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Old 11-22-2021, 02:47 AM
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Old 11-22-2021, 04:22 AM
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This is the perfect reset, Gabe. You made such a healthy and wise decision. Never being defeated. You are not defeated. You will succeed. Its so cool to see you make decisions that are powerful and reclaim your life. You are doing this!
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Old 11-22-2021, 04:42 AM
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You are on my mind dearest Gabe. I'm so glad you are where you are right now.
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Old 11-22-2021, 07:10 AM
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Old 11-22-2021, 01:43 PM
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Thank you everyone.

First full day today with the group and my goodness it was exhausting! It was also inspiring and practical, emotional and really familiar in some way. I don't need to be anything other than myself xxx
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Old 11-22-2021, 01:48 PM
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Knowing we are enough exactly as we are, knowing we are OK no matter our quirks....knowing we can soar no matter our pasts....knowing all is right with the world after trying so hard to find the problem.....

This is good, isn't it? xx
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Old 11-22-2021, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by venuscat View Post
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Knowing we are enough exactly as we are, knowing we are OK no matter our quirks....knowing we can soar no matter our pasts....knowing all is right with the world after trying so hard to find the problem.....

This is good, isn't it? xx
I couldn't have said that better myself. You said it perfectly! It's amazing ❤️xxx
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Old 11-22-2021, 02:02 PM
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I spent some very good time with people who have long-term recovery. If I had stayed in the middle, as they say when I was your age, I would have saved myself immeasurable pain.

I am beyond glad that you are doing this now....and yes, I feel you....we are kindred spirits ❤️

And this thread makes my heart sore....you are showing people that we can heal if we just have the courage.
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Old 11-22-2021, 02:16 PM
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I spent some very good time with people who have long-term recovery. If I had stayed in the middle, as they say when I was your age, I would have saved myself immeasurable pain.

I am beyond glad that you are doing this now....and yes, I feel you....we are kindred spirits ❤️

And this thread makes my heart sore....you are showing people that we can heal if we just have the courage.
I really appreciate that so much and all your support xxxxx
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Old 11-22-2021, 02:18 PM
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Old 11-24-2021, 10:05 AM
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Sorry folks, my check-ins may be a wee bit sparse until the weekend. It's a very intensive few days and I'm struggling to keep up!

It's all really good though. Painful and emotional, but well worth the effort xxx
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Old 11-24-2021, 10:11 AM
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Old 11-24-2021, 10:17 AM
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Old 11-24-2021, 12:19 PM
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No worries Gabe - you sound good!

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Old 11-27-2021, 12:26 PM
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Well.....the last few days have been really, really hard. No wonder it's been so difficult to find recovery in the situation I've been living. I had no idea what recovery meant until this. Feels like it's been a month but not even two weeks until Monday.

Stronger than I ever thought I was though. Understanding the problem and understanding the solution....then understanding how to live the solution xxx
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Old 11-27-2021, 12:38 PM
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s dearest Gabe.

There is a lot of very emotional work we do in the first weeks, and I can only imagine how much more intensified that is in rehab. s

You are strong and you are loved. ❤️❤️
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Old 11-27-2021, 12:38 PM
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Congrats on approaching 2 weeks Gabe

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Old 11-27-2021, 12:47 PM
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Thanks folks.... yep, there is no easy way around, I just have to go through it. Sit with it, feel it, share it and let it go....

​​​​​​2 weeks today since my last drink. I'm never, ever going through this again. I'm not going back home either....it really is a new life waiting xx
Love to everyone and continued thanks for the support ❤️
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Old 11-27-2021, 02:44 PM
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Old 11-28-2021, 07:24 AM
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So glad to see your progress and clear thinking, Gabe. Fantastic job!
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