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Old 05-16-2015, 04:47 PM
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Still alive, by the grace of God only, and still fighting the good fight

Well SR, its been awhile. I've flunked out of so many classes.
I've done ok, for short periods of time, here and there. I try and try, do good for a bit, them its back to the same old.

We all know the drill, some just get it right the first time around. I'm not one of those. I really wish I was one though.

Programs, changing things up do help short term. But never, the long term results I really want.

I'm not going to even ask what is wrong with me, because I know already.

I have been lurking again, and that's ok. I just wanted to post and say I'm still here, and I know the sober days I do have, are so much better then the other dark days. Someone here once said they never got it, until being sober was more important then the fix.

I think I'm finally beginning to see life in this aspect. And they are 100% right on that one.

Just checking in to say hello, and the prompts asked me to say how I've been. And I honestly do miss my friends here.

This is an awesome community of great people, and I'm so glad to be alive 2day, and share with you all.

Peace and blessings to us all.
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Old 05-16-2015, 05:09 PM
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I am glad you are here Max.
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Old 05-16-2015, 05:16 PM
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Thanks Della. I check on all my class members, always. Miss you all, you all are doing so great!
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Old 05-16-2015, 05:17 PM
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maybe stop fighting and just surrender

then we can begin to rebuild our lives as sober people

you CAN do this!!!
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Old 05-16-2015, 05:23 PM
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Hey Max! Great to see you!

You've crossed my mind several times so it is wonderful to know you are still around and still up for trying to get sober.

I hope you'll stick around and consider joining the class of May. I finally decided I long overstayed my welcome in December so I'm in May and 3 days sober today.

We can do this, Max. We really can.
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Old 05-16-2015, 05:24 PM
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Thanks Sugar, yes, surrender is the key. Thanks for reminding me.
That was step 1, as I recall? I guess I still haven't, just yet?
But really trying to get there. A work in progress, I am.

Love your avitar, btw. Looks like my old passed Kitty. Is that a maincoon? Looks just like my KobyJones, god rest his soul.

Thanks.
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Old 05-16-2015, 05:30 PM
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Hey Copper,

Great to hear from you! Day 3, awesome! Thanks. We can't ever give up, right?
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Old 05-16-2015, 05:32 PM
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Nope, never!
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Old 05-16-2015, 05:44 PM
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It's good to see you back, Max, and I hope that you include SR in your plans for staying sober.
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I'm glad to see you Max - don't be a stranger, ok?

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Old 05-16-2015, 06:11 PM
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I just started reading Craig Ferguson's book and there's a really good quote from it "We prepare for glory by failing until we don't". I think this fits most of us
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Welcome back Max!!
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Old 05-17-2015, 10:11 AM
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It's really good to see you, max!
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