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Old 09-17-2013, 09:59 AM
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An introduction

Hi all,
2nd day sober and very glad to have found this site.
Briefly, have been using/drinking for over 20 years. Went through a 28 day recovery program this time last year and left full of confidence and joy in my new found sobriety. 1 week later woke up having been drinking solidly for 3 days. What the hell happened?
Have been drinking pretty much constanly since and dragging my life into ever lower depths of self-pity, depression and chaos.
Went to an AA meeting last night, tried to share and only jibberish came out. I left with a little of my optimism back and hopefully this time won't be so cocky in my recovery.
Hopefully this site will prove to be a 24 hour AA meeting where I may find help and solace.
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It is a little like a 24-hour AA meeting I was glued to this place my first week. Welcome!
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Welcome sparkos
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Welcome Sparkos, lots of support on SR. Glad you are here.
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Welcome Sparkos and good luck!
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Old 09-17-2013, 11:04 AM
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Welcome sparkos. You wont feel alone now you've found this site. I don't; it's a tremendous support.
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Old 09-17-2013, 11:26 AM
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Thank you all. I've a feeling I'll be here a lot!
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Thank you all. I've a feeling I'll be here a lot!
It's really helped me too!

Welcome..
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Welcome Sparkos - I am wishing you nothing but the best in your sobriety.
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Old 09-17-2013, 12:32 PM
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It's hugely supportive here, and not only that, if you try any funny business and say so you'll get called out (quite rightly). Stay, read and post and get strength and support from all here
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welcome sparko tomorrow day three well done
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Old 09-17-2013, 01:08 PM
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I am glad you are here, Sparkos. Welcome to SR. I have been sober for only 21 days, which is my longest period of sobriety since ..... forever. I discovered SR 21 days ago. I think the two are not a coincidence. You will find many caring, thoughtful, knowledgeable people here. Good luck. I look forward to more posts from you.
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