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10-20-2015, 07:14 PM

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Rookie42

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Welcome Rookie

congrats on your week! Look forward to seeing you around and hearing more about your story

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Thank you...and I hope to hear more about your story someday too. 😀

10-20-2015, 07:19 PM

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Hello Rookie42 - I'm also very new here and on day 2. Hope you feel proud of getting to 7 days. I understand that it's difficult to raise your head and post on here - I feel it too - but have already had some lovely thoughtful and insightful responses from others and it genuinely seems to be a safe and supportive place. Welcome!

I would agree about it feeling safe and supportive. It's only my first day here, but it feels incredibly comfortable. Thanks for the response...it's very much appreciated.

10-20-2015, 07:22 PM

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Hi welcome!!

Thanks...so far it's pretty great being here. 😀

10-20-2015, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by On The Road

Welcome Rookie. 7 days is great. Take care of yourself: eat healthy foods, get plenty of sleep, and if you are able, start some form of exercise. And don't be surprised if you feel cranky. It's all a part of your physical recovery.

Read more here and learn other strategies to help you on your way to long term sobriety.

Thanks for the suggestions...I can see the value in all of these things. As for the cranky...I am certainly dealing with that. Thanks again for the feedback.

10-20-2015, 07:28 PM

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Rookie, You are never alone. We all understand what you're going through.

A week is wonderful - and things will get better, we promise. Those first days are rough, but posting here helps relieve the anxiety. Glad to have you with us.

Thank you so much...it is tough, but I feel more and more encouraged by the feedback and stories from you all. Thanks again for the insight.

10-20-2015, 07:32 PM

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You say you feel alone right now. If you visit, read and post on this site regularly you will see that you are definitely not alone. Granted it is an online forum, but this place was the necessary piece of the puzzle to get things straightened out.

Feeling alone and starting sobriety alone as been tough, but this place has helped me tremendously...and yes, so far it's looking like a huge piece of the puzzle. Thanks again for the feedback.

10-20-2015, 07:34 PM

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Hi! I'm new too. I'm at the end of Day 3 (really glad the day is almost over!). This group of people is absolutely amazing. I really felt alone as well and so confused until I found this place. Glad you found it too!

Thanks...so far this place has been exactly what I've needed. I too am glad you found this place. 😀

10-20-2015, 08:06 PM

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Thanks...so far this place has been exactly what I've needed. I too am glad you found this place. ?de00

Hi Rookie! Glad you found SR! I felt like total crapola at Day 7 and was a secret drinker so all alone in the struggle as well. SR helped me understand what I was going through and gave so much support.

Read the forums and post if you feel weak. Someone is always around to help out!!

10-21-2015, 03:45 PM

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Hope it's going well today, Rookie.

10-21-2015, 04:27 PM

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Thanks, Hevyn...it's been a pretty good day. Hope you're having a good day too.

10-21-2015, 04:29 PM

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Thanks, Hevyn...it's been a pretty good day. Hope you're having a good day too.

10-21-2015, 04:38 PM

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Welcome Rookie

Really like the quote.

10-21-2015, 04:44 PM

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Welcome to the family and congrats on the first of many sober weeks.

10-23-2015, 03:07 AM

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Welcome to the Forum Rookie!!

10-23-2015, 03:41 AM

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Hi Rookie, welcome to the forum! Do you have plans for the weekend? What will you do with your sober life now?

10-23-2015, 05:55 AM

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Really like the quote.

Nice thanks Rookie how are you bud

10-23-2015, 06:14 AM

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Nice thanks Rookie how are you bud

I'm doing okay. Not exactly excited for the weekend, as this is usually the most challenging time for me in my sobriety. But, with the support of you all, I'm feeling much more confident. Have a good day.

10-23-2015, 06:18 AM

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Hi Rookie, welcome to the forum! Do you have plans for the weekend? What will you do with your sober life now?

Hi Melki,

Thanks for the welcome. I'm not exactly sure what I'll be doing with the weekend, but I do hope to stay productive. As for what I'll be doing with my sober life...still to be determined. Do you have any master plans for the weekend? Have a good one, and thanks again for the check in...very much appreciated.