Apatite- Newbie Alert

[Apatite]

Hello!
I am very new to MWA, but I certainly have experience as drinker, and well understand first hand the insanity of picking up a drink after 5 sober years and losing the life I built, swearing I would never do it again, only to repeat with 3 years, etc. My way out includes an active maintenance plan; participating in and receiving online social support along with getting some new tools in my toolbox. There are a lot of opportunities to drink out there, but there is a lot of livin' to get done, too!
Looking forward to getting to know all of you!

Apatite

[Quit wining]

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Welcome Apatite!

You’ve come to a great place. Here you’ll find lots of folks who have relapsed after long periods of abstention. And no one is judgemental!

Why don’t you check out Cattleman’s Cafe. We have a great group of very supportive folks. And they’ve been a huge help to me when I’ve been tempted or have relapsed.

QW

[Apatite]

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Thanks for the welcome, QW! I like to think that every day counts- they all matter whether won or lost. I'll certainly mosey on over to the cafe!

[Jude58]

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Welcome [MENTION=24264]Apatite[/MENTION]! I was sober for 9 years before blowing it for no reason at all, so I do understand your situation. It made me realize just how fragile our quits are, and that we always have to be vigilant. I've been AF for a little over a year now, and trust me, if I can do it, so can you!

Like [MENTION=22409]Quit wining[/MENTION], I'm a frequent flyer over at the Cattleman's café. All of the forums are very supportive, but that's where I post most often. [MENTION=21602]abcowboy[/MENTION] makes an awesome breakfast on Sunday Mornings, so come on over and sit down at the table....you'll like the company! :flip:

[Guitarista]

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Welcome Apatite.

Good to see you taking back your precious life. Look forward to seeing you around friend. G

[DriftyAlison0]

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I to relapsed after 7 years of sobriety. I am now 2 months sober and so grateful to be done with drinking.

[sweetpea29]

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Welcome Apatite

Good luck and best wishes to you- sounds like you have the bones of a good plan there!

Look forward to seeing you about

[Apatite]

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[MENTION=24080]Jude58[/MENTION] [MENTION=7261]Guitarista[/MENTION] [MENTION=9396]DriftyAlison0[/MENTION] @sweatpea29 Thanks for the welcome, it’s nice to be here, and be sober!

[Pavati]

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Hi, Apatite

Checking in - how's tricks? Are you still around?

No ticket to Boozeville on a Friday night - Mr. G said...

Pav

[Overit-still]

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Hi Apatite, Welcome!

I've been fighting this battle since my original quit on 12/12/12. THAT'S INSANITY! I'm 20 days sober this go round and plan on staying that way.

Stick around and again, welcome!

[Apatite]

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Oh heck yes I'm still around [MENTION=20191]Pavati[/MENTION] ! And sober, too! No ticket to boozeville for me over here (I listen to the G man!) Thanks for checking in on me
Hi [MENTION=20472]Overit-still[/MENTION]- I so well understand the insanity. I first quit in 2006 (!!!) and I was in love with sobriety. But I underestimated the power of my problem. Glad to meet you and thanks for the welcome!

I'm doing well over here- I went through the process of telling my husband I was no longer drinking, and it wasn't the way I wanted to spend time together. I think he was happy that things are going back to "normal". For now, I've been contented with my choice and have centered my thoughts or gratitude and staying in the moment.
I've been reaching out to my friends and work contacts a bit more and have been filling up my evenings with a combination of reading frivoulous books, watching frivoulous TV, and generally getting in the way of my teen sons' lives. In short, I'm working on filling up the hole in my soul, and I think I might be doing ok! But even if I take the wrong turn, as long as I don't drink, I'm golden.

[JackieClaire]

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[MENTION=24264]Apatite[/MENTION]
Lovely to see you working your way around the boards and participating every day. Its the way to do it. :happy2:

[Rava]

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Hi Apatite and welcome. I have been struggling after a long quit. I restarted drinking for no obvious reason other than stupidity. This is a great site for support. I keep coming back because I will get this straight! Good luck to you and look forward to getting to know you.