Struggling?
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Join Date: Dec 2003
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Struggling?
It's been pretty quiet around here lately - don't know if it's the nice weather, or people are busy, but I do notice we have a few 'lurkers' and wanted to invite you (and anyone else) to share what's going on with you today.
Have you come here looking for information? Do you want to stop drinking?
My name is Rowan, and I'm an alcoholic and pill addict. I've got 19 months without a drink, and a year without any type of mood-altering pill. I never thought this could be my life - that I wouldn't have to drink or take pills, and that I could survive, that I could be HAPPY. But it is, and I am.
We hope to hear from you - this is a solid recovery community with real people who do care.
Have you come here looking for information? Do you want to stop drinking?
My name is Rowan, and I'm an alcoholic and pill addict. I've got 19 months without a drink, and a year without any type of mood-altering pill. I never thought this could be my life - that I wouldn't have to drink or take pills, and that I could survive, that I could be HAPPY. But it is, and I am.
We hope to hear from you - this is a solid recovery community with real people who do care.
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: A big city in, CA
Posts: 82
Hi guys, been absent for a week or so, doing very well, busy with work, 40 days!! feeling better than could be imagined.........lots going on, couldn't do it w/out you though...........welcome to the newcomers (newer than me, that is), it can be done if you really want it! Don't be afraid to just say what's on your mind. We're here to help, and I'm betting there's at least one on here who will understand exactly what you are feeling............xoxoxo SR!!!
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: my room in ct.
Posts: 58,110
in my opinon...
the world is filled with the pain, misery and destruction of addictions...
im on this site everday, and from what i see, in the over two years i've been here...this joint hasnt had this many people hop'n in to say their sick of being sick and tired, or how can i moderate, or how can i do recovery without A.A./N.A. or any kind of recovery... and thats just in the booze/substance section... SR has many other sections... family and friends for one...
addictions of any kind can kill...
many lurkers have followed threads and posts till, that one thing clicked...
a desire to 'Want" recovery..
SR has a lot people that have been there, and done that...
kind, caring, loving and understanding people too...
all good wishes to anyone that wants it...
xxoo, rz
the world is filled with the pain, misery and destruction of addictions...
im on this site everday, and from what i see, in the over two years i've been here...this joint hasnt had this many people hop'n in to say their sick of being sick and tired, or how can i moderate, or how can i do recovery without A.A./N.A. or any kind of recovery... and thats just in the booze/substance section... SR has many other sections... family and friends for one...
addictions of any kind can kill...
many lurkers have followed threads and posts till, that one thing clicked...
a desire to 'Want" recovery..
SR has a lot people that have been there, and done that...
kind, caring, loving and understanding people too...
all good wishes to anyone that wants it...
xxoo, rz
No more merlot, more mamma
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Hills, Ct
Posts: 2,139
I was thinking the same thing as you Rusty. I thought that lately there have been a lot of new folks popping in..feel sometimes that I can't keep track to say hello.
I lurked here for awhile before I was ready.
I lurked here for awhile before I was ready.
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Murrieta, Ca
Posts: 2,683
thought that lately there have been a lot of new folks popping in..feel sometimes that I can't keep track to say hello.
My name is Tyrone and I'm an alcoholic. I have 9 months sober, and I don't hate my life anymore. I have found (at times) peace and serenity like I never knew were possible.
IO Storm
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Southern California
Posts: 18,436
I'm with you Row....
We ARE surely sobriety sisters...
My last drink was 18 months ago..last pill..13 months ago...
And thank you for starting this thread..a GIANT welcome to all
viewing.....
Most of us have been exactly where you are!
There is always someone here you can identify with..
Welcome !!!!!!!!
Love,
IO
We ARE surely sobriety sisters...
My last drink was 18 months ago..last pill..13 months ago...
And thank you for starting this thread..a GIANT welcome to all
viewing.....
Most of us have been exactly where you are!
There is always someone here you can identify with..
Welcome !!!!!!!!
Love,
IO
IO Storm
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Southern California
Posts: 18,436
Something else...
For those of you who have tried in the past and are losing hope that
YOU can recover..it has taken me 6 times to get to where I am today.
Open arms are extended to ou...
It's never too late..we'd love to help.
For those of you who have tried in the past and are losing hope that
YOU can recover..it has taken me 6 times to get to where I am today.
Open arms are extended to ou...
It's never too late..we'd love to help.
being me
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 252
thanks
i have been a light poster and a long lurker... I had a bit of a slip lately, but never lost the quitting mentality. this place is great and so understanding. i am inspired by all the folks here. long sober time or not, this is a great place to come to be understood and learn so much...
thanks, K
thanks, K
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 18,299
Hi again mate, I was/am an alkie though I have done plenty of other stuff, it was the vodka that got me in the end.
I have been going to AA (just started about 3 months ago) and it is helping a lot, I am 30 days sober which is the longest I have been sober for years.
I have been going to AA (just started about 3 months ago) and it is helping a lot, I am 30 days sober which is the longest I have been sober for years.
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