Never thought about alanon tbh hopefully it’s just a stage she’s going through and it passes I know one thing a drink and drug won’t help my situation so I’ve got to keep moving forward in my sobriety thanks for your reply 
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I’m also in Scotland, ha! I know that Police Scotland have been recently doing a pilot scheme for counselling people bereaved by suicide ( my friend is one of the first to be offered it after her partner died in October’21)
I hope something comes up soon. Take care.
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The new service will work closely with families to ensure they have the support they need
A new pilot project is aiming to provide tailored support to families affected by suicide.
Scotland’s National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group (NSPLG) has launched a pilot service to support families bereaved by suicide.
Established by the Scottish Government, NSPLG brings together people with lived experience of suicide alongside, academic, third sector, and statutory partners to support the delivery of Scotland’s Suicide Prevention Action Plan: Every Life Matters.
One key action in the plan is delivering support to families bereaved by suicide. The Scottish Government is providing funding of £510,000 for the pilot service which will provide practical and emotional support to families who have lost a loved one to suicide, for up to two years.
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Well guys…
I left my home to go to my fitness class and swim and I locked my self out !!
Got to look at the good side… the positives… my 20 year old son is 30 mins away and I am on my way to collect his key… so much for a calm nice day to myself 
luckily his so organised and took his key.
So had to reschedule my class to a spin class instead of core conditioning 
and then swim after… all later but hey I cant complain no fees for a locksmith.
Just a great pain in the a*s.
I have to believe that my HP has a good reason I have had to re route. 
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Yes some good food. I love late night walks with my dog Polly, I like it in the big parks when it’s really dark … weird I know.
But if you can get out on the bus or small stroll.
I find if we do something about it before it gets bad we still have the capacity to fu action. Where as for me when things get so bad in my head I couldn’t go out.
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Day 799 clean and sober. @Twizzlers, you say the kindest things to people in your responses! I’m really glad you’re a part of our community you do so much to help others here it’s commendable so thank you for being awesome! I hope everyone has a beautiful day today, love you guys!!! 
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Oh thank you that’s so Kind to say, I feel really supported here, that means alot to hear this.
And guess what… I has my key on me i put it in a pocket i never use I really do believe my HP protected me today from something that I will never know but am forever gratefull!!
I am so glad I’m part of this community.
Tbh I think we are all kind sensitive people that’s what leads us to addiction not being able to handle our emotions and see pain in the world hurts us more than others.
Your so lovely, and you help around here tons too
You also do so much to help people in your daily life, more than you realise, so many are lucky to have you in their lives. You inspire me to try and help others in my daily life I just need to get a bit more time under my belt so I can really give back to people who need the support.
We are lucky to have you here too
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Awwww thank you very much for saying that @Twizzlers it means a lot! I’m really glad you found your key, interesting how that happened huh?!?! Have a kick ass day today and thanks again!!!
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Day 738? On computer again so not sure.
Really tired today, legs felt like lead and I had to take a nap this afternoon. I take a nap about once a year, only when I feel really crap cos they always give me a headache (obviously excepting when I was hungover when I would sleep for hours). When I woke up my husband was very concerned as it is so unusual for me, and gave me a leg massage and fussed about I should do this or that exercise more (he’s a physio). Was super lazy about cooking and house stuff and feel a bit crappy about it.
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That’s awesome to have a family member in your corner showing love and support and at the same time sad that more of them are not. If my memory serves me right the state you live in is a lot like the U.P. Alcohol is part of life, it’s involved in literally every activity. We’re all proud of you too Jess… glad you’re here with us.
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Hey all, checking in on day 797. I hope everybody has a good one!
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Interesting. What do they serve as specials?
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I posted some pictures in foodies unite.
This little restaurant was specialized in poke bowls… You can choose everything formed as a sushi burrito too. It was suuuuper delicious!
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Morning Check In
Day 187
Just wanna say how grateful I am for everyone on here. Even if some of us don’t talk often, just really proud of everyone being here and doing their best everyday. Feeling emotional today again. Going to try something different today and embrace it haha instead of fighting it and forcing it down. Just let myself emotionally do what I need to do. I feel like I’m grieving. Thats the best word I can use to describe what I’m feeling. Grieving what tho I don’t know exactly. Anyway… im off to work now. Hoping for a good day there Hope u all have a wonderful addiction free day also. Hugs TS fam
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Arg! I am sooooo terrible at things that require discipline! I was going to wait till my phone had a full charge before taking off on my walk. I nodded off and I only woke up because my neighbor knocked on my door. 
It’s a damn shame, because I like walking before sunrise. (We have a lot of parks in Topeka).
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Good morning all. Checking in on day 365! Been a crazy crazy year to say the least but am very happy to have hit my year because I never thought I could hit a week. Birthday party for my nephew today and then work after. Hope everyone has a great day and stays safe.
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Congratulations my bro!!! Amazing job. Enjoy your day😃
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I’m sorry to hear that @Twizzlers. I hope you’ll be able to plant them again in the future and find some comfort in them instead of pain. 
I planted mine 2 years ago and have been lazy about collecting the seed heads so they keep self seeding. I had to pull hundreds of little seedlings this past spring to make room for the rest of the garden 
tempted to tear up a corner of our field and let them go crazy elsewhere.
Thanks @Dan531 and you are correct culture here is same as the UP especially up here in the northern part of the state where we border.
My family is also stupid proud of their heritage and culturally their ability to consume large quantities of alcohol. I’m not upset that more of them don’t support me - that would be to take a look at their own consumption and see the patterns of addiction within our family. They aren’t ready to see that and I’m not judging them for it.
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I use to be one of the best at that, I was sooo cool 
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Same dude! Same. I’m only half the size of my father and thought I was cool sh!t for being able to keep up with him. Joke was on me 
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