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Old 11-17-2021, 05:25 AM
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They have already given you lots of good advice and you have done the right thing reaching out. I hope you are already in a better place.
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Old 11-17-2021, 10:08 AM
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I found myself in similar situation AK. Came very close to drinking at nearly 2 years. Major stress the cause. I really hope you don't act on the urge AK. Resist with all of your might. It passes.

I can't tell you the relief felt when making it out alive

It has made me so much stronger. You will find the same, irrespective of whatever life deals. Hold the winning hand AK. Please don't drink.



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Old 11-17-2021, 11:23 AM
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How are things now AK?

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Old 11-18-2021, 03:22 PM
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How are things now AK?

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Thank you so much for your kindnesses and experience, all of you. It helped. A lot.
I'm still sober.
I'm tired, a little depressed and feeling rubbish but I am sober.
I'll update properly when I get a chance.
Thank you again.
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Old 11-18-2021, 04:16 PM
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You are most welcome! Glad you came here first.
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Old 11-19-2021, 12:28 AM
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Sounds like a rough time, Kitty. Sorry to hear, but you had us worried with the drinking which you know would’ve only made things worse.
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Old 11-19-2021, 03:20 AM
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Don't hesitate to use SR as a sounding board or in
other words, lending and ear, support, helpful suggestions,
to guide you rough spots in your recovery.

Remember that all of us have either been there,
done many of the same similar things as you or
been in the same similar situation as you and found
how to navigate thru them seeking healthier, positive,
effective solutions for them instead of returning to
our addiction.

When folks talk about what's bothering them then
that keeps situations from building up inside them
and festering causing turmoil within, anxiety, depression,
headaches or worry or other health complications.

Sharing frees ourselves which brings forth relief and
personal growth and allows us to receive helpful suggestions
to correct those troubling lifes difficulties with willingness,
openmindedness and honesty.

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Old 11-19-2021, 03:54 AM
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I really needed to see a post like this. The fact that youre even posting means you havent given in and you did exactly the right thing and reached out for help among friends. Yesterday I felt exactly like you. I had the first hearing of my DUI court case. There was nothing I could do but face it head on. I could have drank the Nile dry after it. Then I played the tape and it helped me survive another potential disaster. Keep doing what youre doing Kitty and you'll be just fine.
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Old 11-19-2021, 04:08 AM
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I’m so grateful to hear you made the best choice, Kitty. I want to thank you for this post as I really needed it today, not because I want to drink, I’m just so overwhelmed and all the words of dealing with financial struggle help a lot. I hope your situation works out for you in time, and thanks for being such a great example of how to rely on SR in times of struggle. Good job, be proud.
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Old 11-19-2021, 01:33 PM
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Congrats on not drinking. It's NOT worth it. 2 years is so good, and you don't want to give that up because of stress....it will only add to it.
hang in there
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Old 11-19-2021, 03:10 PM
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Awkward Kitty has got style.
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