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04-08-2014, 03:28 PM

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willhunting264

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Just admitted I needed help

Gonna need support along the way. With my job I feel pretty ashamed.

04-08-2014, 03:29 PM

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Raider

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No need to feel ashamed. Glad you are here Will.

04-08-2014, 03:30 PM

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Hevyn

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Welcome to SR will. It's great to have you join us. This is a friendly place where you'll have plenty of support & encouragement. You can do it.

04-08-2014, 03:31 PM

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willhunting264

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Thank you. Was very difficult. Told my boss I'm getting help too.

04-08-2014, 03:33 PM

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SoberLeigh

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Welcome, willhunting.

Many of us have felt shame; often it was what brought us to this site. You will find support and understanding here. You CAN get past the shame and move forward.

Again, welcome.

04-08-2014, 03:35 PM

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Hevyn

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I felt such relief when it was out in the open will.

I hope you do too.

04-08-2014, 03:38 PM

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willhunting264

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I hope so. Right now I'm very anxious. Having trouble sleeping. I was afraid my boss could use it against me.

04-08-2014, 03:42 PM

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I told my boss and she was most supportive.

Nothing to be shamed about. She had someone in her family with and Addiction so she understood!

04-08-2014, 04:05 PM

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willhunting264

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My boss said the same thing and shook my hand. Told me I had his support. Hope he's being honest. It would be a crappy thing to do to me.

04-08-2014, 04:10 PM

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huntingtontx

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Welcome to SR willhunting. I am so glad you have joined us. You will find a lot of support here.

04-08-2014, 04:25 PM

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bigsombrero

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Congratulations on getting this sorted. Worrying about your boss right now seems like a distraction that might not help too much - he said he supports you, shook your hand: it's settled. Turn that focus towards getting yourself sober. What's the plan? Welcome aboard.

04-08-2014, 04:30 PM

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LBrain

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Welcome aboard willhunting.

04-08-2014, 04:37 PM

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4Surf4Life

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Welcome! Feel free to join us in the Class of April thread- it's full of people who are quitting this month!

04-08-2014, 04:39 PM

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Dee74

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Welcome to SR Will

04-08-2014, 04:51 PM

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willhunting264

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I start counseling tomorrow. It is a distraction about my boss. He's not trustworthy but I had to let him know. It felt good to be honest.

04-08-2014, 04:53 PM

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willhunting264

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How do you join the April thread?

04-08-2014, 04:58 PM

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flujays

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Hey Will, welcome. You've taken the first step of admitting to yourself, to your boss and to us here at SR that you have a problem... that's HUGE. Get ready for a rollercoaster, but we'll be here every step of the way if you want us to be. Have you considered AA? I avoided it like the plague for a long time but when I finally went, I was greeted with open arms, open hearts and a room full of love and understanding. I highly recommend it. Good luck mate, I'm rootin' for ya buddy.

04-08-2014, 05:38 PM

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willhunting264

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Thanks Flu!! Appreciate it. Really had no reason to tell the boss but thought I should let him know. My last stretch of sobriety was 7 months. I know I can do it.