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    #16
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    Startingover, what a story you have to tell. Thank you for being so honest and a huge congrats on 7 weeks! :h I too can relate to the early teenage indulgence and thinking it was "normal"
    Sometimes I wonder...."Why is that frisbee getting bigger?"...and then it hits me.

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      #17
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      Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! All of your responses have absolutely touched my heart. My keyboard is totally soggy now. I never really thought of myself as being strong I always thought I was weak to succumb to such demons.
      I am feeling stronger now though and it is so helpful to be able to talk here. I have never shared before. It is liberating.
      Thank you all you lovely people. You are great and your support means more to me than you will EVER know. :h:h:h:h
      Living now and not just existing since 9th July 2008
      Nicotine Free since 6th February 2009

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        #18
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        Thanks for sharing your story Startingover - was reading it last night but my hubby was nagging me to come to bed so I couldn't reply. Honestly, he said he was going to block me from MWO (hope he was joking - gonna really need this site as of next week). And well done on the 7 weeks - bet you feel GREAT!
        Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He's the one who will keep you on track. Proverbs 3:6 The Message

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          #19
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          I don't usually read this section, but decided to catch on a bit more on other areas of the site today, and it is so easy to see why and how your drugging/drinking evolved when it is written down like that in black and white.

          I am so sorry you had to go through that with your dad- life can certainly be tough at times.

          You have done so well getting this far, you should feel VERY VERY proud.

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            #20
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            startingover;392603 wrote:
            I am feeling stronger now though and it is so helpful to be able to talk here. I have never shared before. It is liberating.
            YES! For me too SO. And it doesn't change I don't think. At 8 months+ AF, there's still plenty to "get off my chest" here as the days roll on - new challenges or awarenesses about myself now or my past - I too get such strength and freedom from sharing it here with friends. And that helps keep me rolling along! Yay!!! .

            Pretty cool .

            Keep up the good work ! :goodjob:

            ww xox

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              #21
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              I am so happy to hear about your seven weeks of freedom, in spite of anything that has happened in the past! Take that momentum and never look back! Congratulations on your courage and your strength, and thank you for sharing your story.

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                #22
                Startingover's story

                I too teared up while reading your story. You are a very strong woman who has been thru a lot. I commend you! :l

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                  #23
                  Startingover's story

                  Thank you all. I cannot tell you how cathartic this has been for me. Writing it all down, getting it out there and having responses like you have all given me has been amazing. It really does feel like a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders. It makes me want to be more open with people.
                  I can't thank you enough for this.....
                  Living now and not just existing since 9th July 2008
                  Nicotine Free since 6th February 2009

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                    #24
                    Startingover's story

                    Startinover, your story really touched me.

                    Although our stories are different there are so many elements that are the same, just you put it into words! You are an inspiration to me, thank you so much for sharing :-)
                    "The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it"

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                      #25
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                      aww Deebee, thank you hon....
                      I would like to hear yours if you want to share?
                      Living now and not just existing since 9th July 2008
                      Nicotine Free since 6th February 2009

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                        #26
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                        Startingover, I really wish and believe you will make it this time ! And your heartbreaking lifestory confirms yet another thing that I find common among people who drink too much: they have had to face almost unsurmountable trouble in their lives, often longterm situations that they have not been able to escape (oh yes they have, you know)...after starting to medicate the pain with alcohol it then becomes a trouble that one blames oneself for...

                        But you're doing great for now, and that's something you can be happy and proud of !

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                          #27
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                          Congratulations on your 7 weeks StartingOver. Your story will be a great inspiration to others. I was struck by some of the similarities between our fathers. Have you ever wondered if your was bipolar? My dad also did things later in life that seemed so out of character, like shop lifting, that were just not like him at all.

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                            #28
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                            Brighter, you are right, we do blame ourselves for allsorts of things.
                            Louise, I am not sure exactly what was wrong with my dad, he never really admitted much or as far as I know tried to help himself much. I think it was depression, but guess I will nver know. Sad isn't it?

                            If only I knew then what I know now..........even so, it may not have made any difference. Must stop thinking like that. Everything happens for a reason. That's what I believe.
                            Thank you both for your support and kind words.
                            Living now and not just existing since 9th July 2008
                            Nicotine Free since 6th February 2009

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                              #29
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                              SO - Your whole thread has been inspirational - thank you
                              Happy to be AF Since 9.13.08

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                                #30
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                                Without being redundant, I have to agree with EVERYONE. What a insperational story and a lot of courage to open up. I comend you on your 7 weeks!

                                Thanks for sharing.

                                Michaela
                                :beach: "You can't go uphill thinking downhill thoughts"
                                AF since 10/11/2008

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