Just saying Hi!

[1dayatatime28]

Hi there everyone! I've been following this site on and off for quite some time now. I've even been a member before under a different name. Well, after my last time being on here I decided that I did not in fact have a problem and that just because I don't drink every single day I can't possibly! Well, I decided this morning that I think I do in fact have a problem. My body is becoming reliant on AL and I am noticing that today. I will be trolling around but I am not big in to posting. I just wanted to say hi and introduce myself! I hope this site can be as helpful for me (this time around) as it has been for others on here. I didn't find it helpful at all last time but figured, eh what the hell. Can't hurt to give it another shot! I admire some of you that have been sober for so long and I hope to be able to say the same one day.

[j-vo]

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Hi 1 Day!

Glad you're here and decided to post and give it another shot. I came back in October hoping the same thing, and this time around was the time it really hit home for me as I took a more interactive approach to utilizing this site. A friend of mine says that when she posts, she reinforces her thoughts for herself and helps others at the same time. We'd love to have you in the Newbie's Nest where you'll see lots of successful people racking up the AF days 1dayatatime! Welcome!

[Ginger999]

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Hi 1Day! Glad you are back. Hope you stick around. MWO has really helped me get to day 23!

[paulywogg]

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[Rahulthesweet]

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Forget the past ... Make new beginnings. You have take lead we will support. Come to the nest.

[Orimus]

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Hey one day! I too trolled this site through my ups and downs for the past few years though i had never been a member until now. Can only say I don't know why I waited. We each have to find our own way out but there are any number of people here who can say that they tried this or that until one day it all came together and suddenly they had the life they always knew they could and had every right to have all along. For myself I've been learning you can't just dip your little toes in the water, you have to jump in. The water is just fine whenever your ready. )

[MossRose]

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1dayatatime28;1665209 wrote: I will be trolling around but I am not big in to posting.

I too lurked for a very long time (years) before finally becoming a member and started posting. I was not into posting back then either. Wow - that sure has changed. It's been the only thing that has kept me moving forward. Anyway, I pulled this quote out of your post because it really got me thinking about my first post. So if it's ok with you, I would like to share some advice I got the very first night I limped into MWO, tired, scared, and lonely. Thank you Kuya. These words of wisdom have stayed with me:

"I only just saw your thread and once again it struck me how lurking as a guest NEVER gets you sober.I did it for a couple weeks, then sank back into the bottle until it got so bad I HAD to join in properly...... I knew in my heart and soul it was going to destroy me. It reminds me of people who study psychology HOPING it will help them overcome their psychological issues by LEARNING about it in others. 3000 people, on average, visit this site EVERY DAY. I would hazard a guess that many, like you, HOPE they will get sober by reading.

It just doesn't work that way though.

The power of writing out your intention, your problems, your history, your fears and SHARING them with fellow human beings has this amazing effect on the pathways of the brain. Addiction is powerful but there is ONE thing in life MORE powerful ......COMPANIONSHIP."

This is definitely some of the best advice I have received since joining MWO. I've learned that going it alone isn't nearly as powerful as fully participating in your recovery. Best wishes to you and welcome.

MR