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[NoSugar]

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Jazi's Mum;1606753 wrote: Hi poppy62. What you said brought to mind this little motto: I do enough; I have enough; I am enough.

Give that some thought - we aren't perfect, not will we ever be, but we can do our best, and BE enough.
Happy AF day to you. JMum

I know I'm repeating myself here but there are always new people here so for anyone who struggles with feeling like you don't do, have, or are enough, the work of Brene' Brown can be so helpful.

Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability | Video on TED.com
Brené Brown: Listening to shame | Video on TED.com
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are: Brene Brown: 9781592858491: Amazon.com: Books

[Overit44]

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GOOD MORNING! WAKE UP! oh, Maybe I'm the last one on here today. Sorry.

Had a great sober NY. Loving my sober life, I can't say anything more than that.

Have a great AF day everyone!

[giraffe1234]

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Chopden welcome here. You have come to the right place for unconditional support and encouragement. Good luck.

[Pavati]

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Morning Nesters --

I'm off to brave the post New Year mall to return a couple of things. Wish me luck.

Glad to see you triplets found each other - it is great to have some people at the same stage so you can help each other.

Welcome Chopden - you've found a great place. Read as much as you can around here, especially in the tool box (a link at the bottom of many signatures) where you'll read about the idea of forming a real plan for your sobriety.

I miss K9 around here - I know she was sick. Hope you're better, K9, we miss you.

Overit - you sound great. Way to go. Happy sober New Year.

LB - I'm with you - eventually I like a predictable schedule. Glad things are calming down.

All you East Coasters - stay safe in the terrible weather.

I hope everyone is safe and sober on this Jan. 2. Have great days!

[Running4life]

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Hi Folks
I have been around this forum for a number of years but have never joined the nest. I am committing to posting on a daily basis and I am hoping join you in the nest. It seems like a warm and welcoming place.
I could use the support. Day 2 for me. It was so nice to wake up with no headache.
R4L

[Byrdlady]

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Hey nesters. Just a quick nite....was getting ready this morning and the phone rang. My step daughter's husband had an aortic aneurism and passed away this morning. He was 52. As you can imagine, we are just numb. I was dreading this day because one year ago today I lost my dad. It really makes you think...i can say one thing for sure....thank GOD I am sober. Life is so precious, killing ourselves with AL is nuts. Do whatever it takes to stop and STAY quit!!! You wont regret it. Cherish yourselves and your wonderful life. Xo, Byrdie

[Dottie Belle]

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Byrdie I am so sorry...so sudden and so young...thinking of you.

[Overit44]

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Oh Birdie, so sorry. Such tragic losses. Thinking of you today!

[Lavande]

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So very sorry for your sudden loss Byrdie.
Keeping you & your family in my thoughts & prayers today :l

[Fat fella]

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Thanks Diamond. I hope day 6 is going as well for you as well as it is for me. lets keep in touch on here and help each other out. Good luck!

[Fat fella]

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Welcome Chopden. Ive never really done this forum thing before either but its helping me. 6 days in and very determined! Stay strong.

[available]

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MAE nesters, check in time.

Byrd so sorry to hear of your loss. Its never easy but so suddenly is such a shock and just a year after your dad also. Big hugs Byrd and i hope your DIL is coping. I dont know what to say really other than we are here for you. xx

FF great 6 days, bet you are feeling good, keep it going, it gets easier and easier.

Today I will not drink

[HumbleRider]

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Byrdie,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Hugs and support.

[lclem]

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Oh Byrdie

That is so awful. So very sorry

[DipGal]

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Byrdie, what a tragedy! I am so sorry honey! ((Hugs)). To everyone else - hello!! Today is Day #1 of a 30-60 day (or more) abstaining period.. I'm substituting my AL drinks sitting here with diet ginger ale and a splash of diet cranberry juice. I don't like to have artificial sweeteners, but this is the better option for now - don't you think? Baby steps!

My goal is to moderate one day.. Will I? We'll see. Looking forward to getting to know you all.

My "story" is here: https://www.mywayout.org/community/f1...ing-88660.html