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02-23-2019, 10:02 PM

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Oregongirlsite

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Back Again

I haven’t been trying to be sober. I have just been trying to be moderate. I came to SR last night and read some encouraging posts. I decided today was going to be another Day 1. But it was a day of wine. I say I won’t and then I do. Have been avoiding SR but thought even if I’m struggling I can still come here. Thanks.

02-23-2019, 10:32 PM

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suki44883

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Yes, you need SR most when you are struggling. That is why we are here. Don't ever be afraid to come and share your struggles. We understand and are here to help support you.

02-23-2019, 10:39 PM

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PhoenixJ

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support and prayers to you OGS

02-23-2019, 11:32 PM

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Dee74

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I hope you can decide to make a day one soon OGS- I found sticking to SR like glue for a day or two really helped me

02-24-2019, 03:32 AM

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lessgravity

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No such thing as moderation for people like us, but you knew that I think. Welcome back. There's a better life for the taking.

02-24-2019, 04:53 AM

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Jim1958

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Take it a day at a time.

Try it a day at a time. Then shoot for a week. You can do it!

02-24-2019, 05:06 AM

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Guener

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No judgment here, but I hope you can begin with a day, then two, then more. You have to begin somewhere, sometime. I hope that will be tomorrow.

02-24-2019, 07:31 AM

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August252015

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Glad you decided to post- hope you stay on with us.

02-24-2019, 10:15 AM

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Hawkeye13

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I can't moderate either.

Abstaining is actually easier and more soul-satisfying if you give it a chance.

Glad to see you back--

02-24-2019, 10:20 AM

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Anna

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Of course you can come here if you're struggling. I think you will find that each time you get through a craving, an hour, a day, it will be easier next time. That's how it works. You must just get through it.

We do understand how hard this is.

02-24-2019, 11:19 AM

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ReadyAtLast

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I hope you can make this your day 1. Maybe join the Feb class for extra support too. I'm in the jan class and it's such a source of support.

02-24-2019, 01:56 PM

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Zebra1275

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Have been avoiding SR but thought even if I’m struggling I can still come here.

Absolutely.

Many of us don't get sober on the first try. I was struggling when I first joined this website and I'm sure there where times when I logged on hungover.

02-24-2019, 02:44 PM

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Oregongirlsite

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Hugs all around

I love this site...never condemnation...only understanding and encouragement. I appreciate every one of you.

02-26-2019, 05:20 AM

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Midwest1981

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welcome back!

02-26-2019, 03:25 PM

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It's good to have a refuge.

02-26-2019, 03:45 PM

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dafunbra

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Originally Posted by Oregongirlsite

I love this site...never condemnation...only understanding and encouragement. I appreciate every one of you.

I love this site, too. There is so much support.

Almost all of us have been there, OGS. We know the feelings and the shame. I'm really glad you posted. I was on here as much as I could be the first few weeks and I'm still on here a lot. I can honestly say that without the SR community I doubt I would be sober today. Keep coming back.

02-27-2019, 04:54 PM

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Oregongirlsite

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Still the Wine

Well, I am here but the elusive Day One is still “out there”. Reading “Under the Influence”. All the hard alcohol is out of the house.

02-28-2019, 11:07 PM

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Oregongirlsite

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Day 1 March 1

Thanks for being here. I was reading about The Naked Mind. Sounds like another tool to help me get sober. Tomorrow will be my Day 1. So tired of the fight.