To the lurkers the "guests"
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 443
Just want to add that there is nothing wrong with "lurking" here (I know the word is Internet convention but I don't like the sinister connotation), if that is what is helping you at this time.
I read SR posts for about 6 months before I started posting. I know I am on the right track today because of the great insight and strength I drew from reading.... even before I was ready to really join the conversation.
I read SR posts for about 6 months before I started posting. I know I am on the right track today because of the great insight and strength I drew from reading.... even before I was ready to really join the conversation.
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: North East, US
Posts: 2,310
There was no sinister connotation I was placing on the word lurker
perhaps a better word voyeur , onlooker, my apologize to those offended.
It is just my hopes that those who are afraid to join do so. SR has been my sole recovery support and has given me so much wisdom schooling and confidence that :
1. I'm not alone
2. If at any hour I need to talk someone's there
3. There's a safe truely annonomous way of gaining my sobriety legs!
Things are starting to click for me and I'm just so greatful to this community and the moderators that I simply want to spread the word!
perhaps a better word voyeur , onlooker, my apologize to those offended. It is just my hopes that those who are afraid to join do so. SR has been my sole recovery support and has given me so much wisdom schooling and confidence that :
1. I'm not alone
2. If at any hour I need to talk someone's there
3. There's a safe truely annonomous way of gaining my sobriety legs!
Things are starting to click for me and I'm just so greatful to this community and the moderators that I simply want to spread the word!
~sb
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: MD
Posts: 15,966
I had a name and an account for 8 years on here before I could stay stopped.
I wasn't ready to stay stopped yet, but reading helped me for a long time.
When I returned, I couldn't find my old account and started my current one. I now have over 2 years sober.
That is my experience.
I wasn't ready to stay stopped yet, but reading helped me for a long time.
When I returned, I couldn't find my old account and started my current one. I now have over 2 years sober.
That is my experience.
Faith and reason
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: London
Posts: 941
I lurked for a while before joining. My join date is the date I started making my first serious attempt to get sober. I've both not drunk and drunk since then. At present I have 28 days of not drinking. That's my SR journey so far.
That bell or bike person
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: london
Posts: 4,978
I joined becuase i wanted to encourage others like me and maybe share in and learn some of the wisdom and encouragement of people like Dee , Carol , AAsharon & Robbie .
Thanks wherever you are
, m
Thanks wherever you are
, m
Realising my life
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Dorset, England
Posts: 3,656
Hello all. I joined today because of this thread. I have been 'lurking' on here for just over 6 months (since the day I chose to embrace sobriety after years of binge drinking). Although only looking in from the outside, I have found it absolutely inspiring and I feel that I know many of you already.
I have loved being sober. My self-esteem has soared. The best thing, though, has been the feeling of freedom. No longer consuming and being consumed by wine, I am now able to think of something other than my next glass. I have realised just how selfish I was and my relationship, which was always strong, has been taken to a whole new level. I wouldn't swap this for the world!
I have loved being sober. My self-esteem has soared. The best thing, though, has been the feeling of freedom. No longer consuming and being consumed by wine, I am now able to think of something other than my next glass. I have realised just how selfish I was and my relationship, which was always strong, has been taken to a whole new level. I wouldn't swap this for the world!
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Sober Alcoholic
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 3,539
Welcome Headlump! I think that you have now made a step toward taking your recovery to a whole new level. Get out of yourself and be helpful to others.
I think you’ll find that things will just keep getting better.
I think you’ll find that things will just keep getting better.
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: In the world in my eyes...Somewhere I've never been before...
Posts: 7,355
Originally Posted by HeadLump 
Hello all. I joined today because of this thread.
Keep posting, keep up great sobriety job)
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Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 1,424
I often think of the guests and hope they're getting help by reading here. I also wish courage for those nervous to join because joining here is what finally got me sober 14 months ago. Everyone out there is in my thoughts!
EndGame
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 4,677
I stumbled over this site and jumped in. It's a great place for information and support. So many people here, including those who are struggling, have contributed to my commitment to sobriety and to living a better life.
Priceless.
Priceless.
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Ohio
Posts: 97
I lurked for about 6 months before finally joining Thursday. It was my weekly hangover day ritual (I'm a binge drinker). I found so much comfort and inspiration reading through the threads. I'm on my 6th day sober and my decision to hang it up was largely based on the stories and people on this site. I saw myself in so many of the posts and I saw so much support and sooooo little judgement. This is definitely the place for me
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