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Old 09-08-2022, 03:15 AM
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Cool *Ring Ring*

It has been some time since my days on SR. Hello! I am sober, well, and happy. I will occasionally look through my stash of past writings as a way to stay grounded in my sobriety. It puts perspective on my life and reminds me that, today, I will not drink and I will not change my mind.

Mecanix is one of the first friends I made here and still is. I cherish him. I have found many good friends here on SR. I love them all for the support they gave\give me daily, even to this day. Thanks!

I hope these word help you.I still cannot read them without choking up and feeling such a deep sense of hope. There is hope. Hope is tangible. Hope is real. ❤️

*Ring Ring*

What does it mean? In the words of Mecanix...

“The first bell is the bell of mindfulness, calling to me and you.

It says stop what am i doing right now, take some breaths, feel my body, am I holding it tight and tense? Relax… calm down… life is a journey and not a destination, make the journey as glorious as possible.

The second bell is the freedom bell and I'm ringing it for you to let you know freedom from drink and drugs is available to you, come and hear us calling out to you.”


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Old 09-08-2022, 03:27 AM
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Wow, Weasel, THANK YOU!

Really nice post.

🤓❤️
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Old 09-08-2022, 04:04 AM
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So cool…thanks for sharing!
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Old 09-08-2022, 04:19 AM
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I’ve made some very special friends here too—so nice to see you as always Weasel, and to hear your message of hope and connection!
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Old 09-08-2022, 05:59 AM
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Hey! Look who's here! As always, a great message. Those bells ring every day for me, and I'm always happy to hear them.
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Old 09-08-2022, 06:04 AM
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Sobriety can be a hope, but also a reality.
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Old 09-08-2022, 08:50 AM
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Weasel; so very good to see you.

Thanks for the great message.
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Old 09-08-2022, 10:12 AM
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Weasel - what a lovely surprise to have you stop in.
Thanks for a helpful post.
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Old 09-08-2022, 11:16 AM
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So very nice and really warm it is to see familiar faces. Selfless people that watched me go through my hell.

To those I know …Hi Hevyn! Hi SoberLeigh! Hi MLD51! Hi Hawkeye13! Hi Gatorman!

I see Anna and BIM stopped in. Hello!

And new folks… Hi Free2bme888! Hi DriGuy!

Life is good these days. Settling into a new home I built. Job is amazing. And living a sober life I only once dreamed of. DriGuy is correct, sobriety can be a reality.

❤️

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Old 09-08-2022, 12:36 PM
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I could do with a healthy dose of mindfulness, so I’m ringing the bell. Thanks for making me aware.
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Old 09-08-2022, 01:18 PM
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Good to hear from you Weasel - and a great message

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Old 09-08-2022, 01:25 PM
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great hearing from you Weasel!
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Old 09-08-2022, 01:35 PM
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Well, Holy Moly!
I was just thinking of you a few days ago, my friend!
Thanks for the update and the reminder. Glad you are doing well!
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Old 09-08-2022, 02:19 PM
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Great post! 🙏
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Old 09-08-2022, 06:14 PM
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Wise words weasel!!!

I'm pretty new here about 3 months and yes I've been blessed finding the great folk on this site.

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Old 09-09-2022, 08:41 AM
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Bitchen Post, Weasel.

Thank you for those inspirational thoughts to carry us all along on the front of inevitable Life Waves. Not immersed and helpless at the bottom of them...
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Old 09-09-2022, 05:24 PM
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So good to see you Weasel and happy to hear you're doing so well I love the story of " ring ring", good reminder.
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Old 09-10-2022, 06:15 PM
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Weasel’s awesome message and Pondlady’s continually incredible taste in avatars , this thread is a font of positivity , good ringing to all !
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Hey there ❤️

Great update. So pleased you are doing well. Me too ❤️

Never believed freedom was possible until I found it xx
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Old 09-11-2022, 05:51 AM
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Weasel, so glad to hear that old familiar ring!
It's great to see you.
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