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Old 08-04-2010, 08:16 PM
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Hello, back on the wagon

Hello,

My name is Lyndon. I am recently new to sobriety again. It doest get any better, came back with my tail tucked between my legs. I'm ready to really get sober this time, and taking all the suggestions AA is giving me. I am glad Im back and not dead.
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Old 08-04-2010, 08:19 PM
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Hi, AH! We are stay here with you! I go to AA too. Sharing experience, strength and hope is great help for me. Read and write on SR as much as you want!
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Old 08-04-2010, 08:24 PM
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Welcome to SR Lyndon
I remember feeling like that too.

You'll find a lot of support here
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Old 08-04-2010, 08:33 PM
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Hello fellow Maryland-er! I know just how you feel, but for me - that's what it took - to feel totally disgusted and defeated. I tried to control it so many times, and always failed - almost lost my life trying to figure out a way to keep drinking.

When I found SR I was no longer alone. I felt so much support that I found the courage to give it up for good. I would never want to go back to my old life. It was such a waste of precious time. Congratulations on your decision to get well - we are with you!
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Old 08-04-2010, 08:36 PM
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Glad you're here, AwakenHeart - I went back to drinking after several years of sobriety and found out what I'd been told a million times: it only gets worse. I guess I thought I was smarter than every other alcoholic!

I'm glad you're back and not dead, too. The way I look at things today, it IS a life and death issue for me if I go back to drinking again. You can do it this time!
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Old 08-04-2010, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ninja7 View Post
Hi, AH! We are stay here with you! I go to AA too. Sharing experience, strength and hope is great help for me. Read and write on SR as much as you want!
Hi Ninja,

Nihongo Hanasemasuka? I lived in Japan for 8 years, Sasebo and Okinawa.
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Old 08-04-2010, 08:40 PM
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Thank you everyone for the warm welcome.
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Old 08-04-2010, 08:44 PM
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I'm new as well, but in my short time here I've found great comfort. I hope you experience the same. Welcome
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Old 08-04-2010, 09:15 PM
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You worked in US bases in Japan, didn't you? I've been to Okinawa several times. Very beautiful island. Nice to meet you!
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Old 08-04-2010, 09:21 PM
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You worked in US bases in Japan, didn't you? I've been to Okinawa several times. Very beautiful island. Nice to meet you!
Not hard to guess ha? Yep I was in the Navy. by the way, my wife and 3 children are Japanese. Now living in the states with me, we hope to back in Japan or living in Hawaii one day. Nice to meet you too.
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Old 08-04-2010, 10:19 PM
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Welcome Awaken, and good luck to you!
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Old 08-04-2010, 11:27 PM
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Glad you are back We are here for you.
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Old 08-05-2010, 03:28 AM
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Welcome Back! Its my 2nd time here too after a long Drinking 5 years but now I mean Business. Hope you feel as good without Drink as I do right now!
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Welcome Awaken!!! This is a great place to be!!
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Old 08-05-2010, 06:51 AM
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Welcome Lydon,

Hold your head high and reclaim your life. Sounds like your ready. We'll be here to help you through this. You can get rid of the demon chasing you.
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