Not a newcomer - but this is where my recovery all started 3 years ago.
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Not a newcomer - but this is where my recovery all started 3 years ago.
Celebrating 3 years sober today and this is where my recovery started 3 years ago.
I haven't logged onto SoberRecovery for a long time - but I used to log on daily my first year or so of sobriety. SR was a great place to start my recovery as I didn't go to AA meetings and didn't really have anyone else to talk to about my struggles. I learned a lot through SR and since then have ventured out to find out resources to help me in my sobriety.
I started listening to recovery podcasts. Those are great. Listen whenever and wherever. My 2 favorites are Recovery Elevator and Recovery Happy Hour. If you want to listen to my episode on recovery happyhour you can listen following the link below - Episode 18 - Alicia
https://www.recoveryhappyhour.com/read-me/
I don't know where I would be if it weren't for finding SR - so I hope you newcomers reading this post can see how important it is to log on here as often as you need. Post. Listen. Learn everything you can about recovery. I still work everyday on my recovery. Take it one day at a time - it's amazing how fast those days add up.
-Leasha
I haven't logged onto SoberRecovery for a long time - but I used to log on daily my first year or so of sobriety. SR was a great place to start my recovery as I didn't go to AA meetings and didn't really have anyone else to talk to about my struggles. I learned a lot through SR and since then have ventured out to find out resources to help me in my sobriety.
I started listening to recovery podcasts. Those are great. Listen whenever and wherever. My 2 favorites are Recovery Elevator and Recovery Happy Hour. If you want to listen to my episode on recovery happyhour you can listen following the link below - Episode 18 - Alicia
https://www.recoveryhappyhour.com/read-me/
I don't know where I would be if it weren't for finding SR - so I hope you newcomers reading this post can see how important it is to log on here as often as you need. Post. Listen. Learn everything you can about recovery. I still work everyday on my recovery. Take it one day at a time - it's amazing how fast those days add up.
-Leasha
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Thanks for checking in and congrats on three years sober!
Advice that I offer to, regarding SR. I hope someone struggling tonight heeds your words.
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...I hope you newcomers reading this post can see how important it is to log on here as often as you need. Post. Listen. Learn everything you can about recovery.
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Congrats! Thank you for sharing 
I used to go to the Bubble Hour from Unpickled’s blog. I will check out the other two podcasts and your episode. I saw the Recovery Happy Hour is on iTunes for free
Sobriety does look good on you!
I used to go to the Bubble Hour from Unpickled’s blog. I will check out the other two podcasts and your episode. I saw the Recovery Happy Hour is on iTunes for free Sobriety does look good on you!
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Hello and welcome back.
Congratulations on three years, that is awesome.
I started my recovery here, too. I had a different user name.
I still come here daily. One, to try and help the newcomer, and two to help me stay sober.
There's a lot of wisdom here. And the newcomers stories remind me about what it's like 'out there'.
I've been sober now for ten years in a large part to this place.
More power to you Leesha.
And thanks for posting. It gave me inspiration.
Congratulations on three years, that is awesome.
I started my recovery here, too. I had a different user name.
I still come here daily. One, to try and help the newcomer, and two to help me stay sober.
There's a lot of wisdom here. And the newcomers stories remind me about what it's like 'out there'.
I've been sober now for ten years in a large part to this place.
More power to you Leesha.
And thanks for posting. It gave me inspiration.
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Hi Leasha... we were in the same SR class. I'm so glad you're going strong. Yay, the class of Dec '15!
And you were also my running inspiration (although I think I'd be a fair way behind you). You are a legend.
And you were also my running inspiration (although I think I'd be a fair way behind you). You are a legend.
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Just listened to your podcast and feeling very inspired so a huge thank you for sharing that with us. It’s given me some food for thought about working towards a long term goal with smaller goals. I need to stop dreaming and start taking action towards what I want to do. I have wanted for years to take a month to 6 weeks out and circumnavigate round Mont Blanc, 3 countries camping and hostels along the way. I dream about it, I talk about it, but I take no action to make it happen. I am 6 months along on my sober journey and it’s time to re-adjust my plan with some more longer term goals.
Congrats on your sober time and thanks a million for coming back and sharing with us who are in early recovery. Just what I needed to read today xx
Congrats on your sober time and thanks a million for coming back and sharing with us who are in early recovery. Just what I needed to read today xx
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Lea,
Since you never come here...lol...i doubt you will see my heart felt congrats.
I am lured to all thing recovery as well. I prefer video to podcast. I like ti see facial expressions when given the choice.
I was watching several recovery stories this week on youtube. Some folks i was watching were steven tyler, ace freely, and james hetfield. Good stuff.
Thanks.
Since you never come here...lol...i doubt you will see my heart felt congrats.
I am lured to all thing recovery as well. I prefer video to podcast. I like ti see facial expressions when given the choice.
I was watching several recovery stories this week on youtube. Some folks i was watching were steven tyler, ace freely, and james hetfield. Good stuff.
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by leasha24
If you want to listen to my episode on recovery happyhour you can listen following the link below - Episode 18 - Alicia
https://www.recoveryhappyhour.com/read-me/
Originally Posted by leasha24
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Thank you so much for all your replies!
