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Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.

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Getting honest

Changingpb
Changingpb
I uploaded my real pic. Its ok if folks know. Its about not hiding. Big step:)
heart2014
heart2014
Lov to see people's faces I need to do it to!
Impermanence
Impermanence
Look it's me in this pic
forestfreek
forestfreek
That's fantastic and you're right - it's a HUGE step!
I think you are very brave and are to be commended for "outing" yourself....lol.
Keep up the good work and let us know how you're coming along. I'm rooting for you all the way:)
Jen
Changingpb
Changingpb
Thanks all:) Impermance i thought that was you in the pic and i figured id take your lead. Im giving you all permission, no in fact im begging you. if i fall off this board again, message me, harass me, confront me. This board literally is an excellent source of support for me. if im not using it im hiding. Day 2!
stickywick
stickywick
I wouldnt recomend that.
forestfreek
forestfreek
You wouldn't recommend what, stickywick?
Changingpb
Changingpb
im just doing the best I can. staying sober for this day. whatever I need to do to state my needs is helping. Ultimately I know im in charge of my own sobriety. well me and my higher power. actually I cant even at this point say I am in charge. I have not a clue how to do this. so im just reaching out:) I can only control how I react this second in this day. it was just a request for support. take what you need and leave the rest:)
forestfreek
forestfreek
You're doing GREAT, bp.
PLEASE do not let the negativity of some people get you down.
I think you did an AMAZING thing today but putting yourself out there. This is YOUR journey to sobriety and it is totally within your right to do it whatever way you see fit. There are many paths to the mountain - doesn't matter how you get there as long as you do:))
HUGE HUGS
LuvMyTitans
LuvMyTitans
I can't say it any better than FF did !

Please know you're in my thoughts. HUGE HUGE HUGS xo

LMT

P.S. No, that's not me in my avi. I'm not a Denver Broncos Cheerleader :)
Changingpb
Changingpb
Im only one day two, still reeling from wat ching my mom die an agonizing death just 8 days ago and a funeral last Saturday. Please be kind. I am where I am. Very vunerable right now. But this DS is literally a lifeline. Thank you to you:)
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
Mine is in my photos. I just like animated avatars for some reason.

It's nice being able to match the words with a face.

God Bless
Magpie2
Magpie2
What's that saying " there are many paths up the mountain doesn't matter how you get there. The only person wasting time is the person at the bottom telling everyone else their ath is wrong" something like that.
lg1
lg1
Keep up the good work.Don't drink Just For Today.
Changingpb
Changingpb
headed home in 20 minutes. Sober!!!!! Yeah. Once I get past my C-Stores ill be good for the night:) thanks to all of you for today:)
LuvMyTitans
LuvMyTitans
Proud of you P. On to day 3 tomorrow. :)

Ofcourse you are in a very fragile state right now after what you've been through. I'm so very sorry for the loss of your mom and I did read a lot of your prior posts and I know how much pain she was in and I can only imagine how hard it's been for you and still is.

I hope you have a peaceful weekend.

More hugs to you xo
LMT
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