2 Years sober using only this forum
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VERY COOL!!
Congratulations.
While I didn't use only this forum, this forum was invaluable in my sobriety journey. As I got beyond the first year, it became more and more my staple.
These days, I check in here as a reminder. I contribute where and when I can and am called. I pop in to get support on rough days. I very occasionally go to an AA meeting - but mostly this is my most readily-available, consistent and constant recovery community.
There's a lotta power in this here virtual room.
Thanks for that reminder and WAY TO GO!
Congratulations.
While I didn't use only this forum, this forum was invaluable in my sobriety journey. As I got beyond the first year, it became more and more my staple.
These days, I check in here as a reminder. I contribute where and when I can and am called. I pop in to get support on rough days. I very occasionally go to an AA meeting - but mostly this is my most readily-available, consistent and constant recovery community.
There's a lotta power in this here virtual room.
Thanks for that reminder and WAY TO GO!
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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"I know this has been a rambling post and I'd hope to write something that was sweet, pure and inspiring. Mostly, I just wanted those who are struggling with getting sober using a different path to know that it is possible."
I love every word of your post!
Congrats on 2 years, Calicofish
I love every word of your post!
Congrats on 2 years, Calicofish
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Congratulations on two years!!!
I too have only used this site as a source of support. I plan this year on adding to my toolbox but I cannot overstate how much this place has helped me. Again a Big congrats
I too have only used this site as a source of support. I plan this year on adding to my toolbox but I cannot overstate how much this place has helped me. Again a Big congrats
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Congratulations! 2 years is awesome! 
What you said about feeling better, looking better, is so true. I also, am in my senior years now and it is a great motivation to think about how I want to spend them. Thank you for your inspiration! And...
...never let not being a dog keep you from going out into the yard and doing zoomies!
What you said about feeling better, looking better, is so true. I also, am in my senior years now and it is a great motivation to think about how I want to spend them. Thank you for your inspiration! And...
Originally Posted by Calicofish 
If I were a dog, I'd be doing zoomies all around the yard and expressing my joy for 2 years of sobriety
Catch and Release
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Crazy Canuck
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Thank you everyone. I love the support here.
I was feeling so on top of the world yesterday and now I am feeling really blue because I think I'm being dumped. It was just a new relationship but I thought it was going in a positive direction and we were supposed to have a date today, but he suddenly cancelled. I find it really difficult to date because it seems that most people lubricate the minefield of dating with drinks - to just feel comfortable.
Maybe I'm wrong, but I have a feeling that he wasn't willing to date someone who won't drink and be easy.
Sigh. This too will pass.
I was feeling so on top of the world yesterday and now I am feeling really blue because I think I'm being dumped. It was just a new relationship but I thought it was going in a positive direction and we were supposed to have a date today, but he suddenly cancelled. I find it really difficult to date because it seems that most people lubricate the minefield of dating with drinks - to just feel comfortable.
Maybe I'm wrong, but I have a feeling that he wasn't willing to date someone who won't drink and be easy.
Sigh. This too will pass.
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Originally Posted by Michael66
How sad that alcohol has to be such a common essential ingredient for relationship. I am lucky that my wife has never drunk. She wasn't quite as lucky from her end of things!
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Originally Posted by Calicofish
I was feeling so on top of the world yesterday and now I am feeling really blue because I think I'm being dumped. It was just a new relationship but I thought it was going in a positive direction and we were supposed to have a date today, but he suddenly cancelled. I find it really difficult to date because it seems that most people lubricate the minefield of dating with drinks - to just feel comfortable.
Maybe I'm wrong, but I have a feeling that he wasn't willing to date someone who won't drink and be easy.
Maybe I'm wrong, but I have a feeling that he wasn't willing to date someone who won't drink and be easy.
I'm sure also it doesn't make it any easier to know this.
I'm sorry to hear it. I think when I drank and went on dates, I only imagined that alcohol was making me more fun and sociable. In truth, it affected my judgment and I only ended up projecting a fake persona.
Someone out there will value you for being you and have you doing zoomies again in no time.
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