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Old 12-29-2015, 09:16 AM
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Also hoping for a better year

Hi all, newbie here.

Like many people I'm also hoping 2016 will be better on the sobriety front. My struggle is not unlike many others - drinking got progressively worse, started affecting work, relationships, my mind. Telling myself over and over and over again that "this" would be the last time, only to do it again a few days later. Insanity.

I had a few good false starts this year. Made it close to 60 days once this year, the longest in several years. 2012 had my first DUI, and this year my 2nd. Lost my Mom last year, and just haven't been able to get over the depression. But, I know that getting drunk isn't the answer.

So I'm calling 12/29/2015 my first day in sobriety and making a plan for 2016 to be my first sober year. God willing.

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Old 12-29-2015, 09:48 AM
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That's great.
I'm sorry for all the struggles you've been through, but just remember, there's not a thing a drink will make better.
On the contrary, staying sober is it's own reward. You'll learn how to deal with situations that used to baffle you. Sober.

So, here's to 12/29/15. And many sober days ahead.
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Welcome to the family. The support here is awesome. I hope you can make use of it to get sober for good.
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Hi Burningbright! I am a newbie as well. Nervous to be here. Just wanted to thank you for your post.
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Hello burningbright, I'm back as a newbie and my sobriety date is 28/12/15 so I'll be looking out for how you're doing ☺
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Welcome BB and MistySky!

Change is possible, therefore hope is reasonable.

You can do this. Now, get to work!
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Welcome and well done on making a solid commitment to sobriety. Here's to a sober and happy 2016!
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Thank you all very much!
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Welcome to the Forum BurningBright!!
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