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Old 12-31-2022, 02:44 PM
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Today's Hard

Hi all I'm posting right now all alone on my first sober New Year's Eve it's been a pretty emotional day with a significant other so I'm struggling today I'm reaching out and I won't pick up a drink. I am 76? days sober I lurk here a lot I don't post much.I want to thank you all I come here often to read everyone's post
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Old 12-31-2022, 02:48 PM
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Hi Kensie
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Old 12-31-2022, 02:53 PM
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Kensie, good job on 76 days. Sorry you are having an emotional day. Drinking certainly won't help, and will only make matters worse. Keep reading and posting here, and drink some watered down sport drink with sparkling water, or whatever you like. You'll get through the night and tomorrow morning you will be so happy you didn't drink.
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Old 12-31-2022, 02:55 PM
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Stay with us Kensie -you won't regret waking up sober tomorrow morning

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Old 12-31-2022, 02:59 PM
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Hi Alpine thanks for the welcome!

Cityboy- yes I agree it will only a depress me more! What an eye opener it is how much less depressed I am without alcohol who knew!
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Hi Kensie 👋

definitely the best way to start 2023!
hope you have a better day tomorrow and stay with us.
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Old 12-31-2022, 03:02 PM
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Thanks Dee yes I will be ready to go tomorrow morning for church with my daughter and grandson. it's a great feeling for sure. On a Sunday in October when I couldn't get up because I was so sick from drinking the night before and couldn't make Church my daughter took me to the hospital instead and that's how my recovery started!
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Old 12-31-2022, 03:42 PM
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Hi Kensie!!! You have us!! I'm at about the same count. Im sorry you're feeling lonely but hopefully the goods of the sobriety are outweighing anything bad and you know how strong and AWESOME you are.
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Congrats on 76 days kensie.

Best way to start the new year fresh tomorrow 😊
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Kensie, 76 days of recovery is fantastic. I hope 2023 will be a great year for you.
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Old 12-31-2022, 04:21 PM
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Good on you Kensie.

You/we don't need to drink.
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Old 12-31-2022, 04:24 PM
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Welcome - I have found this whole festive period hard so feel like I understand.

I'm glad you have posted and reached out to our corner of the internet.
Remember to be kind to yourself - lots of sleep, hydration, healthy food, not being alone too much.

Wishing you the best xx
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Old 12-31-2022, 05:41 PM
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Kensie - It's wonderful you have 76 days of sobriety. I'm so glad we've learned that alcohol does nothing but bring misery & regret. It never ends up calming us or helping us cope, the way we once thought. You're doing great.
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Old 12-31-2022, 05:51 PM
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Hang in there, Kensie. You are on the right track. Remember that there is always someone from SR here, even on week ends and holidays. When everyone is honking their horns and toasting the New Year with their umpteenth drink tonight, a bunch of us will be here enjoying the forum. You're welcome to join us.
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Not alone, Kenzie! Great job on 76 days. It’s so good that you posted!
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Hey Kensie
congrats on 76 days, youre doing great.

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Congrats on 76 days and happy new year Kensie!
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Old 01-01-2023, 04:09 AM
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Just checking in to see how you are doing
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Old 01-01-2023, 05:08 AM
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Happy New Year, Kenzie!
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Old 01-01-2023, 10:27 AM
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Hi everyone thank you so much for your support it is a wonderful thing to have! Last night I was pulling out all the tools from my toolbox and this was definitely a useful one. This is the hardest thing I've ever had to do, I can't tell you what it means to finally feel freedom. I won't drink today!
Happy New Year I have a feeling it's going to be a good one
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