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Old 12-17-2016, 01:35 PM
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Extremely inspirational PhoenixJ.
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Old 12-17-2016, 01:45 PM
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Oh my goodness, thank you for sharing your story, you are a total inspiration!
Im only on day 14 but reading your story is giving me the motivation to keep going!
Massive great big hugs to you PJxxxxxxxxx
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Old 12-17-2016, 02:46 PM
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PJ, I knew you'd been through a lot, but had no idea the depth of your suffering. We're blessed to have you as a part of our SR family. I hope you're reunited with your sons, continue to let them know you love them and are proud of them.
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Old 12-17-2016, 02:53 PM
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PJ, Your life is your canvas...you are an artist. Make it what you want it to be .

what you went through, with your accident, must have given you a lot of courage and strength. I can see that you are using it well. I wish you well, and I want to send you a big cyber hug. (((((PJ)))))
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Old 12-17-2016, 03:23 PM
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Well non me people- thankyou. I posted my stuff to 'get it off my chest' (what's left of it, anyway- haha- can only laugh).I thought my stuff may be useful to others. Well a gift back for me...
Today is Sunday. The 'family' day. Picnics, BBQ, a drive in beautiful scenes day. In my recovery I have always been emotionally charged to the point of manically keeping myself busyon Sunday's. I have to do something- to distract- not to wallow in 'if only's'. Today I still feel sad- but more accepting and a little more at peace with myself. It is a lovely mild summer's day. I do not really HAVE to do anything. I have achieved as much as I have to with life stuff- including study (online- 'easy for convenience- ha!) Not actually feeling happy, but considering where I was last xmas- well.
Thankyou all. Share if you wish. This story was wrttin to be dumped forever more in the story thread- but since I am not at the 1 year mark- ended up here. Perhaps a better place for my story if it generates thought and change- it has so far for me less than 1 day later.
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Old 12-17-2016, 03:23 PM
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We love you, PJ. I'm so sorry for the pain you've endured. I hope writing your story out brought you a bit of relief. I'm so thankful you're on this journey with us.
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Old 12-17-2016, 03:31 PM
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Sending Love and cake and coffee. Ah, for the simple things in life.

May your next chapter prove to be very happy for you.
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Old 12-17-2016, 03:33 PM
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What sort of cake? You have not said what sort of cake!
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Old 12-17-2016, 03:57 PM
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Thanks you for sharing your story PJ
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Old 12-17-2016, 04:01 PM
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What sort of cake? You have not said what sort of cake!
How about a Tangerine Dream Cake, just because................

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Old 12-17-2016, 04:13 PM
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Old 12-17-2016, 05:00 PM
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GOODnite Friend.

Sweet Sober Dreams.
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Old 12-17-2016, 05:07 PM
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God bless u Phoenix. Thanks for sharing your story. I pray for a reconnection with your sons. Hang in there.
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Old 12-17-2016, 05:39 PM
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PJ, thank you for sharing your story. It serves as a reminder that hope can rise from the depths of despair. May your story continue to unfold and take you to the heights you never before envisioned. Congratulations on 11 months!
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Old 12-17-2016, 06:18 PM
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Thank you Phoenix. I feel inadequate to say.....you are the best.

Tangerine Dream cake is magical. Make a wish.
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Old 12-17-2016, 06:28 PM
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Come to think of it -I really like the music of tangerine dream. Downloaded some recently. Good thought, that. Must make that cake- Kris- WAKE UP!
I guess I already know what that deepest wish is already...(sigh).
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Old 12-17-2016, 06:57 PM
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PhoenixJ - Thanks for sharing your story. Your survival and growth inspires me.
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Old 12-18-2016, 03:49 AM
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Thank you for sharing your story PJ. I hope you get all those things in your new life sober :-)
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Old 12-18-2016, 04:49 AM
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Come to think of it -I really like the music of tangerine dream. Downloaded some recently. Good thought, that. Must make that cake- Kris- WAKE UP!
I guess I already know what that deepest wish is already...(sigh).
My Heartfelt wish for you..............

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Old 12-18-2016, 04:55 AM
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On careful reflection, encouragement and support from SR guys (like you, cakey) I sent 'such as it is' to my oldest son. He reads, but does not reply. The die is cast.
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