Hello, I’m Katie im 32 years old… I’m trying to stay sober from alcohol. Today is day 1!
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Welcome. I found my way to this app and it was a massive help, hopefully you’ll find it helpful too. Plenty of good info here if you read around and plenty of people with great advice.
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Hi Katie nice to meet you!
I’m Claudia, I came here years ago with an alcohol problem just like you. This app and the people in it helped me to stay sober.
Hope it does the same to you! 
What has helped me?
Being here every day, being open minded to try new things, ask for help when I need it and do not crave alone (so come here and talk about it when the urges start).
If you have any questions just ask! There is always someone awake here to answer them
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Welcome, Katie! Congrats on your day 1! I’m so glad you found this app. This community has been a real lifesaver for me. People in here are so helpful and compassionate, we all are in the same boat. Come here actively, share your journey and keep on stacking up the sober days. You got this!
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Hello Katie 
Welcome to the family 
Have a good look/read around on here. There is so much information for early sobriety. Pick your own path, tailored to your needs and you will find success. And of course be active on here, take part in discussions, ask questions, use the daily check-in and/or gratitude thread to hold yourself accountable. With this community you can find support, motivation and friends 
Hope to see you around
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Welcome 
try to read as much as you can in the forum, try to go easy on yourself about the passed, try to drink plenty of water and maybe try a meeting
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Welcome Katie ,
Congrats on your Day 1 and choosing to start this journey. I’m fairly new as well and have to say this app has helped me tremendously but it only helps if you use it . The people here are very supportive and understanding and have helped me celebrate every small milestone and talked me through a couple tough days as well. My advice is check out some of the topics and find a couple you can participate/share in and keep an open mind to any advice & knowledge shared.
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Welcome to a very supportive community. How are you doing today?
Welcome! Some useful threads are
Checking in daily to maintain focus #73
Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #8 
Hope to see more of you!
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Welcome Katie, I hope things are going well for you! The first few days are a refreshing change from the chaos of active addiction - it’s a good space for moving forward 
Welcome to Talking Sober!
Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life! I’m Meghan. I am a recovering addict and alcoholic. I’m 43 with 5 kids, and a marriage that is bent. I say that instead of broken so I keep room for the hope of restoration with God’s help. AA has given me the tools to live a life beyond my wildest dreams.
If it ever gets to be too much to say “I can’t drink for the rest of my life”. Just don’t pick up a drink for the next 2 or 5 or 24 hours. Tomorrow is not yet here, yesterday is gone, all we have is today. Go in love and peace to serve our God and his people. You got this! So proud of you, and you will be in prayers m.
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Welcome @Momma4jesus . I too am praying and hoping for restoration in my Bent relationship. I work on it everyday. Glad you are here.
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@Katie92 How you doing today?
Proud of you💪