Nice to see you here @AllyTheMermaid welcome to the community.
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Welcome to you both @AllyTheMermaid Allyson and @littleblacklight Stephanie! Very glad to have you aboard. To me this place and the folks here have meant the difference between failures in the past and success now. Here’s hoping it can be for you too! So much support to be found and given. So much stories to read, inspiration to be found, knowledge to be learned. And, most important of all, togetherness. We’re in this together and that notion, the knowledge that we’re not alone, means everything to me. All success to you!
Here’s some links to subjects that may be helpful. Success again 
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Welcome im starting Day 4 & in the Uk too - Scotland 
im yet still trying to figre out the app too … just keep busy & the days will rack up - i struggled last night on day 3 however i just kept myself going through this app its such a supportive community and are are most defo not alone. 
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Welcome to the community (and welcomes to @AllyTheMermaid , @Cindy1010 , and welcome back @Crazycakes ). The links @Mno shared should definitely be useful for you. If it is helpful for you, there is a daily check in thread.
There are a lot of resources to be found here, along with the stories of others. It may also be useful for you to become more active in this community, or any other sobriety-focused community, in more mundane ways such as posting in threads that interest you. There are threads on subjects such as food, pets, plants, etc., which will help you feel more connected to people who are working the sobriety life for themselves.
Best of luck!
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Hi Stephanie,
Welcome to the site, just stick around and decide what threads you like and keep posting as you clock up the days.
Popular threads are the Checking in Daily and Gratitude threads to contribute daily to and get stuff off your mind.
Good luck, keep going.
I’m in UK as well
Welcome to this site 
Well done Cindy, great effort. Keep going.
Welcome! Coming here is a great first step. Be active here, it will help. The people that come here every day and participate find a smoother journey.
Semantics matter! I get what you mean…
However, mindset matters. If you want to be sober…be sober…dont attempt it.
Welcome. I have 32 days clean. First step I took was actually finding a NA meeting in my town and attending to it. I’ve been to two programs but I didn’t complete them for I don’t feel as if I NEED a program to get sober and stay sober. In all reality all I need was the support of my family and true friends that aren’t using as well (which I have found a few at the meetings). I am in the process of fighting a cps case in lake county California for my 3 months old son back. I am doing everything that I must do in order to get him back in my life. I had my first visit yesterday and I have another visit with him in the morning. And if you need a support buddy feel free to reach out to me. I’ll even give you my number if you would like it. Hang in there take baby steps one day at a time
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Hi, new here. 3 days as of a couple hours ago. Struggle is so real! Here if u need me to be!
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Hi littleblacklight. I am on day 2 and also dealing with some (a lot of) guilt and shame. Went to an AA meeting yesterday, found a Womens only one which was a better fit for me. There are lots of online meeting options too. As I have had various attempts at sobriety I have tried a few and keep going til you find what works (clearly I haven’t yet with all these relapses but I am determined this time). There’s also Smart Recovery which I like. If you’re unsure you can always join an online meeting and put your name as ‘just listening’ until you feel ready to join in. This is your recovery journey. Stay strong 
we’ve got this
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Wishing you every success in getting your son back. From a mother to a mother my goes out to you.
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Hi @Caligurl0125 I wish you all the success in recovery and building a new life for you and your son.
I want to mention that perhaps offering your number openly may bring on unwanted attention.
Keep up the great work and glad that you could find this community and sobriety!
Welcome! I’m 20 days in. I’m still learning my way around this community and finding it very supportive.
You’ve got this!! 
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Congratulations, theres always a first step. Ive struggled for 20 years. Starting over since last Saturday. I also live far from meetings but if you download the meetings app, you can go to any meeting anytime anywhere via zoom. It really helps in a pinch or if you’re unable to find a meeting.
You can do this.
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Thank you so much! My son was born with a genetic syndrome called Johansson Blizzard syndrome and it’s very rare (1 in 25000 babies are born with it). My son is what started my sobriety but then I relapsed and back on the right track again now! I have court for cps in the morning keep me in prayer and send all positive vibes out for me please
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You can do it - you are strong and brave!
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Welcome welcome!! While the past may have shaped who we are, it does not define us nor who we become. I know what I want to be - present, clear and sober! I hope that resonates with you - because I definitely felt the shame and regret when I also finally faced up to my problematic relationship with alcohol and the negative impact on my life. We’re here for you!
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