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Old 02-12-2015, 07:54 AM
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New to the site, only semi-new to sobriety.

56 (57 on Saturday), suburban housewife, married with a 14 year old son. I was a periodic for years, then within a few months progressed to blackout every night, hungover every morning. Alcohol became my lover, and it would have been way too easy to lose everything including my family. The really sad part is that I wouldn't have cared.

Fortunately I had a moment of clarity, realized I had a problem and needed help, called a local outpatient treatment program. As part of their program I had to attend daily AA meetings, and I haven't left the rooms since.

Sober since 05/20/2011, active in H&I (Hospitals and Institutions), have a sponsor, trying to carry the message instead of the mess.
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Old 02-12-2015, 08:55 AM
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Welcome Eleanor its nice to meet you
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Old 02-12-2015, 09:28 AM
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Hey there, Welcome to SR! Keep carrying that message
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Old 02-12-2015, 09:29 AM
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Welcome, Eleanor, to SR. "Carry the message and not the mess". I love that.
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Welcome to the forums Eleanor!
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Welcome to the Forum Eleanor!!
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Old 02-12-2015, 11:37 AM
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Hello Eleanor, Welcome to the Forum, A lot of Sources and a lot of nice people here. I am glad I found this site. It has been a big help for me to get things off my chest and read what others have to say.
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Welcome Eleanor!
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Old 02-12-2015, 04:28 PM
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Great to meet you Eleanor! It really helps to share our thoughts here. Congrats on your sober time.
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