MissPerfumado - So glad to see another one of my class members still here!!. I'm so happy I can be your running inspiration. Just as others were my run inspirations I bet others now look to you as an inspiration toward running. It's so awesome to pay it forward!
MantaLady - Thanks for taking the time to listen to my story - I love listening to others peoples stories of recovery as I always hear a little of myself in them and always gain some small insight into what I can do to help my recovery further.
MissPerfumado - So glad to see another one of my class members still here!!
. I'm so happy I can be your running inspiration. Just as others were my run inspirations I bet others now look to you as an inspiration toward running. It's so awesome to pay it forward!MantaLady - Thanks for taking the time to listen to my story - I love listening to others peoples stories of recovery as I always hear a little of myself in them and always gain some small insight into what I can do to help my recovery further.
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Originally Posted by MantaLady
Just listened to your podcast and feeling very inspired so a huge thank you for sharing that with us. It’s given me some food for thought about working towards a long term goal with smaller goals. I need to stop dreaming and start taking action towards what I want to do. I have wanted for years to take a month to 6 weeks out and circumnavigate round Mont Blanc, 3 countries camping and hostels along the way. I dream about it, I talk about it, but I take no action to make it happen. I am 6 months along on my sober journey and it’s time to re-adjust my plan with some more longer term goals.
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Originally Posted by leasha24
Celebrating 3 years sober today and this is where my recovery started 3 years ago.
I haven't logged onto SoberRecovery for a long time - but I used to log on daily my first year or so of sobriety. SR was a great place to start my recovery as I didn't go to AA meetings and didn't really have anyone else to talk to about my struggles. I learned a lot through SR and since then have ventured out to find out resources to help me in my sobriety.
I started listening to recovery podcasts. Those are great. Listen whenever and wherever. My 2 favorites are Recovery Elevator and Recovery Happy Hour. If you want to listen to my episode on recovery happyhour you can listen following the link below - Episode 18 - Alicia
https://www.recoveryhappyhour.com/read-me/
I don't know where I would be if it weren't for finding SR - so I hope you newcomers reading this post can see how important it is to log on here as often as you need. Post. Listen. Learn everything you can about recovery. I still work everyday on my recovery. Take it one day at a time - it's amazing how fast those days add up.
-Leasha
I haven't logged onto SoberRecovery for a long time - but I used to log on daily my first year or so of sobriety. SR was a great place to start my recovery as I didn't go to AA meetings and didn't really have anyone else to talk to about my struggles. I learned a lot through SR and since then have ventured out to find out resources to help me in my sobriety.
I started listening to recovery podcasts. Those are great. Listen whenever and wherever. My 2 favorites are Recovery Elevator and Recovery Happy Hour. If you want to listen to my episode on recovery happyhour you can listen following the link below - Episode 18 - Alicia
https://www.recoveryhappyhour.com/read-me/
I don't know where I would be if it weren't for finding SR - so I hope you newcomers reading this post can see how important it is to log on here as often as you need. Post. Listen. Learn everything you can about recovery. I still work everyday on my recovery. Take it one day at a time - it's amazing how fast those days add up.
-Leasha
THAT was awesome!!!
First, congrats on your sober time!!
Second, great post. I listened to your entire podcast.
I didn’t know these things existed. Now another tool on my belt.
Here’s to you, my fellow runner.
I’m wimpy, when not recovering from neck surgery, I’m about a 7-8 miler😍🏃🏼*♀️
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Originally Posted by leasha24
Celebrating 3 years sober today and this is where my recovery started 3 years ago.
I haven't logged onto SoberRecovery for a long time - but I used to log on daily my first year or so of sobriety. SR was a great place to start my recovery as I didn't go to AA meetings and didn't really have anyone else to talk to about my struggles. I learned a lot through SR and since then have ventured out to find out resources to help me in my sobriety.
I started listening to recovery podcasts. Those are great. Listen whenever and wherever. My 2 favorites are Recovery Elevator and Recovery Happy Hour. If you want to listen to my episode on recovery happyhour you can listen following the link below - Episode 18 - Alicia
https://www.recoveryhappyhour.com/read-me/
I don't know where I would be if it weren't for finding SR - so I hope you newcomers reading this post can see how important it is to log on here as often as you need. Post. Listen. Learn everything you can about recovery. I still work everyday on my recovery. Take it one day at a time - it's amazing how fast those days add up.
-Leasha
I haven't logged onto SoberRecovery for a long time - but I used to log on daily my first year or so of sobriety. SR was a great place to start my recovery as I didn't go to AA meetings and didn't really have anyone else to talk to about my struggles. I learned a lot through SR and since then have ventured out to find out resources to help me in my sobriety.
I started listening to recovery podcasts. Those are great. Listen whenever and wherever. My 2 favorites are Recovery Elevator and Recovery Happy Hour. If you want to listen to my episode on recovery happyhour you can listen following the link below - Episode 18 - Alicia
https://www.recoveryhappyhour.com/read-me/
I don't know where I would be if it weren't for finding SR - so I hope you newcomers reading this post can see how important it is to log on here as often as you need. Post. Listen. Learn everything you can about recovery. I still work everyday on my recovery. Take it one day at a time - it's amazing how fast those days add up.
-Leasha
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