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Old 09-21-2012, 06:15 PM
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I have no words.
Thank you to every single SR staff person, every member, and every guest.
Thank you to the Internet, to smart phones, to satellites!
Thank you for the grace we all get to share, everyday.
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Old 09-22-2012, 09:02 AM
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Many days, this site is the best part of my day. My only connection with life.
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Old 09-22-2012, 09:09 AM
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What time is it where you are dear SFMS? Is it nice out?

Here it is about 15c which I think in US speak is around 60f (in other words pretty cold for this time of year brrrr but sunny!)

I am in the middle of making a tomatoe sauce lamb stew for supper - I don't eat a lot at the moment so have to force myself to do so every day.

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Old 09-22-2012, 09:11 AM
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You just made me very hungry! Too bad I'm in NY and can't stop by for a dish!
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Old 09-22-2012, 09:26 AM
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It's almost noon here. Hot as usual!! You're not far from where I once lived. I loved those cool sunny days!
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Old 09-22-2012, 09:42 AM
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It's almost noon here. Hot as usual!! You're not far from where I once lived. I loved those cool sunny days!
So we used to be neighbours :>? Wow. Where? For how long? (wait a minute - maybe you mean NY :<)

I would love to have sunshine every single day - you are very lucky to be there even though you may not think so sometimes :>
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Old 09-22-2012, 09:57 AM
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Old 09-22-2012, 10:32 AM
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I lived in Hampshire, UK!!!
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Old 09-22-2012, 10:32 AM
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Old 09-22-2012, 11:16 AM
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Thanks to the old timers for wisdom & encouragement.
Thanks to newcomers for their courage & frailty.

Thanks to my class of January, Nonblondechef, Dark Days, Nel, Seanie, Faceitandfixit, Katrinka, Billy Pilgrim, Limbo & all the others who are out enjoying sober life.

Thanks to Dee & the mods! And all those that spend their time & energy helping newcomers. Too many to name!
Without SR, I would still be lost in the vicious miserable cycle of alcohell.

This place gave me the strength to get out of the pit of addiction & live my life sober, free & happy!
Thanks for this thread!!! SR is awesome.
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Old 09-22-2012, 11:31 AM
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So many amazing people, I have had the opportunity to thank some of them personally in threads & PMs.

Everyone here adds to these wonderful forums, whether you are a lurker, still drinking, struggling or have your recovery all figured out (or somewhere in between for most of us ;-).

If you are reading this then I would like to say

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Old 09-22-2012, 12:24 PM
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Beautiful Hampshire...I am now very intrigued as to know why (but I wont ask you that ;>)
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Old 09-22-2012, 01:02 PM
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I married a Brit I met online. In Bagism, a Lennon site! Lol
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Old 09-22-2012, 01:03 PM
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I am so thankful to have found this site!!! It has helped me in so many ways.
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Old 09-22-2012, 06:26 PM
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To even begin to try to name all of those that have helped me would be impossible for me. I am afraid that I would forgot someone that means alot to me, so let's just say that this forum has saved me, and everyone who has spent their time giving me their compassion and wisdom - well, I don't even have the words for the gratitude that I feel. Not feeling alone and feeling understood has changed my life. I love you all.
Tanya, thanks for naming me.....that made me feel good.
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Old 09-22-2012, 06:44 PM
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For me it was TriGirl who helped me the most! We have a lot in common and are great supporters w each other inside and outside SR.

Dee is like my sober big brother!

EQ is like an aunt...I should call her AQ!
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Old 09-22-2012, 07:04 PM
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I want to put a word in for anyone who's not been namechecked here too

There's a lot of people who go around quietly here, they don't stick their heads up much....but what they have to say is so often simple, beautiful and profound

I spend a lot of time reading posts here - some of the best recovery literature I've ever read comes from this website and this forum.

We're a community - and every poster plays their part IMO

Everybody who's ever contributed to this site has helped keep me sober - and I thank you all for it.

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Old 09-22-2012, 07:10 PM
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So I would not maybe be sober today without all you all. To quote a song all you need is love. Everyday i try to get something and give something. Some days go better than others.
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Old 09-22-2012, 08:06 PM
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Pretty much every post I've read has helped me in one way or another. So I would have to say everyone. Thanks.
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Old 09-22-2012, 10:21 PM
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i can't even begin to name all the people who have inspired, coached and helped me in my sober journey. this website is so much more than a forum i visit to waste time or a place i go to to burn off a craving. it's like walking into a room full of friends who are full of hugs, humor and sage advice. sharing, caring, crying and laughing together. and to witness and be a part of the loving humanity shown to the new people who have the courage to come her daily looking for support is a gift i never expected so thanks to all the newbies. y'all inspire me every day! if so many people can make that difficult choice every day to reach for sobriety, i know i can make the choice to maintain mine. i love each and every one of you and my life is richer from knowing y'all!
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