wanted to break the destructive cycle of alcoholism in my family and be a better example for my children.
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Old 02-09-2018, 01:01 PM
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Awesome conversation girls....this stuff is so important I think. ♥♥
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Hey there,

Double check-in today. Very tired, and off work so rest is my plan. Feeling out of sorts emotionally, so HALT with no guilt. Wanted cigarettes but talked myself out of it. I’m not a regular smoker, just when I am feeling very low or stressed. Don’t want to cope that way. It’s strange—when I need rest or food or company the go-to is something toxic. And a voice inside says: ‘at least you’re not drinking, why not smoke?’ Nah. I came here instead.

So 24 and a late lunch.

Good to be here,

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Old 02-09-2018, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SoberLeigh View Post
I usually say "No, thank you; I don't drink. Do you have club soda?"

Most people do not ask or say anything about it. When people close to me ask, I usually say that I wanted to break the destructive cycle of alcoholism in my family and be a better example for my children.
Love it! Go Sober Go Sober Go Sober (aint that the truth!)
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Old 02-09-2018, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SoberLeigh View Post
I usually say "No, thank you; I don't drink. Do you have club soda?"

Most people do not ask or say anything about it. When people close to me ask, I usually say that I wanted to break the destructive cycle of alcoholism in my family and be a better example for my children.
Perfect. Or just simply, "No thank you. Do you have a club soda?"
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Originally Posted by wiscsober View Post
An incredible empowerment song....one of those I must post and everyone listen to

Erika Wennestrom Heartless Bastards

Sway : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZCknbnMpV0

My heart has drifted out into a place I cannot find
And the days go by searching all the time
Oh, I was searching all, searching all the time

I looked into the eyes, the eyes of everyone I know
And the days go by wondering where to go
Oh, I was searching all, searching all the time

I tell myself these bitter, these bitter days will end
You gotta, you just gotta let them go and just let go

So, I stumble and I sway, oh, into the room and I fade
And I hope my darkest days are behind me
I want to stay out here in the sun for a while
And I hope my darkest days are behind me

Oh, for way too long these things they occupy my mind
And the things that I, things I left behind
Oh, I was searching all, searching all the time

Oh my, my, my, these bitter, these bitter days will end
You gotta, you just gotta let them go and just let go

So, I stumble and I sway, oh, into the room and I fade
And I hope my darkest days are behind me
I want to stay out here in the sun for a while

And I saw, I saw the wide old, wide old way
And I saw, I saw the wide old, wide old way



Writer(s): Erika Wennerstrom
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Old 02-09-2018, 01:05 PM
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Needing another 24 please!
So am I, Hev; let's go for it!!! ❤️
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Old 02-09-2018, 01:06 PM
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Perfect. Or just simply, "No thank you. Do you have a club soda?"
That works, too!!!!!!!! ❤️
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Old 02-09-2018, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by soberista View Post
love it! Go sober go sober go sober (aint that the truth!)
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Old 02-09-2018, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by RedBerryJuniper View Post
Hey there,

Double check-in today. Very tired, and off work so rest is my plan. Feeling out of sorts emotionally, so HALT with no guilt. Wanted cigarettes but talked myself out of it. I’m not a regular smoker, just when I am feeling very low or stressed. Don’t want to cope that way. It’s strange—when I need rest or food or company the go-to is something toxic. And a voice inside says: ‘at least you’re not drinking, why not smoke?’ Nah. I came here instead.

So 24 and a late lunch.

Good to be here,

Xx

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Old 02-09-2018, 01:13 PM
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♥ This is a list of everyone who posted their commitment to stay sober in the last
24 hours: 10 pm EST ~ 9.59 pm EST.

It is awesome to have every single one of you here with us! ♥

1newcreation
abcowboy
aussieblue
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Canadian Koala
CarpeDiemX
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DaneK
Dee74
Defense28
Delilah1
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DreamCatcher17
erfra7
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Goat
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Nic233
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Quincy
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Sunflower79
Sunflowerlife
tgirl
TheToddman
theVman31
Tinker B
tomls
tootsl1
vanaprastha
venuscat
VikingGF
Vinificent
Vivie
WaterOx
WeaverBird
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Onward together! ♥

Thanks, Suze!!!! ❤️. You rock!!! ❤️
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Old 02-09-2018, 01:14 PM
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It is awesome to have every single one of you here with us! ♥

1newcreation
abcowboy
aussieblue
Awake61
Babs1234
badgerden
bandicoot2
BarbieKen
BringingBackB
Bubovski
Canadian Koala
CarpeDiemX
ChloeRose63
Coldfusion
CrossYourHeart
DaneK
Dee74
Defense28
Delilah1
dizzybee
DreamCatcher17
erfra7
FormerBeerLover
Gabe1980
gatorman
Gilmer
Goat
goose333
Hats
Hevyn
Jaffacake
joandmelandhan
joshlyman
jsm273
julietUK
Kaneda8888
kenton
Kris47
least
lilymaz
Lostmyoffswitch
madtown42
Neoo
Nic233
olyrunner
phinix
PhoenixJ
Purplrks3647
Quincy
quitter62
Rainman1
Rar
RedBerryJuniper
Saskia
ShenzyT
shortstop81
soberista
SoberLeigh
stargazer016
Sunflower79
Sunflowerlife
tgirl
TheToddman
theVman31
Tinker B
tomls
tootsl1
vanaprastha
venuscat
VikingGF
Vinificent
Vivie
WaterOx
WeaverBird
wiscsober
yukonm
Zanna
zeppodog
Onward together! ♥

Awesome us!!!!!! ❤️

We rock!!!! ❤️
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Beautiful!!! ❤️. Thanks, Suze!!! ❤️
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Old 02-09-2018, 01:18 PM
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jsm273 26/01/18 ~ yesterday, sorry ~ 2 weeks! ♥
♥ ~ someone special who has 4 months and whose date I keep getting wrong! ♥
Zanna ~ 1 year & 1 month! ♥



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Old 02-09-2018, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Anna View Post
Welcome to the New
24 Hour Recovery Connection.


Please join others in making a commitment to stay
clean and sober for the next 24 Hours.


Check in once a day and every day by posting
your local time.
You may post a special message or song or image or your story.
Anyone can volunteer to do something
special for the group.
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Last part here:

https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...art-347-a.html (24Hour Recovery Connection Part 347)
Originally Posted by olyrunner View Post
Good morning and happy Friday! Checking in for 24 more and then it's time for the final review before my cert exam tomorrow. If anyone has any extra positive energy that they don't know what to do with, please feel free to send it my way - I will put it to very good use! See you all soon!
Sending GOOD vibes your way!
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Old 02-09-2018, 01:23 PM
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