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[Muddle]

I got some news last night that I was expecting, but made me sad, nonetheless. Before I woke up this morning, I had a dream where I was in a room full of people, buried my head in my arms and started sobbing. Someone gently slipped his hand in mine to comfort me. Since I woke up, I can't stop crying. In my old pattern, I would have toughed it out through the work day and then had a entire bottle of wine tonight. I'm not going to do that. I think this site and the supportive people are the gentle hand that will keep me AF. Life is sad sometimes, but drinking doesn't change that; it only creates additional problems to be sad about.

[Mad Mummy]

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Maisie stick with it, sometimes we need to cry to let out some of that steam that we store up. I know I suppress things with AL I recognise that now so letting it go may not be that bad.

Will be thinking of you all day and hope that we can be of help. Hope your kitties can cheer you up?

Bx

[caseaday]

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Maisie...sending positive vibes your way! AL can only hinder you at this point in time. Rely on your inner strength and post your thoughts and feelings. People are here to help you!

[My New Beginning]

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Maise
Positive thoughts are being sent your way. Alcohol never ever helps. Stick around. We are here for you.

Love and Peace

[Frogzter]

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Hey there is nothing wrong with crying! At least without alcohol you know it is genuine and it does the heart good! That is what God made tears for... release.. so let them flow if it helps. No need to suppress them. We are here to listen and support. Love ya and hope your day gets better!

Love and light,

[LVT25]

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So sorry you had to start your day with sad news. :l

You are so right though, alcohol won't really help. But crying is ok. Someone here once said it flushes out the toxins from AL. What a nice dream to think back on also.

We ARE here for you!:h

[Guest]

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You are never prepared for bad news; no matter how much you think you are, even when you think you can see the big moments coming. The human spirit is a wonderful thing, and it's truly amazing that we can live through certain moments. We are all here as your support, you can always come to us.

[Muddle]

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Thank you for all of your positive feedback and kind thoughts. I know it will get better. Since I joined this site, positive things have come into my life. This is just a little setback that may end up as movement forward, even though it is hard now.

[Cinders]

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Maisie,

I am adding my positive thoughts to everyone else. I am sorry you had bad news.

I am heartened that you chose to deal with it without alcohol. It is so easy to slip into the bottle when we are sad and upset but it only makes it worse. Seems like we would have figured that out by now.

Take care, pamper yourself, be good to yourself,
Cindi

[Tiny]

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Maise -- I agree with what my wise friends suggested before me... I'm new too! I can totally relate...

[Angelcakes]

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Maisie, you've been so strong & are a real inspiration. Sending happy, loving vibes your way...:l

[Bambi]

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Dear Maisie,

Just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you....sending positive thoughts and prayers your way!

Best Wishes and Big Hugs,
Bambi

[bestlifeldms]

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Maisie,

OMG! A baby! I don't know your circumstances, but AWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! What a wonderful dream. It seems like someone saying, "You're not alone. I'm here." Seems comforting to me. When it gets tough, think of that dream. And don't feel bad about the crying. I cried for two weeks when I found out I was having twins.

Hugs, Best

[Muddle]

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It was an amazing dream. It is one of those dreams that I think will stay with me for awhile. I want to take some time and write it down. Last night, when I woke up and couldn't sleep, I realized that dream was saying something else to me. It was saying that now that I am AF and have the capacity to find a healthy relationship, I want someone who when I am with him gives me that feeling of peace and completion that I had when he slipped his hand into mine in the dream. I just need to believe I deserve someone like that . . . I seem to pick men out of codependent needs. It is about me doing for them rather than mutually supporting each other.

[mitz]

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yes maisie.....you are almost there ! we all are here ! and we all are determined to do it ...n we WILL !