Hi. My name is Damian I am from Mi. I have 14 years in September. That is truly only through God's grace & A.A. know . I have been there times in my sober gerny too. I know exactly how you feel , believe me I sure do . Turn it over and get your behind back to the tables !! Get a sponsor if you don't already have one . Love you if nobody has already told you that today . You will make it !! Have a splendid day , God Bless .
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We will make it I promise . If you need to talk I'm here .
Thank you for sharing with us, Meredith. That’s a very vulnerable thing to do. Take it one step at a time. Be patient and kind with yourself. I am available if you’d like to talk!
If you need the help I'm here for you. I have 2.5 years sober and a crappy life but I'm still sober
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BRIDGET.. IM IN AGREEMENT THAT YOU CAN AND WILL MAKE IT THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS.BECAUSE YOU MAKE A DAILY DECISION TO.. WITH YOUR EMOTIONS INTACT 
. TRUST THE PROCESS. DEVELOP YOUR FAITH MUSCLE 
. CONFESS THE WORDS. IM GOING TO MAKE IT THROUGH THIS MOMENT IN MY RIGHT MIND. BECAUSE I CHOSE TO STAY IN ACTION AND NOT IN FEAR OR THINKING ABOUT LAST MONTH. BUT FOCUSING ON TODAY FORWARD 
.... You are in a TEMPORARY SITUATION. DO SOMETHING PRODUCTIVE AND FUN TO GET YOU OUT OF YOURSELF.
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The DREAM..... THE STRUGGLE.... AND THE PRIZE.... IM IN AGREEMENT THAT YOUR DRINKING AND USING CAREER HAS BEEN RUINED AND RECOVERY HAS BECOME VERY PERSONAL STEPPING INTO 2025 NOT ONLY SOBER.... BUT WITH THE RIGHT ATTITUDE ABOUT DOING SOME SPOT CHECKS ON YOUR THINKING CAREER.... YOU NO LONGER HAVE A DRINKING CAREER..... BUT A THINKING CAREER..... SO SAYING I USE TO DRINK. NOW IM LEARNING HOW TO NOT ONLY STAY SOBER... BUT HAVE A NEW VISION FOR YOUR LIFE.... ..... TODAY IM IN YEAR 37... I DID 40 MONTHS OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT IN MY 20S... DIAGNOSED AS A MIDDLE STAGE WETBRAIN ALCOHOLIC WITH A DRUG PROBLEM.......I HAVE LOST MY RIGHT TO DRINK..... PEOPLE WHO CONTINUE TO DRINK HAVE DOUBT WORRY AND FEAR IN THEIR LIFE..... PEOPLE WHO STAY SOBER HAVE DEVELOPED HOPE...... BELIEF....... AND FAITH.... LET'S NOT FOCUS ON WHAT YOU DID IN THE PAST.... BUT LET'S DEVELOP SOME HEALTHY EXPECTATIONS FOR A BETTER LIFE TODAY... TOMORROW.... AND THE DAYS TO COME
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Thank you
Your welcome my sobriety is really do the stroke I had at 42 but that was the wakeup call I had. Kicked out of my house 6 mouths later by my now exwife divorced 1 year later. I only see my kids 4 days a month and it's really tough i mean really it is tough. Not to drink not to mention I live next door to a ligour store but I think about working and seeing my 3 boys plus my loving dog Amira helps me to stay strong going on walks playing with her. I hope this helps you. But if you need to talk hit me up.
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Thank you
Tough time are always around the corner having something stronger to help get past it will always help. God is always testing us. Finding something to help you stay strong is very helpful like my dog. She needs to be feed walked and loved if I'm drinking i cant do those things. Plus the kisses help.
I don’t know how to go about daily person
Hey Bridget I want to inform you that you are not alone for your Holidays.
Physically you may be alone.
But you have do many people right here at your finger tips to lean on.
I've found that I am really never alone. There is always people on here 24/7 to help you through the hard times.
No matter what you're never ignored here. That's the amazing thing I can't talk about enough.
No one judges. We are all here for the same purpose.
That is up help the next person recover from that seemingly hopeless state of mind.
God bless you.
May he keep you safe and hold you close in the palm of his hands.
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What's up Meredith I'm so proud of you.
Your shear determination and big heart is going to bring you to New heights.
I have been getting this sign from God that you are going to be a very big influencer on people in recovery. The fact that you have what you have and all that you've accomplished will tell a great story.
Just know this
YOU ARE WORTH IT.
YOU ARE WORTH SAVING.
GOD DIDN'T BRING YOU THIS FAR TO WATCH YOU CRUMBLE TO THE GROUND.
NO HE BROUGHT YOU THIS FAR, BECAUSE THIS IS ALL PART OF YOUR STORY.
WHEN WE'VE ACHIEVED MILE STONES AND WE STAND IN FRONT OF A WHOLE ROOM OF IT PEERS TO SHARE WHAT IT WAS LIKE
WHAT HAPPENED
AND WHAT IT'S LIKE NOW.
YOUR GONNA BRING TEARS TO MANY.
Remember don't give up on yourself or your dreams.
Because GOD NEVER GIVES UP ON US.
KEEP FIGHTING!
GET UP BRUSH THE DIRT OFF, HOLD YOUR HEAD HIGH AND SMILE.
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Honesty is the key and you have that ...
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If you need a friend msg me and we can go thru this together
Meredith I want to tell you one thing!
Don't you ever give up. Don't ever give in don't ever think that you're wrong or weak. Look you are an extremely strong woman. I can tell.
You have to will, determination, and the desire to want to change your life.
I tell sponsors if you're struggling just think out with the old in with the new!
One Day at a time. 1 hour at a time. One minute at a time. And if all else fails one second at a time.
That's how we prosper overcome and a chief what most people take for granted.
You got this I know you do.
Just remember that God died on the cross for all of us. And he did so so we could life. Situation free thoughts.
A life where when we are in front of a HUGE ROOM OF OUR PEERS, AND YOU BY SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCE STRENGTH AND HOPE !
OUTLINING YOUR JOURNEY. Because it is JUST YOUR JOURNEY.
WE WILL GET THERE EVENTUALLY BUT WE ALL TAKE DIFFERENT PATHS.
DO TWO PEOPLE'S JOURNEY LOOK EVEN SOMEONE SIMILAR. THEY ARE COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY DIFFERENT.
SO WHEN YOU HOLD YOUR HEAD HIGH HOLD THAT THIS IS YOUR TIME YOUR STORY YOUR JOURNEY AND THAT YOU ARE STILL HERE BECAUSE GOD'S NOT DONE WITH YOU YET.
This sucks. I just want this month to be over.