Hey look! I just received the Admired Badge. Yea me! I’m admired. Thank you everyone for admiring me. 
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who knew!How’s everyone’s ego today?
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Mine is large and fragile, as usual. 
How’s yours?
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Lurking somewhere most likely. Sulking that I didn’t let him go off on some poor state worker today.
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Mine is in check.
@Meggers Megan, I’ve gotten to the point where I dont think Regulsr status is quite worth the effort. If I happen to qualify, then cool. If not, no biggie.
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Three cheers for regularity!
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What are you prepared to do to get and stay sober?
Right now. Based on past experience and future hopes, I can honestly say I don’t know 
Hey Blossom. Good to hear from you. Thanks for sharing. From what I hear though, you shared that you just got wasted and concerned that you might still be under the influence.
Did I understand that correctly?
If so, perhaps we can get your post moved to a more appropriate place on the forum.
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When the answer becomes “whatever it takes” you’ll get to where you want to be.
I’m 550+ days sober thanks to doing whatever it takes. AA, IOP, individual therapy and couples therapy. If it was suggested, I did it.
Life is 1000s of times better sober in my experience, anything worth having is worth working for.
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Yes I would say that I’m definitely under the influence, sorry for putting a post here.
I feel this battle often, I guess I just don’t have the courage to come on when sober-- but I’m going to make that change!
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Yeah, i hear you.
Coming on when you’re sober would be a great change. Here’s to day 1!
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We’re not so bad when you’re sober, we don’t bite. Come back when you’re sober and let’s make a run at it together.
Until then it’s best to post in the “seeking help” subsection
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For me, it’s about an extra level of privacy. I’m concerned with access to the Lounge, not the status. If I need to say something that I fear would turn newcomers off from sobriety or seeking help then I would like a safe place to say it. Or, if I need to say something about work or about particular people in the real world, or family, I’d like to be able to write it out in a place where it won’t be stumbled upon on the open internet.
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I’m no newcomer. Been on this site for years (and been sober for years). It was surprising and disappointing when I realized I had been dropped from regular status. I know what activity level is required to maintain it but I don’t really see why that is required. Anytime you create a “select” or specialized community that only some can have access to, it is unpleasant to be kept out. I could “like” every post and post meaningless stuff daily but it wouldn’t contribute to the community.
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