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Hello All - I am new here - day 2 sober! Yay! Looking for good people to get support from.
Thanks, BruisedHeart
Posted on 05/05/08, 09:05 pm
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Reply #1 - 05/05/08  9:36pm
" Hi Bruisedheart, I'm Karen, an alcoholic.

Congrates on 2 days sober! Yay!!! This is a good place to look for support. All kinds of different view and advice.

Right now there are a few discussions going on...you might not want to read...lol. We sometimes get into heated discussions, but for the most part, we do get a long! (o;

If you want to add to your discussion here, that would be great! Share! We would love to hear about you!

I relapsed a while back, but with the support of all these good folks, and a strong foundation, I do intend to get and stay sober again. "
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Reply #2 - 05/05/08  9:36pm
" Welcome. You find a lot o support here from both the AA members and others. We have the common goal Sobriety.

Two days WOW! the physical withdrawal is tough but stick it out it gets better. "
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Reply #3 - 05/05/08  9:43pm
" welcome. we do have a lot of crazy people on here--well, all of us really--but we have a good group. we argue, cry, love, applaud each other just like family. which, of course, is what we are...devon "
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Reply #4 - 05/05/08  9:56pm
" Excuse me itsmylife.....

Allow me to introduce myself, I am Dan the pretend shrink!

Welcome to the Cuckoo's Nest! "
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Reply #5 - 05/05/08  9:59pm
" did i mention we have a few liars?..... "
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Reply #6 - 05/05/08  10:01pm
" Hey, welcome!! Way to go on 2 days. Baby steps and one day at a time. This was my first step to sobriety before I started hitting AA meetings. We may seem a little loopy but there's some great advice and support on here when you need it. "
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Reply #7 - 05/05/08  10:13pm
" Hi,

Great on 2 days sober! There is a lot of support here. "
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Reply #8 - 05/05/08  10:32pm
" this is a great support place. congrads on day 2 wait until u can say its day 3 it will feel great! dont be afraid to ask for help we have all been thru it "
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Reply #9 - 05/05/08  11:48pm
" welcome and glad you are here. congrats on your 2 days way to go!!!! "
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Reply #10 - 05/06/08  1:32am
" I came across this site while desperately seeking someone to talk to one night.
Boy was I glad to find everyone here willing to reach back to me with their stories and support.
Welcome and congrats!
It will get easier,I promise.
LA "
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