Found myself opening the TS app this morning hoping to find some strength and community. Three years ago, this app help me get 47 days free from alcohol. Just checking in every day was a way for me to not feel alone. So now I’m back. The last few years I’ve managed to string together a couple weeks of soberity here and there. Now after a three day binge I know I have to be serious about committing to my health and well being. I don’t want anymore wasted days. No more.
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Welcome back Julia 
Recovery is a real change. It’s a step in a different direction. That is a hard thing to do. It is 100% doable, one day at a time; it’s simple - the steps are simple - but it’s not easy.
Keep checking in here; that’ll help. Many of us use this thread to catch up:
Checking in daily to maintain focus #38
It also helps many people to find a recovery program and work that. Recovery means learning to do things differently, and a group is a good place fo learn. There’s a good list here:
There’s also a lot of podcasts and book suggestions there.
Take care, take it one day at a time, and you will be fine. Don’t give up, don’t isolate - don’t listen to that voice that tells you “I just need to get away”. It will come. It will tempt you to retreat back to booze. Stand strong and do the opposite: come here and share. Call a sober friend. Do the opposite of running away to booze. Find your community and stick to them like glue!
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Welcome back Julia. This place has been a cornerstone to my recovery. I’ve come here everyday for the past 828 days and I’ve gone to bed sober each night. Invest time into your sobriety and it will grow. I wish you well.
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Welcome back! Stick around, be active here!
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Welcome back Jewel!! So glad you are back. It sounds like a good time to make a change. You know exactly what drinking offers…time to discover all the gifts of sobriety!! It isn’t easy, but it is…YOU ARE worth it!!
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Welcome back! This place has helped me a lot. I have been on and off the wagon myself several times. I am trying my best to make this time stick.
Write down how you are feeling today. Use the notes on the reset feature to say what is going on today.
I know another day one can be rough. Hang in there.
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Here and meetings will help wish you well
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Thank you.
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Thank you for the kind words. It is really one of those days. 
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Glad youve made it back, we cant really make it alone🙏wishing you well
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Welcome back!!! I wish you well 
Welcome back Jewel. Look forward to chatting 