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07-26-2016, 04:41 PM

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I'm still considered a "beginner" by some though I have a little over 2 1/2 years of sobriety. It has been more of a struggle than I anticipated. Putting down the bottle was way easier than now having to face my life. It's a lot of work sometimes, and sometimes I have to remind myself that there's no situation a drink won't make worse. But I'm holding on.

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07-26-2016, 04:43 PM

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Hello and Welcome JHPhil.

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07-26-2016, 04:52 PM

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Welcome JH, you are so right. Drinking helps nothing. Just keep going, you're doing great!

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07-26-2016, 05:10 PM

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Hi JH, and welcome to the forums!

I have about the same time sober myself. I agree, sometimes the challenge of real life is mind-blowing. I try not to think about it LOL -- just grateful to be alive and partly sane!

Is there anything in particular you want to talk about?

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07-26-2016, 05:10 PM

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Welcome aboard JPhil - glad to have you here

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07-26-2016, 05:12 PM

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I don't think you're a beginner with 2 1/2 years sober, but I agree with you that there is always a lot to learn. Recovery is a journey.

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07-26-2016, 05:45 PM

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Definitely not a beginner.

Welcome to SR!

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07-26-2016, 06:16 PM

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I dont consider you a beginner. I'm on day 1. Its scary to think I might still be struggling after 2 1/2 years.

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07-26-2016, 06:18 PM

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Good to meet you, JHPhil. I hope it helps you to talk things over here. We all understand.

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07-26-2016, 06:24 PM

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You inspire me!

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07-26-2016, 06:36 PM

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Welcome to the family.

You're not a beginner in sobriety. I hope we can offer support and friendship along the way.

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07-26-2016, 08:13 PM

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Welcome.

With 4 years I prefer the term "back half of early recovery".

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07-27-2016, 02:08 AM

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