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    #16
    The long and lonely road

    one more thing

    This may be a long road, but not a lonely one. There are thousands of us here to give you a hand up.
    No solitary journey for you, my friend!

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      #17
      The long and lonely road

      Welcome Solitaire. I totally get the "creeping up" thing. Before I found this site it had started to creep up on every aspect of my life too, even though my co-workers would be shocked if they knew I was a problem drinker -- I am apparently considered the unshakable "rock" of the group, at work. Amazing how we can hide things from some, anyway. The best thing about this site is that you are not solitary in your journey. The first time I got on here and read about people not wanting to wake up at 3:00 am anymore all sweaty and dehydrated, not remembering everything they said the night before, I cried because I finally knew I wasn't alone. Things are much better for me since then, although the journey has its ups and downs. This is a place where the ups and downs are accepted, and people really know what it's like. Keep coming back!

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        #18
        The long and lonely road

        WOW!

        Hi guys, Day 2...
        Amazing how my story is your story... Guilt is (in my case) the emotional equivalent of brain cancer. It eats away at your soul... Last night my husband noticed my puffy eyes, but I wanted to keep this new secret to myself. Eventually I told him about you guys, and he became emotional. I knew it was/is not easy on him, but hey! I blamed him for most. The scary thing for me is the fact that I'm a Life Coach, and that I have assisted various clients with their addictions, gambling included. For now, I feel safe here, honesty seems very important, but even if I had to confess to a "mishap", I will not be rejected. Poor me, does not work for me, but just for today I intend to be very gentle with myself... You know, that day-after-the-funeral feeling... Take care, and thank you! PS. I have never played Solitaire on the PC, but I love the song though...

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          #19
          The long and lonely road

          Good morning Solitaire. Day 2? Wonderful! Yes, guilt is the most useless and destructive emotion we have I think. You seem as if you are getting stronger each day? thats great to hear. Yes looking after yourself is key for those early days. I just did whatever I needed (in fact I still do :-)) but especially to start. So, you are a Life Coach? That must be a truly satisfying career! Well, dont forget its much easier to give advice from afar than apply it to ourselves. At least you have the tools there, so thats a great start.
          Living now and not just existing since 9th July 2008
          Nicotine Free since 6th February 2009

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            #20
            The long and lonely road

            Welcome Solitaire and congratulations on day 2! Eat well and often and drink lots of water. Exercise. L-glutamine helps with cravings. Keep busy during your normal drinking time. You will find many here like you. Good luck! I'd like to hear more about the life coaching you do!
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            Thoughts become things..... choose the good ones. ~TUT

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              #21
              The long and lonely road

              Have a great one, Solataire, and check in with us--I know we will check in with you too.:goodjob:

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