Hi, I’m new here! Sober tonight and it hurts, but I can feel in my heart that it’s good for me. I’ve been scrolling through profiles of this community and y’all are so wonderful and inspiring. What a beautiful app.
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Welcome Tamara Kay!!
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Hi Tamara! Welcome! I think it’s the pain and suffering that brings us all here. The alcohol and substances that once helped numb the pain begins to lose its magic, and we get to a place where we can’t live with it or without it. As much as this hurts, it’s important we do get there, so that we become desperate enough to change. We surrender our old sick self, and learn a new way of life. Everyone starts at a bottom. Nobody arrives on a winning streak. I’m glad you are here. We do this together 
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Welcome, when the fog clears and the aches go away you will find it truly is a wonderful world. Best of luck, don't hesitate teachout anytime.
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Hi Tamara, Welcome my friend!! I'm so happy you're here!! You are not alone! We've all been right where you're at and I promise you this will pass if you give sobriety a chance!!! Try some meetings, especially some women's meetings, grab a sponsor and get busy with the steps Love!! And let everyone in sobriety just love on you until the hurt dulls...I'm always around is you need someone to chat with!! Proud of you for reaching out!! You can do this!!! 
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Hey Tamara! You got this!!! It’s not always easy but keep pushing through! I’m here also if you ever need to chat. I’m only 25 days in, so I’ve been in your spot not long ago at all! 
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Welcome:) it feels lonely but there are so many that have been where you are at and have set themselves free from the grips of addiction. Don’t hesitate to ask questions or ask for help, a lot of great insight here😊
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Welcome. Yes, it hurts for a while, but it’s all worth it. You can do it.
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I’m new too. 17 days in. Hang in there, it’s a stressful time of year but a great time to set boundaries. My new motto is “let go” of the thing that’s keeping u from being the happiest and best and truest version of you. Just let go. I find sometimes I’m holding on to alcohol more than it’s holding on to me. You can do it!
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Welcome home! Everyone is here to support each other! The pain does get better! 2.5 years in this new life.
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Hi Tamara, it is hard, but the reward is great!! We are proof of that. We all need each other to stay sober. Don't stay alone in your head. That is a troublesome place to be, especially at the beginning. There is not anything you could say here that somebody has not experienced themselves.
Check in daily, or hourly if you need to. We are all here to help ourselves and each other!
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Welcome!
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Welcome aboard!
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Welcome and trust that the pain you’re feeling does fade and the joy of sobriety takes over. Stay strong and pray.
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You’ll get through it. I know you can
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Your going to crush this!
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Welcome! You can do it to! Get connected, find the similarities, and most importantly find your tribe. The first few days aren't pretty, never forget how you felt when you decided to stop. Keep that in mind and you don't have to go back.