I got a laugh out of your funny dry comment. I’ve been sober 4 years and I often feel the same way. Lots of stuff going wrong in my life, but yes at least I’m sober. Thanks.
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Checking in day 3. I hate alcohol and wish it was never invented. Sober well wishes to all 
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Congratulations @aircircle Ariel, dear friend 
your success is my success
It s amazing how we proceed day by day, month by month. Youre a fighter, girl 
and in my imaginary team of sober warriors. Be proud and happy today 
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This what some days’ problems feel like to me. But definitely a bit easier to whack those moles sober.
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Day 10 
going to get the house in order and things packed for a weekend out of town.
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That’s really cool! I like it a lot.
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I love it!
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Lol I just posted that on FB 
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Congratulations on your 11 months Ariel! I’m really happy for you! I was trying to remember actually, where was it in UK you lived? I know it wasn’t that far from me but cant remember exactly where.
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Feeling down. It’s only day 2. I have a cold. I miss my ex bf who i was close friends with but I harassed when drunk so he won’t speak to me. I’m very low. And I’m crying and I’ve already had several thoughts of going to the liquor store.
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People think I need to suffer more so are going out of their way to make life miserable. It’s very frustrating.
Can’t. Don’t want to. Working on fixing what I can (amends), levaing what I can’t.
Thanks, pal! I lived in London, though would go to Milton Keynes now and then, for friends or work.
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Are you staying sober through it?
Is it possible to avoid these people?
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Day 319
Still road tripping. Should be home sometime Saturday. Spent the last couple nights with my wife and 2 acquaintances. (all 3 drinking)
This is the first time, since getting sober, that I’ve spent any amount of time around drunk people. It’s been interesting. Hard to put my finger on it. It’s been awkward and revealing and entertaining all at once. So far I haven’t minded it, but I certainly don’t want to make a habit of it.
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Checking in in day 11! Feels great.
Looking forward to a clean sober weekend
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Lately, these past few days actually, I’ve been challenged with thoughts of drinking some whiskey. I know where it’s coming from but this year is different than last year. Last Sept. 11th I was very new to trying to get sober and had a very determined drive. Although I am painfully aware that I am still new to sobriety, I have some time in. Possibly that’s the precise reason, perhaps I am falling in to that alcoholic trap of just for one day have a few. Or, perhaps I miss the comradery that I’ve shared on this very solemn anniversary.
I found myself fantasizing about a shot of Jameson’s because one of the men we lost used drink that and only that. The memory of his wedding and a Jameson’s toast is still fresh in my mind. The memory of drinking with many of the men after the days memorials on previous anniversaries has suddenly found it’s way to the forefront of my mind. The tears and laughs that were shared over beers and whiskey have all been tormenting me this year. Perhaps it’s the memory of loss, not only loss of friends but possibly I feel I’ve lost some of myself. There is no doubt that 9/11/01 took part of me, permanently I’m afraid but so did alcohol and/or sobreity as well. I’m still sober and plan on remaining so but this anniversary has been immensely challenging to my sobreity. The plan is to remain sober, yet the sadness that has found a way to take over these past few days has shaken that plan sure. Thanks for listening and now back to your regularly scheduled program…
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For some reason your words reminded me of a film, Paris Texas with Incredible Harry Dean Stanton an ry cooders hypnotic music. Something about pain and absolute loneliness of a (hu)man captured in beautiful frames… i believe you will build up new to replace old if youll give it space…?
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So sorry you are going through this challenging time thinking about your friend and the camaraderie you shared with your friends. Sometimes when I am missing my Dad I think about all the times we had a Manhattan together. It was our thing. I try to look at it this way - it’s a memory from my past that I can always treasure but I keep it there - in the past. We were different people then, right? I think my dad and your friend would want us to be healthy and happy and think about them lovingly without hurting ourselves. It’s so hard sometimes but we must stay on course. They would want us to. 
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