Getting back on the wagon.

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09-25-2007, 04:05 PM

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Drum_

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Getting back on the wagon.

Hello. I’m new here but not knew to sobriety - just trying to back on the wagon. I quit when I was 30 and it lasted for 5 years. Those years were great. Being sober afforded me the clarity to excel in my career and get my body in shape. A stressful promotion and an unplanned pregnancy was the tipping point and started me on a 4 year downward path that lead me here.

I’m going to try this again. Thanks for having me.

09-25-2007, 04:07 PM

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Astro

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Glad you're here Drum, and welcome back to recovery. I'm happy that you made it back!

09-25-2007, 04:10 PM

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Thanks. I missed the coffee.

09-25-2007, 04:13 PM

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rloomer

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Welcome Drum and I'm glad you're back. I'll put a pot on now

09-25-2007, 04:19 PM

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Hi....

Yes...Recovery Rocks!

Welcome!

09-25-2007, 04:20 PM

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Sounds good. I'll bring donuts.

09-25-2007, 04:22 PM

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Drum_

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Wow. Two thank you's already! I feel special. And hello Carol.

09-25-2007, 04:22 PM

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rloomer

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I like those chocolate ones with the chocolate frosting on them. will you grab a couple for me?

09-25-2007, 04:23 PM

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Drum_

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sure thing.

09-25-2007, 04:24 PM

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Anna

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Hi Drum,

I am glad you found us and and this great community we have here!

You're not alone.

09-25-2007, 04:25 PM

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rloomer

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Hi Anna how are you today?

09-25-2007, 04:29 PM

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Drum_

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Thanks Anna. I don't feel alone given the responses so far. Fortunately the last time I went down this road it wasn't that hard. So far I just feel a bit of cramping in the gut but, if history repeats itself, that should be as bad as it gets minus some vivid dreams (but I always liked those anyway). So bonus already! I'll dream like crazy tonight! :-D

09-25-2007, 06:07 PM

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Rowan

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Welcome back to recovery, Drum. Very glad to have you here.

09-25-2007, 06:26 PM

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simplysober

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lol @ the crazy dreams! i was similar to you, i sobered up for 5 yrs once, when i was pregant, and life was okay- well hes 14 now, and um here i am again, at 30 days sober- congrats and welcome to you!

hugs
maria

09-25-2007, 06:41 PM

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jinxblu

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So glad your here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

09-25-2007, 06:46 PM

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Rusty Zipper

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welcome back drum!

09-25-2007, 06:56 PM

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Drum_

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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. Intenstinal pain is considerably worse than 9 some odd years ago. Some of that is probably age but crap this is hurting. I realized I didn't mention my demon. It's alcohol. I don't think my guts know what to do right now without it. Emotionally I am fine. No anxiety in general accept when the pain comes. I had some mushroom soup but it may have well been glass the way its cutting thu me. Yikes.