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11-27-2012, 03:53 AM

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least

bona fido dog-lover

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I had been on another recovery site - not nearly as well run as SR. I quit going there when I found SR. I was at my lowest point when I came here. I was desperate. Now I've found sobriety and peace and will be forever grateful to this place and the mods and admins who keep it running smoothly.

11-27-2012, 04:33 AM

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DarkDays

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I stumbled across SR one night In 2011 when I was heavily boozed, it has been my mainstay in getting free from AlcoHell. Thank you !

11-27-2012, 06:08 AM

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soberjim

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I cannot add much to what is already been said. I want to express my thanks to the moderators and everyone who makes SR the place it is...It is really an incredible support system for so many folks.

THANK YOU!

Jim

08-26-2013, 10:21 PM

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ZoeM

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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this thread. Fascinating

08-26-2013, 10:27 PM

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DisplacedGRITS

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Location: Seattle, WA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Xune

I'm amazed that there are no apparent trolls lingering around and am impressed with the charity and consistently civil discourse.

I've never been part of an online community that wasn't filled with trolls or a steady supply of viciously self righteous people.

I'm impressed and happy to be a part of this community.

I remember some time last year a normie stumbled upon our site and was amazed. They registered and posted just so say what an incredible community this is. So few trolls and such an amazing example of humanity. This place astounds me all the time. We are a group of people that normally wouldn't mix (much like AA). Here we all are, keeping each other inspired and picking each other up when needed. This is one of my happy places. I'm sure i could stay sober without SR but i am so deeply grateful for this site. We are an incredible group of people.

08-26-2013, 10:33 PM

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LadyinBC

Keeping it simple!

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Thanks for bumping this!

08-26-2013, 10:46 PM

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longbeachone

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Quote:

Originally Posted by walkingwithgod

Do the moderators get paid, just curious?

They pick up their paychecks in Heaven.

08-27-2013, 01:16 AM

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Marcher13

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Zoe thank you for bumping this thread, it's fascinating! People like Jon and the mods (past and present) really do change the world, something to think about the next time one of us thinks I'm just one person, what can I do?

08-27-2013, 04:21 AM

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instant

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well bumped- I agree- the SR community gave me hope and encouragement when it counted and still do- thank you

08-27-2013, 07:55 AM

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Deckard

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ZoeM, thanks for bumping this. I'm glad to learn of this history and about Jon.

I am thankful every day for this incredible site.

It is a miracle in silico.

11-10-2013, 03:08 PM

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FourSeasons

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^^^ BUMP

What an interesting thread! I was just wondering about the history of SR just the other day. Maybe others out there will find it interesting as well !!

11-10-2013, 05:10 PM

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Anna

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I was lucky enough to know Jon and I will never forget him and the vision he had for sr. Not a dAy goes by that I am not enormously grAteful for sr and all the wonderful people here.

11-10-2013, 06:33 PM

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Correy

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Way back...

This is how the website looked like on December 5th 2000:

https://web.archive.org/web/20001205...rrecovery.com/

11-10-2013, 06:42 PM

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LadyBlue0527

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Thanks for bumping this!

11-10-2013, 09:13 PM

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BarbieKen

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Thanks everybody for the info. I stumbled on here last year after I got out of Rehab. Correy, thanks for sharing the old website. My EYES are so thankful that this site does not have a black background.

Love SR, so nice to read the history. Bobbi

11-10-2013, 09:17 PM

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Skye2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Correy

This is how the website looked like on December 5th 2000:

https://web.archive.org/web/20001205...rrecovery.com/

Great thread!

Have to admit, the 2005 version looked a bit dark and gloomy though

11-11-2013, 07:42 AM

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George3334

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Terrific thread about the history of the SR site and thank you for bumping. I joined in August 2013 and have been wondering about the history of this wonderful site as well.

10-15-2022, 03:30 AM

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sugarbear1

~sb

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Just for fun, I'm revisiting this thread.....

I lurked on SR for 10 years before I got sober and joined the forums....

10-15-2022, 04:13 AM

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fishkiller

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Join Date: Jan 2020

Location: NC

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I've wondered how long this site has been around.
Cool info here

I am one who probably would Not be sober without SR.
I would be OK now if it was no longer but my life would not be the same. Here's to another 1000 years of SR.👍