Hey guys, my name is Laura and I’m an alcoholic

Recovery
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Hey guys, my name is Laura and I’m an alcoholic. I also like pretty much anything that will alter and numb me out. I have been working on this for years to try and be present, sit with my emotions, and be grateful. I look forward to chatting with like minded people.

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#2

I'm new here as of a few minutes ago....looks like you are too. I'm waking up late today. I've been pushing the limits for a while- going from functional alcoholic to non-functional alcoholic. It's tough. You worded that well; "...sit with my emotions, and be grateful." I need to work on that.

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#3

You’re in the right place. Welcome. Stay positive. You got this.

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#4

Sounds like you’re talking right up my alley….for me my slips happen when I try to grab and own the moment and not consider or realize the potential of future times that hold greater possibilities….just a thought

#5

Thank you so much

#6

Look forward to discussing

#7

Thank you Aaron.

#8

Hey Laura, I'm Brock and I'm an alcoholic. This is a beautiful supportive community. Welcome.

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#9

Thank you Brock

#10

How long have you been in recovery?

#11

Well I smoked weed last night…. So I guess not long. How about you?

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#12

I'm 22 days sober. Feeling like a million bucks. First time in years, which feels crazy to say, that I've been sober this long. Feel free to Dm. I'm actually in sober living right now

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#13

Will do and congrats!!!!!!

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#14

Looks like you found the right place. Keep making the right choices.

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#15

Thank you :pray:

#16

Hi Laura!

Welcome.
We know the “right” yet find ourselves so deep in wrong.

A funny thing happens when we do this that must be accounted for.

If I DON’T stay present, if I DON’T sit in my emotions, if I ruminate k on. My resentments instead of my gratitudes, well…

What a great excuse to get drunk/stoned.

We must open the closet door and face the skeletons in order for them to be put to rest.

Good news is, we don’t have to do it alone.

You’re a light, Laura. Worthy of life and love.

Keep walking this out.

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#17

Hey Laura, I can totally relate I’ve been feeling super uncomfortable with life as well and I’m relearning how to live life again, hang in there.

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#18

Welcome to the breakfast club

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#19

Hang in Laura. I’m just over 6 months alcohol free. It was hard but I’m definitely getting better :raised_hands:t2:

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#20

Hello and welcome