Class of December 2019 part 1
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Join Date: Dec 2019
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Hi all
My first post. You all seem so lovely and supportive.
Day 14 for me.
I feel vulnerable - funny word I know, but there's no better one to describe how I currently feel.
I need to keep sober, I need to be accountable, so I'm in!
My first post. You all seem so lovely and supportive.
Day 14 for me.
I feel vulnerable - funny word I know, but there's no better one to describe how I currently feel.
I need to keep sober, I need to be accountable, so I'm in!
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: German Village, Columbus with my love ♥
Posts: 88,443
I get vulnerable dear Stevie.....I don't think any world could describe it better. 
Welcome....so very glad you joined. us.
Welcome to all of you and hello to all of our amazing supportive SRs.
Welcome....so very glad you joined. us.
Welcome to all of you and hello to all of our amazing supportive SRs.
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: New England, USA
Posts: 129
Welcome SoberStevie! Keep coming back! I’m starting day 5. One warning sign I’m watching for on this round of trying for long term sobriety is when I become complacent and stop coming to SR and stop reading and stop posting.
Also, I’ve received several comments of feedback that perhaps I have not wanted sobriety bad enough. I beg to differ, I’ve wanted it really badly....but I will be checking in with myself and my counselor about that aspect, just to cover all the possible areas of weakness.
Also, I’ve received several comments of feedback that perhaps I have not wanted sobriety bad enough. I beg to differ, I’ve wanted it really badly....but I will be checking in with myself and my counselor about that aspect, just to cover all the possible areas of weakness.
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I get upset when I hear that.....that anyone would say that to any of us.....it has been said to me too, years ago in AA....and it wasn't true.....I wanted it desperately, I just did not have a clue how to do life....I needed help. 
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Originally Posted by venuscat 
I get upset when I hear that.....that anyone would say that to any of us.....it has been said to me too, years ago in AA....and it wasn't true.....I wanted it desperately, I just did not have a clue how to do life....I needed help. s
sstop reading and posting on SR and start drinking again. Whoa...glad I caught myself on that one!! 1 for OtterIsland, 0 for alcoholism in this battle in the larger war to win!!
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Venus and Otter I don't think it's as black and white as 'not wanting sobriety enough', I think that relapsing sometimes is inevitable for some of us, and we must remember that we are battling a cunning, insidious beast here, and the key is putting one step in front of the other and just keep trying. We must be vigilant and never complacent. But also, we must forgive ourselves too - and just put it behind us and try again, until it clicks.
I don't know if this time I'll succeed, goodness knows I want to with every little bit of me - if only it was as easy as ' wanting it hard enough'. We can do this, day at a time, and if we need to we can huddle on here like penguins do - to protect ourselves and others against the elements.
I don't know if this time I'll succeed, goodness knows I want to with every little bit of me - if only it was as easy as ' wanting it hard enough'. We can do this, day at a time, and if we need to we can huddle on here like penguins do - to protect ourselves and others against the elements.
I know I can sounds sooooo much better. And I know we can better still!
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Join Date: Nov 2012
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When I summoned up the bravery to join this site in Nov 12 I was very scared and ashamed and all of the emotions that we all know so well...I posted and got so overwhelmed that I logged off fast....the next day I looked and saw replies....lovely encouraging, kind replies.
I think it was the first time I believed I could survive this. s
I think it was the first time I believed I could survive this.
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welcome LisaLilly, RAL, soberstevie, simplicity
otterisland - I think it pays to remember that there are all kinds of people here. Some of us are good written communicators - others maybe not so much.
Some tend towards the blunt side with little in the way of bedside manner.
I really believe tho that everyone who takes the time to post to us wants to see us get well
Of course if you simply don't find some posts or posters helpful, you can always use the ignore function.
I'm glad you're staying
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otterisland - I think it pays to remember that there are all kinds of people here. Some of us are good written communicators - others maybe not so much.
Some tend towards the blunt side with little in the way of bedside manner.
I really believe tho that everyone who takes the time to post to us wants to see us get well
Of course if you simply don't find some posts or posters helpful, you can always use the ignore function.
Ignore bothersome members. If there is someone on the forum that bothers you, select the Ignore option on the drop down menu under their name on the post. You won't see any posts from this member again.
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Originally Posted by Dee74
Hi GooseMoose - you're very welcome here
support really helps
why do you think things aren't getting better?
Have you made any other changes besides not drinking?
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support really helps
why do you think things aren't getting better?
Have you made any other changes besides not drinking?
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