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[Choochie]

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Beagle - thank you for adding me to your list. I really hope you'll continue to post. I think it's really important and will help you get more sober days if that's what you want. Remember we all learn from each other. I'm pretty new but this place has become home-like for me - as Saff describes. I do feel like I'm with family. I can talk here like nowhere else. I've heard people say the same about AA - that they can be more real with total strangers they meet in AA than with people they've known for decades. Not sure what that says about the human condition but I'm just glad I found MWO.

Saff & Chill - so true about the sleep. I know I sound like a broken record, but not sleeping was making me sick and borderline insane. Really and truly. I would never have believed I could sleep this well. No waking up with anxiety, rolling around for hours, getting up exhausted. Absolutely mind-blowing that I can now sleep. And, my anxiety is gone to boot!!

holistic healing and exercise physiology

Saff - I'm fascinated with the subject matter - I thought you sounded like you had a lot of expertise in posts I've read of yours. No wonder - well, what a boon to us to have your advice here! Thanks for sharing it.

Well, guess I'll go wind down all.

xx
Choochie

[Ringing Cedars]

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beagle;1016303 wrote: i'm a habitual lurker, only cos, as has been previously said, if there's nothing good to say, i feel like a real sad sack seeking sympathy (nearly a tongue twister there!) BUT i've come to realise the importance of posting when i am sad & despairing as it helps me as an individual to put it all out in words, & i'm truly flabbergasted by the many lovely supportive replies that come back. no-one HAS to reply, but people do because they WANT TO HELP. which is the most amazing thing about being on here & goes a long way to restoring my faith in the human race.
i read here nearly every day, & thanks to Choochie & Sapphy & Techie & Ktab & Chilli & DG & mario & bridgey & tawny & g-bloke & reggie the veggie & RC & Cranky Pants & Det & One2 & the great JC & stirls & lav & Zennie the nutty Scot & Betty Boop & Sweaty Betty when she's around & Mishy & Zeppie2 & & & ...well the list is endless.... i can find something informative, funny & REAL every single day.
So i'll echo the sentiments mentioned above. POST. No matter what you think will be the response - i fully expect you will receive the warm, fuzzy welcome i recieved when i first came on & indeed each & every day i post on here.
there. that is all.:aussie:

Best post thus far lovely

[mylife]

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Great posts everyone. Thanks for getting me through my first AF Friday evening in some time! I think I'm signing off to read now. It's amazing these days I can actually read books! I don't just pass out when I hit the bed.

[sapphire1]

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Ringing Cedars;1016310 wrote: Best post thus far lovely

Aftrenoon/day/night/morning??????? R.C. I'm useless at time zone interpretation. How goes it? Hope you are doing well

[sapphire1]

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beagle;1016303 wrote: i'm a habitual lurker, only cos, as has been previously said, if there's nothing good to say, i feel like a real sad sack seeking sympathy (nearly a tongue twister there!) BUT i've come to realise the importance of posting when i am sad & despairing as it helps me as an individual to put it all out in words, & i'm truly flabbergasted by the many lovely supportive replies that come back. no-one HAS to reply, but people do because they WANT TO HELP. which is the most amazing thing about being on here & goes a long way to restoring my faith in the human race.
i read here nearly every day, & thanks to Choochie & Sapphy & Techie & Ktab & Chilli & DG & mario & bridgey & tawny & g-bloke & reggie the veggie & RC & Cranky Pants & Det & One2 & the great JC & stirls & lav & Zennie the nutty Scot & Betty Boop & Sweaty Betty when she's around & Mishy & Zeppie2 & & & ...well the list is endless.... i can find something informative, funny & REAL every single day.
So i'll echo the sentiments mentioned above. POST. No matter what you think will be the response - i fully expect you will receive the warm, fuzzy welcome i recieved when i first came on & indeed each & every day i post on here.
there. that is all.:aussie:

Beags,

Can you PM with info on whether or not you still want to do that exercise thingo...hope you are doing well and still waiting for slug pics:l:h

[Ringing Cedars]

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sapphire1;1016318 wrote: Aftrenoon/day/night/morning??????? R.C. I'm useless at time zone interpretation. How goes it? Hope you are doing well

All's well as can be.....Tas...you?

[sapphire1]

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Ringing Cedars;1016327 wrote: All's well as can be.....Tas...you?

