A Big Thanks to SR For 7 Months Without the Booze
Snarf Snarf
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A Big Thanks to SR For 7 Months Without the Booze
This is just a big 
to all my friends here at SR!
I found this site 7 month ago (same day I went to AA), and since that day I've not had a single drop to drink. I didn't have to lurk for a while to make any decisions; I believe I had a spiritual experience which led me to this site, rather than looking for this site to lead me to a spiritual experience.
SR.com has kept me in check (to quote my friend NEOMARXIST) for these 7 months. It's saved my butt more than 1 time. There have been occasions where the thought of having a drink has crept into my mind, but I thought about the great people here who do so much to help each of us every day, and who care so greatly for me (and for every person here and out there struggling), and I just couldn't bear the thought of logging on here and saying that I'd messed up. Worse, I couldn't bear the thought of being so ashamed at myself that I just stayed away and didn't log in.
But that's all irrational thinking. The people here don't judge; they help. No one should ever feel ashamed of slipping, for we're all human. All you can do is move forward and begin again.
But more importantly, I like to think that every once in a while I'm able to help someone here who is struggling with alcohol. And I can't be there to help anyone else if I'm drinking. What good am I to another alcoholic if I'm drunk? All I can be at that point is an example of what not to do, and I've been that for far too long.
So if you're having troubles, if you're wrestling with alcohol and it's hurting you and those around you, please come here and ask for help. It's available, it's free, and it's as necessary for those with 30 years of sobriety as it is for those still fighting the bottle. It sucks that we all have to be here, but I'm so thankful that there is a "here" for us to be.
to all my friends here at SR!I found this site 7 month ago (same day I went to AA), and since that day I've not had a single drop to drink. I didn't have to lurk for a while to make any decisions; I believe I had a spiritual experience which led me to this site, rather than looking for this site to lead me to a spiritual experience.
SR.com has kept me in check (to quote my friend NEOMARXIST) for these 7 months. It's saved my butt more than 1 time. There have been occasions where the thought of having a drink has crept into my mind, but I thought about the great people here who do so much to help each of us every day, and who care so greatly for me (and for every person here and out there struggling), and I just couldn't bear the thought of logging on here and saying that I'd messed up. Worse, I couldn't bear the thought of being so ashamed at myself that I just stayed away and didn't log in.
But that's all irrational thinking. The people here don't judge; they help. No one should ever feel ashamed of slipping, for we're all human. All you can do is move forward and begin again.
But more importantly, I like to think that every once in a while I'm able to help someone here who is struggling with alcohol. And I can't be there to help anyone else if I'm drinking. What good am I to another alcoholic if I'm drunk? All I can be at that point is an example of what not to do, and I've been that for far too long.
So if you're having troubles, if you're wrestling with alcohol and it's hurting you and those around you, please come here and ask for help. It's available, it's free, and it's as necessary for those with 30 years of sobriety as it is for those still fighting the bottle. It sucks that we all have to be here, but I'm so thankful that there is a "here" for us to be.
Snarf Snarf
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Wow, thanks guys! I didn't even intend for this to be a "Snarf got 7 months" thread, just a "Thank You to SR" thread! I'd been reading posts from some Newcomers that seem to be struggling, and I just wanted to create a thread to show why I'm so thankful for SR, and hope that someone struggling may see something to make them want to stick around a while. This site is one of the best things to ever happen to me, and I'm so happy that it's a part of my life every day.
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Way to go Snarf!! Love taking the journey with you and I couldn't agree more that we should lead by example. I remember saying over and over to myself that I am not much use or help to anyone until I help myself and do what I need to do.
Whoohoo!!
Whoohoo!!
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Originally Posted by Snarf 
This is just a big to all my friends here at SR!
....So if you're having troubles, if you're wrestling with alcohol and it's hurting you and those around you, please come here and ask for help. It's available, it's free, and it's as necessary for those with 30 years of sobriety as it is for those still fighting the bottle. It sucks that we all have to be here, but I'm so thankful that there is a "here" for us to be.
to all my friends here at SR!....So if you're having troubles, if you're wrestling with alcohol and it's hurting you and those around you, please come here and ask for help. It's available, it's free, and it's as necessary for those with 30 years of sobriety as it is for those still fighting the bottle. It sucks that we all have to be here, but I'm so thankful that there is a "here" for us to be.
I'm so grateful "there is a "here" for us" too.
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Originally Posted by Snarf
It's saved my butt more than 1 time. There have been occasions where the thought of having a drink has crept into my mind, but I thought about the great people here who do so much to help each of us every day, and who care so greatly for me (and for every person here and out there struggling), and I just couldn't bear the thought of logging on here and saying that I'd messed up. Worse, I couldn't bear the thought of being so ashamed at myself that I just stayed away and didn't log in.
I can relate to the above
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