Thank you! 
I’m glad to be here!
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Welcome your very welcome to join our loving caring community,stick around,read the threads that speak to you share your highs and lows,never suffer alone again
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I’m new too. New here, but not new to trying to quit drinking. I am also happy about not buying shooters for my purse / gym bag! Anyway, I loved reading your post. I feel like I have to think about the fact that I’m thinking of this as “quitting for a while” or “taking a break” - which probably counts as denial, as you’ve phrased it. Anyway, I’m happy to you!
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Welcome MJ! It’s nice meeting you 
Recovery is a journey and it’s full of surprises, and it’s great to have you here walking with us. Have a look around & read some of the stories, take a look at the memes, and laugh and smile and reflect.
You’re a good person and you matter and your journey matters. It’s good to have you here! Looking forward to seeing more of you
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Welcome, I’m glad you are here. This is a great place to read, learn and engage with others. Keep coming back 
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Hello MJ and welcome!
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We got your back, it’s a wonderful day when we wake up and go, Today is the beginning of my life.
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Welcome MJ.
I’ve been on here close to a month and I have highly enjoyed the discussions and support. Share what ever is on your mind and I’m 100 % certain it will inspire, intrigue and be relatable to someone who needed to hear it. Enjoy and learn!
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Welcome to our community! Everything you wrote sounds like it came out of my mouth, shooters and all(that’s all I ever bought so I could hide them). Stuck in a cycle of drink-blackout-sleep-hangover-drink. Id never tell anyone when I was ‘quitting’ bc I never actually could. But then one day, I dont know why, like a switch flipped in my brain, I was done. I got this app and havent looked back. I’ll have 90 days on Tuesday. All I can say is read, read, read. And actually listen and apply any suggestions. Its changed my life. I’m actually living now. Not a shell of who I’m supposed to be. Being open and honest will set you free. You can do this. We’re all here to help. All the best 
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Welcome MJ! My name is Jim. Stick around… there’s great people here with a wealth of information, wisdom and knowledge. Don’t be a stranger. Focus on your journey. You CAN do this and we ALL got your back! Read, post repeat. I too, was like you. Had my periods of sobriety and my share slip ups. 180 days ago I finally hit point break and had enough. I wish you continued luck on your journey.
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Totally agree! Most people are cool about it. Anyone who isn’t, well that says more about them than anything else 🤷
Had a meeting in a bar I used to drink at a couple of nights ago, bumped into someone who I haven’t seen for aaages. Mentioned I was coming up to two years teetotal and the first thing he said was nice one, bet you’re loving having that extra cash.
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Hi @Little_But_Fierce (and @Kels and @Clara) 
I put together a little collection of threads that I find really useful, which you might too
Look forward to seeing you all around!
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Welcome in. I’m little over a month new and I get your story. Always quit for a few days or a week or so and everybody new I’d be back to drinking again. And they were right. I’m afraid to go to A.A. but the people on this app are very helpful and just nice to be around if you know what I mean.
BTW I am not knocking aa or na I think they are great. And if I feel like I need it I’d go.
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Thank you for taking the time to put together a thread to help out our newest friends!
@Little_But_Fierce, @Kels, @Ciara, I’ll tell you this. Every thing is gonna be alright, and you will be able to stop drinking. Believe this on faith alone, without evidence. All is well and all shall be well.
Blessings on your houses as you begin your journey.
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Thank you!
Yes! All of that. I will never miss that cycle… I basically live on this app right now, everyone is so helpful. Thank you!
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I loved the meeting I used to attend. I haven’t been there since late September when I fell into my blackhole. I do plan on going back, but I have to get over that anxious feeling of leaving the house first… until then I’ll just be glued to this app!
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I live on this app too lol. I don’t have any emotional support besides myself to help me stay strong when I want to drink. Reading articles, commenting on posts, and connecting with others help greatly. When I want to drink I go on here. I feel better. Glad you do too
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I’m new here.
Nice to meet y’all, my names Jolynn 
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Welcome MJ and all the newcomers to this app! Just hit my first 30 days sober😎. My experience with not telling anyone I was trying to quit made it much easier to sneak another drink. Once I DECLARED my addiction with others (my “others” are my sponsor and the people here and at meetings) I strangely felt relief! No more lies, no more sneaking, no more shame!!! You’re in the right place here because you’ll hear hope, acceptance, and strength. Please keep reaching out. We gotcha🥰
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