Thats great R.C. I am well, my doggy is not so well. I am nursing her until I can get her to the animal hospital. Amidst all this stress, I am feeling strong though and keeping that bastard al from getting in the front door:H

[Ringing Cedars]

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Rockit Saphy. I wish I could help....(hugs)

[sapphire1]

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Ringing Cedars;1016331 wrote: Rockit Saphy. I wish I could help....(hugs)

thanks R.C. your hug is warmly accepted..right back atcha:l

[Choochie]

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Saff, I'm so sorry your doggie isn't doing well. I love animals and my pets are like my children. Sending you a big hug.

xx,
Choochie:l

[sapphire1]

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Choochie;1016342 wrote: Saff, I'm so sorry your doggie isn't doing well. I love animals and my pets are like my children. Sending you a big hug.

xx,
Choochie:l

Thanks Chooch,

My girl (Saffy) is so precious to me and my sons. She is a rescue dog (Staffordshire Bull Terrier) who has given us seven years of absolute devotion and joy. I will do anything I can to help her get well:l

[Mish]

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This is an excellent thread. Thanks so much for posting it BB.
I posted within the first few hours of finding MWO, and actually said the words "I am an alcoholic," the scariest words I'd ever had to say, within a short period of being here because of the loving support I found from my "other family." No one has given me a stern dressing down, such as others may have received, but if I did have anyone who upset me I'd just try to feel sorry because they really are complaining due to a lack of compassion,and emotional maturity, and a lack of understanding how fragile others may be feeling (they don't know their emotional state, their circumstances and nor, for that matter do they actually know the person).
Since finding MWO I've been doing so much better and heading in the right direction. I had a major setback last week and am back on day 1, but I find it easy to post here when I've had a "slip" or a "relapse." This is because I have great friends, more like sisters and brothers, who understand I'm very serious about my sobriety and I'm still very new to coming to terms with being an alcoholic.
Well done to the lurkers who came forward and posted. You are so very welcome and I look forward to getting to know you.

Saffy, I am so sorry about Saffy and hope you can find whatever she needs to get her up and running.

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

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beagle;1016303 wrote: i'm a habitual lurker, only cos, as has been previously said, if there's nothing good to say, i feel like a real sad sack seeking sympathy (nearly a tongue twister there!) BUT i've come to realise the importance of posting when i am sad & despairing as it helps me as an individual to put it all out in words, & i'm truly flabbergasted by the many lovely supportive replies that come back. no-one HAS to reply, but people do because they WANT TO HELP. which is the most amazing thing about being on here & goes a long way to restoring my faith in the human race.
i read here nearly every day, & thanks to Choochie & Sapphy & Techie & Ktab & Chilli & DG & mario & bridgey & tawny & g-bloke & reggie the veggie & RC & Cranky Pants & Det & One2 & the great JC & stirls & lav & Zennie the nutty Scot & Betty Boop & Sweaty Betty when she's around & Mishy & Zeppie2 & & & ...well the list is endless.... i can find something informative, funny & REAL every single day.
So i'll echo the sentiments mentioned above. POST. No matter what you think will be the response - i fully expect you will receive the warm, fuzzy welcome i recieved when i first came on & indeed each & every day i post on here.
there. that is all.:aussie:

Beagle your post brought a little moistness to my eye, it was such a genuine heartfelt message.

I do hope it reaches even one new person today who is struggling with this right now and gives them the courage to post, because I think maybe I forget just what courage it does take to admit this to ourselves and decide to do something about it. Just as in all other walks of life it is just easier to do nothing than embrace change.
Today could just be the day that changes your life.

[betty boop]

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KTAB;1016512 wrote: Beagle your post brought a little moistness to my eye, it was such a genuine heartfelt message.

I do hope it reaches even one new person today who is struggling with this right now and gives them the courage to post, because I think maybe I forget just what courage it does take to admit this to ourselves and decide to do something about it. Just as in all other walks of life it is just easier to do nothing than embrace change.
Today could just be the day that changes your life.

What wonderful words Beagle & Ktab,

What a great thread to read this morning, it's warmed the cockles of me heart!!!!!!

Mylife, :goodjob: on getting through your first AF friday,

Draggy, Big :l's to you sweetie, my heart goes out to you ...

Mishmash, Choochie, Saffy, RC, Chilli, & Gyco thanks for keeping this thread going while I was hogging the sleep fairy , yes sober sleep is THE BEST!!!!

Gyco I will find you an outfit!!! :h

[betty boop]

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Here ya go gyco ............